FT News Briefing FT Weekend: How Cameo is changing celebrity. Plus: designing your home
Apr 9, 2022
Tom Faber, gaming critic for the Financial Times, discusses the evolution of celebrity through the Cameo app, reflecting on how it reshapes fan interactions and blurs the lines of fame in the digital age. He critiques the ethical implications of this trend, questioning what it means to pay for personal engagement with celebrities. Additionally, interior designer Luke Edward Hall shares tips for personalized home design, emphasizing individuality and imperfection in creating living spaces that truly resonate with one's personality.
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Carole Baskin Cameo
- Tom Faber gifted his brother a Cameo video from Carole Baskin for his birthday.
- Baskin personalized the message by mentioning the names of all the cats his brother had owned.
Shifting Celebrity
- Cameo reflects a shift in celebrity interaction, from unattainable idols to personalized messages.
- Even those with smaller followings (25,000) are now considered celebrities on the app.
Cameo Explained
- Cameo allows users to pay for personalized video messages from celebrities.
- The app's focus is on niche celebrities, creating a unique connection with fans.