Shipping has become a massive part of fan culture. Even when writers and media producers don’t explicitly pair up characters, fans will fill the gaps, creating their own versions and interpretations.
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How fans attending Chris Brown’s sold out UK tour are referencing race in their arguments against the singer’s ‘cancellation’.
Reality shows can be a psychological minefield for both participants and fans.
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McKenzie Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Education & Society, Monash University
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Lecturer in Sociology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Sessional Lecturer, Music Industry, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Marketing, University of Manchester
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Behavioural Psychologist, Coventry University
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Assistant Professor, Department of English, Lakehead University
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PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Music Industry, RMIT University
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PhD Candidate in Music Industry, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Social Statistics, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of Sydney
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PhD candidate, Media and Communication, University of Leeds