NOVEMBER 17, 1980

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• Headline: De Niro's Oscar-Winning Performance. Impact: If De Niro hadn't knocked it out of the park as La Motta, we might still be living in a world where actors prepare for roles by reading self-help books instead of actually boxing. Imagine a modern-day 'Raging Bull' where the lead just goes to therapy instead. What a snooze fest that would be!. Fact: De Niro gained 60 pounds for this role, which is impressive until you realize that’s just one bad weekend of eating for some people. Also, he won an Oscar, but the real prize was the pizza he consumed during his transformation..
• Headline: 'IDOLMAKER' and the Rise of Teen Stardom. Impact: The creation of a teen star paved the way for every reality show contestant to believe they could achieve fame by simply existing. Thank you, Idolmaker, for the Kardashians and the endless stream of influencers who think sharing their breakfast is a career.. Fact: Vincent Vicarri's Svengali might just be the original influencer, proving that all you need for fame is a catchy tune, a smirk, and a complete disregard for the concept of privacy. The real idol was the marketing team behind them..