I completely agree with Doechii. If anyone today comes close to superstar status, it’s Doja Cat—but even that feels different from what we used to see. A huge part of the issue is the absence of platforms like TRL and 106 & Park, which once served as cultural launchpads, turning rising stars into full-blown superstars.

It’s also about the quality and consistency of talent. Many of today’s artists haven’t reached the benchmark set by the icons of the past. We've seen this happen before in fashion—with the decline of the “supermodel.” Names like Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Tyra Banks, and Tyson Beckford dominated an era. After them, we had another wave—Gigi Hadid, Gisele Bündchen, Joan Smalls—but even that seems to have faded. Today, no one is emerging at that same level.

It’s the same across music and film. The “X factor” still exists, but the industry doesn’t seem to cultivate or elevate it in the same way. We’re watching the slow fade of the superstar era—and honestly, it’s not surprising anymore.