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To officially qualify for the grand prize sweepstakes, participants who find an idol must submit a photo wearing it through the digital hub.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
As a teen idol, Ashley Tisdale enjoyed the Suite Life before bouncing her way to stardom in the High School Musical franchise.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson still wonder if their father, former teen idol Ricky Nelson, had a premonition before his tragic demise.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The video shows fans getting ready outside, preparing for their idol's last show of the over tour that commenced in September 2021 and spanned more than 170 dates.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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hero
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
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The town is named for the Greek mythological creature Scylla, a sea monster with multiple heads that was fabled to terrorize sailors (most notably, the hero Odysseus) who dared to travel the water between Italy and Sicily.—
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“Idol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idol. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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