COOPER LAWRENCE is an expert on celebrity culture and fame. With an M.A. in developmental psychology, years of research, and a doctorate near completion most recently she was the fame expert on the VH1 'Celebreality' show Confessions of a Teen Idol.
Cooper hosts the nationally syndicated talk radio show, The Cooper Lawrence Show from Dial Global. Her show combines entertainment, pop culture, comedy, and celebrity all flavored with Cooper's unique brand of storytelling. To find a station that carries the show near you or to listen live online, go to www.cooperlawrenceshow.com.
Cooper is a favorite guest of CNN Headline News's Showbiz Tonight, Fox News Channel, and The Tyra Banks Show as well as other shows including, The Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, Your World with Neil Cavuto, Hannity & Colmes, Fox & Friends, The Insider, and on E! Entertainment Television. She has been featured in print for the New York Post, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, IN STYLE, SELF, Parenting, Cosmopolitan, Family Circle, OK! Magazine, US Weekly, Life & Style, Star Magazine, In Touch Weekly, The Huffington Post and CosmoGIRL!
In her new book The Cult of Celebrity, Cooper examines both the benefits and dangers of celebrity worship not only to society, but also to us as individuals. Through an investigation of the latest research—as well as interviews with fans, entertainment industry insiders and celebrities themselves—the book is as eminently readable as it is sassy and thought-provoking.
A portion of the sales of The Cult Of Celebrity will go to Angel On A Leash, a charity of the of Westminster Kennel Club that champions working with therapy dogs in health care facilities, schools, rehabilitation, hospice, extended care, correctional facilities, and crisis intervention. To become a therapy dog, or to support Angel On A Leash, please go to www.angelonaleash.org.
Previous books include, The Cult of Perfection: Making Peace with Your Inner Overachiever; The Fixer Upper Man: Turn Mr. Maybe Into Mr. Right; Been There, Done That, Kept the Jewelry; and CosmoGIRL's All About Guys.
"Cooper Lawrence's exploration into celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward analysis that we have. Her expertise of all things celebrity and fame makes her the ideal narrator... dissecting celebrity involvement in everything from politics and world events... to even what kind of lipstick we should buy! All done with her dynamic humor and fervor."
- Rita Cosby Emmy–Award winning journalist, former MSNBC and FNC host
“A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book The Cult of Celebrity has that same powerful impact."
- Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe–nominated actor; costar, The Blue Lagoon
“Cooper Lawrence has keen, compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly."
- Adrian Zmed, actor T. J. Hooker; Grease 2
“Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience."
- Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV's Real World and former host of MTV's The Grind
“In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important ‘image', Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need."
- Jeremy Jackson, actor, Baywatch
“Cooper has the rare ability to take what's going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style."
- Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine
"Cooper's vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling for OK! Magazine. Cooper's sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource. Thanks, Coop!"
- Meaghan Murphy, West Coast News Editor, OK! Magazine
"No one knows more about celebrity and fame than Cooper Lawrence and no one is better equipped to write about the topic. My experiences with her were eye opening - she made me see how fame really impacted my life."
- David Chokachi, actor, Baywatch
Listen live online to Cooper's daily radio broadcast at www.cooperlawrenceshow.com.
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