Calling All Writers
The pervasiveness of Lady Gaga's latest eye-popping outfit or Katy Perry's newest wig is growing. Many applaud the courage these celebrities demonstrate when portraying a new side of their personalities, while others criticize these actions as mere "antics". According to this NPR article,...
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Female Pop Stars and their Many Alter Egos...A Choice or a Necessity?
Beyonce's "Sasha Fierce" and rapper Nicki Minaj's "Roman" (as well as a variety of others) have proven to be a success around the world. In fact, their alter egos are applauded for the traits that they instill in others. According to the Daily Femme blog, such alter egos have the power to...
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Eleven Weirdo Rock Star Alter Egos
Throughout musical history, before Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Katy Perry, many artists had turned to showcasing their alter egos. While some have gained international fame, others have not been as popular. From Garth Brooks to Bono, artists of all genres have turned to different personas, either...
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Doppelgänger Pop: Does Beyoncé Knowles really need an alter ego?
Beyoncé Knowles, a familiar face to many around the world, released an album in 2008 called "I Am...Sasha Fierce" which highlighted a different side of the artist that the public had not seen. Her alter ego is a courageous woman, fighting against the "perils of fame." Apart from Beyoncé, many...
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Celebs' Alter Egos Thrive in Picture Books
Not only have musical artists taken to showcasing their hidden personas, but famous actors and Olympic athletes have also found a way to express their alter egos... through picture books. Not many can decipher whether it is a marketing stunt or a way of giving back to the community. The...
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Why two mermaids are too much, in Bigger Than the Sound
Celebrity alter egos have proven to be quite a success among fans around the world. Lady Gaga adopts something new almost every day. She recently portrayed herself as Yuyi the Mermaid for a performance. In the next few days, Kay Perry was also seen to adopt a mermaid persona. Writer James...
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Beyonce's new album '4' not up to par
Obviously, Beyonce's "Sasha Fierce" was more popular than anyone could have imagined. Her new album did not resonate to her fans as much as many would have thought, or at least that's what Joshua Glossner thought. He attributes his emotions to her new album for his obsession with Sasha...
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Pop Personas
Many around the world view pop personas as a marketing regime for musical artists to gain more publicity. They criticize current female artists who technically put on the same show to capture the public's eye, according to this article from the Manitoban. Writer Maria Bowler explains that...
