Britney Spears is gracing the December 2008 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. In it, Britney spoke about her much-publicized meltdowns, which included her psychiatric hospitalizations and rehab, losing the custody of her children, shaving her head, and generally acting like a demented, out of control train wreck.
The gist of the Rolling Stone story is that Britney has turned her life around and that she’s getting healthier by the minute and therefore, she’s no longer completely out of her mind.
However, in my opinion, I think Britney is trying too damn hard to show the world that she’s not crazy anymore and that this is the happiest she’s ever been. To that effect, I think the RS photos are seeking very hard to depict the pop star in a happy-go-lucky, girl-next-door light.
On a related note, could someone please explain the significance of the Robin Hood mask to me? Masks conceal and hide a person’s true identity, so maybe there is some hidden symbolism there.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Celebrity Redemption
- As stars navigate life in public eye, industries can tap into opportunities that arise from the redemption stories of celebrities.
- Recreation/leisure
- Opportunities arise for companies to market and promote recreational activities that promote self-improvement and mental well-being.
- Photography and Media
- The industry can leverage the concept of 'image repair' by using media outlets as a way of birthing great comebacks.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- Industry players can think of the creative ways to advertise celebrities' turnarounds to further establish their brands.
- Fashion and Beauty
- Companies can use celebrity redemption as an inspiration to market beauty products and revamp their image.
- Journalism
- There is an avenue for journalists to write redemption and recovery content as readers and consumers look out for inspirational and sensational celebrity news.
