Does pop exploit children? Ex-boy band superstar Liam Payne has died suddenly after a struggle with celebrity lasting 15 years. Some say that this tragedy could have been prevented.
The boy band star with the X factor
Loneliness: Speaking on a podcast in 2021, Liam Payne (above) admitted to partying alone in his hotel room — "with just the mini-bar for company" — while on tour. He also posted a video to his YouTube account last year, saying that he had been in rehab. Glossary
Paparazzi - Photographers who take photos of celebrities as they go about their normal lives to sell to newspapers and magazines.
Zealously - With great energy or enthusiasm.
Veneer - Something that hides an unpleasant truth. For example, Harvey Weinstein pretended to be a respectable producer, but many were aware that he had assaulted young actresses.
Endemic - Common to a particular place or community.