The document outlines the requirements for a research paper on celebrity culture and its societal effects, which is due by Friday at 11:59 pm. The paper must be at least 1500 words in MLA format and include research from at least four scholarly sources, with various resources provided. The topic encourages exploration of how celebrity culture influences society, the process of celebrification, and the commercialization of celebrities' personal lives.

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Due
Friday by 11:59pm
Research Paper--
Issue/Topic:
Celebrity, Celebrity Culture and the effects on society
1500 or more words
MLA format
Must include research from
at least 4
scholarly sources (use HCC Library and GoogleScholar) I have
attached 20 pdf with scholarly sources to choose from. 2 were
provided from teacher Celebrity Culture Beneficial and The
Culture of Celebrity. I have also attached a Word Document
Research Paper Guide. Please read all the way to bottom more
instructions at the bottom. Disregards Links and external cites
those are the PDFs.
Celebrity
is a
popular cultural Links to an external site.
phenomenon surrounding a well-known person. Though many
celebritiesLinks to an external site.
became famous as a result of their achievements or
experiences, a person who obtains celebrity status does not
necessarily need to have accomplished anything significant
beyond being widely recognized by the public. Some celebrities
use their
fameLinks to an external site.
to reach the upper levels of social status. Popular celebrities

2. can wield significant influence over their fans and followers.
Cultural historian and film critic Neal Gabler has described the
phenomenon of celebrity as a process similar to performance art
in which the celebrity builds intrigue and allure by presenting a
manufactured image to the public. This image is reinforced
through
advertisingLinks to an external site.
endorsements, appearances at high-profile events, tabloid
gossip, and
social mediaLinks to an external site.
presence.
In previous decades, celebrity status was mainly reserved for
film stars,
televisionLinks to an external site.
personalities,
entertainersLinks to an external site.
, politicians, and
athletesLinks to an external site.
. Contemporary celebrities come from diverse fields ranging
from astrophysics to auto mechanics, or they may simply be
famous for their lifestyle or
InternetLinks to an external site.
antics. Social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, and
Instagram provide the means for previously unknown
individuals to cultivate a significant following.
Celebrification
is the process by which someone or something previously
considered ordinary obtains stardom. Previously commonplace
activities, such as practicing
vegetarianismLinks to an external site.
or wearing white t-shirts, can undergo celebrification when
associated with a famous person or major event.
Celebrity culture
exists when stardom becomes a pervasive part of the social

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commodified
as a commercial brand. Celebrities’ personal lives are recast as
products for consumption, with a dedicated fan base demanding
information and unlimited access to the celebrity’s thoughts and
activities. A niche community such as a fan base can be
monetized through effective marketing that links brand loyalty
to the consumer’s identity. Fans may be more likely to purchase
a product or attend an event if they feel that doing so
strengthens their relationship with a celebrity. Additionally,
fans may worry that they will disappoint their idol if they do
not own a specific item or support a specific cause. A person
may feel that they need to support a celebrity if that support
reinforces their membership in a specific group or demographic.
Find scholarly sources that focus on celebrity and celebrity
culture and the impact it has had (whether past or present) and
make arguable claims (take a position) on what these terms
mean, how they have impacted society (positively? negatively?
something in between?) and possibly how it is or has changed
and what this means for the future.
ALL QUOTATION OR PARAPHRASE should be cited in-paper
(put the
author’s name
or
other
source identifier
directly in your paper). Failure to give credit to the author is
plagiarism
and will result in a
zero
for the assignment