Relating the Theories of Popular Culture to the Untimely Death of Celebrities due to drug interactions and lifestyles that have spiraled out of control

Through this exploration of popular theories and practice of popular culture, I was able to easy recognize the relation to my topic, the untimely deaths of celebrities due to drug interactions and lifestyles that have spiraled out of control.  Such theories as beliefs and myths, heroes and settings, as well as rituals and beliefs help to form opinions and cultural aspects that society has found to be the norm.  While such societal pressures and stigmas contribute to popular culture of today, attaching theories to these topics help us to better understand its reasoning.  That is why I have chosen to share how these theories relate to my topic as I have addressed, as well as my analysis, and opinion on how I personally view the topic based upon my analysis. 

            As I began to uncover the depths of such a topic, I found that while one might believe that the rituals and stereotypes found in celebrity status would seem to be the most profound; such theories as beliefs and myths also play a major role in the dysfunction of lifestyles that are created in such a lavish practices.  While celebrities begin to experience the craze of stardom, many are overwhelmed and often micro-managed, even at times taking on the hero persona to fans and millions of followers around the world.  The lives they lead are no longer secret as technology has gone viral, and the settings they are placed within begin to be masked by cameras and fences, leading many to suffer from issues that only few can understand. 

            In analysis of such applications of practice, I noticed trends; not only in my topic of exploration but also in many other areas of structured popular culture.  While I was able to apply these theories to my topic, I began to recognize such theories in all aspects of music, media, and sports, just to name a few!  They all formulate the process of what society will accept and do.  While we may recognize the erratic behavior of celebrities, we as a society form opinions, stigmas, stereotypes, beliefs, and even myths to explain it while displacing the need for further interaction.  This is because we have accepted it as societal norm. 

            In conclusion, these theories have shaped my beliefs and ultimately my analysis has led me to the conclusion that each interaction within the realm of celebrity status contributes to their demise if not controlled properly.  The culture in which we live has shaped itself through preconceived beliefs and myths that have evolved over time, limiting societal interaction.  Furthermore, the spiraling effect will continue until popular culture evolves once again into another facet of exploration.  The deaths of many of the greats give us something to reflect upon.  How and why are these values accepted and viewed as mainstream media rather than a critical call for action?  This too is yet another topic, as the world and I continue to shape cultural views as we evolve.