What is a Pop star?

What is A Popstar?By

Trevor Fisher

Or do you think you know?

Have you ever asked the question?

Most get confused between

what they do, and

what they are.

A pop star is not solely a

famous...

Singer or

Rapper

Fame

Definition:

“the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity”

Definition of Pop (Popular)

• Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group: she was one of the most popular girls in the school; these cheeses are very popular in Europe.

• Intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals.

Definition of Star• A fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large,

remote incandescent body like the sun.• A star-shaped symbol used to indicate a category of

excellence: the hotel has three stars.• A very famous or talented entertainer or sports player. • An outstandingly successful person or thing in a group:

he's a rising star in the party [as modifier]: Elinor was a star pupil.

• Astrology a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing a person's fortunes

Important to know what you

will become

Most only think in terms of lifestyle and

income.

Entertaining

A Popstar is...

A pop star primarily is entertaining using the medium

of music

A Talent

A Popstar is...

A pop star must first and foremost be a talent of some kind. There must be musical

talent but this may not be their primary talent.

An Influence

A Popstar is...

A pop star influences the behaviour of their fans and as

their fame grows they will influence popular culture

A true pop star must be outstanding in some way be

it in talent, personality or style.

Outstanding

A Popstar is...

A Leader

A Popstar is...

A true pop star has the ability to lead a large number of fans

effectively and convert them to their way of thinking.

Trendsetter

A Popstar is...

A pop star has the ability to set or expose style and cultural trends that others follow.

A replacement

Popstars take the place of real life relationships

Providing a focus for a fans emotions, desires.

Also providing solace for fans who are lonely

A Popstar is...

More than Music

A Pop star is...

Desire, Admire or Aspire?

What does your favourite pop star mean to

you?

Pop stardom is based on the perception of reality

Not reality itself!

Farrokh Bulsara

Summary

•Liked and admired by many or a significant group of people•Suited to the taste of the public not too

specialised•Someone to look up to•Someone who stands out

A Popstar is...

Summary

•Able to influence style, attitudes and behaviour•Out of reach of the average person•Shares a widely held belief or attitude•Someone who exists to make our lives better

A Popstar is...

Finally!

EntertainingAn InfluenceOutstanding

A TrendsetterA Leader

A Replacement

A Popstar is...

More than music!