Category: Fans (Persons)

Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching

The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.
Sea Otters and Museums Are Feeling Taylor Swift’s Midas Touch

After the release of her latest album, an aquarium in California and a museum in Germany suddenly were thrust into the center of Taylor Swift’s fandom. Just how big is Swift’s cultural reach?
Debut of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Musical in Minneapolis Draws Fans

There was a flourish of purple at the State Theater for the debut of a new musical adaptation of the performer’s 1984 movie in his hometown in Minnesota.
The WNBA Has Become Extremely Popular. Ticket Prices Are Now Rising.

Significant growth over multiple seasons has earned professional women’s basketball a wider audience, and with it higher prices.
The Liam Payne Fans Tending His Memorials

For an entire year, supporters in Argentina have arranged flowers, photos and letters at a cemetery and the hotel where he died.
40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Fans Still Flock to Astoria, Oregon

Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.
Hollywood and Fans Remember Diane Keaton

Tributes from colleagues and fans flooded social media as they learned of her death. Many celebrated her onscreen legacy and some noted her impact on their lives.
Dolly Parton Addresses Health Fears After Sister’s Plea for Prayers

In a video post on social media, the country music superstar, who is 79, played down the recent health challenges that prompted her to delay her Las Vegas residency.
Why Fans Think Taylor Swift Wrote ‘Actually Romantic’ About Charli XCX

Speculation abounds as to which songs have references to the various celebrities in Ms. Swift’s life.
Ticketmaster U.K. Agrees to Changes After Outrage Over Oasis Sales

The company agreed to give fans more information during the ticket-buying process to avoid unexpected prices.
Sophie Cunningham Avenged Caitlin Clark. Now Sponsors (and the Right) Love Her.

The W.N.B.A.’s Sophie Cunningham is riding her viral moment to endorsements and brand deals. But she doesn’t want to talk politics.
The Overlooked Element to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon

Beyond its catchy songs and memorable characters, the Netflix movie does an admirable job of capturing what it’s like to be an adoring fan.