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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