Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that stars are constructions, not real people, created through marketing to generate profit. Stars represent certain ideologies that fans emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - stars must seem both ordinary enough for fans to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
The document discusses Richard Dyer's Star theory, which proposes that celebrities are commodities created by corporations to make money from specific target audiences. The theory also argues that celebrities can influence societal beliefs and values if they have a significant cultural impact. The document then provides examples of the cultural impact of artists like the Beatles, Madonna, and the Spice Girls through their music and fashion styles that challenged norms and empowered women. It also discusses how modern music videos are consumed via media convergence and how they reflect contemporary society.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions for financial gain. Stars are modeled to represent real people and emotions so that audiences can relate to them and buy into their brand. This allows the music industry to make money by appealing to audiences who identify with aspects of the star's carefully manufactured personality and purchase their records and merchandise. Stars become household names, boosting sales across all platforms featuring them. Institutions mold stars around target demographics to increase their relatability and memorability.
Richard Dyer's star theory states that stars are constructed images meant to represent real people for financial gain. Institutions model stars around target audiences to increase sales and the star's brand identity. Miley Cyrus shifted her image from Disney to appeal to an adult audience, and Lady Gaga is constructed around a fashion-forward image for her fans to emulate. However, the band Patent Pending presents themselves authentically without corporate construction. Stars also represent cultural values their audiences relate to or admire, promoting certain ideologies through their behavior and fashion trends fans copy. Social media now allows stars more control over their brand's values. Dyer also notes stars must seem both ordinary enough to relate to but extraordinary enough to admire from a distance
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a pop star's image is a constructed fiction formed through various media like advertising, magazines, and films. A star becomes a commodity and brand that fans can identify with, and stars can influence fans' views, acting as ideologists. One Direction is discussed as an example that fits the model of a pop star. Their image was carefully constructed through TV performances and social media campaigns. They became hugely popular and influential through merchandise, charity work, and social media interactions with fans. However, the departure of Zayn Malik damaged their image, showing how fragile a constructed pop star persona can be.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial gain. The document discusses several key points of Dyer's theory:
1) Stars are manufactured through various media to appeal to target audiences and generate revenue.
2) Institutions shape stars' images to represent certain ideologies and cultural values in order to promote consumption.
3) Over time, stars transition from real people to constructed personas tailored to audiences' expectations through various media representations.
The document then analyzes how Dyer's theory applies to Taylor Swift and her image transformation over her career from country star to pop icon through manufactured representations in music videos, merchandise, and other media.
Richard Dyer argues that stars are constructed images meant to be consumed and marketed to target audiences. The star image is intentionally incoherent, containing paradoxes, in order to keep audiences striving to complete the image through continued consumption of the star's products and performances. Depending on the artist, the star image may position audiences in opposition to or in support of mainstream social values.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial gain by representing 'real people' to appeal to target audiences. Stars are modeled around audiences to increase sales. Beyoncé is discussed as both supporting this theory through her transformation over time and trends, while also challenging it by leaving a cultural legacy through her charity work, which Dyer argues makes her a 'true pop star'. However, there is debate around whether Beyoncé is a positive role model or promotes negative behaviors.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that stars are constructions, not real people, created through marketing to generate profit. Stars represent certain ideologies that fans emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - stars must seem both ordinary enough for fans to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
The document discusses Richard Dyer's Star theory, which proposes that celebrities are commodities created by corporations to make money from specific target audiences. The theory also argues that celebrities can influence societal beliefs and values if they have a significant cultural impact. The document then provides examples of the cultural impact of artists like the Beatles, Madonna, and the Spice Girls through their music and fashion styles that challenged norms and empowered women. It also discusses how modern music videos are consumed via media convergence and how they reflect contemporary society.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions for financial gain. Stars are modeled to represent real people and emotions so that audiences can relate to them and buy into their brand. This allows the music industry to make money by appealing to audiences who identify with aspects of the star's carefully manufactured personality and purchase their records and merchandise. Stars become household names, boosting sales across all platforms featuring them. Institutions mold stars around target demographics to increase their relatability and memorability.
Richard Dyer's star theory states that stars are constructed images meant to represent real people for financial gain. Institutions model stars around target audiences to increase sales and the star's brand identity. Miley Cyrus shifted her image from Disney to appeal to an adult audience, and Lady Gaga is constructed around a fashion-forward image for her fans to emulate. However, the band Patent Pending presents themselves authentically without corporate construction. Stars also represent cultural values their audiences relate to or admire, promoting certain ideologies through their behavior and fashion trends fans copy. Social media now allows stars more control over their brand's values. Dyer also notes stars must seem both ordinary enough to relate to but extraordinary enough to admire from a distance
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a pop star's image is a constructed fiction formed through various media like advertising, magazines, and films. A star becomes a commodity and brand that fans can identify with, and stars can influence fans' views, acting as ideologists. One Direction is discussed as an example that fits the model of a pop star. Their image was carefully constructed through TV performances and social media campaigns. They became hugely popular and influential through merchandise, charity work, and social media interactions with fans. However, the departure of Zayn Malik damaged their image, showing how fragile a constructed pop star persona can be.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial gain. The document discusses several key points of Dyer's theory:
1) Stars are manufactured through various media to appeal to target audiences and generate revenue.
2) Institutions shape stars' images to represent certain ideologies and cultural values in order to promote consumption.
3) Over time, stars transition from real people to constructed personas tailored to audiences' expectations through various media representations.
The document then analyzes how Dyer's theory applies to Taylor Swift and her image transformation over her career from country star to pop icon through manufactured representations in music videos, merchandise, and other media.
Richard Dyer argues that stars are constructed images meant to be consumed and marketed to target audiences. The star image is intentionally incoherent, containing paradoxes, in order to keep audiences striving to complete the image through continued consumption of the star's products and performances. Depending on the artist, the star image may position audiences in opposition to or in support of mainstream social values.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial gain by representing 'real people' to appeal to target audiences. Stars are modeled around audiences to increase sales. Beyoncé is discussed as both supporting this theory through her transformation over time and trends, while also challenging it by leaving a cultural legacy through her charity work, which Dyer argues makes her a 'true pop star'. However, there is debate around whether Beyoncé is a positive role model or promotes negative behaviors.
Richard Dyer suggests that there are two paradoxes of stars. First, that a star is both ordinary and extraordinary - they need to seem like regular people but also possess a special quality that makes them stand out. Second, that a star is both present and absent - they are part of our lives through their influence on our conversations, styles, and consumption, but are ultimately out of reach physically. The lesson objective is to complete star image work by embedding relevant theory and references to existing artists that exemplify these paradoxes.
- Stars are constructed by institutions like record companies to appeal to target audiences and make money, rather than being real people. They are crafted to fit audience expectations of an "ideal" star.
- Dyer's theory breaks this down into how stars are constructed for audiences and institutions, how they take on defined personas, and how they reinforce the dominant ideology and influence culture and audiences.
- In the end, stars are not truly human but constructed images and products meant to appeal to audiences and make money for their backing institutions.
Richard Dyer's theory distinguishes between a pop performer and pop star. A pop performer becomes a pop star when their persona is delivered to the public through means other than just their music. Dyer believes this allows for a stronger connection between the artist and audience. Stars are constructed by institutions to appeal to audiences in ways that will maximize financial benefits. Constructions include star images, ideology promotion, and crafted personalities. Katy Perry exemplifies these constructions through her transformed fashion sense, charity work, and evolving persona.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that there is a difference between pop performers and pop stars. Pop stars are commodities constructed by management teams to have particular personas, though they may not be real people. Dyer believes the terms "pop performer" and "pop star" have become interchangeable. Pop stars influence their audiences through fashion, music, and lifestyle. Miley Cyrus and Kanye West are examples of pop stars who have significantly impacted their fans and popularized new styles. Overall, pop stars are presented as real people to elicit an emotional response from audiences and create devoted fandoms.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that celebrities, or "stars," are constructed images meant to make money for institutions. Stars are built up through various media to appeal to and target specific audiences. A star's persona is designed to stand out from others and embody certain ideals. Audiences then form expectations of stars based on these constructed images, which stars may struggle to meet as the images do not represent the actual person.
Richard Dyer was an English academic who studied stardom and developed the idea that a star's image and persona heavily influences how audiences experience and perceive them. He analyzed how stars are constructed through various media like publicity materials, reviews, and the films/music themselves. True pop stars have a lasting significance and "brand awareness" over time through a combination of sociological and cultural impacts, rather than being artificially manufactured based on short-term appeals. While the music industry aims to construct profitable star personas, audiences may prefer stars who feel more authentic and representative of their own tastes and values.
The Richard Dyer 'Star Theory' proposes that celebrities, or 'stars', are constructed and promoted by media institutions for commercial gain. Stars are given crafted personalities that target audiences can identify with, allowing fans to feel connected to them and drive profits from media consumption. Stars serve as models of idealized characteristics for their audiences and help spread popular ideologies, though they can also promote unhealthy influences. Their public images are carefully manicured constructions rather than reflections of their real selves.
Richard Dyer's star theory examines stars as constructions, commodities, and representations of ideology. The theory also proposes the "paradox of the star" - that stars must be both ordinary and extraordinary, as well as present and absent, to maintain their status. Stars are constructed through media like music videos and magazines rather than being their real selves. They are also commodified through related merchandise to generate profit. Stars can influence ideology by representing social groups and views that fans may emulate.
The document discusses Richard Dyer's theory of star image and how pop stars construct their public persona. It explains that pop stars have an identity beyond just their musical talents. Their image becomes a recognizable "brand" used across different media. Record companies help shape stars' images to appeal to audiences and generate revenue. A star's persona represents cultural values and helps promote certain ideologies. Successful pop stars adapt their image over time to remain engaging to fans. Star image motifs like recurring logos or styles help establish an artist as a brand. The document provides examples of image motifs used by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem, and Lily Allen and how their images have evolved. Learners are tasked to
Richard Dyer is a British academic professor who specializes in film studies at King's College London. He is known for his star theory, which argues that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial profit. The theory has three parts: stars are constructed identities rather than real people; stars are commodities produced to make money; and stars represent certain ideologies to create fan bases. Dyer used examples like Lady Gaga to show how stars are modeled to appeal to target audiences. He believes stars allow audiences to relate their own feelings.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a star is a construction rather than a real person, created through various media to generate profit from merchandise. Stars can represent social ideologies that fans may emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - that a star must seem both ordinary enough for audiences to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a star is a construction rather than a real person, created through various media to generate profit from merchandise. Stars can represent social ideologies that fans may emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - that a star must seem both ordinary enough for audiences to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
Analysis of music videos using Laura Mulvey’s theory and Richard Dyer's Star ...KezziaMacaulay
Stars are constructed by institutions like record labels to appeal to target audiences financially, according to Richard Dyer's star theory. Artists modify their appearances, styles, and personas to attract specific demographics. Meanwhile, Laura Mulvey's theory is that women are often objectified and sexualized in music videos for the male gaze, being presented as objects rather than human beings. When combined, the theories show how stars are crafted products and women can be exploited for sexual pleasure in videos.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that pop stars develop identities and brands beyond their music through constructed star images. Stars appeal to audiences by representing shared cultural values and attitudes to sell ideologies. Their personas are crafted by the music industry and need periodic revamping to sustain popularity over time as tastes change. Madonna and Katy Perry are examples of stars whose images have been strategically constructed through branding.
Richard Dyer is an English professor known for his work in film studies and star theory. His star theory proposes that celebrities, or "stars," are constructed and manufactured by media institutions for financial gain. Stars are designed to appeal to target audiences and represent realistic emotions so audiences can relate to them. This allows audiences to become fans and drive profits through album and merchandise sales. Dyer argues stars are ideological symbols that represent certain social groups and views in order to influence audiences.
1. Pop stars have more control over constructing their persona through their own music and performance compared to film stars. A pop star's persona is developed chronologically over time through their albums.
2. However, maintaining a pop star's persona over multiple albums can be challenging as the inspiration for their initial persona may disappear, leading to "second album syndrome."
3. A pop star's persona is a fragile construction that requires constant nurturing through the discourse between the star and their audience. Their character and personality are primarily developed through the sentiments expressed in their songs.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that pop stars are constructed images rather than real people. They are manufactured by the music industry to appeal to audiences and make money. Pop stars represent cultural values and ideologies that enhance their appeal. Their persona is based on characteristics like gender, race, and generation as well as the meanings expressed through their music, image, and cultural discourse. To maintain their status, pop stars must continually develop and nurture their constructed character and personality over time through new music and engagement with fans.
Richard Dyer developed the idea of "star theory" which proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed images manufactured by institutions for financial gain and to appeal to specific audiences. Pop stars in particular have their image carefully shaped by music companies to fit an ideal type. Stars serve as role models who influence fashion trends and cultural discourse as their fans seek to emulate them. According to Dyer, a star is a fictional, constructed image crafted through various media like advertising and magazines rather than a real person.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities are constructed by media institutions primarily for financial gain. He believes stars are manufactured to represent real people and emotions in order to make money from fans who relate to aspects of the star's personality and buy their music and merchandise. Dyer's theory has three parts: that audiences and institutions work together to model stars around target demographics; the process of constructing star personas; and the idea of cultural hegemony where fans relate to and sometimes emulate shared values presented by stars.
Richard Dyer's star theory suggests that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions for financial gain by targeting specific audiences. The theory has three parts: that stars are made to make money; their image is modified for particular audiences; and they are constructed to stand out or have unique qualities that audiences can relate to and potentially emulate.
Richard Dyer's 'star image' theory distinguishes between pop performers and pop stars. A pop performer is simply an artist who performs pop music, while a pop star has established an identity and persona based on factors beyond just their musicianship. A true pop star has lasting significance and brand awareness over a long period of time. According to Dyer, a 'star image' is a recognizable representation of an artist or band used across various media to market and promote the artist. Central to a star image is a recurring motif that becomes closely associated with the artist and helps establish their brand identity.
According to Richard Dyer's "star image" theory, a pop star is distinguished from a pop performer by having established an identity and persona based on factors beyond just their musicianship. A true pop star has lasting brand awareness and cultural impact over many years. Miley Cyrus initially portrayed the constructed star image of her character Hannah Montana, with motifs like her blonde wig easily recognized by fans. As she developed a more mature image in her late teens, Cyrus experienced a period of "second album syndrome" where she struggled to maintain her persona. She has since reinvented herself with a controversial, boundary-pushing star image that strongly promotes individualism and alternative lifestyles. Cyrus' star persona has grown to encomp
Richard Dyer suggests that there are two paradoxes of stars. First, that a star is both ordinary and extraordinary - they need to seem like regular people but also possess a special quality that makes them stand out. Second, that a star is both present and absent - they are part of our lives through their influence on our conversations, styles, and consumption, but are ultimately out of reach physically. The lesson objective is to complete star image work by embedding relevant theory and references to existing artists that exemplify these paradoxes.
- Stars are constructed by institutions like record companies to appeal to target audiences and make money, rather than being real people. They are crafted to fit audience expectations of an "ideal" star.
- Dyer's theory breaks this down into how stars are constructed for audiences and institutions, how they take on defined personas, and how they reinforce the dominant ideology and influence culture and audiences.
- In the end, stars are not truly human but constructed images and products meant to appeal to audiences and make money for their backing institutions.
Richard Dyer's theory distinguishes between a pop performer and pop star. A pop performer becomes a pop star when their persona is delivered to the public through means other than just their music. Dyer believes this allows for a stronger connection between the artist and audience. Stars are constructed by institutions to appeal to audiences in ways that will maximize financial benefits. Constructions include star images, ideology promotion, and crafted personalities. Katy Perry exemplifies these constructions through her transformed fashion sense, charity work, and evolving persona.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that there is a difference between pop performers and pop stars. Pop stars are commodities constructed by management teams to have particular personas, though they may not be real people. Dyer believes the terms "pop performer" and "pop star" have become interchangeable. Pop stars influence their audiences through fashion, music, and lifestyle. Miley Cyrus and Kanye West are examples of pop stars who have significantly impacted their fans and popularized new styles. Overall, pop stars are presented as real people to elicit an emotional response from audiences and create devoted fandoms.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that celebrities, or "stars," are constructed images meant to make money for institutions. Stars are built up through various media to appeal to and target specific audiences. A star's persona is designed to stand out from others and embody certain ideals. Audiences then form expectations of stars based on these constructed images, which stars may struggle to meet as the images do not represent the actual person.
Richard Dyer was an English academic who studied stardom and developed the idea that a star's image and persona heavily influences how audiences experience and perceive them. He analyzed how stars are constructed through various media like publicity materials, reviews, and the films/music themselves. True pop stars have a lasting significance and "brand awareness" over time through a combination of sociological and cultural impacts, rather than being artificially manufactured based on short-term appeals. While the music industry aims to construct profitable star personas, audiences may prefer stars who feel more authentic and representative of their own tastes and values.
The Richard Dyer 'Star Theory' proposes that celebrities, or 'stars', are constructed and promoted by media institutions for commercial gain. Stars are given crafted personalities that target audiences can identify with, allowing fans to feel connected to them and drive profits from media consumption. Stars serve as models of idealized characteristics for their audiences and help spread popular ideologies, though they can also promote unhealthy influences. Their public images are carefully manicured constructions rather than reflections of their real selves.
Richard Dyer's star theory examines stars as constructions, commodities, and representations of ideology. The theory also proposes the "paradox of the star" - that stars must be both ordinary and extraordinary, as well as present and absent, to maintain their status. Stars are constructed through media like music videos and magazines rather than being their real selves. They are also commodified through related merchandise to generate profit. Stars can influence ideology by representing social groups and views that fans may emulate.
The document discusses Richard Dyer's theory of star image and how pop stars construct their public persona. It explains that pop stars have an identity beyond just their musical talents. Their image becomes a recognizable "brand" used across different media. Record companies help shape stars' images to appeal to audiences and generate revenue. A star's persona represents cultural values and helps promote certain ideologies. Successful pop stars adapt their image over time to remain engaging to fans. Star image motifs like recurring logos or styles help establish an artist as a brand. The document provides examples of image motifs used by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem, and Lily Allen and how their images have evolved. Learners are tasked to
Richard Dyer is a British academic professor who specializes in film studies at King's College London. He is known for his star theory, which argues that celebrities are constructed by media institutions for financial profit. The theory has three parts: stars are constructed identities rather than real people; stars are commodities produced to make money; and stars represent certain ideologies to create fan bases. Dyer used examples like Lady Gaga to show how stars are modeled to appeal to target audiences. He believes stars allow audiences to relate their own feelings.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a star is a construction rather than a real person, created through various media to generate profit from merchandise. Stars can represent social ideologies that fans may emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - that a star must seem both ordinary enough for audiences to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that a star is a construction rather than a real person, created through various media to generate profit from merchandise. Stars can represent social ideologies that fans may emulate. Dyer also describes the "paradox of the star" - that a star must seem both ordinary enough for audiences to relate to but also possess extraordinary talents, and be simultaneously present in fans' lives through media but absent and unattainable.
Analysis of music videos using Laura Mulvey’s theory and Richard Dyer's Star ...KezziaMacaulay
Stars are constructed by institutions like record labels to appeal to target audiences financially, according to Richard Dyer's star theory. Artists modify their appearances, styles, and personas to attract specific demographics. Meanwhile, Laura Mulvey's theory is that women are often objectified and sexualized in music videos for the male gaze, being presented as objects rather than human beings. When combined, the theories show how stars are crafted products and women can be exploited for sexual pleasure in videos.
Richard Dyer's star theory argues that pop stars develop identities and brands beyond their music through constructed star images. Stars appeal to audiences by representing shared cultural values and attitudes to sell ideologies. Their personas are crafted by the music industry and need periodic revamping to sustain popularity over time as tastes change. Madonna and Katy Perry are examples of stars whose images have been strategically constructed through branding.
Richard Dyer is an English professor known for his work in film studies and star theory. His star theory proposes that celebrities, or "stars," are constructed and manufactured by media institutions for financial gain. Stars are designed to appeal to target audiences and represent realistic emotions so audiences can relate to them. This allows audiences to become fans and drive profits through album and merchandise sales. Dyer argues stars are ideological symbols that represent certain social groups and views in order to influence audiences.
1. Pop stars have more control over constructing their persona through their own music and performance compared to film stars. A pop star's persona is developed chronologically over time through their albums.
2. However, maintaining a pop star's persona over multiple albums can be challenging as the inspiration for their initial persona may disappear, leading to "second album syndrome."
3. A pop star's persona is a fragile construction that requires constant nurturing through the discourse between the star and their audience. Their character and personality are primarily developed through the sentiments expressed in their songs.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that pop stars are constructed images rather than real people. They are manufactured by the music industry to appeal to audiences and make money. Pop stars represent cultural values and ideologies that enhance their appeal. Their persona is based on characteristics like gender, race, and generation as well as the meanings expressed through their music, image, and cultural discourse. To maintain their status, pop stars must continually develop and nurture their constructed character and personality over time through new music and engagement with fans.
Richard Dyer developed the idea of "star theory" which proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed images manufactured by institutions for financial gain and to appeal to specific audiences. Pop stars in particular have their image carefully shaped by music companies to fit an ideal type. Stars serve as role models who influence fashion trends and cultural discourse as their fans seek to emulate them. According to Dyer, a star is a fictional, constructed image crafted through various media like advertising and magazines rather than a real person.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities are constructed by media institutions primarily for financial gain. He believes stars are manufactured to represent real people and emotions in order to make money from fans who relate to aspects of the star's personality and buy their music and merchandise. Dyer's theory has three parts: that audiences and institutions work together to model stars around target demographics; the process of constructing star personas; and the idea of cultural hegemony where fans relate to and sometimes emulate shared values presented by stars.
Richard Dyer's star theory suggests that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions for financial gain by targeting specific audiences. The theory has three parts: that stars are made to make money; their image is modified for particular audiences; and they are constructed to stand out or have unique qualities that audiences can relate to and potentially emulate.
Richard Dyer's 'star image' theory distinguishes between pop performers and pop stars. A pop performer is simply an artist who performs pop music, while a pop star has established an identity and persona based on factors beyond just their musicianship. A true pop star has lasting significance and brand awareness over a long period of time. According to Dyer, a 'star image' is a recognizable representation of an artist or band used across various media to market and promote the artist. Central to a star image is a recurring motif that becomes closely associated with the artist and helps establish their brand identity.
According to Richard Dyer's "star image" theory, a pop star is distinguished from a pop performer by having established an identity and persona based on factors beyond just their musicianship. A true pop star has lasting brand awareness and cultural impact over many years. Miley Cyrus initially portrayed the constructed star image of her character Hannah Montana, with motifs like her blonde wig easily recognized by fans. As she developed a more mature image in her late teens, Cyrus experienced a period of "second album syndrome" where she struggled to maintain her persona. She has since reinvented herself with a controversial, boundary-pushing star image that strongly promotes individualism and alternative lifestyles. Cyrus' star persona has grown to encomp
Pop stars are able to heavily influence their audiences through their constructed public images. Richard Dyer's star theory argues that a pop performer becomes a pop star when their management crafts an artificial image for them using promotional tactics. For example, Jessie J's managers exaggerated details about her sexuality to generate publicity and help her gain fans. While management wants audiences to see stars as "real", their images are still manipulated constructions meant to influence audiences. Whatever image a star portrays, their audiences want to emulate that, so pop stars can influence not just appearance but behaviors as well.
To what extent does a pop stars image influence their audience?LarelleShay
A pop star's image can influence their audience in various ways. Their image is often constructed by their management through advertising, publicity materials, and the media to appeal to different audiences. According to star theory, pop stars are artificially constructed images rather than real people, with unique selling points like hairstyles or clothing that fans emulate. Some pop stars also take on alter ego personas or characters to appeal to audiences, though their image must change over time to match evolving ideologies and remain in the public eye.
Essay: To what extent does a pop stars image influence their audience?LarelleShay
A pop star's image can influence their audience in various ways. Their image is often constructed by their management to appeal to audiences and generate sales. According to star theory, there is a difference between performers and pop stars whose image and persona may have little to do with their musical abilities. A pop star's image is crafted using various marketing materials and strategies to influence how audiences perceive and experience the star.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions for financial gain. According to the theory, stars are manufactured to represent real people experiencing real emotions in order to appeal to audiences and sell records. A star's image is a recognizable sign that can be used across different media platforms and for advertising. Institutions model stars around target audiences to increase sales and brand identity. Stars provide audiences with ideals of how people should act, either conforming to or subverting social norms. They represent shared cultural values and promote certain ideologies to enhance their star quality among fans.
Richard Dyer's star persona theory argues that music artists are constructed images rather than real people. Their persona is built through various media like performances, interviews, music videos, and social media which fans engage with and discuss. Stars represent shared cultural values and help promote certain ideologies around materialism and sexuality. Their persona needs constant nurturing through discourse with audiences. Stars are commodities that entertainment companies produce to cater to different audiences and music genres.
- Richard Dyer's star theory states that stars are constructed images rather than real people, crafted out of various materials like advertising, magazines, films, and music to appeal to audiences.
- A star's persona is artificial and usually contains a unique selling point that fans can then copy and emulate. Record companies shape stars based on what they think audiences want, which is why many boy bands tend to look and act similarly.
- Stars promote certain ideologies and cultural values through their image to appeal to audiences and enhance their "star quality," such as starting fashion trends that fans then copy.
Stars represent shared cultural values and attitudes that promote a certain ideology. They initiate cultural discourse and commentary outside of their music to establish their persona. Stardom itself is a cultural value that ideologies around materialism and sexuality are drawn upon. Record companies manufacture stars to serve the purpose of making money by nurturing what they think audiences want. However, there are audiences not convinced by industry hype that want "real" artists perceived as unpolished. Stars are quite clearly products that record companies must sell based on their meanings.
1. The document discusses the role and importance of stars in the film industry. Stars are seen as commodities that have commercial value and embody certain social and cultural values.
2. Richard Dyer's framework for analyzing stars includes their economic role as capital for studios, as investments, and as a major budget outlay. Bela Balazs suggested stars could have god-like qualities in film.
3. A star's persona is constructed through their roles, media coverage, and physical appearance. Their persona circulates through both films and secondary media texts.
Dyer's star theory argues that celebrities are constructed images, not real people. They are crafted using marketing materials to seem authentic but do not represent average humans. Stars are controlled by management to increase profits by appealing to audiences and selling records, endorsements, and other products. Institutions mold artists to fit targeted demographics to build popularity and sales across media platforms. Celebrities develop distinct "signatures" but represent shared cultural values that fascinate audiences and can become trends as fans emulate their styles and behaviors. For example, Lady Gaga is known for her unusual outfits. Selena Gomez fits the profile of a pop star through her management, relationships, media appearances, acting roles, and by changing labels to transition from her
Pop stars have an identity or persona that extends beyond their musical talents, which helps promote their status. Many pop performers are quickly labeled pop stars through media stories and appearances at events, though true pop stars have lasting brand awareness and cultural impact over many years. Stars are constructed images rather than real people, though they are portrayed as experiencing real emotions. Their image often includes a unique, identifiable trait that can be easily copied or parodied, such as Madonna's conical bra. While record companies try to engineer stardom, true stardom arises from an unpredictable combination of factors rather than a formula.
- Richard Dyer's star theory argues that stars represent and shape societal conceptions of different groups through the images and meanings constructed around them.
- Stars are commodities whose images are produced through various media to appeal to target audiences based on common values like youth, rebellion, talent, etc.
- Central to star images are the paradoxes that stars must seem both ordinary and extraordinary, and be both present and absent, to satisfy audiences and drive continued consumption.
- The incoherence of star images means audiences strive to complete them through ongoing consumption, ensuring commercial success. While Ella Henderson's image emphasizes her "girl next door" ordinariness, Lady Gaga's constructed persona exemplifies how stars shape
The document discusses Richard Dyer's Star Theory, which differentiates between pop performers and pop stars. Dyer argues that pop stars have constructed personas crafted by record labels to appeal to audiences. The summary then applies Dyer's theory to Katy Perry's career transformation from unsuccessful gospel artist to global pop star. It describes how Capitol Records shaped Perry's image through music genres, stage names, controversial songs, relationships, fashion styles, and magazine appearances to construct her bubbly persona and appeal to a wide audience. Perry promotes ideologies like charities and feminism to enhance her star quality and connect with fans on social media. Her character has changed from innocent teens to fun, attractive persona to maintain popularity over albums.
Richard Dyer established the theory that there is a difference between a pop performer, who is known only for their music, and a pop star, who is recognized for both their persona and music. Dyer's theory suggests pop stars are constructed by record companies to appeal to audiences. The theory has four sections: stars as construction, industry and audience, ideology and culture, and character and personality. Katy Perry was constructed as a pop star by Capitol Records, changing her name, music genre, clothing styles, and relationships to appeal to wider audiences and become more recognizable outside of just her music.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities and icons are constructed by media institutions like the music industry for financial gain. Stars are manufactured to represent "real people" experiencing real emotions in order to appeal to audiences and drive record sales. Dyer's theory has three parts: 1) how audiences and institutions interact in constructing stars, 2) how stars are artificial media constructions presented as real people, and 3) the concept of cultural "hegemony" where audiences relate to and sometimes emulate stars they share features with or admire.
The document discusses Richard Dyer's theory of pop stars and how they are constructed images rather than real people. It uses Selena Gomez as an example of how she crafted her image through television shows, films, fashion, and relationships to become a pop star known for more than just her music. Pop stars are manufactured commodities created to serve the purpose of making money for the music industry.
Richard Dyer's star theory proposes that celebrities, or "stars", are constructed images rather than real people. Their public personas are crafted by media institutions for financial gain by appealing to specific target audiences. Miley Cyrus is presented as an example of this theory, as her image was deliberately rebranded from a wholesome children's entertainer to a "rebel" in order to increase her popularity and profits through greater media attention and record sales.
This document discusses the concept of constructed celebrity images using Miley Cyrus as a case study. It argues that Miley's image and persona have changed dramatically over time in response to influences from the music industry and changing trends. Her image was initially wholesome under Hollywood Records but became more sexualized and provocative after she signed with RCA Records. Throughout her career, Miley has shaped her public persona through strategic use of social media and by cultivating an image that appeals to target audiences.
Pop performers are not necessarily pop stars, as pop stars have an identity beyond their musical talents. Many pop performers are quickly promoted to pop star status through publicity efforts, but true pop stars have lasting brand awareness and cultural impact over many years. Stars are constructed images rather than real people, and have identifiable, iconic characteristics that allow them to be easily recognized and copied. However, the process of constructing a star is complex and not fully understood, as many recording company projects aimed at creating new stars ultimately fail.
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STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF HUZHOU TOURISMAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Huzhou has rich tourism resources, as early as a considerable development since the reform and
opening up, especially in recent years, Huzhou tourism has ushered in a new period of development
opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
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KEYWORDS:Huzhou; Travel; Development
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1. Star Theory
Richard Dyer thought up the concept of 'Star', he thought of a variety of
sub genres but particularly 'Pop Stars', which linked to the actual
concept of creating and adapting what we know as a 'Star'.
2. Stars are constructed, artificial images even though they
are being represented as "real people" that experience real
emotions and life experiences etc. The star depends on the
type of qualities and talents that the star brings to it's
audiences in which helps to progress their career.
Nowadays, there are lots of types of communication
through the use of Web 2.0 which help the star's audience
to interact, socialise and 'follow' the artist that makes the
audience know the star intimately. For example, the use of
Twitter has enabled fans and audiences to follow the
artists lives and become updated on personal statuses
which they can be involved with. Therefore the stars could
potentially become a part of our lives and to an extent
when the star dies, we feel the loss as well as though it
was a close person dying that we thought we knew
personally. (E.g. the loss of Michael Jackson)
Stars as Constructions
3. Throughout a star’s career, they will have to make a
role for themselves to become unique to other similar
artists who are in the same genre. It is their job to
perform and entertain their audiences not only with
music but with their style, views etc. A star is plays the
roles they have such as the showing of their
bodies, their characteristic features such as
voice, look, gesture. For example when looking at an
artist such as Lady Gaga, she tends to make an
entrance in her performing and her audience are
always intrigued as to what she will come out with
next. Her clothing choices support this as she came out
at the MTV 2010 Music Video Awards in a dress made
out of raw meat.
A Star is a Public
Performer of Roles
4. The merging of a real person and the roles they play in life, particularly where the
star takes on the type of role regularly. The creation of this role is built up through
the publicists, fans, managers, media etc as they construct the image for the star
and that is what gets the profit to them. Marketing of the star always helps the
artist to become big and create a persona for them, this helps their audiences to
relate to them personally.
A Star is a Persona
5. Stars can become a significant cultural, sign or figure in
life, they create popular concentration of qualities
admired by the mass audience, but most often these link
to the gender, sexuality and genre taste. The star may
represent a particular image that they can be identified
by; these stars may turn into objects of desire or
embody values and respect which are fashionable or
personal. This image can shift over time, but it can
portray different things and meanings in different roles
of society. Two examples of this is Lady Gaga and
Miley Cyrus. –Miley portrays a sex appeal to her
audiences which draw not only the possible envious
females in but obviously the males as well. Whereas
Lady Gaga brings her USP across with her unexpected
and ambitious choices of clothing at her performances
and appearances.
A Star is an Image