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Is Anything Private for a Public Figure?

Alberta at Noon — Samita Nandy on privacy, celebrity, and the boundaries of public life.

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The TelegraphPrint

Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: releasing Swifties the right way to get what you want

Samita Nandy on fan mobilisation, ownership, and the politics of celebrity loyalty.

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The TelegraphPrint

Never tweet heroes: Ariana Grande and the hidden dangers of fan-celebrity relationships

An analysis of the risks and rewards of parasocial bonds in the social media age.

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VICEOnline

Why your grief over a celebrity's death is real

The psychology of parasocial loss and why mourning a stranger can feel as profound as losing someone you knew.

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Shout Out LAProfile

Meet Samita Nandy — Celebrity Studies Scholar and Actor

A profile of Samita Nandy's work at the intersection of academia, film, and celebrity culture.

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Existing in Celebrity Society — Talking About Fame with Dr Samita Nandy

A wide-ranging conversation on how celebrity shapes identity, aspiration, and everyday life.

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In the News

CBC National NewsNational News segmentBroadcast

CBC Entertainment NewsBlonde — Marilyn Monroe star imageBroadcast

CBC Entertainment NewsDepp/Heard media circusBroadcast

Corus EntertainmentTelevision appearanceBroadcast

Global NewsGlobal News segmentBroadcast

Yahoo! LifeAngus Cloud's death — grief and celebrityOnline

Yahoo! EntertainmentBritney Spears conservatorshipOnline

Yahoo! EntertainmentOn Aretha Franklin's musicOnline

Medium / FFWDWill Smith is the Angel of Death for social media platformsOnline

ChatelaineIs Gwyneth Paltrow making you sick?Print

FlareIs Gwyneth Paltrow making you sick?Print

Protein JournalHow to be an Overnight CelebrityOnline

Preen / Inquirer.netPaying tribute to celebrities gone too soonOnline

Calgary SunMicro-celeb Chair Girl and OnlyFansPrint

VoyageLA MagazineMeet the Centre for Media and Celebrity StudiesProfile

ANOKHI MediaSamita Nandy — talent profileProfile

ANOKHI MediaCanada's first Centre of Media & Celebrity StudiesProfile

Hamilton Arts & LettersReview: Samita Nandy, Katja Lee, Lorraine YorkPrint

Shannon Skinner Live / VoiceAmericaInterview with Dr Samita NandyBroadcast

Hollywood North MagazineSamita Nandy's book covers the Canadian film industryPrint

Canadian Journalism FoundationCentre of Media and Celebrity Studies launches in CanadaOnline

FUSIA MagazineInspirational Power of Film Festival CelebritiesPrint

BlogTOThe Inspirational Power of Film Festival Celebrities & Their MoviesOnline

Scully Love PromoMeet Dr Samita Nandy, Founding Director of CMCSProfile

Starbuzz WeeklyIntroducing Samita Nandy — celebrity studiesOnline

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