How much power do pop music superfans have today?
The q This music panel discusses the power superfans (known as “stans”) have in the social media era. Recently, Ariana Grande's fans have gone to extreme lengths to discredit celebrities like Pete Davidson and Kris Wu, as a way of defending the pop singer.
Every Friday, the q This music panel looks at the biggest stories in music news. Today, CBC arts reporter Lisa Christiansen and freelance writer Tabassum Siddiqui join Tom Power to discuss the power superfans (known as "stans") have in the social media era. Recently, Ariana Grande's fans have gone to extreme lengths to discredit celebrities like Pete Davidson and Kris Wu, as a way of defending the pop singer. The panel also talks about Missy Elliott becoming the first female rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame
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