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FASHION PULIS: Standing firm

Published Mar 10, 2021 01:42 pm

An important lesson conveyed by celebrities who have lasted decades in the industry is humility. Moreover, the treatment from the lowest rank to the highest rank should be consistent, that is, to be kind regardless of status. Sadly, newbies often bear the attitude of celebrities who attained popularity ahead of them. Some newbies can look back at the experience that made them stronger and determined to break into the industry.

Years after working hard to achieve her status, Brave Celebrity (BC) probably did not anticipate the effect of opening her mouth. After she shared her story, which is commonly done during interviews, the reactions of the audience were unbelievable. Suddenly, everyone seemed to know BC’s secret despite her very incomplete narrative.

One day, BC received a call from Unexpected Intermediator (UI). Apparently, UI did not like the effect of BC’s story on Distraught Figure (DF). DF has not reacted publicly, but UI saw how DF has been bothered by BC’s story. Hence, UI allegedly asked BC to ditch her post given that DF has been experiencing anxiety. Besides, past is past.

UI did not expect BC’s answer. BC refused to adhere to the request and questioned the audacity of UI to give such an order. After all, no names were mentioned. UI responded that he has connections that can shut down BC. BC did not like the threatening sound of UI and added she does not care. End of conversation.

‘Stand firm and not knuckle under to pressure of events and circumstances.’ ― Salam Al Shereida

Ineffective Strategy

A celebrity’s worth is only realized when circumstances arise. On one hand, management can refuse to let go of a talent by offering lucrative deals, such as higher pay and better projects. On the other hand, management can let a celebrity’s contract lapse without any action. The silence serves as the sign that the talent is eased out of his/her management. Thus, the celebrity has to find other means of continuing his/her career.

Sometimes, management can apply strategies to find out how much a celebrity is valued. Floating news about a talent’s plans has been called out by showbiz observers as a way to make interested parties notice a talent. For example, plans about leaving or moving are assumed to imply the talent wants better deals with the present management. Allegedly, the camp of Displaced Actress (DA) has been playing such a game, which caught industry players flat-footed.

Influential Celebrity (IC) was asked about DA’s plans and he vehemently denied having to do anything about DA’s future. IC would have given an affirmative answer if he were involved in DA’s career. Meanwhile, Puzzled Executives (PE) had to check their camp if anyone had something to say about DA’s moves. The investigation showed that nothing came from their side. Allegedly, the move to involve their team infuriated PE and stories of offers were thumbed down.

Given the reactions, DA’s camp had no choice but to accept the offer presented to them. The offer, although allegedly with a lesser fee, might be good enough to ensure DA’s visibility.

‘Is Fate getting what you deserve, or deserving what you get?’ ― Jodi Picoult

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