Not going through the entire thread, but I think Chris Brown had the triple threat, sing, dance, act potential, before he started acting up, and got all those damn tattoos. He had just become an adult when this downfall happened.
Plus, like someone else said, part of the celebrity status back then was the mystery. You had to buy a tabloid, or watch tv to know what celebrities were saying, or doing. Now, they tweet, and post pics, so we know what they are doing. And there are a million gossip blogs.
Even actors aren’t “movie stars” anymore. People see celebrities, and take selfies like it’s nothing.
Beyonce is the only person I can think of who generates pandemonium levels of interest when she does anything, and doesn’t just go to Target like a normal person. But let’s not act like Beyoncé can act. Look at The Lion King. She was just providing a voice, and it sounded like she was reading street signs. The cast of Avatar did a better job at voicing emotions. And Beyoncé’s dancing isn’t professional level technique. Plus, I don’t think Beyonce has enough songs that conjure emotions, and hit like MJ.
Not only was able to put on a good show, but the music was top notch. I wouldn’t hear a Beyoncé song, and
