Has fan culture got out of hand? Billie Eilish has hit back at fans for criticising her new style. But why do people care so much.
Singer's plea to critics: 'Let women exist'
Has fan culture got out of hand? Billie Eilish has hit back at fans for criticising her new style. But why do people care so much.
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Billie Eilish is not happy. The 21-year-old singer tried out a new look and posted a picture on InstagramA social-networking service that allows users to share photographs and videos.. Instead of her usual baggy neon clothes, she wore a lace dress. Very quickly, she lost 100,000 followers.
Eilish has spoken out. She does not think it is fair for people to dislike her simply for trying out a new style. Most young people try out lots of different styles.
Many think this is part of a bigger picture. Today, we can follow our favourite singers and actors nearly every minute of every day.
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Even though fans might know everything about a celebrity, the celebrity knows nothing about them. They can feel like the celebrity is their friend, even if they are not.
Others say that fans are simply part of being a celebrity. If someone puts lots of details about their life online, they should expect others to say what they think about it.
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Yes! People act like celebrities are their friends. This is unhealthy. We should focus on the people we know in real life instead.
No! Fan culture is just part of being a celebrity. If someone wants to be famous, they should expect people to share what they think about their outfits and friends.
Instagram - A social-networking service that allows users to share photographs and videos.
Singer’s plea to critics: ‘Let women exist’

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Instagram - A social-networking service that allows users to share photographs and videos.