With celebrities so accessible online they have to go above and beyond when meeting fans in the arena.
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Popcast

Popcast: Stardom in the Age of Social Media

The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. 
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