After a Short Hiatus…
Dear Readers, I hope 2014 is going well! After a short hiatus, I am back to writing this blog where I document commentaries on fame and journey in exploring celebrity culture. The hiatus does not mean time stopped. On the contrary, I had abundant moments filled with travels, talks, readings, choreography, writing, publications, and gifts that I would love to share! To be honest, I don’t know where to start as I am always in the middle of a journey, literally and metaphorically. Maybe I will start with a serendipitous moment that I still embrace with honour and dignity – the moment when our...
Read MoreWalking with Lou Reed on the Wild Side
Dear Readers, It has been a while since I posted my personal thoughts on fame-based practices. Before I share my latest journey in critical studies of fame, let me speak a few words on Lou Reed who we lost yesterday. As you may know, Lou Reed has been an iconic figure in rock n’ roll. As Christine Bode (www.scullylovepromo.com) highlights, his group Velvet Underground caught attention of icons such as Andy Warhol, The New York Dolls, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Sex Pistols, Brian Eno, and U2. In his famous song “Walk on the Wild Side,” Reed documented journeys of iconic...
Read MoreCentre 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 MoreWhy Fame?
Dear Readers, I am writing from my beautiful summer home in Barcelona where I took up a post-PhD thesis writing retreat. The home has an arts library where I find myself reading, writing, and connecting with creative souls. After I read and write, I often seek new paths among Roman ruins, Medieval Gothic architecture, and contemporary art spaces where many heroes and artists received fame. In my last post, I mentioned my focus on celebrity culture. I have been often asked: what is it about fame that appeals me and calls my attention in cultural studies? Let us address this question with a...
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