American idolatry : celebrity, commodity and reality television /
Bell, Christopher E.,1974-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2010.
"This book explores the process by which celebrity is created, using the first seven seasons of Fox Television's American Idol as a framework through which to analyze how celebrity is defined, generated, nurtured, and intensified. A model is then suggested for interpreting the particular type of celebrity created on American Idol"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: famous for being famous -- Ideas and cabbages -- Dude! I met Elway! -- Jay-Z is one of us, only not -- When someone's down on the floor, kick them -- What's a ballsy? -- You've got the X factor -- Sugarfoot and Babyface -- Wear the least amount of clothes possible -- Why is she special? -- Are you drunk? -- I want to break free -- Look at this! I'm unique!
"This book explores the process by which celebrity is created, using the first seven seasons of Fox Television's American Idol as a framework through which to analyze how celebrity is defined, generated, nurtured, and intensified. A model is then suggested for interpreting the particular type of celebrity created on American Idol"--Provided by publisher.
American idol (Television program)
Reality television programs
Popular culture