Childhood And Celebrity

Author : Jane O'Connor
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317518950
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Childhood and Celebrity written by Jane O'Connor and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-first century has seen an explosion in the ways and means in which children can become part of celebrity culture. With the rise in popularity of reality TV, child beauty pageants, talent shows, and social media platforms, as well as more established routes to fame through TV, cinema, theatre and music, the number of children establishing a presence in public life continues to proliferate. Childhood and Celebrity brings together international scholarly writing and research about famous children, and representations of childhood, from a range of disciplines including Childhood Studies, Celebrity Studies, Cultural Studies and Film Studies in order to open up a theoretical space in which to explore and understand the complex relationship between contemporary childhood and celebrity culture. This unique collection includes detailed case studies of specific child performers such as McCaulay Culkin and Miley Cyrus, histories of child stars in the ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood, analyses of representations of children in film and discussions of children as media creators and producers. Key themes of transgression, gender, ‘coming of age’, childhood innocence and children’s rights recur in the chapters and present a compelling argument for the emergence of the field of Childhood and Celebrity as an area of study in its own right.

Author : Rick Chillot
Publisher : Quirk Books
ISBN 13 : 1594747539
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Make Your Baby an Internet Celebrity written by Rick Chillot and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty-first-century economy, there’s only one way to guarantee your child a bright and happy future: make that baby an Internet celebrity. But how? In How to Make Your Baby an Internet Celebrity, you’ll learn to assess your baby’s best attributes (is she smarter than a chimp?), assign a compelling screen persona (clumsiness = on-screen gold), and plan the ultimate viral Internet video. Make your baby an Internet celebrity . . . because the world needs cuteness now more than ever!

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780953796915
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrity Childhood Memories written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Publisher : Cambria Press
ISBN 13 : 1621969673
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrity, Pedophilia, and Ideology in American Culture written by and published by Cambria Press. This book was released on with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael S. Levy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442243139
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrity and Entertainment Obsession written by Michael S. Levy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity culture surrounds us. We are inundated with information about actors and actresses, athletes, musicians, and others who have become famous or infamous. Although we never will likely meet or get to know them, our interest in them seems boundless. We are literally obsessed with being entertained as well as with the people who entertain us. Who our celebrities are has also shifted; in the past, celebrity status was bestowed on men and women of great accomplishment, those who had given the world something to be proud of and to celebrate. Conversely, today’s celebrities are generally people involved in entertainment—from TV newscasters to people who appear on reality television programs, as well as some who are simply famous for being famous. What remains an enigma is why we, as a society, are so infatuated with being entertained, as well as with those who entertain us and appear in the media. This book makes sense of this spectacle by explaining the reasons for this obsession from a psychological, social, and historical perspective. It suggests that we have become addicted in much the same way that a person becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. Finally, the author offers his observations on how to free our minds from this captivation. Anyone interested in understanding more about our need to live vicariously through the rich and famous will find answers in this book.

Author : Allie Hagan
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 0762447354
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suri's Burn Book written by Allie Hagan and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the blog, this clever book of snarky commentary is told from the imagined world of "Suri Cruise."

Author : Sophie Bradley
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456643215
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Up Famous written by Sophie Bradley and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step Inside the Intricate World of Child Celebrities Are you intrigued by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood? Do the tales of child stars navigating fame pique your curiosity? Then prepare to dive deep into an insightful exposé on the complex dynamics and psychological implications that childhood fame brings. Growing Up Famous: The Psychological Complexity of Child Celebrities illuminates the glamorous world of fame while delving deep into the psychological realm of young, venerable talents. Craving a juicy read? Get ready to be captivated by industry revelations, celebrity tales twisted with rebellion, and the toll of fame on mental health. These intricately woven aspects serve as an underbelly to the flashing camera lights, designer clothes and the worldwide adoration that children celebrities seemingly enjoy. Explore the unsettling correlation between fame and rebellion, a spectacle we've seen play out with celebrities gone rogue. Uncover the hidden traumas of those who live their adolescence under the constant scrutiny of the world. Delve into the shocking instances of abuse that the industry hides behind its elaborate façade. The book also offers an intimate look at the role parents play in shaping, or sometimes exploiting, these tender careers. Interactions with Hollywood parents, deeply examined within, reveal the blurred lines between care and commercial gain. Growing Up Famous takes a balanced approach by focusing on the crucial psychological support needed for these young stars. It represents an urgent call for the industry to cater for the mental well-being of its young talents and breaks down the stigma around therapy. But it's not all grim. The book also captures courageous tales of resilience, navigating choppy seas of fame, and triumphing against all odds. Transitioning from a child star to an adult celebrity is an aspect that's given special emphasis highlighting examples of those who have mastered this often precarious path. The book is a rich blend of high-profile stories, in-depth research, and a deep understanding of child psychology, presented in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. Curiosity sparked? Give in to your curiosity and step inside the intriguing world of child celebrities!

Author : Michelle Vogel
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786420464
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children of Hollywood written by Michelle Vogel and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in the shadow of a famous parent can have powerful effects, from professional opportunities to pressure so great it leads to suicide. Some children of stars are proud of their roots while others live in secrecy. This is a rare look into the private lives of the children (and, in a few cases, grandchildren) of these classic Hollywood icons, revealing the stresses and inspirations of living with great performers who may or may not have been great parents. Some movie stars protected their offspring, but others used them as publicity props or even made them into rivals. Despite their unusual upbringing, some of the children succeeded in the movies or elsewhere, but many never lived up to the public expectations. Many lost their parents, whether to the extremes of the celebrity lifestyle, to divorce, or to their careers. From the beautiful bedtime stories Harpo Marx and his wife told their four adopted children to explain where they'd come from, to the studded belt Bing Crosby used to punish his sons for not obeying the strict family rules, this work tells the best and worst of growing up in a celebrity home. Families covered include those of W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers, Eddie Cantor, Mario Lanza, Ruth Hussey, Jerry Lewis, Douglas Fairbanks and Boris Karloff. Research is drawn from interviews with celebrity offspring, who also provided never-before-published snapshots of Hollywood legends at home.

Author : LeVar Burton
Publisher : Reading Rainbow
ISBN 13 : 0990539512
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm written by LeVar Burton and published by Reading Rainbow. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Actor and longtime educational advocate LeVar Burton has had more than 30 years' experience speaking directly to children about grown-up situations, and The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm is a story that helps ease the fears and worries of a young childMica Mouse lost her house in a terrible storm, and now she trembles when the weather turns rough. She's not so different from other children who've experienced something very disturbing in their life or heard about tragic or frightening events in the news. Mica's father tells her the story of a brave blue rhinoceros who learns how to get through rough times with friendship, helpers, love, and by "feeling your feelings." LeVar Burton has poured a lifetime of experience storytelling to children into The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, and the result is more than a book—it's a manual for finding the light in the midst of dark times.

Author : Bruce Pitcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732095403
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Larger Than Life written by Bruce Pitcher and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part inspirational self-help manual, Larger Than Life follows Bruce Pitcher's story of childhood abuse and his experience on a popular weight-loss television show. Bruce shares the tools and methods that helped him lose the weight, come to terms with the reasons he gained it in the first place, and create a new, healthy lifestyle.