Celebrity and New Media

This book looks back to the early days of new and social media, to examine the potential threat that such technologies and platforms posed to the mainstream corporate media's gatekeeping, and its ability to exploit, humiliate, and even violate famous women.

Autorentext

Stephanie Patrick is a former casting associate for film and television productions in Montreal, Canada. She obtained her PhD from the University of Ottawa's Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies. Her work has been published in Feminist Media Studies, Television & New Media, and Media, Culture & Society.

Inhalt

1. Introduction Part One: Old Media, Girl Power 2. Disney Girl Interrupted: The "Leaking" Sexuality of Girl Stars 3. Playmates and Centerfolds: Nostalgic White Femininity and Post-Feminist "Success" Part Two: New Media, Old Power 4. Celebrity in Crisis: Reality Television and Sex Tape Stardom 5. Neoliberal Success Stories: Trump('s) Women and Apprentices 6. Conclusion