In my research into One Direction fans, I heard how shame is experienced, perpetuated and internalised – but it also provides the foundation for these close-knit communities.
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Fan communities existed long before the internet, but the proliferation of online platforms changed the ways in which they connect and participate.
He is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. You don’t get there without your fans.
Like a good pop ballad, I Used To Be Normal is energetic, colourful and masterfully anchored by a deep and earnest sentimentality.
Social media has responded to the news with unbelievable force. So what is it about this band that produces such a reaction?
Over the weekend, rumours have spread that Crazy About One Direction, a documentary on the eponymous boy band broadcast by the UK’s Channel 4, has led to suicides among distraught fans. One thing is certain…
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