• A microphone infant of a blurry background

    But I am loved!

    Mary Irene Carolan  My little self spent a lot of time on stage. Not that this was ever an original idea of my own and to be completely honest, my slightly less intimidated but still incredibly uncoordinated adult self is still just as embarrassed about it. Although I would...
  • Misogyny and Double-Standards in Fangirl Culture

    Ellie Jupp Throughout fandom culture, both stars at the centre of Hollywood, and the fans themselves, have always faced a sexist double-standard in the levels of respect that they receive from the media. From male celebrities being praised while female celebrities are bashed over the same thing, to the...
  • A film camera

    Celebrity Appeals and First-Look Deals: A new studio system?

    Ed Farley Reese Witherspoon. Robert Patterson. Brad Pitt. Tina Fey. Drew Barrymore. The list keeps growing. Ed explores the rise of celebrity first-look deals.  These names work together in terms of celebrity gravitas. From their names being related to large franchises and cult classics to their ability to wield...
  • Lots of books open

    What Makes a Celebrity Memoir Irrelevant?

    Due to Prince Harry’s book 'Spare', more celebrity-penned books such as self-help books are being published and critiqued online. Emma Robinson shares what she thinks makes celebrity memoirs irrelevant....
  • Met Gala 2022 – The Good, The Bad and The Gilded

    The Met Gala theme this year was ‘Gilded Glamor and White Tie’. This could be interpreted in many ways, but the two most prominent ones would be the Gilded Age of America, from 1870 to 1890, when America was going through a period of economic growth, or the term...
  • Actor’s Key Roles: Career Defining or Career Ending?

    Sam Barnes When we discuss actors in defining roles, often spanning decade-long franchises, there are three factors which are used to judge whether the role ultimately boosted or impeded their career. The star’s growth of wealth, popularity gained from these performances, and the prominence they have in continuing mainstream...
  • Paris Hilton’s Most Iconic Outfits

    Paris Hilton, heiress to the Hilton hotel fortune, is one of the biggest style icons from the 2000’s. Any fans of the Y2K style should look to Paris for inspiration as she was a true pioneer for most Noughties trends, including the rise of Juicy Couture, super low-waisted jeans,...