The first celebrity arrived, a big guy in heavy stage makeup, with well-muscled arms and long blond hair and extremely white teeth.

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With his tight pants, shimmering feet, eye makeup and outrageous hair, Brown set the stage for younger stars such as Michael Jackson and Prince.

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Ms. Kessler flew to Los Angeles this month and told producers how a star would find someone like herself (likely through an agent or record company) and what the client should do (stage a charity event, sign a new makeup contract, come out with a new album, or anything to change the message).

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