Cult of Celebrity: What Our Fascination With The Stars Reveals About Us - Tapa blanda

"Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen's lovelife? Britney's mental health and Suri's thumbsucking? You've become a full fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter."--Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media "Cooper Lawrence's exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have."--Rita Cosby, Emmy-Award winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent "Cooper has the rare ability to take what's going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style."--Peter Grossman, "US"" Weekly Magazine" "A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book "The Cult of Celebrity" has that same powerful impact."--Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe-nominated actor;" costar, The Blue Lagoon" "Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends--one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience."--Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV's" Real World" and former host of MTV's "The Grind" "In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important 'image', Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need."--Jeremy Jackson, actor, "Baywatch""" "It's the celebrity shock value age

America's fast-growing religion is--let's face it--celebrity worship. From gossip magazines to entertainment TV, from blogs to ads featuring famous faces, the stars are our new gods and goddesses. But why are we so quick to put them on pedestals? Why are we even more spellbound when they topple back down to earth? The Cult of Celebrity is the first book to explore this phenomenon comprehensively and yet in eminently readable terms. In a compulsive read, Cooper Lawrence maps out the psychology behind the behavior of the stars--and that of the millions out there who follow their every move. She points both to the benefits and dangers not only to society but also to us personally; to our spending habits, health, social awareness, attitude toward personal failure and toward relationships, and above all, our self-image. And she offers practical tips on keeping our interest under control. Drawing on the latest research as well as interviews with fans and entertainment industry insiders, as well as celebrities themselves, The Cult of Celebrity is as accessible and sassy as it is thought-provoking.