His marriage to actress Julia Roberts made him an instant celebrity for reasons completely unrelated to music.

VOA: special.2010.02.19

"I can't think of a person that I know of in the world that used their celebrity status for a greater good than what Manute Bol did.

VOA: special.2010.07.05

"Even if you are not a celebrity, if you are not rich, if you are not famous, you can do something to help make this world a better place."

VOA: special.2009.08.10

After that, Lead Belly became a celebrity.

VOA: special.2010.01.18

The convention has turned into a marketing bonanza with celebrity guests this year including mega stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

And she hopes her celebrity and advocacy will help the thousands struggling with mental disorders realize they are not alone.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

Despite all the fame and celebrity that has come her way, Taylor says it's important to stay grounded.

VOA: standard.2009.12.22

He became an overnight celebrity after he correctly predicted all six of Germany's World Cup games.

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

President Obama told the graduating class at Arizona State that what drives them through life should not be money, celebrity or power, but a higher calling.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

When I got home,I was a national celebrity, famouser eventhan Captain Kangaroo.

VOA: standard.other

Tai Shan achieved a certain celebrity status here in the U.S.capital as visitors flocked to the zoo to see him and his parents, and 11-year-old father Tian Tian, who were born in China.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02