Centre for Media & Celebrity Studies – 3rd Anniversary News
Our Advisory Board member Dr Anita Krajnc has been covered in Washington Post, Guardian, CTV, CBC, and Globe and Mail among more international media channels for her ground-breaking work against speciesism and contesting criminalization of her compassion for animals. See details below. As a well-known activist, she has been key to the growth of CMCS since its launch on August 28, 2013. Today, we are 3 years old. We wanted to take this opportunity to say that we are incredibly grateful to all our supporters and sponsors for their contributions to celebrity studies, social issues, and media...
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...
Read MoreCelebrity Activism
Forwarded by Dr Jo Littler at City University, London and Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association: Do you care what celebrities say? Do they influence your behaviour or opinions in any way? I am a PhD student at King’s College London writing a research project on the power of celebrity to influence and govern public behaviour around particular issues. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a survey about celebrity activism and its influence on your understanding. This research will help develop an understanding of the power celebrities may hold to govern the way...
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