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What makes someone a Celebrity and not just famous? Does Celebrity mean living a rich, lavish lifestyle, or is it someone who influences others with what they buy and how they behave? Can anyone get that 15 minutes of fame? Is it more accessible these days to become a celebrity through social media?
Suzanne Hill delved into Celebrity with Dr Susie Khamis, Senior Lecturer in Public Communication at the University of Technology Sydney. Along with Karlie Rutherford, Entertainment Writer for the Daily Telegraph s Sydney Confidential and has worked for several magazines like New Idea and That s Life. Why do we have such an interest in celebrity culture? Why do we focus on its dark side?