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Robert Pattison is on Twitter! And adding to all the flutter – other celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Bruce Willis have taken flight on the micro-blogging platform.
New media platforms like Twitter have lifted the curtains of entertainment. Through such socialising sites, fans can go beyond a movie set to read about celebrities' personal thoughts and actions.
What's interesting about this happening on Twitter is the site's character limit. How engaging can a maximum 140-character post be?
Yet Twitter's character limit actually allows celebrities to post snippets of their lives more easily. As posting doesn't demand a lot of effort and time, they can post instinctively and more often, building up a larger picture of their lives for readers.
Celebri-tweets are just one example of how new media is able to give more through less.
The downside is that celebrities risk losing their Twitter followers when they don't post regularly. Bruce Willis' last post, for example, was in June. Since Twitter posts are short, readers view them fast but then wait for more. True to new media's fast-paced lifestyle, Twitter accounts without new posts would be stagnant and bore followers.
I would rather read a celebrity's blog than his Twitter account, though. Through a blog's longer posts I can learn more about a celebrity's personality and thoughts. What about you?
Celebrity Twitter accounts:
Robert Pattison: http://twitter.com/rbrtpttnsn
Ashton Kutcher: http://twitter.com/APlusK
Bruce Willis: http://twitter.com/BruceyWillis
Celebrity Blogs:
Fann Wong: http://blog.sina.com.cn/fannhy
Tay Ping Hui: http://zhengbinhui.wordpress.com/
Photo: http://behindblondiepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/robert-pattinson.jpg
Emm..that's true.I also prefer to read the blog that describe more details on a super star, that makes feel close to him/her. On the other hand, through the blog, we are not only one side communicate but to interact with each other through comments.And it is a good way to develop the relationship with others by using blog. D:>
ReplyDeleteI think authenticity is important when it comes to celebrity accounts. How can we be 100% sure that the Facebook or Twitter account actually belongs to that celebrity, and not just some convincing imposter? Luckily, I think Twitter authenticated celebrity accounts, but this is another issue that new media has to grapple with, as any old joker can just create a fake account. I could even create a Twitter account under the guise of Miss Sandra!
ReplyDeleteHi Aubrey! I prefer Twitter to blogs because I'd rather read short, quick snippets than lengthy posts -- precisely the charm of Twitter. Personality and thoughts can also shine through tweets as it is the trend to tweet just about anything from contemplative comments to supportive statements instead of a mere response to "What are you doing?" Such tweets, and posts, revealing so much of celebrities' personal lives have indeed "lifted the curtains of entertainment."
ReplyDelete-- Tan Su Yi Kay 0703121D T04
Hey Aubrey, I agree with you 100%! I rather read celebrity posts than their twitterings as I prefer reading long posts of what my favourite celebrity had done during that day in detail.
ReplyDelete:)Farahin T04
Hey Mengying! I agree that interactivity is important in developing relationships, especially with online interaction where there is no physical contact.
ReplyDeleteHi Shea, haha you could certainly create a Twitter account pretending to be Miss Sandra! It's true that Twitter authenticates celebrity accounts, though. This link: http://twitter.com/help/verified explains how Twitter contacts celebrities to confirm that they are managing 'their' Twitter accounts.
Still, Twitter points out that it doesn't have the ability to check all the celebrity accounts out there. With its broad user base, new media must definately keep finding solutions to deal with authenticity.
Hi Kay, I'm glad you brought up that Tweets also reveal personality, it's good that the internet gives people various avenues to express themselves through! It's great that new media brings us closer to Hollywood stars, etc whom we wouldn't have had access to otherwise!
ReplyDeleteHi Farahin! Haha I love a long read too! Still, I'd only read a celebrity's post if I found his personality and style of writing enjoyable :).
Hi Aubrey! Like you, I'd prefer to read a celebrity's blog than his tweets. It definitely provides a deeper insight into the celebrity's life. Though Kay pointed out that a celebrity's personality and thoughts can shine through in his / her tweets, I feel that it would never beat a full blog post that goes into detail of his / her schedule for the day or an entire post dedicated to a particular topic.
ReplyDelete- Jovita Chua 0704536B
Hi Jovita, it's true that blogs allow for in-depth writing in each post, (one of the reasons I also usually prefer celebrity blogs over their tweets :)! As can be seen from everyone's comments above, however, different avenues appeal to different readers.
ReplyDeleteStill, the crux of the matter lies with the celebrity, not the fan. It comes down to which avenue a celebrity can relate to the best. Only then can he feel comfortable with sharing his life through that avenue, and his personality would emerge naturally to be able to attract readers.
For example, a celebrity who is more reflective would probably connect well with a blog, where he has ample space to share his thoughts. A celebrity who is more energetic and on-the-go would probably work best with a Twitter account, where he can post his thoughts quickly.
With Blogger, Twitter and other socialising avenues, new media once again proves its adaptibility to individuals, both writers and readers.