The comeback; what most celebrities want and what most PR officers dread. Let’s face it, if you fell out of the spotlight in the first place, then the public probably don’t want to see you back, no matter how “out there” you’re willing to be. However, it is fair to say that the celebrity world is very forgiving and Mike Paul, a New York PR expert says “Hollywood is a kind of fantasy land as far as reputations go.” Here follows some of the best celebrity come backs…
Michael Jackson – this must be one of the best come backs there has ever been. Although he was never out of the celebrity circle he did however severally damage his image and now he has people begging for his UK tour tickets. Everything from the facial surgery to his accusations of child sexual abuse he is still one of the most sought after celebrities.
Britney Spears – Everything about Britney’s life has been a fantastic PR job. From her virginity that got her up in the charts as well as boys walls to the new sassy “I don’t need a man image”, to getting married in Vegas all the way through to the troublesome time she had over the custody of her children. It is fair to say that Britney has made a fantastic come back this year with her new album reaching number one and tour that shows she’s “Not a girl” anymore and she’s here to drive us “Crazy”!
Victoria Beckham – The Spice Girls were the ultimate girl band but once they split Posh Spice was left wanting more. However, after a flop of an attempt at a solo album we thought she was gone forever. Oh how wrong we were. She is now a household name, well she is with a little help from her husband David Beckham and his right foot. Now "Posh" of Posh and Becks she has now matured her look, had three beautiful children and broken America in style. She is now a celebrity in her own right; with a clothing range, TV appearances in programmes such as Ugly Betty and part of the Spice Girls reunion tour in 2008.
Take That – Could it be magic that the best boy band of the 90’s was reunited in 2006. After the departure of Robbie Williams in 1995 the band went their separate ways, with Robbie becoming a national heart throb. Since Take That’s reunion without Robbie they have had two very successful albums and have relighted fires in hearts all over the world.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
Monday 4 May 2009
The end of the "Fresher" Era.
Alas, I have three final weeks left in Leeds before I venture home to Cambridge for a long and hopefully hot summer! Its incredible quite how fast this year has gone and it scares me to think that this is the end of my first year!
Thinking back to this time last year I was studying hard for my A levels looking forward to a summer of 'nothingness' where there was no work, all play. So much has changed since then and I must say that every change has been worth it!
Not only has this year taught me a lot about PR but also a lot about myself. Last year I would have failed at making beans on toast, but now I am cooking fine cuisine. For example, dinner tonight consisted of chicken stuffed with caramelised peppers, wrapped in bacon, with a baked potato and veg!
Being away from home also has made me independant. As home is so far away I only tend to go home once a term, if at all, whereas my flatmates and friends appear to be going home every weekend. I think this meant that I had to learn to cope without Mummy! If anything needs doing, I know I have to do it myself. If I need to set up a direct debit, I do it. If I need to clean the inside of the cooker, I do it. If I need a house to live in next year, I do it! It's given me a great deal of confidence in myself, as I doubt if last year I would have managed to even change a lightbulb!
I have also grown in confidence and have had to learn not to depend on others, something that for me was originally very hard. I was always used to falling back onto boyfriends, parents or friends. Now I try and sort everything out in my head by myself and only ask parents and friends opinions occasionally. I also know that I could walk into any room and talk to any body and would have something interesting to say! I am aware of what's happening in the media and enjoy a good debate.
Although, the end of freshers is slightly concerning. I have liked knowing that we only had to get 40% to pass the year and that this year doesnt count towards my degree (not that it meant I didnt work incredibly hard Daddy if youre reading this!) Also it means that Im no longer the youngest in the university - I am an old hand at which nights are the best out in Leeds and where are the best areas to live!
A couple of friends are joining me up in the "norrrrf" for university next year and I hope to pass on all the things that I have learnt. This year has been a whirlwind of excitement, tears, experience and knowledge and honestly, I cannot wait for the next!
Thinking back to this time last year I was studying hard for my A levels looking forward to a summer of 'nothingness' where there was no work, all play. So much has changed since then and I must say that every change has been worth it!
Not only has this year taught me a lot about PR but also a lot about myself. Last year I would have failed at making beans on toast, but now I am cooking fine cuisine. For example, dinner tonight consisted of chicken stuffed with caramelised peppers, wrapped in bacon, with a baked potato and veg!
Being away from home also has made me independant. As home is so far away I only tend to go home once a term, if at all, whereas my flatmates and friends appear to be going home every weekend. I think this meant that I had to learn to cope without Mummy! If anything needs doing, I know I have to do it myself. If I need to set up a direct debit, I do it. If I need to clean the inside of the cooker, I do it. If I need a house to live in next year, I do it! It's given me a great deal of confidence in myself, as I doubt if last year I would have managed to even change a lightbulb!
I have also grown in confidence and have had to learn not to depend on others, something that for me was originally very hard. I was always used to falling back onto boyfriends, parents or friends. Now I try and sort everything out in my head by myself and only ask parents and friends opinions occasionally. I also know that I could walk into any room and talk to any body and would have something interesting to say! I am aware of what's happening in the media and enjoy a good debate.
Although, the end of freshers is slightly concerning. I have liked knowing that we only had to get 40% to pass the year and that this year doesnt count towards my degree (not that it meant I didnt work incredibly hard Daddy if youre reading this!) Also it means that Im no longer the youngest in the university - I am an old hand at which nights are the best out in Leeds and where are the best areas to live!
A couple of friends are joining me up in the "norrrrf" for university next year and I hope to pass on all the things that I have learnt. This year has been a whirlwind of excitement, tears, experience and knowledge and honestly, I cannot wait for the next!
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