Academic Models in Hollywood
Academic Models in Hollywood Do fashion models need a Ph.D.? Some certainly do — especially when it comes to walking their talk, so to speak, in critical studies of fame and fashion. Gaining a practical understanding of the Hollywood industry rather than simply studying the runways can provide deep insights into academic models: academics who choose to represent their fashion in media and public relations including communication through social media. As a certified actor from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles), an independent model represented by LoveLight Model Agency (Los...
Read MoreInterview with Dr Kabir Bedi – Journalism and Storytelling
From Journalism to Fashion Activism: Refashioning Stories for Social Change Interview with Kabir Bedi – Samita Nandy Today celebrity activists and fashion models are accomplishing what most journalism schools cannot. While this statement is rooted in controversy, influencers and activists have come to rely on storytelling, both literally and visually, to help their fans spark social change. This is what international actor and Oscar-voting member Kabir Bedi indicates in his radical views of journalism education. He also expresses his opinion on the critical state of the tabloid...
Read MoreStepping into 2019 – What’s Moving You?
Hope the Brazilian Samba in the video moved you! But that’s not it. For me, there is more… It’s feminist freedom – the freedom in feminist storytelling – that has moved me across borders, literally and metaphorically, in the last 2.5 months. I just came back from a 10-week journey with my carry-on luggage across India and Portugal – yes, I travel light! But that has enabled me to rush to multiple locations that needed my activist voice. Was it easy? NO! If you have followed my Instagram, I was in high-risk situations day and night but stood firm as a woman. And I am so incredibly proud...
Read MoreElegance and Mystery in Fame
Dear Readers, I am writing from Kingston, Canada (my other home). As I was checking Facebook around 7:30 am this morning, I came across a posting on ‘Melancholie Soul, Beauty and Retro’ and felt compelled to share my thoughts on it! The page often represents Hollywood glamour in the past and artistic inspirations in the present. In both cases, there is a sense of escapism and mystery that appeals readers. As you can see, I am not an exception when it comes to that appeal. At the same time, as a Celebrity Cultural Critic, I find missing links that make famous representations...
Read MoreCFP: Star Bodies and the Erotics of Suffering 2013
From H-NET List for Scholarly Studies and Uses of Media CFP for Star Bodies and the Erotics of Suffering 1-page (250-500 words) Proposal with short bibliography and short bio due by April 15, 2013. Completed draft 4,000-6000-word manuscript due May 20, 2013 Revised draft due May 30, 2013 Email word document to Dr. Rebecca Bell-Metereau at rb12@txstate.edu or Dr. Colleen Glenn at colleenglenn.uky.edu@gmail.com We are seeking one or two more essays on stars of racial or ethnic minority backgrounds—preferably female—whose careers speak to the theme of personal suffering or transformation. The...
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