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Latest Writing​


Dolly Parton: A Part of America, A Partisan of None

A Celebnomics reading of the most valuable neutrality

in American culture.​

September 4, 2026 · Original​


The Last Soundtrack Star

Tom Cruise: Hollywood's original playback hero.

September 1, 2026 · Original​


I Am the Source Material 

20 Years of Me and the Word

August 17, 2026 · Original​


School Is in Session

Me, Madonna and the kids who finally went outside

July 31, 2026 · Original​


Islands in the Stream

Why I watched the World Cup on Telemundo

even though I don't speak Spanish

July 24, 2026 ·​ Original


One Cup Makes the People Come Together

How FIFA Made My Summer Work

July 20, 2026 ·​ Original


Confessions of a Fan, a Critic & an Economist

Madonna Didn't Come Back. She Never Left. 

July 9, 2026 ·​ Original

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Latest Celebnomics Files


Entities | File #8 Ramayana

Why the Most Valuable Story on Earth

Belongs to No One


Entities | File #7 Erewhon

Why the $20 Smoothie Is More Status

Than Smoothie, and That's OK


Entities | File #6 Hello Kitty

Why the Safest Star on Earth

Is the One Who Can't Speak


Entities | File #5 Michelin 

Why the World's Most Trusted Food Critic ​

Has Never Tasted Most of the World


Entities | File #4 Heated Rivalry

Why HBO Didn't Buy a Show

It Bought an Audience


Entities | File #3: Tylenol 

Why the Most Trusted Name in Medicine

Barely Flinched When the Government Turned On It


Entities | File #2: Spotify 

Why the Company That Never Recorded a Note

Decides What Every Note Is Worth



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