A new book depicting how nine famous women were portrayed in the media during the 2000s, is set to release in January 2024.
The book, Toxic: The Story of Nine Famous Women in the Tabloid 2000s by Sarah Ditum, includes Chyna as one of the nine women.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Welcome to celebrity culture in the early aughts: the reign of Perez Hilton, celebrity sex tapes, and dueling tabloids fed by paparazzi who were willing to do anything to get the shot. It was a time when the Internet was still the Wild West, and when slut-shaming, fat-shaming, and revenge porn were all considered perfectly legitimate. Celebrity was seen as a commodity to be consumed, and the famous women of this era were never as “popular—or as vulnerable—as when they were in crisis.
“Toxic tells the stories of nine women who defined the hell of celebrity in the 2000s and explores how they were devoured by fame, how they attempted to control their own narratives, and how they succeeded or (more often) failed. These women come from all walks of fame—pop music, acting, reality TV, and WWE wrestling. Some of them you think you know already, and others will be less familiar, but Toxic reveals these women neither as pure victims nor as conniving strategists, but as complex individuals trying to navigate celebrity while under attack from a vicious and fast-changing media. Their portrayal has shaped the way that all women—famous or otherwise—are viewed today, and their experiences preempted the now-universal condition, especially thanks to social media, of living under the public gaze.
In this book, Ditum brings readers back to a time before second chances and redemption arcs, and traces the ripple effects that came in the wake of spending a decade vilifying our idols. We’ll see how these women’s stories intersect with the birth of YouTube, the rise of Internet pornography, and the emergence of Donald Trump as a political force. It’s time to come to terms with how those cultural events shaped the way we see ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, our aspirations, and our presence in the wider world. We are all products of the toxic decade.
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The upcoming book, “Toxic: The Story of Nine Famous Women in the Tabloid 2000s” by Sarah Ditum, is set to shed light on the portrayal of women in the media during the early 2000s. One of the nine women featured in the book is Chyna, a prominent figure in WWE wrestling.
During the 2000s, celebrity culture was dominated by tabloids, paparazzi, and scandalous stories. This era saw the rise of Perez Hilton, the circulation of celebrity sex tapes, and fierce competition among tabloids to capture the most sensational headlines. It was a time when the internet was still relatively unregulated, and harmful practices such as slut-shaming, fat-shaming, and revenge porn were prevalent and considered acceptable.
The book aims to explore the experiences of these nine women who were at the center of media attention during that tumultuous period. They come from various fields of fame, including pop music, acting, reality TV, and WWE wrestling. Some of these women may already be familiar to readers, while others may be less known. However, “Toxic” presents them not as mere victims or manipulative strategists but as complex individuals trying to navigate the perils of celebrity while constantly under attack from a relentless and rapidly evolving media landscape.
The portrayal of these women in the media has had a lasting impact on how all women, famous or not, are perceived today. Their experiences foreshadowed the universal condition of living under constant public scrutiny, especially with the advent of social media. The book delves into how their stories intersected with significant cultural events such as the rise of YouTube, the proliferation of internet pornography, and the emergence of Donald Trump as a political force.
By revisiting this era before the era of second chances and redemption arcs, “Toxic” aims to examine the ripple effects that came from a decade of vilifying celebrities. It prompts readers to reflect on how these cultural events shaped our self-perception, body image, relationships, aspirations, and our place in the wider world. The book argues that we are all products of this toxic decade and need to come to terms with its influence on our lives.
In other news, On Location has announced the sale of priority passes for WWE Elimination Chamber 2024, which will take place in Perth, Australia, on February 24 next year. The passes offer various packages, including reserved seats in luxury suites, all-inclusive food and beverage, in-suite superstar visits, title photo opportunities, and suite gifts. There are also premium floor seating packages, ringside photo ops, in-venue pre-show hospitality, and more. Interested fans can find more information on the official On Location website.
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As we eagerly await the release of “Toxic: The Story of Nine Famous Women in the Tabloid 2000s,” it promises to provide valuable insights into the media landscape of that era and its impact on the lives of these women. It serves as a reminder of the power and responsibility of the media in shaping public perception and the importance of understanding the complex narratives behind the headlines.