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James Charles's antics—such as filming his own Disney World visits, rating drinks from around the world, or filming in crowded public spaces—highlight a style of influencer behavior rooted in blatant self-promotion and an absence of shame. These behaviors exemplify how influencers have become a new form of celebrity, one more accessible but less impactful emotionally.
Celebrity Downfall and the Demise of Late Night TV
Parallel to declining traditional celebrity influence is the fall of legacy media institutions like late-night talk shows. The cancellation of The Late Show—with CBS claiming it was unrelated to ratings or content—sparked widespread public protests, mostly from viewers who never watched it but shared emotional investments in the idea of "legacy" TV.