From billionaire pop stars to celebrity political figures to parasocial obsession, fame and celebrity have shaped American culture in innumerable ways. From the economics of the influencer industry and content creation, to the political influence of celebrities like Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Taylor Swift, to the obsessive subcultures of celebrity gossip and fandom, how Americans conceptualize fame and its relationship to value has been one of the most powerful and influential forces in American history. This volume looks at how concepts of celebrity have changed over time from the earliest folk heroes to modern Internet sensations, and how America's relationship to fame has often resulted in the prioritization of style over substance. This is the twenty-sixth volume in the Opinions series from Grey House Publishing. Single, in-depth volumes are designed to trace public opinion on current, controversial topics from our nation's early history to the present. Each volume includes a range of primary and secondary source documents, including newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, court decisions, and other legislation. These documents are accompanied by expert commentary and analysis to guide the reader through the process of understanding their historical significance and placing them in the context of how they contributed to, or are a reflection of, changing attitudes on important issues.