Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies – Advisory Board
Dear Celebrity Studies Readers, Hope your week started off well! Please join me in welcoming the Advisory Board of the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS)! As the Founding Director of CMCS, I am honoured to have the presence of committed, dedicated, and ethical team members across the world. Special thanks to our cross-disciplinary board members Anita Krajnc, Mira Moshe, Louis Massey, Radha Maharaj, Tushar Unadkat, and Yaya Mori for ongoing support and contributions in media, higher education, and social justice. Gratitude goes to Hidie Shaheen and Ravi Kumar for the opening and...
Read MoreCelebrity Studies – Latest Books
Dear Celebrity Studies Readers, Hope your week started off well! Please find below some of the latest publications available in Celebrity Studies now: * Cook, P. (2013) Nicole Kidman. BFI. * Egan, K and Thomas, S. (2013) Cult Film Stardom: Offbeat Attractions and Processes of Cultification. Palgrave. * Galbraith, P. W. and Karlin, J. G. (2012) Idols and Celebrity in Japanese Media Culture. Palgrave. * McDonald, P. (2013) Hollywood Stardom. Wiley-Blackwell. * Shingler, M. (2012) Star Studies: A Critical Guide. BFI. * Smith, S. (2013) Elizabeth Taylor. BFI. * Symons, A. (2012) Mel...
Read MoreCelebration of Mother’s Day
Dear Readers, Mother’s Day is every day for all living beings. It is not enough to give or receive birth unless we can learn, sooner or later, how to support all life. My Mom, in person and in spirit, guided me to critically think, follow my path, and carry her deepest passions. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, I wish to give gratitude to family and friends for unconditional support. Supporting my path is honouring my Mom’s passionate gifts, fierce vision, and deepest creations. I also want to take this special opportunity to thank a soul mother who crossed my path out of...
Read MoreAn Inspirational Tip from Andy Warhol
Dear Celebrity Studies Readers, In critical explorations of fame and its irony, Andy Warhol, Pop Art Movement icon, made observations that apply to all in everyday life. Ongoing creation and reflection on it will bring us to a point where our art is recognized for its finest meanings and social change for all living beings. Everyone can be recognized for that art and not just the 15 minutes of fame – a famous expression for which Warhol is well known. Hope this post finds you in the heights of your creative power this week! Special thanks to photographer & friend Hamidah Hemani...
Read MoreCelebrating Shining Talent
Dear Readers, Hope May started off well! A warm welcome to all friends and readers that joined my WordPress, Twitter, and Facebook pages in April! Last month brought precious memories that I am carrying in my journey of writing and fierce celebration of love this month. First of all, I was honoured to be a part of Building Bridges Association of Canada and industry leaders. Organized by Ashima Suri and Erica Armstrong at Toronto’s House of Moments, the event celebrated meaningful employment, true inclusion, and diverse communications. The event demonstrated living examples of...
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