Posts Tagged "research"

Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies – Vol.3 2014

Posted by on Sep 28, 2014 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

On behalf of the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS), I am pleased to released the Fall edition of the newsletter ‘Celebrity Culture & Social Inquiry’ Vol. 4. Highlights include: • Dr Mira Moshe’s anthology The Emotions Industry featured on Nova Publishers home page under the “What’s Special for September” section. Relations between fame and emotions theorized in Chapter 12. • Dr Nandana Bose’s latest contributions in celebrity studies and Bollywood stardom • Dr Anita Krajnc raises $36,000 in 3 weeks for mass education and activism • Critical and...

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Celebrity Studies – Latest Books

Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

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...

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Samita Nandy – Official Website

Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

Dear Celebrity Culture Readers, With the love and support of all associates and readers, I am pleased to share my newly updated website http://samitanandy.com/Main.htm  Check out new content in all sections, specifically broadcast media, press, and gallery!  Looking forward to launching the next website on celebrity studies shortly.  Stay tuned for further updates!  In the meantime, have an amazing weekend that is filled with your passionate talents. Your shining path and abundant love are significant for the celebration of all.  With affection...

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A PhD on Celebrity Culture – Why Western Australia?

Posted by on Nov 26, 2012 in Critic's Area | 2 comments

Dear Readers, Recently, I have been inundated with a lot of good wishes for having received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Media and Information from Curtin University in Perth, Australia.  I am incredibly grateful for the extensive love, inspiration, and support that I received during my journey there.  I will always remember the enlightened presence of the blessed individuals that came my way during that time. When I began my studies at Curtin University, I believed that I was going for the highest education possible.  In fact, I learned immensely from my critical cultural studies on...

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