GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 6 - Fame and Celebrity Culture

ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 6/12 Welcome to the Primer Series. Here, you will find the weekly Primer article and some curated resources to extend your learning. Do societal forces influence celebrity culture or does celebrity culture influence society? Let's explore the relationship between celebrity culture and society in this issue. Primer Resource 6 of 12 Scan or click on the QR codes to access the primer articles. learn about celebrity culture and its evolution; examine how societal forces have shaped celebrity culture, as well as how it has in turn influenced society; and explore what celebrity culture reveals about society. In this issue, we will:

BACKGROUND ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 6/12 What is 'Celebrity Culture'? Have there always been celebrities? Are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? Watch this video on a brief history of celebrity culture. Read this article to find out how the Internet changed the notion of fame and celebrity. How the Internet Changed Fame and Celebrity The Impact of Celebrity Culture What does the Chinese government's tighter control over the entertainment industry tell us about the impact of celebrity culture? Read this article to find out more. Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links.

PERSPECTIVES ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 6/12 Peters argues that our obsession with celebrity transformations is ruining our self-esteem. Celebrity Transformations Celebrity Activism - Boon or Bane? Budabin and Richey argue that while celebrities may be well-intentioned in their activism, their efforts may sometimes fall short. The Power of Celebrity Fandoms Sun argues that although all-consuming fan support for celebrities can be harmful, celebrity fandoms can be a force for good. Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. To what extent does celebrity culture have a negative impact on society? How far do you agree with the perspectives shared, and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following:

ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 6/12 Why celebrities are the target of hate and negativity The rise of virtual celebrities Why society should have better celebrities rather than no celebrities Influencer Marketing Popular Culture Celebrity culture's influence on young people EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. RELATED SLS LESSONS ST GPRESOURCES OTHER ST RESOURCES ST IBRESOURCES

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Teng Qing Wen Chong Ruolin ASRJC NJC NUS High YIJCIp Xu Zhi Claris Yap Tan Yu Fei Tay Yong Xian Ryes Seah Xin Yi Heng Yi Wang Low Enya Wang Zhihuan Felix Phue Myet Che Oo Wong Lin Hui Tan Wei Ming Noel ACJC ACS(I) CJC DHS EJC HCI JPJC MI NYJC RI RVHS SAJC SOTA SSP SJI TMJC TJC VJCSelvamuthu Kumar Meenakshi Bernice Khoo Chie Hui Low Yu Yenn Dominique Ru-En Cooper-Kuok Sammuel Himawan Cadence Lim Tong Xuan Sonakshi Nag WEEK 5 READING CHAMPS! ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 Poh Xuan Lei Jasmine Stephanie Scan or click on the QR code for step-by-step instructions on how to log in to ST Online. One winner per school per week* Winners are determined based on the total number of articles read in each week. Each winner will receive a prize from SPH Media Limited. The top three students who read the most articles over the 12 weeks will be identified from the weekly winners and they will receive attractive prizes from SPH Media Limited! The school with the highest average number of articles read during the Primer season will also be announced at the end of the campaign. Preliminary RounDS *Past winners will not be eligible in the following weeks but will qualify for the final round. Final Round Organised in conjunction with the Primer season (over 12 weeks from 20 March to 7 August) READING CAMPAIGN ACCESS TO PREMIUM ARTICLES