Interview 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 MoreIn VICE + FREE Op-Ed Writing Webinar – September 23!
Pleased to share that my latest views are covered in VICE magazine: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/7xxj7e/why-your-grief-over-a-celebritys-death-is-real. Thanks to journalist Luke Ottenhoff & Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) member Jacque Lynn Foltyn for joining me on VICE. Read and share your views – we want to hear from you! Also, special thanks to Nafsika Antypas for sharing my article “Sexism and Speciesism in Not-So-Female Friendly Hollywood” with worldwide readers and viewers:...
Read MoreCentre for Media and Celebrity Studies (NYC) – Updates
From Louis Massey: Here are few important updates on our upcoming conference at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. Delegates and guests can now benefit from a special rate at the Sheraton Times Square. To book, visit: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/BridgingGaps. The extended deadline for hotel booking and early bird registration is June 30, 2017. After this date, regular rates will apply. Special thanks to Celebrity Studies for providing journal samples and publication information. We will also offer a copy of the newly released book Becoming Brands: Celebrity,...
Read MoreCentre for Media & Celebrity Studies – October News
Proud of Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Board Member & Save Movement Founder Dr Anita Krajnc for testifying at her trial and contesting criminalization of giving water to slaughtered animals at Ontario Court of Justice yesterday. Special thanks to PETA President Ingrid NewKirk for joining us at court and speaking to the media. Watch CTV and Global News: http://globalnews.ca/news/2978511/trial-resumes-for-woman-who-gave-water-to-pigs-headed-for-slaughterhouse/ Also, thanks to Celebrity Chat Producer Dr Jackie Raphael for sharing my media interview on social justice and...
Read MoreStories from La La Land
It has been just over 3 weeks since I came back from La La Land, but its stories will continue to fill us. Such is the symbolic power of immortality in Hollywood stardom. I am pleased to share that my Celebrity Studies publication and interview for Toronto & Vancouver Sun 24 Hours News have been released for worldwide readers today. I will never forget the private journeys of writing and speaking on what has been made public. It all started after my talk in Australia and during my travels in the US and Costa Rica. I will also forever remember how my mum’s talent and inspirations...
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