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 MoreThis is My Glamour 18 – ANOKHI MEDIA
Samita Nandy | Special thanks ANOKHI Media If you followed my social media, you would know the huge success of the fabulous ANOKHI Media gala #thisismyglamour18 in Toronto last Sunday. The unforgettable words & images there linger in the hearts of many glamorous guests that attended. You can now see ALL my photos here: www.facebook.com/samitanandy. Which one do you like the best? Huge thanks to ANOKHI Media and media personality Raj Girn among sponsors L’Oréal and Toronto Fashion Academy for my keynote where I represented Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) research...
Read MoreCentre for Media & Celebrity Studies (CMCS) 4th Anniversary
Celebrate Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) 4th anniversary and join our pre-conference meet-and-greet at Sheraton Times Square Hotel on August 30! Thanks to our board and media for worldwide support since our launch on in August 2013. Details of our NYC conference at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism & Perth conference at University of Western Australia are given in our 50th newsletter http://bit.ly/2f474Nr – share widely! Special thanks to Celebrity Studies (Routledge), keynotes, chairs, and committee members for the upcoming conferences. Have a great month and see...
Read MoreBecoming Brands: Celebrity, Activism and Politics
Thrilled for the release of Becoming Brands: Celebrity, Activism and Politics by WaterHill Publishing! Thanks to Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) board members & editors Jackie Raphael and Celia Lam, and to all reviewers for such a fantastic contribution to the field of studies. I got the book and made notes – did you get your your copy? I highly recommend reading it! Visit http://www.waterhillpublishing.com/books.html to get a copy of the book and share your...
Read MoreCUNY 2017 CMCS 5th International Conference
As I take care of my father’s estate, I finalize the 5th CMCS international conference at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. I will be carrying his support for the conference and annoucing the fellowship in honour of him there. Huge thanks go to our keynotes, chairs, board members, colleagues, and number of university departments for their incredible support. I am thrilled for the success of the event. The early bird deadline is June 15 –...
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