...The paparazzi are photographers who will certainly do anything to achieve their aim, gaining the profit from the photos of famous people and their families. They sell the photos to tabloids or anyone else who is willing to pay them a high price. (** Thesis Statement) This report will discuss and examine an opportunity of whether paparazzi could be seen one day in Thailand. Firstly, it will remind us the significant power of media in the present world and explain how people who relate to the process of generating the media unexpectedly support the paparazzi initiation in the media world. Furthermore the report will reveal the origin of the word “paparazzi” that was released first time in Italy and shortly expanded across the country in the negative terms. Then it will refer to some of apparently violent cases from the celebrities who became unfortunate victims of paparazzi; Princess Diana and Catherine Zeta Jones with her husband – Michael Douglas. It will then talk about the media ethics, moral, the definition of privacy and human rights, including show the conflict of celebrities privacy and public rights to know the celebrities lives. Lastly this report will offer the idea of the paparazzi motivation of who support their actions; the readers, the media commercial agency and paparazzi themselves. The Media Power in the Present World In the modern world we are undeniable against the media power in the present world which nearly absolutely influence on our life and society. Everyday...
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...should be applied to the paparazzi. I wanted to see how much the press and media have access to the celebrities. Celebrities are just people like us, and they need their privacy. Sometimes you’ll see some really personal in magazines that you will say to yourself “how do they know that?”. I chose this because i want to see the paparazzi can push a celebrity and how much they can learn from the scandals and the relationship problems. I limited my research to just what the paparazzi should be limited on and why. I’ll get most of my research from interviews, magazines, and some websites. I’ll try to interview some people from the press and ask them questions like “ how much of these peoples lives do you know about “and “ do you think there should be some limits on how much you can know about these people”. I’ll see if i can get some interviews of people who have already interviewed drama filled celebrities like Brittany Spears and "the always in the fighting mood" Chris Brown. I want to find out how far the paparazzi is limited, if any at all, and see why they should be limited. I’ll learn how to make a website and how interviews work and the skill behind them. What will mostly interest me will is when i can find out the future affects the paparazzi will have on the media. With the media being the most useful source of info for the people, the paparazzi could have more power...
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...Caitlin Birch Dr. Weinstein English 202 6 October 2012 When the Paparazzi Go Too Far 1. Introduction Everyone who is interested in pop culture and the entertainment industry knows who the paparazzi are. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, the term paparazzi is defined as “a free lance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs.” The term actually came from a film from the 1960’s called ‘La Dolce Vita’, directed by Federico Fellini. A character in the film was a news photographer named Paparazzo. Paparazzi target celebrities and public figures that are in the spotlight. In recent years, the paparazzi have taken their job of snapping photos to another extent. They will go to any length to get the shot of a celebrity, even if that means stalking a celebrities’ every move. The media’s intrusive and insistent attention towards celebrities has caused celebrities to lose their privacy. An anti-paparazzi law is the best solution to help celebrities and public figures who entertain us gain their rights and privacy back. 2. Power of the Media Its almost impossible for us not to be under the power by the media. Every event that happens in the world is brought to everyone’s attention faster with the technology that has enhanced our way of receiving media. The media is everywhere we turn and it makes us question how we will be able to control the media so that its a proper influence on our lives. 2.2 Celebrity...
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...At War with the Paparazzi Benjamin Biwer 4320316 JOUR3745 (Section 001) “I can’t go to war with paparazzi” (Craig). This statement, made by Daniel Craig, unintentionally (and unknowingly) references the power struggle between celebrity spin machines and the paparazzi. In his piece, “On the Function of the United States Paparazzi: Mosquito Swarm or Watchdogs of Celebrity Image, Control, and Power”, Andrew Mendelson analyzes the function of paparazzi and the role these popular culture fixtures have on society and celebrity. Specifically, Mendelson examines the “war” between highly controlled celebrity images and candid, raw offerings provided by the paparazzi. While an argument can, and should, be made regarding privacy issues, pictures obtained by paparazzi provide a necessary checks-and-balances system to the cunning world of celebrity and entertainment (Mendelson). To this end, Mendelson’s argument that journalists (i.e. the paparazzi) should “look more deeply” into celebrities and popular culture events is completely valid. This paper will provide arguments that support Mendelson’s view of the paparazzi – first, by exploring the issues presented by celebrity-controlled personas; and second, by reinforcing the need for fact checking, as exists in political and professional realms. Mendelson provides a thought-provoking piece that challenges conventional wisdom on the paparazzi (i.e. privacy and boundary issues). The most poignant of his arguments describes the tactics the...
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...every move is being watched and reported on. According to Christina Anderson from the Huffington Post, “The term paparazzi was coined in the 1960 Federico Fellini film ‘La Dolce Vita.’ One of his characters was named ‘Paparazzo,’ which is an Italian word used to describe the annoying sound made by a buzzing mosquito”. Since then, the name has stuck and celebrity photographer has disappeared. Although cameras have been around since the late 1800’s, there were a few significant events that changed the way celebrity photographers were viewed. Public figures have gotten into arguments and quaffs when paparazzi were on the rise, but the death of Princess Diana in 1997 brought this topic to light. Her death was initially ruled as a drunk driving incident by her chauffer, but later people were beginning to question the involvement of the photographer. According to Mary Jordan, a writer for the Washington Post states, “Two previous police investigations -- one French, one British -- concluded that the deaths were a...
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...hounded by the paparazzi who invade their private lives in order to satisfy the curiosity of the public. Some people have called for restrictions to be put on the press, while others are against the idea. No one can forget the pain brought by knowing that our beloved Princess Diana was killed in a car accident in Paris when fleeing from paparazzi. Because of this tragedy, people began to consider whether the press has been given too much freedom. Until now, paparazzi are still invading celebrities’ private lives, even more serious than before. Therefore, some are calling for restrictions to be put on the press while some disagree. In order to reach a fair and reasonable conclusion, we must first look at pros and cons of this issue. First of all, some agree with the proposal of putting restrictions on the press because it helps to safeguard our basic human rights, one of which should be privacy. The fact is that no one has the right to exploit one’s privacy. It is even ridiculous and unfair to say that celebrities being the well-known people have to sacrifice their privacy to satisfy the curiosity of the public. We should always remember that privacy is something that every one of us could enjoy, let alone the celebrities. Moreover, these days no one can deny that animals are gaining more and more rights. Even the government has set up laws to protect them from being abused. Similarly, human rights of the celebrities have been invaded seriously by the paparazzi, why can’t the...
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...Abstract The world was stunned in 1997 at the death of Princess Diana. Many blame the forever-controversial assault on the local paparazzi. Throughout the years the community of celebrity film and journalistic stars have all faced a menagerie of photographers and videographers hounding their every move. Some would say it is relentless search for the perfect picture no matter what gets in the way. Though hearsay, as we notice the headlines from time to time from celebrity scuffles with reporters to people of power and even royalty, the documenters recording the documenters capture the real essence of what victims of media pressure go through. The online dictionary defines paparazzi as a freelance photographer who follows famous people hoping to get a newsworthy story, especially something shocking or scandalous.” Paparazzi: Should they have limitations? Throughout the decades there have been legal bouts concerning the media and its so-called closeness or distancing with their subjects of interest. Whether it is a celebrity, politician, religious figure and or an everyday Joe that may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, the public has rights that protect them from privacy intrusion. Do we really know these laws and can they be enforced. The right to privacy as in the 1st amendment clearly states we are all allotted a freedom of speech, press as long as we do not use either with seditious intent. Cornell University describes the First amendment as one that...
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...Paparazzi Limitations Celebrities are able to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, but fame comes at a price. Famous people are always being hounded by the paparazzi who invade their private lives in order to satisfy the curiosity of the public. Some people have called for restrictions to be put on the press, while others are against the idea. No one can forget the pain brought by knowing that our beloved Princess Diana was killed in a car accident in Paris when fleeing from paparazzi. Because of this tragedy, people began to consider whether the press has been given too much freedom. Until now, paparazzi are still invading celebrities’ private lives, even more serious than before. Therefore, some are calling for restrictions to be put on the press while some disagree. In order to reach a fair and reasonable conclusion, we must first look at pros and cons of this issue. First of all, some agree with the proposal of putting restrictions on the press because it helps to safeguard our basic human rights, one of which should be privacy. The fact is that no one has the right to exploit one’s privacy. It is even ridiculous and unfair to say that celebrities being the well-known people have to sacrifice their privacy to satisfy the curiosity of the public. We should always remember that privacy is something that every one of us could enjoy, let alone the celebrities. Moreover, these days no one can deny that animals are gaining more and more rights. Even the government has set up laws...
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...rights to privacy do celebrities have? Do many celebrities often have their privacy rights breached? Privacy rights are difficult to explain as every individual perceives them as something different. The privacy of celebrities in the media has been an issue since the start of time and has only been getting worse as technology is improving. I believe that everybody should have equal rights but unfortunately celebrities privacy rights are not acknowledged as much as they should be by most magazines, newspapers and other forms of media. High profile individuals are not looked at as normal people with real feelings, but rather as money makers and news stories. There is a blurred line in relation to privacy when it...
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...People are always debating whether famous people should have a private life or not. I believe that famous people deserve a private life to enjoy without any interference. For one it’s their right to have a private life, it causes them to almost lose their jobs due to aggression, and it’s unfair that because their famous that they can’t do regular things as individuals. The paparazzi and their trespassing of the private lives of famous people is the beginning of their aggression to them. Celebrities like Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and Rihanna have always been against violation of their private lives making them have an extreme hatred of them. For example, Justin Bieber has a profound hatred against the paparazzi, and has made violent threats and was even accused of hitting one with his Ferrari. Also, the paparazzi have made people like Chris Brown and Rihanna go to the point of doing things like throw the finger and yell profanity in public. Always intruding into the secret lives of celebrities is only making them violent and aggressive against the paparazzi. One thing we can’t forget is that celebrities are regular individuals and have a personal lives as well. Everyone has the “right to life, liberty and security of person” and just because it will make you money doesn’t mean you should go ask a famous or infamous person personal things. People like Jennifer Lopez don’t want to be asked if they “tied the knot” with someone like Marc Anthony. Even you as a person wouldn’t...
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...became widespread, groups began to mingle together due to the easily accessible and widespread programming, and the population combined. Although fame could be thrilling, losing all of your privacy, due to paparazzi, not only threatens your safety and sanity but creates unneeded drama and predominantly false accusations. The more refined television became, the more the world seemed to resemble direct interactions and para-social relationships formed (Meyrowitz, 1985). Television users rapidly began to feel as though they personally knew television personalities and cared about them in the same manner they cared about their close friends or family. Horton and Wohl stated that television never shows an ending that exhibits the actors coming out of their character, which often leads viewers into believing that what they view is truly the actors’ identities (Horton & Wohl, 1963). This perception created opportunities for photojournalists to capitalize on actor public engagement. Carl O'Connell stated. The origin of the name Paparazzo is argued, but its onomatopoeic resemblance to the Sicilian word for an oversize mosquito, papataceo, made it easy to compare with Fellini's statement: "Paparazzo suggests to me a buzzing insect, hovering, darting, stinging" (O'Connell, C., 2015). Paparazzi journalists have increased with America’s intense need to become intimate with celebrities lives. Paparazzi’s have become aware that the more consumer desire the more money...
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...The Annoyance/Dangers of the Paparazzi Would you like if people were constantly bombarding you with cameras? Lets say you’re enjoying a nice meal with your family and then suddenly a group of “photographers” come up and just start snapping an endless amount of photos and there’s nothing you can do about it. The so-called “photographers” that I’m talking about are called the paparazzi. The paparazzi first started with a man named Ron Galella, nicknamed America’s first paparazzo. Galella’s first target was actor Marlon Brando; he began harassing Brando one day telling him to take of his glasses for a photo. Brando wasn’t playing his games, not only did he refuse, but he also punched Galella, knocking out five teeth. (Talese 97) Yes, what Marlon Brando did was a little excessive, but in his defense you shouldn’t bombard people with your camera, giving them orders and whatnot, it’s called common courtesy. The paparazzi have gotten way out of control over the years, yes, they have a job, but there should be limits. Of course, the paparazzi see it differently. They have little concern for celebrity’s privacy. The way they see it, is they have a job to do and money to earn. They believe celebrities like being photographed, but they pretend they don’t. They also believe they’re making celebrities more famous, therefore successful. (94) I’m almost positive celebrities do not enjoy getting their pictures taken, as for saying they pretend, well that’s just right stupid. For example...
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...mention they plan to upload it straight to Facebook. You realize it's not your business, but you start to wonder: is that really right of that group of people to make a situation like that public? The borderline of privacy and publicity seems to be unsteady with this new, rising age of electronics and technology. Science has taken the human race on an unimaginable journey through time and space. We can fly around the world in less than a day. And yet, this feat used to take months. The same could be said for the way we communicate with one another. Years ago, the most anxious part of the our day was to run out to the mailbox and see if the postal man had brought you a letter of response, be it family or friend. Now days, you can simply take a picture of a family event and upload it to Facebook, Twitter, or any other social networking site for that matter. You can even email it. Social media has not only transformed how we make contact with one another, but also how we view others and the lives they live. It has become a way of life, and the same could be said for cellphones. Nearly 80% of our world population uses a mobile phone. But where exactly do we draw the borderline between privacy and publicity? Let's...
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...methods for the job to do. What are the Agency’s Responsibilities? The agency specializes in an up close and personal protection service, for high profile celebrities, politicians, and other dignitaries. Some events will range from one day or a long term assignment, which offers a no-doubt, non disclosure and confidentiality guarantee. TFAS has the responsibility of ensuring that each client is safe during his or her contract with the agency. The main responsibilities are to provide security services for a client to protect him or her from paparazzi, obsessive fans, terrorist, and kidnappers. The services are locally and globally through the TFSA; to customize the needs whether it is Personal protection specialist assignment or a complex team assignment. Top Flight Security Agency is well aware of the fascination with various celebrities, and public figures, which means inevitable intrusions into their privacy. Some would say the paparazzi and opportunistic fans with cameras and cell phones; cases of direct threat...
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...Expanding U.S. Trademark Protection for Celebrities Characters and Faces: The Effect on the Paparazzi and Mainstream Media By: Elsie Washington Introduction There is currently no comprehensive legal protection for celebrities‘ characters or faces (i.e. a photo) under United States trademark law. Celebrities have relied on state privacy statutes and/or the federal cause of action of unfair competition, which derives from 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), known as section 43(a) of the Lanham Act. They have also utilized the right of publicity as a basis for bringing a cause of action against persons or entities that have commercialized and financially benefited from use of their photo or character. Nevertheless, celebrities currently cannot register their...
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