One of the more satisfying aspects of conspiracy theorising is, sometimes, they might just be right.
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‘Real person Slash’ imagines queer relationships between celebrities, and whole sub-fandoms emerge around queer ships of real people.
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.
Fans who were girls in the era of Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Twilight are now the women who have powered the success of Barbie and the Eras Tour.
Fan communities existed long before the internet, but the proliferation of online platforms changed the ways in which they connect and participate.
Taylor Swift will be performing three shows in Sydney and two in Melbourne – and tickets will be in high demand.
In social media posts during the pandemic, fans posit their idols as loyal to the nation, the people and the party state.
How fans attending Chris Brown’s sold out UK tour are referencing race in their arguments against the singer’s ‘cancellation’.
Reality shows can be a psychological minefield for both participants and fans.
Nicki Minaj’s international anti-vaccine fiasco reveals the life-and-death stakes at the heart of normalizing a culture of fandom tribalism.
In a world where everyone is cancelled, is it time to start creating a context culture instead?
Principales colaboradores
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Assistant Professor, Department of English, Lakehead University
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Lecturer in Marketing, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Marketing, University of Manchester
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Behavioural Psychologist, Coventry University
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PhD candidate, Media and Communication, University of Leeds
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Lecturer in Social Statistics, University of Manchester
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PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate in Music Industry, RMIT University
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PhD Candidate in Publishing Studies, The University of Queensland
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PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, Digital Technology & Pedagogy, La Trobe University
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Lecturer in Sociology, University of the Sunshine Coast
