ALC215 Globalization and the Media WEEK8
Week 8 Modern celebritiesAccording to most people’ habitual thought, Celebrities are the people whom become well-known for some reasons and a group of fans endorse them. It is easy for people to confuse the concepts of celebrity and star. Leslie argues that “in general, celebrity is used to refer to anyone who has achieved widespread renown, either by merit, accident or notoriety. Star is more frequently used to refer to individuals who have become famous via their activities in the art and entertainment industries” (2011:p17). As it refers to the word ‘notoriety’, celebrity is not the kind of person who always brings the positive image and effects to the public. There are so many celebrities from different areas around the world. For instance, movie star Jennifer Aniston, pop star Lady Gaga, athlete Kobe Bryant and successful business man Bill Gates are four of the world most famous celebrities.
The most significant reason that celebrities sought after by fans all over the world is media. The newspapers, magazines, TV programs and the Internet are wide spreading the latest news, gossip and performance every day. People would know the celebrities and chase after them due to the global broadcasting. Celebrities seem enjoyable when their current news appear in the headline pretty much. Fans also like to appreciate the gossip of their idols.
When talking about celebrity, there is at least one thing you cannot miss- paparazzi. Paparazzi are the “natural enemy” of celebrities. Most of celebrities are afraid of and dislike paparazzi because they are hiding in every time and everywhere.
Image 1- retrieved on 3 sep 2012
http://www.withnina.com/Jennifer-Aniston-Hairstyles.html
Image 2- retrieved on 3 sep 2012
http://ellohollywood.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/paparazzi.html
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