Fame usually refers to the state of notability or

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. Fame may also refer to:

Books

* '' Fame: an art project'', a 2013 book and series of paintings by Robert Priseman * ''Fame'' (novel) (German ''Ruhm''), a 2009 novel by Daniel Kehlmann * ''Fame'', a 2005 novel by

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* ''Fame'', a 2008 novel by Mark Rowlands * ''Fame'', a 2011 novel by Tilly Bagshawe

Film, television and stage

* ''Fame'' (1936 film), a British comedy * ''Fame'' (1980 film), an American musical ** ''Fame'' (1982 TV series), a 1982–1987 television adaptation of the film ** ''Fame'' (2009 film), a remake of the musical film ** ''Fame'' (musical), a stage adaptation of the film that premiered in 1988 ** ''Fame'' (2003 TV series), a talent competition *** ''Fame: The Musical'' (Irish TV series), an Irish version of the NBC talent show * ''Fame'' (2007 film), a stand-up tour and DVD by Ricky Gervais * "Fame" (''Law & Order''), a 2006 episode of ''Law & Order'' * "Fame", a 2010 episode of '' NCIS: Los Angeles'' * "Fame", a 1978 episode in the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' * "Fame", an episode of the TV series ''

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Music

* FAME Studios, a recording studio * Fame (duo), a musical duo * Georgie Fame, English R&B jazz musician Clive Powell (born 1943) * Fame (Thai band)

Albums

* ''Fame'' (Grace Jones album), a 1978 album by Grace Jones * ''Fame'' (soundtrack), 1980 soundtrack album to the musical film ''Fame'' * '' The Fame'', the 2008 debut album by Lady Gaga * ''F.A.M.E.'' (Chris Brown album), 2011 * ''F.A.M.E.'' (Maluma album), 2018 * ''Fame'' (EP), the 2020 debut album of Han Seung-woo

Songs

* "Fame" (David Bowie song), Recorded and released in 1975, written by Bowie, Carlos Alomar and John Lennon * "Fame" (Irene Cara song), winner of Academy Award for Best Original Song (from the above 1980 film) * "F.A.M.E." (song), by Young Jeezy * " Fame (The Game)", a song by Donna Summer * "The Fame", a song by Lady Gaga from her debut album, '' The Fame'' * "Fame", a song by B.o.B from his album, '' B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray'' * "Fame," a song by Ciipher from their 2022 EP ''The Code'' * "F.A.M.E", a 2020 song by Hooligan Hefs, featuring Hooks, Hooligan Skinny and Masi Rooc

Acronyms

* Future American Magical Entertainers, a former magic club for young magicians * FAME (database) (Forecasting Analysis and Modeling Environment), a database and programming language * Fatty acid methyl esters * Full-sky Astrometric Mapping Explorer, a proposed astrometric satellite canceled in 2002 * Fashion Malawi Edition (FAME), a fashion development organization * Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Awards, created in 2006 * Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers, founded in 1975 * Falk Associates Management Enterprises, founded by David Falk in 1992

Places in the United States

* Fame, Mississippi, an unincorporated community * Fame, West Virginia, an unincorporated community

Ships

* , numerous ships of the Royal Navy * , numerous merchant ships

Other uses

* ''Fame'' (magazine), an American celebrity monthly 1988–1991 * ''Fame'' (Confederate monument) or ''Gloria Victis'', a Confederate memorial in Salisbury, North Carolina * Lady Gaga Fame, a fragrance for women endorsed by Lady Gaga