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Celebrity
The people in the public eye: profiles, red carpets and the stories behind the headlines.
Young Stars Behind the Scenes: How Child Performers Are Licensed
Children under 14 cannot simply be cast in a television show or a West End production. A look at the licensing system in England: who applies, what chaperones do, and the limits on hours, breaks and night work.
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Who to Complain To About Media Coverage: IPSO, IMPRESS and Ofcom
Coverage of public figures, and of everyone else, can be challenged, but the right route depends on the medium and the publisher. A guide to the UK bodies that handle complaints about newspapers, magazines and broadcasts.
When a Famous Face Is Also an Advert: The Rules on Paid Endorsement
A well-known person praising a product on social media is often an advertisement, and in the UK it is meant to look like one. A plain-English look at what the rules ask of the people who are paid to be seen.
Black Tie, White Tie and the Creative Kind: Reading a Red-Carpet Dress Code
Invitations to formal events come with a short phrase that decides the whole evening's wardrobe. What the traditional codes ask for, where the modern variations come from, and why the red carpet bends the rules.
How to Read a Celebrity Profile
A profile of a famous person looks like a conversation, but it is usually the product of negotiation, timing and careful editing. Some habits for reading one with a little more attention to what is, and is not, being said.
Public Life, Private Moments: What the UK Press Code Says About Privacy
Being well known does not mean giving up every claim to a private life. What the Editors’ Code of Practice says about privacy, photography and harassment, and how it applies to people in the public eye.