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A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized (famous) in a society and commands a high degree of public and media attention. The word stems from the Latin celebritas, itself from the adjective celeber meaning 'famous, celebrated'. While fame is generally considered to be the major prerequisite for celebrity status, it is not always sufficient. There has to be a level of public interest in the person which may or may not be connected to the reason they are famous. For example, a public figure such as a politician, industry leader etc. may be famous but not a celebrity unless something else triggers public and mass media interest (e.g. Virgin Director Richard Branson attempting to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon). Other types of fame, particularly those connected with mass entertainment are almost guaranteed to lead to celebrity even if the person deliberately avoids media attention. Examples of these are performers such as actors and musicians and athletes.
Celebrity structure
Each nation or cultural community (linguistic, ethnic, religious) has its own largely independent celebrity system, e.g. individuals who are extremely well known in India, might be unknown abroad, except with the Indian diaspora.
Subnational entities or regions will also have their own 'celebrity system'. This will be largest and most independent in distinct regions such as Quebec and Puerto Rico. Locally, regional newscasters, politicians or community leaders could be considered celebrities: for example, Lin Sue Cooney is a well known television reporter in Arizona, but she is not that well known in other areas. Singers, actors (especially working in their native language) and other media celebrities from say the Netherlands are much more likely to be famous in equally Dutch-speaking Flanders, and vice-versa, than anywhere else.
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fansofzacefron (Zac Efron Fans) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:33 -0000
BLOG: Zac Efron Working Out In California Gym | Celebrities news ... http://tinyurl.com/yk6mjnp
@TotalGirlph Would you please feature The Official Twitter of celebrities on your next issue. :'')
TheClaireS (Claire ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:13 -0000
@TotalGirlph Would you please feature The Official Twitter of celebrities on your next issue. :'')
Uhm, I don't follow artists or celebrities unless they are actually a friend or colleague of mine. But thanks...
Deshair (Will Deshair Foskey) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:39 -0000
Uhm, I don't follow artists or celebrities unless they are actually a friend or colleague of mine. But thanks...
@OutsideCreative Web Design to the stars. Find out why Celebrities trust us to do their web design.
zenergyworks (Zenergy Works) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:04 -0000
@OutsideCreative Web Design to the stars. Find out why Celebrities trust us to do their web design.
@deborahgoossens @anita_1 als we het over celebrities hebben, gaat er toch niemand boven Kristen Bell voor mij http://bit.ly/3OI7xd...
jvdgoot (Jeffry van der Goot) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51:20 -0000
@deborahgoossens @anita_1 als we het over celebrities hebben, gaat er toch niemand boven Kristen Bell voor mij http://bit.ly/3OI7xd...
( See This Naughty Celebrities Pics ) Ingrid Seynhaeve http://bit.ly/3kedHd
funlok (funlok.com) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:50:26 -0000
( See This Naughty Celebrities Pics ) Ingrid Seynhaeve http://bit.ly/3kedHd
Helena Kadlcikova - Includes portraits of Michael Jacks and Meg Ryan.
Meta Description: [ Original oil portraits, commission work, reproductions, Michael Jackson paintings, photographs. ]
Jennings, Nicola - Short biography and the artist's news. Galleries sorted into categories such as pop stars and sports personalities.
Meta Description: [ Nicola Jennings, cartoons and caricatures by Nicola Jennings ]
Leal, Paco - Oil paintings gallery that includes portraits of famous actors, models, historic figures, and other celebrities.
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