To better understand the world of stars, you need to see their life not only from the front side. How do they become famous and at what cost? How much do stars earn? What is their psychology? Why are many of them prone to riotous living? What role do sex and scandals play in their lives and careers? Who's who in show business? Why did fame become the result of skillful promotion and often comes to people who do not have talent? The answers to these and many other questions are given in the book that you are holding in your hands. In it you will see famous people up close, without makeup, lush costumes and masks. Every celebrity is a bright individual. But together they constitute a special elite of society. The book makes a detailed analysis of this elite of fame in Russia and in the world.