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A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized (famous) in a society and commands a high degree of public and media attention. The word stems from the Latin celebritas, itself from the adjective celeber meaning 'famous, celebrated'. While fame is generally considered to be the major prerequisite for celebrity status, it is not always sufficient. There has to be a level of public interest in the person which may or may not be connected to the reason they are famous. For example, a public figure such as a politician, industry leader etc. may be famous but not a celebrity unless something else triggers public and mass media interest (e.g. Virgin Director Richard Branson attempting to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon). Other types of fame, particularly those connected with mass entertainment are almost guaranteed to lead to celebrity even if the person deliberately avoids media attention. Examples of these are performers such as actors and musicians and athletes.
Celebrity structure
Each nation or cultural community (linguistic, ethnic, religious) has its own largely independent celebrity system, e.g. individuals who are extremely well known in India, might be unknown abroad, except with the Indian diaspora.
Subnational entities or regions will also have their own 'celebrity system'. This will be largest and most independent in distinct regions such as Quebec and Puerto Rico. Locally, regional newscasters, politicians or community leaders could be considered celebrities: for example, Lin Sue Cooney is a well known television reporter in Arizona, but she is not that well known in other areas. Singers, actors (especially working in their native language) and other media celebrities from say the Netherlands are much more likely to be famous in equally Dutch-speaking Flanders, and vice-versa, than anywhere else.
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The urge to correct celebrities' spelling and grammar is too strong, despite my lack of basic grammar skills anyway.
a_murray (Andrew Murray) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:33:36 -0000
The urge to correct celebrities' spelling and grammar is too strong, despite my lack of basic grammar skills anyway.
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Hislop, Ian - Fan site about the writer, TV personality and Private Eye editor: news, biography, reviews, interviews and links.
Kendall, Miles - Television personality known for having had a lot of cosmetic surgery: news, biography, galleries and contact details.
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Leonard, Steve - Yahoo e-group for fans of the Vets in Practice star: message board and photos.
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Lloyd, Wendy - TV and radio presenter, voice over artiste, film critic, travel journalist, DJ and stand up comic: profile and news.
Meta Description: [ Wendy Lloyd is one of the most widely experienced presenters in the UK today. ]
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