The language of interviews

to irritate someone to make someone a little angry

a trend (noun) a fashion or a new way of doing business

publicists people whose job is to make films, events or people famous or well-known. From the verb to publicise.

to damp (something) down to make something less noticeable. In this case, the interviewee is damping down his use of showbusiness language because it is too sensational.

to fawn over (someone) to flatter someone, to tell them only good things about themselves

glittering (adj) shining brightly. Stars in this situation are famous actors and actresses.

blockbusters very famous films or books which many people see or buy