So, for week three we were told to write about whatever we wanted (within the area of digital media). So I spent all week three thinking of something to write... It is now week four... So I thought I would write about the first thing I saw when I got on the internet. And what was the first thing I saw? Someone on facebook talking about Perez Hilton. Which led me to think about all the celebrity gossip websites out there.
It's not like we lack them. They're everywhere. Apparently what celebrities do in their lives is a pretty big deal to the general population.
The first, and most popular it seems, would have to be Perez Hilton. Complete with as much up to date celebrity information as possible, Perez Hilton (which is not his real name, by the way) is definitely doing something right. The second most popular is probably TMZ, which is known for their videos mostly. I know when I read Perez during the summer all the time (boredom will do that to you) I noticed he got a lot of his celebrity footage from TMZ.
Thinking about this led me to thinking more about the internet and how powerful it is as a form of media. I mean, if you think about it, the internet helps make celebrities. If a celeb wasn't popular before they got featured on TMZ or PerezHilton.com then they certainly are now.
Not to mention, YouTube is a HUGE way to make a name for yourself. There are so many YouTube celebrities that people talk about at work, school, home, etc. Just like they would talk about Paris Hilton or Britney Spears.
Here's a list of some of the most well known YouTube celebrities who made it big on the internet just by uploading videos. Also, remember, most of them are known by their videos and not their names.
- Juan Mann (Free Hugs Campaign)
- Neil Cicierega (Potter Pupper Pals)
- Pillip DeFranco (The Philip DeFranco Show - sxephil)
- Tay Zonday (The Chocolate Rain guy)
- Andy McKee (Guitarist)
- Douglas Sarine and Kent Nichols (Ask a Ninja)
Those are just a few I can name right now.
Anyway, that's all that really came to mind this week in the way of digital media. However, now I must go do my Hot Clock Assignment and my PSA.
Peace out,
Shelly
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Tay Zonday has his own social network on his new homepage. The internet is amazing for people. We are having so much fun discussing his music among other things. Did you know it's rumored that he auditioned for Paris Hilton's upcoming series, I want to be Paris Hilton's new BFF?
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