Download or read book Celebrity Curse written by Ronald E. Bowers and published by . This book was released on 2018-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do so many Celebrities die young from prescription overdoses? The tabloids and the news media have raised so many questions about Celebrity overdose deaths that this book will examine what causes it. Also we examine why other Celebrity deaths not connected to overdoses go unsolved. Then we examine how the Stalking of the Stars by obsessed fans can be so disruptive of a Celebrities life. On other occasions the Celebrity may be the target of an extortion attempt based on risqué photos that may have been taken years earlier. We examine the lives of the following celebrities: MARILYN MONROE, ANNA NICOLE SMITH, MICHAEL JACKSON, JOHN BELUSHI, NATALIE WOOD, THELMA TODD, CAMERON DIAZ, TERESA SALDANA, REBECCA SCHAEFFER, MADONNA, MEL GIBSON, CATHERINE ZETA JONES, JOHN CUSACK, STEVEN SPIELBERGThe purpose of this book is to inform the public that there is a high price one has to pay if one wants to live the Celebrity life style. In some ways the non-Celebrity life may be less stressful and one can better 'smell the roses' as one travels through life.
Download or read book The Invention of Celebrity written by Antoine Lilti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frequently perceived as a characteristic of modern culture, the phenomenon of celebrity has much older roots. In this book Antoine Lilti shows that the mechanisms of celebrity were developed in Europe during the Enlightenment, well before films, yellow journalism, and television, and then flourished during the Romantic period on both sides of the Atlantic. Figures from across the arts like Voltaire, Garrick, and Liszt were all veritable celebrities in their time, arousing curiosity and passionate loyalty from their “fans.” The rise of the press, new advertising techniques, and the marketing of leisure brought a profound transformation in the visibility of celebrities: private lives were now very much on public show. Nor was politics spared this cultural upheaval: Marie-Antoinette, George Washington, and Napoleon all experienced a political world transformed by the new demands of celebrity. And when the people suddenly appeared on the revolutionary scene, it was no longer enough to be legitimate; it was crucial to be popular too. Lilti retraces the profound social upheaval precipitated by the rise of celebrity and explores the ambivalence felt toward this new phenomenon. Both sought after and denounced, celebrity evolved as the modern form of personal prestige, assuming the role that glory played in the aristocratic world in a new age of democracy and evolving forms of media. While uncovering the birth of celebrity in the eighteenth century, Lilti's perceptive history at the same time shines light on the continuing importance of this phenomenon in today’s world.
Download or read book Cult of Celebrity written by Cooper Lawrence and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Famous West Coast Suicides and Shocking Celebrity Deaths written by Marques Vickers and published by Marquis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death sometimes arrives randomly to those seemingly insulated from risk by virtue of their wealth, celebrity and protective environments. Periodically the world halts in shock and reflection upon the abrupt and sudden headlines of a celebrated personality’s death. Their demise jolts and reinforces our understanding of the fragility and vulnerability of life. This edition chronicles the background stories and detailed locations of some of the most newsworthy, famous and even infamous unexpected sudden passings. The profiles feature self-induced suicides, drug overdoses, celebrity murders, unexplained deaths and even brazen homicides where the perpetrator has taken their own life. The West Coast historically remains a vortex for the unexpected. Understanding the circumstances beyond simple summary reporting often clarifies the motivations behind each unfortunately and often desperate act. The contents are divided into four sectional categories including: FAMOUS SUICIDES Actress Peg Entwistle’s leap from the Hollywood sign, Oil swindler C. C. Julian, Valhalla Cemetery savior John E. Osborne Sr., Actor Ross Alexander, Actresses Lupe Velez and Carol Landis, Superman actor George Reeves, Actresses Marilyn Monroe and Pier Angeli, Actors Pete Duel and Freddie Prinze, Punk Rocker Darby Crash, San Francisco assassin Dan White, Seattle judge Gary Little, Singer Del Shannon, Actor Herve Villechaize, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, Actor Hugh O’Connor, Model Margaux Hemingway, Heaven’s Gate cult mass poisoning, Actor Brian Keith, Punk Rocker Dee Dee Ramone, Film Director Tony Scott, Right-to-Die Advocate Brittany Maynard, Comedian Robin Williams, Rock keyboardist Keith Emerson and Actor Verne Troyer. SHOCKING ABRUPT CELEBRITY DEATHS President Warren Harding, Evangelist Sister Aimee Semple-McPherson, Actor James Dean’s fatal car collision, Soul singer Sam Cooke, Comedian Lenny Bruce, Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination, Actor Roman Novarro, Rock singer Janis Joplin and actor John Belushi’s drug overdoses, Actress Dominique Dunne’s strangulation, Beach Boy Dennis Wilson’s drowning, Marvin Gaye’s domestic shooting, Actress Rebecca Schaeffer’s stalker killing, Rock Promoter Bill Graham’s helicopter crash, Actor River Phoenix’s drug overdose, Jockey Ron Hansen’s mysterious drowning, Actor Haing Ngor’s killing, Sublime’s Bradley Nowell’s drug overdose, Revenge shooting of Notorious B. I. G., Rock singer Layne Staley, Singers Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston’s drug overdose, Paul Walker’s street racing crash and Singer George Michael’s outing and premature death. INFAMOUS MURDER SUICIDES Brides of Christ cult, LAPD Captain Walter Auble, Ned Doheny and Hugh Plunkett, Teenage Orcutt California Freeway sniper, Newhall California Highway Patrol shootout, Jim Jones and the People’s Temple, Richard Trenton Chase the Vampire Killer, Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten, Lynwood Jim Drake, 101 California Building Massacre, Actor Phil Hartman, Seattle Bus Shooting on Infamous Aurora Bridge, Kyle Huff and the Capitol Hill shooting, John Williams the man of a thousand identities, Bruce Pardo’s Christmas Eve firestorm, Portland’s The Zone nightclub massacre, Jed Waits obsession killing, Publicist Ronni Chasen midnight slaying, Speedfreak mass killing and burial grounds, Seattle’s Café Racer coffee house killings, Survivalist Peter Keller’s family murder, Actor Johnny Lewis’ outburst, Marysville-Pilchuck cafeteria shooting and the vindictive Isla Vista shooting spree rampage of Elliot Roger REPUTED SUICIDE LOCATIONS Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Cecil Hotel Los Angeles, Vista Point Bridge Portland, Aurora Bridge Seattle and the USS Hornet
Download or read book An Undoing written by Matthew Hansen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all been through events in which we feel, at least in the moment, that there is no coming back. Maybe it was a severe break-up; a fall from grace as a leader; an occupational dream shattered; a psychological and emotional breakdown; or, as in many western films, you are a leader who has come to the middle of your life, the hopes and expectations you held have crashed around you, and all of a sudden you feel lost. Our brains often translate this as some sort of trauma. On paper, my life looked perfect: married, four kids, house in the downtown area of one of the best cities in the United States, and a vocation that many spend much time and money trying to gain. However, at some point, I lost myself. I got swallowed up in the hype and movement, and forgot what it was all about. I want to invite you into my story and take you on a journey of resilience, the same journey that helped me come back better than before, the journey that will help you begin to recreate your life.
Download or read book Celebrity written by Susan J. Douglas and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical and cultural context of fame in the twenty-first century Today, celebrity culture is an inescapable part of our media landscape and our everyday lives. This was not always the case. Over the past century, media technologies have increasingly expanded the production and proliferation of fame. Celebrity explores this revolution and its often under-estimated impact on American culture. Using numerous precedent-setting examples spanning more than one hundred years of media history, Douglas and McDonnell trace the dynamic relationship between celebrity and the technologies of mass communication that have shaped the nature of fame in the United States. Revealing how televised music fanned a worldwide phenomenon called “Beatlemania” and how Kim Kardashian broke the internet, Douglas and McDonnell also show how the media has shaped both the lives of the famous and the nature of the spotlight itself. Celebrity examines the production, circulation, and effects of celebrity culture to consider the impact of stars from Shirley Temple to Muhammad Ali to the homegrown star made possible by your Instagram feed. It maps ever-evolving media technologies as they adeptly interweave the lives of the rich and famous into ours: from newspapers and photography in the nineteenth century, to the twentieth century’s radio, cinema, and television, up to the revolutionary impact of the internet and social media. Today, mass media relies upon an ever-changing cast of celebrities to grab our attention and money, and new stars are conquering new platforms to build their adoring audiences and enhance their images. In the era of YouTube, Snapchat, and reality television, fame may be fleeting, but its impact on society is profound and lasting.
Download or read book Celebrity Tantrums written by Lisa Brandt and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catfights, temper, tantrums, felonies - from Naomi Campbell to Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson to Britney Spears - they're all here in scandalous detail. The only collection of highlights - or, rather, lowlights - of the world's most famous people as they've temporarily lost their cool in public displays of outrageously bad behaviour.
Download or read book Celebrities and Crime written by Michael Newton and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines instances where celebrities have been involved in crimes, either as victims or perpetrators.
Download or read book Shocking Celebrity Deaths and Murders Volume 2 written by Dylan Frost and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second all new volume of celebrity deaths and murders. The cases that follow are eclectic and darkly fascinating. Drug overdoses, murders, television suicides, crazed fans, unsolved deaths, autoerotic asphyxiation, car crashes, freak accidents, doomed child stars, and so on. New additions include James Dean, Peaches Geldof, Paul Walker, Steve Irwin, Whitney Houston, Christine Chubbuck, Lana Clarkson, Caroline Flack, Jayne Mansfield, and many more.
Download or read book Celebrity Capital written by Barrie Gunter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrities attract the attention of commercial interests and other public figures. They receive payments from sponsors to endorse brands. They are sought out to appear with politicians during election campaigns. They are used to promote health messages. In other words, celebrities are often perceived to possess qualities that give them special value or what we will refer to here as 'celebrity capital'. This means that celebrities are regarded as being able to add premium value to specific objects, events, and issues and hence render these items more valuable or effective. Employing an interesting and new approach to the growing scholarly interest in celebrity culture, Barrie Gunter uses the idea of value as expressed through the term 'capital'. Capital usually refers to the monetary worth of something. Celebrity capital however can be measured in economic terms but also in social, political and psychological terms. Research from around the world has been collated to provide an evidence-based analysis of the value of celebrity in the 21st century and how it can be systematically assessed. Including further reading for students, key points and end of chapter discussion questions, Gunter creates the first methodology to assess the value of fame.
Download or read book Kinky s Celebrity Pet Files written by Kinky Friedman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kinky Friedman is not only a man of the people, he's a man of the animal kingdom. Kinky is a man who wears many hats -- not just a Stetson. Aside from being a politico, folksinger, and mystery author, he's also a longtime animal advocate and feels as passionately about his pets as he does about legislative reform. But rather than simply write about his own experiences, why shouldn't he include a few friends? Of course, Kinky's address book is unique, and he's taken full advantage. In his new collection, Kinky's Celebrity Pet Files, the Kinkster writes about his famous friends and their pets you've never met, each with a story as delightful and offbeat as the author himself. Kinky has gathered together an eclectic and extraordinary group of talented celebrity pals to talk about the subject nearest and dearest to their hearts: their pets. With candid, personal photos of the stars and their beloved animals and insider stories to match, the book is like a party only Kinky could throw, and the results are both entertaining and endearing. It's not your average celebrity pet book, because Kinky's not your average celebrity. He's got musicians, like Johnny Cash and his pig, Brian Wilson with his dog, and Willie Nelson doing his best horse whisperer impersonation; actors and comedians ranging from Phyllis Diller with Miss Kitty to Richard Pryor on a pygmy pony; and a lineup of writers, politicians, and some heroes of the past -- Bill Clinton, Joseph Heller, and Mark Twain, to name a few. Hilarious, oddball, heartwarming, and edgy all at once, Kinky's Celebrity Pet Files is a book for animal lovers, celebrity junkies, and anyone who just likes a good story. It's a little weird, it's completely charming, and it's 100 percent Kinky.
Download or read book Haunted Histories in America written by Nancy Hendricks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you believe in ghosts, you're in good company. Haunted Histories brings America's most ghostly locales to life, illuminating their role in shaping U.S. history and detailing how they became the nation's most feared places. Haunted Histories takes readers on a state-by-state journey across the United States, exploring the nation's most feared places. Along the way, the text introduces readers to new ghostly tales and takes a fresh look at familiar stories and locations, with an eye to history. From well-known spooky spots like Salem, Massachusetts, to such lesser-known ones as the Shanghai Tunnels of Portland, Oregon, where spirits are supposedly trapped, readers will discover not only where America's most haunted places are but also why they are said to be haunted. The ghosts of the doomed Donner Party allow readers to experience the arduous and often deadly journey of America's westward wagon trains, while different kinds of "spirits" haunting old distilleries allow readers to discover how whiskey almost derailed the new American nation before it was born. This book can be studied for academic purposes as a historical reference, used as a source for classroom assignments, or simply read for the pleasure of a great story.
Download or read book It s Our Day written by Katherine Jellison and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a detailed cultural history of weddings in America from 1945 to 2000, exploring the political, social, economic, and demographic events that influenced the traditions and cost associated with weddings in the post-war years.
Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life of Jessica Alba Famous Actors written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered how Jessica Alba rose to stardom? Jessica Alba is considered one of the brightest stars in Hollywood, and her massive appeal to film goers has cemented her as a modern day icon both in film and television. She has also been vocal about her support of the feminist movement and works stridently to better the world for children through her charitable work. From humble beginnings moving around the country following her father’s military career, Alba has worked tiredly to overcome mental and physical ailments that have plagued her since childhood, to be known as woman who seems to be able to do it all. For more interesting facts you must read her biography. Grab Your biography book now!
Download or read book Managing Creative People written by Gordon Torr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clash between the ideology of growth and the growth of ideas, between control and creativity, between measurement and the immeasurable, between predictability and the fickle muses of inspiration in engulfing our boardrooms. In this scathing swipe at the institutionalised idiocy that is stifling creativity just at the time the world needs it most Gordon Torr draws from the leading lights of creativity research to demolish the myths that surround the generation of ideas in the modern organisation. The curse of the brainstorm, the commoditisation of creative talent, the deskilling of the imagination, the startling inadequacies of management theory – these and the many other horrors of idea-assassination that run rampant in creative sector companies are dissected and disembowelled in this hilarious expose of the drama that unfolds every time a new idea slides across the boardroom table. This book sets out to address the black hole that surrounds the management of creative people, debunking many myths of creativity, and outlining a revolutionary approach to the pressing issue of creative productivity in the contemporary creative sector company. A handbook of tools, techniques, methods and practical ideas whose USP is a framework for thinking about efficient creative management – how to extract value from creative time. Gordon Torr presents a logical argument that puts in place the building blocks of the author’s knowledge and experience towards the final architecture. “We need them as never before. And we know that they’re somehow different. Yet the productive management of creative people is an almost totally neglected science. I doubt if there’s a single industry that wouldn’t gain immediate advantage from Gordon Torr’s scrupulous and enlightening detective work.” - Jeremy Bullmore
Download or read book Designing Transformative Experiences written by Brad McLain and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a new lens on leadership and living, this research-based guide shows how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways. Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally? By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals. Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others. Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
Download or read book Flatline Reality The Earth Shattering Truth They Don t Want You To Know written by ANONYMOUS and published by BRIMAR. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flatline Reality is a thought-provoking book that delves into alternative theories about the shape of the Earth and the hidden truths that the author claims are being concealed from the general public. It challenges prevailing beliefs and offers a different perspective on our understanding of the world. Unveiling Earth-Shattering Truths The book aims to present evidence, arguments, and reasoning that challenge conventional thinking. By questioning the widely-accepted belief in a spherical Earth, the author proposes an alternative explanation, arguing for an Earth that is flat. The Conspiracy and Secrecy Throughout the book, the author suggests that there is a deliberate agenda to keep this alternative perspective hidden from the public. The reasons behind this alleged conspiracy and the forces at play are explored in detail, giving readers a new perspective on societal control and manipulation of information. Exploring Controversial Topics Flatline Reality covers a range of controversial topics, including the "Flat Earth" movement, government secrecy, scientific consensus, and the power structures that perpetuate the status quo. It encourages readers to question what they have been taught and to critically analyze the information presented to them. A Unique Perspective The author's decision to remain anonymous allows readers to approach the book with an open mind, free from any preconceived notions or biases they may have about the author's identity. It places the focus solely on the ideas and theories being presented, encouraging readers to engage with the content on its own merits. Joining the Debate Flatline Reality: The Earth-Shattering Truth They Don't Want You To Know enters into the ongoing debate surrounding the shape of the Earth and the existence of conspiracies. It serves as a platform for discussion and encourages readers to examine their beliefs critically.
