Amid an uptick in high-profile celebrity divorces, sensational headlines and online buzz are highlighting a profound shift in perceptions of marriage and the relationships between stars and their fans. What do people’s reactions to these break-ups suggest about parasocial and personal connections?
Ronn Torossian is the founder and chairman of 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the United States. With over 25 years of experience crafting and executing powerful narratives, Torossian is one of America's most prolific and well-respected public relations professionals.
Olivia Dreizen Howell is a PR, marketing expert, and divorce expert. She is the CEO and co-founder of the Fresh Starts Registry.
Nicolas Nhalungo is a Mozambican writer and researcher who focuses on business, culture, fashion, and history. As a third-culture kid, his interaction with distinctive cultures has contributed to his understanding of the world at large. As an aspiring pop culture anthropologist, he aims to help brands make sense of the evolving cultural zeitgeist. He has written for AMAKA, Vogue India, Industrie Africa, OkayAfrica, and more, and has been featured in VICE, Variety, and The Fashion and Race Database. He's a Council for International African Fashion Education fellow and an African Arguments fellow.