UPDATE (07/30/2025): Of course, minutes after I posted this, Kamala Harris announced she would not run for governor in 2026. Oh well. The post is still worth a read, if I do say so myself.
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(Legal) Career Killers: Gary Glitter and Sexual Abuse
by Victor Liby Victor LiRock stars like writing about young or underage girls. But what happens when you cross the line from fantasy to reality?
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Career Killers: “This Is Me… Now” by Jennifer Lopez
by Victor Liby Victor LiThe sequel to Gigli that no one wanted.
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Career Killers: “Son of Albert” by Andrew Ridgeley
by Victor Liby Victor LiAndrew Ridgeley finds out that it’s not so easy without George Michael by his side.
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(Legal) Career Killers: Diddy and A Whole Bunch of Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits and Federal Sex Trafficking Charges (UPDATED)
by Victor Liby Victor LiDiddy do it? You’ll have to be more specific. He’s facing quite a bit of legal jeopardy.
Diddy ruin his career? Yeah, probably…
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