Bruce Jenner and the Katie Couric Effect
History shows that celebrity announcements can have a big impact on the public.
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Express Yourself: The Role Celebrity Can Play in Encouraging Social Acceptance
For this Gay Pride Month, let’s thank Madonna for scandalizing the nation by embracing (sometimes literally) the LGBT community.
How the No-Kids Paparazzi Policy Could Change Celebrity Gossip
New rules at People and other leading gossip outlets could be the first step back to a classic Hollywood system, where celebrities have complete control over their image. The problem? Tabloids, by mapping our anxieties onto celebrity bodies and making the unspeakable speakable, serve an important purpose.
Judge Judy Is a National Treasure
With her popular syndicated television show—now in its 19th year—Judith Sheindlin protects the reasonable American’s notion of accountability and justice, reassuring us that offenders will be punished and victims compensated.
Benedict Cumberbatch Goes to War: Celebrity and Diplomacy
The actor's recent stunt in Cardiff, in which he admonished celebrity photographers for not capturing "something important," suggests a misplaced faith in photography.
How Amanda Bynes Became Her On-Screen Enemies
Amanda Bynes was once a young and promising comedic actress. Now she looks and talks like the characters she was always cast against.
The Harry Factor
The American fascination with royal families has been around for centuries, almost since we stopped having one of our own.
Jolie’s Mastectomy: Celebrities Serve as Medical Role Models
Researchers found Nancy Reagan’s decision to have a breast removed influenced the choices of American women facing a similar medical issue.
Fame, Once Established, Is Not Fleeting
New research finds that celebrity status is surprisingly stable over time.