Priyanka Chopra's tank-top for a magazine cover creates a storm on social media Celebrities are like demi-gods for fans. Anything they do, say, or wear is copied by their followers insanely. Being a powerful figure and an icon for the people, they fail to realize that their act, words, or attire may drag them into the centre of storm. Though they do so inadvertently, their conduct becomes an issue for debate. Priyanka Chopra has become the hot topic of debate recently when she shot for a cover page of a travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveller. Though the cover page is not obscene, the reason of her being in the middle of the controversy is the top she is wearing which has four words out of which “Refugee,” “Immigrant,” and “Outsider,” are struck off in red, whereas “Traveller” is intact and clear. As soon as the magazine was out, there was a huge uproar on social media. Many Twitteratis found it insensitive and reckoned that nobody becomes a refugee out of choice. While Priyanka has not given any explanation on her top, the magazine spokesperson came forward and clarified that the wordings on the top has been interpreted wrongly and their intention has not reach to the people. They gave this statement in defense of the controversial top, At Condé Nast Traveller, we believe that the …show more content…
We must demand a world free of racism and bigotry and prejudice so that we—and generations after us—may enjoy all the abundance that travel offers, the beauty of the world that is open and rich and diverse in its people and cultures and geographies. And we must, in the midst of our many differences, find and celebrate our commonalities, our oneness. We must recognise that we are all on a journey. Whether we are moving across oceans or just a few kilometres, or in our mind’s eye, into a completely different world, whether we are doing so due to free will or circumstance—we are all
A celebrity is not a person known for his/her talent or achievement, but an individual recognized for his/her reputation created by the media. The phase of stardom is slippery, and media may choose to represent celebrities varying from exaggerated admiration to mockery. The three texts chosen, movie "Sunset Boulevard", feature article "Over the Hilton" and television show "Celebrity Uncensored Six" are texts presenting different perception of celebrities than their usual images - either corrupted by the encircling media, overloads oneself with self-indulgence, or just mocks celebrity in a broad spectrum. Such media items empower and impresses the audience by perceiving celebrities as people who pay the price of privacy to gain well
The influence of an athlete or celebrity’s opinion is extraordinarily more powerful than imaginable, especially if their opinions go against social norms. Their messenger ability turns into the ability to lead a movement. It is incredibly important for celebrities to use that authority, one may, say to stand up for what they believe in.
The nature of celebrity has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last century, particularly in the qualifications necessary for becoming famous In Daniel J. Boorstin’s The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America, he argues that in previous centuries, notable individuals were “heroes” who were celebrated for their “greatness in some achievements” (49). Eventually, due to the rise of mass media, a “celebrity” was created in which the credentials for merit all but disappeared. Instead the celebrity became “a person who is well known for his well-knowness” (Boorstin 57). Currently, there is no other celebrity in the world who is more famous for being famous than Kim Kardashian. Kardashian did not rely on traditional accomplishments to achieve celebrity status; instead, she exploited her renowned beauty, particularly her curvaceous figure. However, that is not to say that she is any less impactful. Her highly publicized and controversial actions, most of which relate to her free expression of sexuality, are criticized and praised by millions of people every day. Indeed, it is Kardashian’s ability to generate so much feedback that makes her such an influential pop culture icon, and this has only increased since she became a mother. The controversies surrounding her famous body showcase the many opposing attitudes that society has on the relationship between motherhood and female sexuality.
Have you ever wondered where the photo of your favorite celebrity came from? Who took it? How much was paid for the photo? Was anyone injured or harassed in the process of taking this photo? Do celebrities have a right to privacy? This essay takes a look at the paparazzi, the celebrities, the tactics used to take the pictures, and the tactics used to avoid a photo from being taken.
A star’s image is a concept carefully molded by the celebrity himself or herself with the aid of many factors such as audience reception and current ideological trends. Star image, by definition, given by O’Shaughnessy and Stadler, is “the qualities, ideals, and values that a star represents, based on their films and other performances, and on media information circulated about them” (430). A change of star image encompasses the sum of everything we, as in the audience, affiliate with that star. That means changing the star’s body of work, promotion, publicity, and audience practices. These factors put together is also known as star text (Professor Josh Jackson, September 8, 2016, University of California, Berkeley). Jennifer Lawrence had a particular star text before she took on the role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games and was instead known for her role of Ree Dolly in Winter’s Bone. This new role launched Lawrence into a different star text she was previously known for. Though it seemed like the change is solely based on her landing an already popular role, the change in her star text is still calculated in order for her to maintain a certain image that landed her at the top of the celebrity social ladder. This careful manipulation of a celebrity’s image as she takes on a role that guaranteed a big impact on her acting career demonstrates how a star’s image is important when it comes to maintaining what the celebrity, and everyone who is working with that
I have noticed that whenever you go to a store you always see magazines about celebrities, and we are always so intrigued. In an article titles “How Do Celebrities Really Affect Us? ” The author, Auriane Desombre, offers this example: “While a few of the other counselors chatted about the film’s plot, on our side of the campfire the conversation devolved to talking about the actors’ personal lives. This information enthralled
Should celebrities use their spotlights to speak their minds about politics and current world issues? Some argue that celebrities are only here to entertain and should not ruin that by voicing their political opinions. Mark Wahlberg for example, stated in an interview with Task and Purpose that celebrities should stay out of politics as they are in their own little “bubble” and have no way of truly understanding the struggles of average people. On the other hand, some celebrities have the exact opposite opinion. In her Golden Globes acceptance speech, Oprah Winfrey denounces silence and encourages everyone to stand up for what is right no matter what their social standing is. To explore this idea, we will use the rhetorical analysis theory
The main targets of the paparazzi are the celebrities who enchant the public. The public’s obsession with that person encourages the paparazzi to pursue the celebrity and encourages them to participate in acceptable invasive antics. It is only when harm
Celebrities have plenty in common with political leaders in terms of their lifestyles and powerful impact on society. Although many believe that even with their similarities both should not talk about the issues that concern the other, some also argue that these similarities are what make their comments valid. Focusing specifically on celebrities, it is reasonable that they should not raise their opinions on politics. By examining how their lives are affected by the political leaders and their decisions and contrasting that to the benefits of not sharing their political comments to the public, it will be that the above stance is highly justifiable.
The National Post published an article by Sadaf Ahsan titled “Kim Kardashian’s nude selfie provokes a Twitter conversation around celebrity slut-shaming”, and although it is posted under the ‘Celebrity’ category on the Post’s official website, it is interesting that the news outlet published the story to begin with. On the surface—and according to the article’s comments—stories of this nature are typically treated as superficial and trivial, however, not many people look beyond the ‘celebrity factor’ towards the deeper and more serious human issues that are apparent. It seems as though Ahsan and the National Post may have tried to reinforce the ideology that not all things should be taken at face-value, no matter their context or what factors are present. Kim Kardashian’s nude photo ‘scandal’ should also not be observed at a surface level, and instead, people must take into account the deeper meanings and issues that are apparent within the
Every month celebrities are plastered onto a magazine cover; each issues providing a new image and a new meaning. We frequently purchase magazines based on our brand loyalty, the very exaggerated taglines, and most importantly if we are fond of the face on the new issue. Each person on a cover tells a different story. These stories are often a part of a larger narrative based on their sexuality, gender, race, and ethnicity. All of these factors play a part of decoding the magazine and celebrities’ message. Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson, Chris Martin, and Michael B. Jordan are the wide range of celebrities of different genders and races use to analyze what those messages are that they are trying to convey to its audience.
Society should already realise that celebrities are also normal human beings and they are just ordinary people with ordinary life. Violation of their privacy rights for the sake of enjoyment of the society is definitely unacceptable. Individuals including media must behave in a respectful manner towards a person's private and family life. Respect between individuals is a crucial value it is essential to ensure peace and harmony in the society. The importance of respect is highlighted by The Golden Rule that is to earn respect, we must first respect others
The first rationale is that most public people seek and consent to publicity. But, consent in a general sense does not justify invasions into every aspect of an individual’s life. Unfortunately, the personalities and affairs of celebrities are viewed as inherently public. Paparazzi argue that the nature of celebrities’ jobs is construed as waiving their rights to privacy. However, this waiver should be regarded as a limited waiver, restricting the press to examine and exposing only that information that has some bearing on the individual’s position in society. The constant exposure that celebrities receive tends to make celebrities more physiologically tolerant of the press behavior than they might otherwise be. The press has a right to inform the public of matters of public interest. As the celebrities cultivate their positions in the public spotlight, they generate continued interest in their activities. The more information the public gathers, the public feels as if they “know” the individual and are privy to their private lives. Maintaining celebrity status often demands satisfaction of public curiosity (Nordhaus 289-291).
Celebrity journalism tends to focus on the private lives of people already in the public eye, who are in that position through choice or otherwise. There is no question that ‘celebrity sells’, but there has to be a burden of responsibility on each journalist to ensure that simply because the ‘public has an interest’ in an individual celebrity does not mean that every story is ‘in the public interest’.
We commonly ask ourselves how celebrities handle their sporadic and hectic lifestyles with the paparazzi and negative media attention they receive on a constant basis. We also believe in celebrities as simply actors and musicians, but commonly forget the common people in the world who impact the world with their wealth. Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump, online celebrities, as well as even people in the