First published on 23.04.2011. It is hard to ignore Charlie Sheen and his ‘bad boy’ tour even if his basic image is far removed from celebrity activism. One theme that jumps out is the contrast in types of engagement even…
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Public Intellectuals And Intervention In Libya
First published on 06.04.2011. There is lot to catch up in the world of celebrity activism since late February. However one episode in the midst of the Libya crisis rises to the top of my list, a different type of…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
Going Home Politically Is Hard To Do For Celebrities
First published on 12.02.2011. The events in Egypt continue to inform a wide number of themes. The issue I focused on last week (the hold of celebrities by the state) deserves some follow up, as the role of Mrs. Mubarak…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
Breaking The Grip On Celebrities By The Egyptian State
First published on 06.02.2011. The main focus on the events in Egypt has been on the mass of demonstrators taking to the streets and squares to protest against the Mubarak regime. Yet as in other areas I have looked at…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
Bono vs. The Rolling Stones
First published on 30.01.2011. The image of Bono taking centre stage once again at Davos on a panel about ‘Raising Healthy Children’ could easily open up another grueling debate about the merits of the U2 lead singer as a global…
The Lure Of Placing Bollywood On The Front Lines Of Celebrity Diplomacy
First published on 22.01.2011. The global reach of Bollywood is increasing apparent. As just one illustration, Toronto has been full of buzz this week due to the visit of Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor and the announcement that the city…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
George Clooney – The Out In Front Networked Celebrity
First published on 08.01.2011. Celebrity activists are commonly criticized for being enthusiastic amateurs. Indeed in some cases personalities from the entertainment world do embrace issues that they know very little about. There is a tendency among these individuals to use…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
Yao Ming A Sign Of Future Possibilities?
First published on 17.01.2011. This blog introduces two very different themes about celebrity activism. The first theme concerns the role (or arguably the non-role) of sports celebrities as pivotal activists. Although some sports celebrities do involve themselves in causes there…
Who Advises The Celebrity Activists?
First published on 01.01.2011. One of the most under-recognized areas of celebrity activism relates to who advises this category of performers in what roles or issues they should take up. The traditional answer focuses on institutions. When we look back…
Posted in Celebrity Activism, Diplomacy
Inside Job
First published on 19.02.2010. The Oscar’s are coming up so it is a good opportunity to delve into some divergent areas of celebrity activism. One of the most interesting competitions this year is for the Best Documentary category, where among…
Posted in Diplomacy, Small Countries
