The young actor is a media darling.
media darling
idiomA celebrity who is especially popular and who receives frequent and very favorable attention in the news media.
After her record-breaking performance, the athlete quickly became a media darling and appeared on every talk show.
The charismatic politician was a media darling for years, enjoying glowing headlines until a sudden scandal destroyed his reputation.
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drive-by media
Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.
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trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.