Celebrity ... While people may gain celebrity status as a result of a successful career in a particular field (primarily in the areas pertaining towards sports and entertainment), in other cases, people become celebrities due to media attention for their extravagant lifestyle or wealth (as in the case of a socialite such as Kim Kardashian); for their connection to a famous person (as in the case of a relative of a famous person, such as Chaz Bono); or even for their misdeeds (as in the case of a well-known criminal such as Ronnie Biggs)... Celebrities may be known around the world (e.g., pop star Celine Dion, film actors Jackie Chan, Rajinikanth), within a specific country (e.g., a top Australian rugby player); or within a region (e.g., a local TV news anchor)... For example, the Canadian province of Quebec, which is French-speaking, has its own system of French-speaking television, movie and music celebrities...
Further Reading: Celebrities