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The Critic
Celebrity Cultural Critic is a term designated to an academic and media personality who specializes in cultural treatment of fame. Coined by Dr Samita Nandy, it refers to one who engages in an intellectual and aesthetic practice of critically recognizing and understanding...
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CMCS Classes & Workshops
“The ultimate modern celebrity is the member of the public who becomes famous solely through media involvement” -David Giles in Illusions of Immortality: A Psychology of Fame and Celebrity
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Exclusive Memberships and Interviews
CMCS is a member of the Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association (PCA / ACA) and Association for Cultural Studies (ACS)
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CMCS Media Coverage
“Talent is historically and culturally specific. Even if one simply meant talent as skill, one would have to ask, skill at what?” – Richard Dyer in Stars
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CMCS Reception
The pursuit of goals alone does not a man make. What I think is more important is to notice the pauses between the words, the silence between the notes, and the space between the time. If you fail to pay attention, the magic of existence will disappear – George Marques
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Lectures and Seminars
“The use of the term ‘authenticity‘ in celebrity studies [...] has suggested that we are encouraged to locate the ‘real’, ‘true’, ‘private’ stars away from their public persona.” – James Bennett
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"CMCS is a member of the Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association (PCA / ACA) and Association of Cultural Studies (ACS)"
CMCS Library
CMCS offers a virtual library where academics, artists, and aficionados can explore readings and creative productions in relation to fame. The purpose of the library is to empower and engage in thoughts, productions, and publishing on media and celebrity culture. While most books, articles, and audio-visual material are available in digital formats, other material can be accessed at libraries and book stores.
The centre aims to extend the library and connect with readers and cultural producers through lectures, seminars, and workshops. Stay tuned for further updates on the library space.
If you would like to contribute or have questions related to access of material, contact us at info@cmc-centre.com
CMCS News
Stay connected with the latest news, events, and press coverage from CMCS. Click here to see more of our upcoming and past events.
RECENT EVENTS
Media Coverage on Rogers Television, FUSIA Magazine, SNAP Downtown Toronto News, ANOKHI Media, Mississauga News, Scully Love Promo, Canadian Journalism Foundation in November – August 2013
Advisory Board, Dr. Hilary Wheaton joins CMCS in October 2013
Membership with Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association (PCA) and Association of Cultural Studies (ACS) in October 2013
Launch Event at The Inner Garden in Toronto, Canada, August 29, 2013
Guest Lecture, ‘Celebrity Activism: Authenticity in Social Justice Movements’, University of Toronto, Toronto, June 27, 2013
Advisory Board released in Toronto, Canada, May 13, 2013
Pre-Launch Event at Copa Brasil Cocteleria in Barcelona, Spain, March 14, 2013
Conference Talk, “Fame and Nation: National Identity of Pop Star Justin Bieber”, 2nd Global Conference Celebrity: Exploring Critical Issues, Hotel Real Palácio, Lisbon, Portugal, March 10 – 12, 2013
Guest Lecture, ‘Fame of Art / Art of Fame: Aesthetics and Identity in Celebrity Culture’
Department of Communication, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain, January 10, 2013
Conference Talk, “National Identity of Online Celebrities: Fame and Nation on the Internet.” Celebrity Studies Journal Conference, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, December 14, 2012
CMCS Membership
CMCS provides members with critical and creative resources to produce and engage with professional developments, latest research, and art exchanges in media and popular culture. With an innovative focus on celebrity studies, CMCS encourages members to strengthen and celebrate their educational and talent-based needs in personalized and collective settings. Membership is free and open to academics, media professionals, artists, students, and all community members.