Research: The Cult Of Celebrity

Research: The Cult Of Celebrity

Mest 4 - TASK 2 Book search

Media studies For AQA students - Peter Wall

'The direct communication chanel between artist and fans means that the artist have much more control over material that is released to the public, and ultimately more control over the image the convey.

Comment : A number of artist now promote themselves through websites such My space or Twitter , the often release snippets of there tracks , post pictures and often update statuses to keep fans informed of what they are currently doing. so the idea that artist release their material to the public they control how people react to them or how they are represented to their fans.

Cheryl Cole - Through My Eyes

' the paparazzi can be really scary. theres nothing you can do but put your head down and try to keep moving. you feel like youre being suffocated'

Media Studies - Theories and approaches Dan Laughey

'since the media are more or less omnipresent in all of out lives, this means we are all influenced to some extent by what we view, listen to, browse, play and read'

Comment: the media are present everywhere we go and in everything that we do. all of us are influenced through the media in some way. celebrities tend to be the most influential people in the media. celebrities are constantly being followed by paparazi and on the front covers of magazines and newspapers. this makes us some what involved in the celebrities life through what we read about them and how they are pictured.

The media Book

' we only accept reality through TV and other simulacra'

Comment : Many of us believe that what the media portrays to us is how we should live life - its our reality. so because celebrities are living the 'Glamorous ' lifestyle we should also do the same. when in reality its not real. also some people don't know the difference between reality and the media world so they generally tend to think they can do the same thing people in the media do.

Moral panic

'verbal aggression is a form of aggression which means that studies which are interpreted by most people are being about the representations of physical violence may actually be more concerned with the use of swear words . this is also related to violence.

comment: the media of often uses inappropriate language , this is often shown in music videos or videos . the verbal aggression used in theses text influence people especially the younger generation to use these words.

Celebrity and power : fame in the contemporary culture

'audiences have emerged out of the formation of two other social categories that are powerful'

comment: audience now have the power to make or break a celebrity , audiences are so important to celebrities as they can increase a celebrities popularity.

Image and representation: key concepts in media studies

'the media concerns itself with the factors that influence how we look at images of our world. images are created in order to communicate a message'

comment : the media industry , institutions have the power of how an image is portrayed to us. they can make something bad look exceptionally good or vice versa. these images are shown through magazines, newspapers , films , video games etc. for eg . sex, drugs , alcohol, violence can be be glamourised.

Heavenly bodies : film stars and society

'A celebrities image is not just his or her films, but the promotion of those films, public appearances, interviews and biographies. their image is also what people say or write about him/her'

comment:not only does a celebrity make themselves known but they are also known through what the audience think of them from positive and negative criticism.

the cult of celebrity : what our fascination with the stars reveal about us

' misbehaviour wont make us reject our favourite stars, its no wonder that when they do something good they seem almost superhuman'

Comment: celebrity behaviour does not affect our views on them, whether there doing something good or bad, well like them same way. even though their good behaviour is respected more.

MEST 4 - TASK 3 Internet/web search

Justin Bieber Website :
World wide: http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/default.aspx
UK:http://www.justinbieberofficial.co.uk/home

Cheryl Cole website:
http://www.cherylcole.com/

http://www.helium.com/items/415334-the-cult-of-celebrity-and-its-effects-on-society

Celebrity used to be a good thing. there normal people they should act like it and be treated like normal people.Celebrities are not above the law, and they are not better than everyday people.Their effects on society have become negative and it should be rectified.

http://thinkexist.com/quotation/celebrities-can-have-a-positive-influence-on-our/1255188.html

“Celebrities can have a positive influence on our life, with positive messages. They can be very helpful in terms of increasing awareness and decreasing stigma about many problems, including health problems, that might otherwise not get the attention they need. -

celebrities have some positive influence over us , they can be very helpful , whether its a boost in confidence or the can make us feel good by the way we act or where were from.

http://www.oppapers.com/essays/Bad-Celebrity-Influences/118941

teenagers are influenced by celebrities negatively . this could be because adult obsession with sex is exposed onto the children minds. celebrities also advertise media images that influence young adults especially girls to focus on looks.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/179765/how_celebrities_influence_teenagers.html?singlepage=true&cat=49

female celebrities are often portrayed negatively as they are always shown super skinny or drunk on a night out , arrested for abusive behaviour or taking drugs. this can influence teenagers to do the same

http://www.iasc-culture.org/HHR_Archives/Celebrity/7.1LBibliography.pdf

“star image” as a depository for the dominant ideologies of Western society. Still dominant in the literature,image theory is now only one of multiple approaches used to study celebrity—as

we see in Gledhill, who takes us through the last twenty-five years of star theory.

http://www.mediaknowall.com/Popular%20Music/popstartheory.html

A star is an image not a real person that is constructed (as any other aspect of fiction is) out of a range of materials (eg advertising, magazines etc as well as films [music])

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1035829/We-want-just-like-Jordan-Shocking-stories-teens-want-follow-glamour-models-footsteps.html

teenage girls want to be just like there idol Katie Price. Is she really a good role model ?

Justin Bieber

Media Language:sharp shots. music by justin himself. fans talking. music is loud and gets lower when fans or his managers start to talk. Never say never is in bold and stands out. written in grey on a blue background.

Institution: Paramount Pictures corporation is a global producer and distributor of filmed and home. they are also network and cable distributors.Paramount is part of a family of prominent and respected brands including MTV networks and Bet networks. they have several labels such as nickelodeon movies.

Genre: semi autobiographical film

Representation: inspiring true story

young and successful. he inspires people to be whoever they want to be

Justin is an ordinary kid who does normal teenage things , he was found through youtuve thats how his fame came about since then he has inspired many. the girl in the trainer says ' he came from a small town , hes an inspiration he gives us hope'.

Audience: young males and females . especially those aged between 10-16

Ideology and values : ' they said it would never happen' 'but you never stop believing' 'experience his story 'NEVER SAY NEVER' . suggesting that you should never give up , you can always be who you want to be , never give up. never say never.

Narrative: Never Say Never trailer. starts of with Justin as a baby drumming as the trailer carries on it it shows us how justin has become succesful eg his audition to usher , his performances at concerts etc. whilst his songs are playing in the background and we witness behind the scene shots. to show how much of an ordinary kid justin is. the trailer takes us through his sucess without giving away to much. the music played is the song which increased justins popularity.

Research : Justin Beiber videos/ how he came about

Justin Beiber sings to usher for the first time. ushers impressed and takes on justin.

One of many videos , beiber uploaded onto youtube for friends and family to view.


Once he became known he featured on many radio stations singing live.

Justin suprises his 3 year old fan, after her family uploaded a video of her crying for justin.

Usher and Justin on the radio , talking about how justin came about and what fans will expect from justin.


At the age of 15 justin performs live in the white house singing to president Barack Obama. stevie wonder christmas special.

Not only is he top of the charts but has also taken part in the american tv drama CSI. Taking a small leading part.

Justin Bieber at the Grammy Awards - the dream wrote 'baby'

Research : who is JB ?

Name: Justin Beiber
Date Of Birth: 1 March 1994
Place Of Birth : Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Justin is a multi talented and self taught musician (drums, guitar, piano and trumpet). He was already a phenomenon on youtube - singing songs from artist like usher, Neyo and Stevie Wonder before the world took notice. Since 2007, justin racked up over 100,00,000 views purely from word of mouth. Justin was discovered by Scooter Braun on youtube and later became his manager. Braun arranged for Beiber to meet Usher in Atlanta he was theb signed to Raymond Braun Media Group, a joint venture between Braun and Usher, then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A Reid.

Justin's first single 'One Time', released worldwide in 2009, charted in the top 40 in over ten countries. His debut release, My World 2.0, was eventually certified platinum in the United States.He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.It was preceded by the worldwide top-ten single, "Baby," in January 2010. which is the most viewed video.

Beiber performed at stevie wonder'

s 'someday at christmas' for U.S. president Barrack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington, which was broadcast on 20 december 2009. He was also a presenter at the 52nd Grammy Awards on january 31 2010. he was then invited to be a vocalist for the remake of We Are The World for its 25th anniversary to benefit Haiti after the earthquake.

Island Records: founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. it was originally based in the united kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group. The label now operates as a division of The Island Def.. Jam Music Group in the US.

Cheryl on Piers Morgan - textual analysis

Cheryl interview has allowed her to open up with the public about the drama that has been happening in her life . with no tears left to cry , Cheryl talks about how Ashley Cole has shattered her world and her confidence while malaria then left her wishing her life would end.
Piers Mogran show is devoted to one special celebrity guest. The interviews are intimate, in- depth and emotionally charged as Piers lays bare his subjects like stories over a revealing hour.

Notes :
Emotional, yet trying to remain strong
Piers ' most talked about woman in Britain'
Cheryl wants to draw a line under all the rumours
headlines has become a problem for her , she stopped reading what in the papers because she cant cope with it.
people talking about her makes her stronger
bubbly , down to earth
press makes it harder for celebs
woman are compared to each other alot - famous woman feel pressurised
' I wasn't surrounded by glamour when I was younger , I was a tomboy'
dress sense was inspired by rnb singers TLC and britney
paparazzi are intimidators - early career stages where funner she felt more free
so many things are made up - "its not a soap opera its my life"
very emotional - Is she doing this for sympathy
death life threatening malaria type four which is the worse case
once again she crying, she's very emotional - is she making feel sorry for her by continuously crying or is she just sensitive?
Cheryl met Ashley a few times he was persistent then she eventually gave him her number
' he was great , sensitive, good person, nice guy'
there was 'no worries, we was meant for each other' - breaks down and starts crying more
"its not my past its my present , it hurts , its embarrassing , its life"
he's a big part of my life , I still love him , his family , he still part of my life" - whilst crying
touchy subject for Cheryl , brings alot of memories its personal.
"its my reality to others its their entertainment"
she's scared , hurt, I'm not her to expose anything - I'm just a heart broken girl '
divorce on a public scale is the hardest toughest thing you have to deal with
just wanted to go home and hide.
"I have to get through the obstacles we had a great relationship , it wasn't expected to go wrong'
'I don't get it , he was my best friend' - very emotional , girls can relate to this , she's not doing it for sympathy or is she?
simon cowell - 'she's a fighter, great heart that's why people like her part of her popularity is because she wears her heart on her sleeve'

Research : who is Cheryl Cole

Full Name: Cheryl Ann Cole (Tweedy)

Birth Date: 30 June 1983

Birth Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Cheryl Cole is a singer, songwriter, dancer and model. starting as a

young arising dancer, Cheryl joined the Royal Ballet summer school aged nine, as well as appearing in a number of TV Commercials. Cheryl won a number of modelling competitions, including Boots Group's bonniest baby, Mother care, Happy Faces Portrait competition, Best looking girl of Newcastle , The evening chronicle 'little miss and mister' and Most attractive girl at the Metro Centre.

Cole is now recognised and photographed style icon referred to as a fashonista by the press. Her pictures has been on the covers of British Vogue, Elle and Harpers Bazaar , while also becoming the new face of cosmetic company L'Oreal.

At the age of 19 ,Cheryl auditioned for reality TV show 'Popstars: the Rivals' in 2002. She sang in front of judges Geri Halliwell, Pete Waterman and Louis Walsh. (who is now a judge alongside her on the x factor). In late 2

002 Cole was selected to become a member of girls group Girls Aloud. she marked much success by achieving twenty consecutive top ten singles( including 4 number ones) in the UK; five studio albums which have all been certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and accumulating a total of five BRIT award nominations from 2005 to 2010.

The media has referred to Cheryl as '

the nations new sweetheart'. A pop art portrait depicting Cheryl Cole as the Angel of the North was created by Lee Jones. He Commented, ' i see her as a new icon of popular culture for the 21st century a beacon of light in these bleak times. After reaching number 7 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Woman 2008 Poll.

Since Girls Aloud has pursued separate careers, she has released two consecutive number one albums in the UK: 3 Words and Messy Little Raindrops, scoring two number one singles in the UK (Fight For This Love and Promise This). Cole also became a judge on the The X factor in 2008.

Cheryl was married to footballer Ashley Cole from July 2006 until she divorced him in September 2010.

Cheryl label:

Polydor- record label owned by Universal Music Group and is currently headquatered in the UK

Fascination Records - is a UK based record label also owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as an imprint Polydor Records.

The 3 words album, which charted at number 2 in Ireland and at number 1 in the UK. Also her debut single charted at number one in the UK and also in Ireland. The single "3 words" has been released under the Fascination label in the UK and under the Polydor label in Ireland.

Universal Music group is the largest group of record labels in the recording industry. UMG, is wholly owned subsidiary of international French media conglomerate vivendi. they own a music publisher, universal music publishing group, which became the worlds largest following the acquisition of BMG music publishing in May 2007

Founded in Germany in 1946 as the

Research: Cheryl cole Videos

Cheryl's audition for pop-star the rivals : start of her career

Cheryl talks about how it feels being a member of Girls Aloud and being part of the show.

most successful video of girls aloud.


Cheryl dances with Will.I.Am - Heart breaker , since the show the two have become very good friends.she not only had a part in the video but also sang with him too.


Cheryl's highlights as judge on the x factor

Cheryl calibrates with will i am

cheryls the new face of loreal advert

Mest 4 Breaking it down

Idea : Celebrity Obsession

Investigation/Research : 

• how long does it take for a celebrity to be recognized?
  
• does the media create celebrity obsession?
  
• why are people obsessed with celebrities?
  
• how does obsession start?
  
• how do celebrities get that status?
  
• Are celebrities famous for what they do or who they are?
• the power celebs have on fans, audience and society?

Key Concepts Focus : audience, representation, ideology , institutions

Theory: "media effect" , audience effects

Production: Fan website