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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. ujlIWQU2mo
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3: A __________ spends a lot of time and effort trying to become famous. cWNZ +Q8Y
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4: When a celebrity becomes widely recognized, you can say they are a __________ name. %^`b)
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5: The actors and actresses were excellent. The audience gave a ___________ at the end of the show. xr;:gz!h
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