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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. qX{X4b$
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3: A __________ spends a lot of time and effort trying to become famous. xN` r4
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5: The actors and actresses were excellent. The audience gave a ___________ at the end of the show. +65oC x
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8: Modern pop music is often criticized for being too _________. 8tU>DJ}0
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