6 tips to spot celebrities in NYC

Seeing a TikToker in the park made the NYU tuition feel worth it.

Sarah Whitacre, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022

Nothing hits quite as hard as that pang of jealousy when a mutual friend posts a picture with a C-list celebrity in Washington Square Park. Sometimes, I feel like everyone has...

Is Gal Gadot the First Horsewoman of the Entertainment Apocalypse?

The “Wonder Woman” star’s “Imagine” rendition didn’t quite lift our spirits, but it did start a conversation about celebrity and crisis.

Isabella Armus, Staff Writer • March 30, 2020

In the midst of mass chaos, misinformation and confusion, audiences tend to look for a type of healing salve that can soothe some of the looming anxieties that surround them. On...

Celebrity Sightings, as Reported by NYU Students

You’ll never believe this, but I saw Alec Baldwin today.

Valerie Stepanova, Contributing Writer • February 26, 2019

I met him on a hot summer day in the middle of June. I had just finished my yoga class, and I was floating down the street with my eyes glued to my phone. Suddenly, I was close...

ScreenShop Offers a Cure for Fashion Envy

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer • November 28, 2017

There's now an app that functions as the Shazam for fashion, recognizing where you can buy clothing based on uploaded photos, but does it live up to its claim?

Music Fans May Listen Mindfully

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer • September 14, 2017

Separating the person from the music they make is a dangerous way to desensitize ourselves to their often destructive behaviors.

What We Talk About When We Talk About John Mayer

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor • April 17, 2017

Talking about John Mayer's ex-girlfriends and very public blunders circa 2012 isn't just irrelevant, it's counterproductive.

Celebrities Give False Hope

Mollie Yellin, Contributing Writer • April 17, 2017

Celebrities have such a strong influence over their followers that they could even convince people that they can code, even when logic says otherwise.

NYU’s Recent Star Students

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer • March 27, 2017

NYU has drawn celebrities for decades, but check out some of the most recent famous attendees and alumni to keep your eyes open for on campus.

Sit Down, Shut Up, Look Good

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor • February 6, 2017

In the words of what celebrities are probably thinking at any given moment — what exactly do you expect famous people to do if not exist, for all that existing implies?

Does Internet Redefine Celebrity?

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2016

With the rate at which we watch television declining and the rise of YouTube as a place to create a celebrity career, what does that mean for our understanding of fame?

Paris: A Ticketless Student’s Guide to Paris Fashion Week

Haley Crawford, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2016

How do you get to rub shoulders with some of fashion's hottest names? Stalk them at Paris Fashion Week, of course!

NYU Students on Campus Celebrities: Over It

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer • April 29, 2016

NYU students react to famous students on campus as we wait to see if Malia Obama will be attending in the fall.