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1: Hollywood movie stars such as Brad Pitt and global singing sensations such as Mariah Carey are often described as __________ celebrities. Wv30;7~
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5: The actors and actresses were excellent. The audience gave a ___________ at the end of the show. ":L d}~>
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7: Hip-hop became popular in the 1980s and is closely associated with _________. S oB6F9
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