15 minutes of fame

According to the Huffington Post, “It can also be argued that celebrity obsession is merely escapism. In fact, these are the things that professionals, including doctors, lawyers, politicians and judges, sheepishly tell me: “I watch the Kardashians to decompress.”” We see here that although people may not obsess over celebrities and constantly engage themselves in what they do, they still pay some attention because it allows them a distraction from their own lives. Psychology Today even believes that the focus we have on celebrities and their lives provides us an escape from death. Everybody is aware that death is inevitable, but by allowing themselves to be consumed by the glitz and glam of fame they somehow feel validated and as if their lives matter. By allowing themselves to be distracted, the harsh blow of death is lessened and the sting is taken off. People may not obsess over celebrities like some people do, but they do use them as an escape from reality. Just as there are different levels of obsession there are also different types of…

has gained the wealth and fame of Hollywood movie stars. Also , the network has dedicated its prime time to the show. However ,a lot of TV experts and media scholars criticize the show for promoting the materialistic and consumerism culture, still the production of the show continues. Of course ,the reason behind the continuous production of the show is its popularity among mainstream social class and commercial success. Usually Keeping Up with the Kardashians lasts for one hour with…

of Fame. The Mascot Hall of Fame will be made sometime in the next few years in Whiting, Indiana. Willie the Wildcat has been an important part of the United States history for over a century now, and has entertained millions of fans, which is why he should be in the hall of fame. Willie the Wildcat can demonstrate a major impact on the community by attending functions around the state and visiting schools around the community. KStatesports.com…

Country songs usually have a good meaning to them and more many people the music is nice to listen to people enjoy hearing it. With country music there is usually a meaning behind it weather it is a truck, back roads, problem or just the good old country way. Country music has many meanings to it depending on what the song is and they expand farther than just these examples. In the song May We All there is many lines that catch my eye and I can relate to. The first line of the song is “May we…

Fifteen minutes till she needed to be on set. Today she was teaching the world how to make Homemade Onion Soup. All the ingredients, utensils, and random things all laid out nicely. The knives sharp, and the onions ready to be chopped. Everybody working getting the cameras ready. Julia came out just barely 2 minutes till they would start. Workers yelling out “places, places everyone.” Then the cameraman yells out 5..4..3..2.. “Hello…” Julia Child changed many people's lives with her cooking,…

Hollywood is epicenter of the art of storytelling. From the most historical moments in history to moments in time that happened only a few years ago, it's where movies about events come to life once again. With the last movie, Sully, the world is once again watching as a brave pilot decides to land an aircraft in the middle of the Hudson River to save lives (and also take flack for his decision.) This movie is based on a true story and most people are aware of Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger as…

As has been the case all season long, the "splash brothers" took over from get go. In the first 12 minutes, PG Stephen Curry lit up the scoreboard with 20 points on 6-9 shooting from beyond the arc and 2 free throws. In the second quarter, the other splash brother, SG Klay Thompson, took over and scored 10 of his 16 first half points. When the Warriors went into the locker room with a 70-50 lead, the record seemed a forgone…

(Rao). This game is essentially a materialistic game because it encourages players to buy outfits and jewelry with real money. Players would often spend $5 on 50 silver stars because there is this beautiful dress that they have to get their hands on. This causes people to be financially irresponsible because they can spend this money on other real things in life such as college tuition or rent. The game’s ultimate goal is for the player to become an A-list star. The players would have to go…

“Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. And I should be dead.” As you can tell from this quote, the life of Matthew Perry was not like an average person’s. He was a beloved actor and comedian. He gained international fame by starring as Chandler Bing in the hit television sitcom “Friends”, but behind the camera he struggled with addiction going in and out of many different rehabs. He explained his life, his rise to fame, and his struggle with the terrible disease in…

“It seems that every facet of his life and art– from his different collections of objects to his relationship with the news headlines of his day– has been explored in exhibitions.” But like both Carstensen and Davies say, he could see where society was going. “If he knew how we lived today, he would be thrilled,” says Carstensen. “Like us, Warhol attempted to document the world by almost every means possible.” When the tour comes to an end, TIFF offers a 3 minute screen test, something Warhol…