A celebrity is a widely recognized or notable person who commands a high
degree of public and media attention. The word stems from the Latin verb
celebrare but they may not become a celebrity unless public and mass media
interest is piqued.
There are degrees of celebrity status which vary based on an individual's
region or field of notoriety. While someone might be a celebrity to some
people, to others they may be completely unknown.
A global celebrity on
the other hand is someone who is known by most people or is a
mainstream celebrity.
Celebrities are also known as either a household name or superstar.
Virgin Director Richard Branson was notable as a ceo, but he did not become
a global celebrity until he attempted to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air
balloon and generate publicity for himself.
Another high profile categorisation of celebrity status is the A list, based
on the marketability of celebrities.
Generally speaking, a celebrity is someone
who seeks media attention and most frequently have extroverted
personalities. The desire to be notable is implied by some to be a part
of western culture and more specifically the American dream as a measure
of success.
Celebrities that shy away from the public eye or keep a very separate private
life are called a reluctant celebrity. A notable example is Kurt Cobain.
On the other end of the spectrum, those that seek out publicity for
themselves are often called a media tart whereas those that use their private
life as a vehicle for enhanced celebrity status, sometimes desperately, are
referred to as a media whore.
Examples of this are fake or planned relationships, reality television
appearances, celebrity nudity and in extreme cases, scandal or celebrity
sex tape.
Consumer appetite for mainstream anything as long as it's celebrity
weeklies may be fading, but at the more highbrow end of the market, glossies
such as psychologies are flourishing.
Imported from France only three years ago, it has consistently defied the
downward trend, rising 15.4 per cent year on year in August to a circulation
of 150,112. Publishers argue that in times of economic hardship, a magazine
is an affordable luxury, giving a burst of pleasure for only a couple of pounds.
If it is the content and not the cover price that's damaging heat, celebrity
studies might find a peculiar niche, combining the celebrity with the cerebral.
You can find the latest fashion news regarding your favorite celebrities all
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