Stars should use fame well

Celebrities should focus their energy on the creation of valuable cultural and artistic works rather than use their status to pursue commercial interests or illegal gains, says a People's Daily article.

Cultural figures usually enjoy more opportunities to gain popularity than ordinary people and once they are favored by a number of fans their popularity usually snowballs. Such kind of popularity often brings them more convenience in their daily lives, and some rich people and officials even voluntarily approach or curry favor with them.

After gaining such kind of popularity, cultural celebrities should ponder how to properly use their influence. This is related to their moral integrity. Some have chosen to use their fame to devote themselves to public services, advertising or collecting money for charities to transmit positive energy to society. Some have chosen to regard themselves as part of the ordinary public, reject "specific cares" and even donate their lifelong savings to the country.