Recent events in the US have only highlighted the increasing irrelevance of celebrities.

The alternative - increasing irrelevance as we fall further behind audience behaviour - is even more frightening.

Does it retake its place as a mass party representing the interests of all New Zealanders or retreat to increasing irrelevance?

So the story isn't just about Ally's journey to the top of the charts and acclaim, it's also about Jack's descent and increasing irrelevance.