CMCS Library

The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) is an international organization that helps coordinating academic research and media commentaries on celebrity culture. CMCS carries a pedagogical philosophy that inspires integration of research and media skills training in academic and public discourses of fame.  The centre believes in intellectual, aesthetic, and ethical values of bridging gaps in higher education and media.  With this view, CMCS helps coordinating research, publications, creative productions, and media commentaries to restore artistic and ethical acts for social change.

For this purpose, CMCS offers a 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 NEWS

Conference Inaugural CMCS conference Bridging Gaps: Higher Education, Media and Society. Ryerson University, Canada, May 2015

Book Review Sean Redmond’s Celebrity & the Media to be reviewed for Routledge, April 2015

Invited Talk CMCS Director Dr Samita Nandy presenting “Selfies in Celebrity Activism: Persona in Celebrity Photography and Social Justice” at international Conference ‘Public and Private in Mobile Communications’ Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal, March 2015

Video Series CMCS video series starts with CMCS Board Member Dr Jackie Raphael and Professor David Marshall about authentic persona and celebrity culture in Perth, Australia, February 2015

Journal Publication CMCS Director Dr Samita Nandy published “Theatre, Performance, and Memories in Fame” in Celebrity Studies (Routledge), London, UK, February2015

Seminar Presentation CMCS Board Members Dr Hilary Wheaton and Dr Samita Nandy present “The Value-form of Persona: Celebrity Scandal, Activism, and Commodities. Inaugural Persona Studies Working Papers Symposium. Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, February 2015

Media Interview CMCS Director Dr Samita Nandy interviewed for Chatelaine magazine, Canada, January 2015

Media Coverage: CMCS Board Member & The Save Movement co-founder Dr Anita Krajnc featured as one of the top 16 people who made a difference in 2014, Huffington Post, December 2014
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ari-nessel/16-people-who-made-a-big_b_6367902.html

Media Coverage: “Exploring the Power of Celebrity”, SNAPD Queens Edition, October 2014  http://www.snapdqueen.com/?option=com_sngevents&id%5B0%5D=708451&utm_source=email&utm_medium=snapd

Public Campaign: CMCS Advisory Board member Dr. Anita Krajnc raises $36,000 in 3 weeks for mass education and activism in Toronto Transit Commission. Details in the 2014 Fall edition of CMCS newsletter Celebrity Culture and Social Inquiry Vol. 4

Media Coverage: Urban Television and FUSIA Magazine, September 2014

Seminar Series IV “The Inspirational Power of Film Festival Celebrities and Their Movies” at industREALarts room (688 Richmond Street) on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.  Starts 7 pm.

Media Coverage: V-Mix, OMNI TV on Rogers Television, June and July 2014 http://www.omnitv.ca/on/en/videos/3649125163001/

Seminar Series III “Moving Forward: An Intimate Evening on Media, Diversity and Social Justice” at IndustREAL Arts Room (688 Richmond Street) on May 30, 2014.  Starts 6 pm.

Seminar Series II “Moving Forward: An Intimate Evening on Paths, Success and Love” at IndustREAL Arts Room (688 Richmond Street) on March 29, 2014.  

Media Coverage CTV News interview with CMCS Advisory Board member Dr. Anita Krajnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BR1H9yAU8#t=184, January 2014

Seminar Series I: “Ethics with Elegance” on Saturday, January 25, 2014.  

Media Coverage Rogers Television, FUSIA Magazine, SNAP Downtown Toronto News, ANOKHI Media, Mississauga News, Scully Love Promo, Canadian Journalism Foundation in November – August 2013

Launch Event at The Inner Garden in Toronto, Canada, August 29, 2013