Nudism/Naturism: Naked reality TV shows

Nudity without the nudity . . .

That seems to be the formula for some — if not all — the naked reality TV shows that are popping up these days.

I haven’t actually watched any of these shows, but I did see a report on Montreal’s CTV News on Sunday night about the new Dating Naked series. Yes, contestants are naked, and the idea seems to be about stripping away preconceived notions of nudity and socializing in one’s natural state.

Reality TV show Back to My Face in South Korea removes contestant’s plastic surgery

MANY TV shows in South Korea are dedicated to radical surgical transformations, yet a new show turns this on its head.

Surgically-enhanced people are being asked to take part in a reality TV show that wants contestants to go back under the knife and return to the face they once had, Netizen Buzz reported.

You must have had a minimum of 10 cosmetic surgical operations to take part.

The Most Ridiculous TV Show Concepts in Pop Culture

“Jonathan Chase, master of the secrets that divide man from animal, animal from man … Manimal.” Thus begins the 1983 NBC series Manimal, starring Simon MacCorkindale as a rich playboy who shapeshifts into various animals to help the police solve crimes. Manimal was canceled after only eight episodes, but gained a cult following thanks to its bonkers premise. Earlier this week, news broke that Will Ferrell and company are set on creating a “live-action/animation hybrid” feature film version of Manimal. The whole crime-fighting man-panther thing is pretty weird, but Manimal has a lot of company when it comes to television shows boasting absurd storylines. We uncovered some of the strangest, including a few classics and several you might have missed.

Those Who Kill: Show Cancellation Difficult for A&E Exec

At the recent Television Critics Association press tour, The Hollywood Reporter asked several network executives the same questions. One question was “What was the hardest conversation you’ve had to have in the past year?”

David McKillop, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of A&E Network, responded, “I had to cancel a scripted show [Those Who Kill] that we all believed in. That was the hardest conversation I’ve had to this day because I didn’t understand why it didn’t connect with audiences. That made that conversation that much more difficult.”

San Diego Comic Con 2014: What’s coming up for our favourite TV shows?

As ever, San Diego Comic-Con brought TV fans enough previews, teasers and casting news to whet the appetite ahead of the new season premieres. Here’s a quick wrap-up of what to expect from some of our favourite shows.

WARNING: Contains spoilers!

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones announced nine new cast members. Jonathan Pryce (Tomorrow Never Dies) has been cast as the High Sparrow, a religious leader who builds a large following among the under-classes of King’s Landing.

Reality show Wahlburgers leads TV shows that are new on DVD

The A&E reality show “Wahlburgers” is on DVD for the first time this week.

“Wahlburgers: The Complete First Season” (A&E/Lionsgate/DVD, 2014, two discs, nine episodes, featurettes). This reality series on the A&E cable channel is more or less a celebration of the Wahlberg family: actor-brothers Mark (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”) and Donnie (TV’s “Blue Bloods”); their brother Paul, a chef; and their mother Alma, along with assorted other friends and family.

Superheroes assemble for Comic-Con's showcase of blockbuster movies

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth and Elizabeth Olsen among starry panel to give tasters of upcoming film projects

In one of Comic-Con's most awaited presentations Marvel superheroes from Iron Man to Ant-Man took over the fan convention on Saturday as leading actors revealed surprises to films that will showcase the characters.

Avengers: Age of Ultron – the highly anticipated sequel to 2012's superhero ensemble – brought out a star-studded panel that included Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury).

"This is the longest bench of talent I've ever been on," Downey said. "I become a little less significant every time and that's fine because they're all just that damn good."

Box office report: 'Lucy' slays 'Hercules' with $44 million debut

Hercules‘s muscles were no match for Lucy‘s drug-enhanced brain at the box office this weekend. Audiences turned out in earnest to see the Scarlett Johansson thriller, which earned an expectation-shattering $44 million from 3,173 theaters in its first weekend.

Not only is it director Luc Besson’s biggest opening, Lucy is also a career high for Scarlett Johansson as a lead. Audiences for the original feature were evenly split between genders, 35 percent were under the age of 25, and 29 percent were Hispanic. But even though the EuropaCorp-produced, Universal-distributed project appealed to a wide demographic swath, those who did see the R-rated action film were a little less kind in the exit polls, slapping Lucy with a poor C+ Cinema Score.

Quentin Tarantino says 'The Hateful Eight' is on the way after all

Quentin Tarantino’s post-Civil War western The Hateful Eight will be a film after all.

After Gawker leaked pages from The Hateful Eight screenplay back in January, Tarantino filed a lawsuit against the media company and said he wouldn’t be turning the script into a movie because of the leak. He later amended that statement though, telling a crowd at a The Hateful Eight reading in April that he was actually working on new draft of the script. And Sunday, he announced at a Comic-Con panel that the movie is a go, Deadline reports.

Hollywood’s Top 10 Action Movies In 2014

2014 promises to be a year of boom, bang and kapow. With several big ticket Hollywood action movies releasing in the second half of this year, we decided to compile them in this Top 10 Action Movies list so that you won’t miss any. Mark the dates ladies and gentlemen, for here comes the decisive list on Hollywood action movies that will keep your adrenaline pumping!

ENCORE Westerns paying tribute to James Garner TODAY with "Maverick," movies

ENCORE Westerns is commemorating the life of film and television legend James Garner, an Oklahoma native, with an all-day marathon today that includes episodes of his hit TV series “Maverick,” along with three of his films: “Skin Game,” “Support Your Local Gunfighter” and “A Man Called Sledge.”

Garner, an Academy Award nominee, two-time Primetime Emmy winner and three-time Golden Globe winner, made his claim to fame on the TV show “Maverick” (1957-62) and later in “The Rockford Files” (1974-1980). One of Garner’s most notable performances later in life was in the 2004 movie, “The Notebook,” which garnered him a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. He was most recently remembered for his role on the TV show “8 Simple Rules” and his last feature film, “The Ultimate Gift.”

Young Hollywood Awards Red Carpet: Bella Thorne, Cody Simpson & More

Elite stars like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Ansel Elgort, and many more flooded the blue carpet for the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards, held in Los Angeles, Calif. on July 27. See all the arrivals in the gallery below!

The hottest young stars in Hollywood brought their A-game to the 2014 YHA. Take a look at the stunning ladies and the gorgeous guys and tell us who you thought stole the show!

Young Hollywood Awards Red Carpet — Bella Thorne, Vanessa Hudgens & More

Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder At YHAs — Inside Their PDA-Filled Night

Things are heating up between Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder! After being spotted showing off some hot PDA at Comic-Con, HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that the two were holding hands backstage at the Young Hollywood Awards on July 27!

Ian Somerhalder, 35, and Nikki Reed, 26, are Hollywood’s hottest new couple. Rumors swirled that the longtime friends could be more after pictures of them surfaced where they were getting hot and sweaty together while going for a run on July 19. Now the two are not being shy about their budding romance and have been spotted showing off plenty of PDA. They definitely have our stamp of approval!

Gloria Estefan gives standards new life at Hollywood Bowl

Gloria Estefan happily took up every opportunity to date herself in her concert Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl.

“That was my first No. 1 record -- a blast from the past,” she said after singing “Anything for You” to conclude a medley of her late-'80s pop ballads. During “Bad Boy,” by her old group Miami Sound Machine, she cried out “1986!” in reference to the year of that single’s release.

And when her husband and producer, Emilio Estefan, appeared onstage after the singer mentioned that he’d inspired her recent recording of “I’ve Grown Accustomed to His Face,” she told the audience proudly that they’d been married for 36 years.

Practicing for the big day? Bride-to-be Ashley Tisdale wears all-white to Young Hollywood Awards where she wins Social Media Superstar

Ashley Tisdale is set to marry musician Christopher French this summer.

And on Sunday evening the 29-year-old teased a look in all-white while attending the Young Hollywood Awards in a shimmering white dress adorned with a pretty silver feather pattern.

The High School Musical star was voted Social Media Superstar, beating out the likes of Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen and Bella Thorne.

Over 20 People Hospitalized After Keith Urban Concert in Boston

Roughly 46 people were treated for alcohol-related issues, 22 of them needing hospitalization, while police took over 50 people into protective custody at the show.

Emergency service workers from six towns responded to numerous reports of illness at a Keith Urban concert in Mansfield, Mass. Officials said alcohol consumption was the likely cause.

Ambulances arrived from Eaton, Foxboro, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton and Plainville to help private ambulances services at the Saturday night (July 26) concert at the Xfinity Center, which is located about 35 miles southwest of Boston.

Wiz Khalifa Explains Why Miley Cyrus Won't Be On "Blacc Hollywood"

Wiz Khalifa speaks on the Miley Cyrus record that was cut from "Blacc Hollywood", and his creative partnership with Ty Dolla $ign.

From earlier interviews, it seemed like a sure thing that Miley Cyrus would appear on Wiz Khalifa's upcoming album, Blacc Hollywood. However, when the official tracklist arrived, the singer's name was nowhere to be found. In a new interview with Billboard, Wiz explained Miley's absence, revealing it was simply the result of a clearance issue.

The Shorty Gossip

Di Maria wants Manchester United move (or not), Liverpool are going to raid Southampton again and Lukaku to Real or Juve...
DI MARIA WANTS UNITED MOVE (MAYBE)

Some wonderful guesswork on the part of numerous news outlets this morning regarding the future of Angel Di Maria.

We have taken the Daily Star's bold claim, namely that the Argentinean does not want to return to Real Madrid (where he understandably feels unwanted), but has also become frustrated at Paris St Germain's ability to seal a transfer deal, either loan or permanent. With that in mind, they claim that Di Maria would instead prefer a £45million move to Manchester United.

Gossip mags show united front

 In a rare display of editorial originality, Kate Middleton graces the covers of New Idea, Woman's Day and the New Zealand Woman's Weekly this week.

Naturally, details of Prince George's first birthday were of foremost importance, accompanied in New Idea by a somewhat alarming age-progression image of what the "feisty, frolicking little prince" might look like aged 18.

Photos of George and his parents staring wistfully at butterflies were followed in New Idea by details of the Duchess of Cambridge's ironclad bond with sister Pippa.

Gossip column: Strootman, Vertonghen, Rodriguez, Neymar

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Liverpool have enquired about Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez, 24, after Loic Remy's proposed £8.5m move from QPR to Anfield fell through. Talksport 
Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £79m for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, despite the Dutchman being sidelined with a cruciate knee ligament injury since March. Sun (subscription required) 
Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen, 27, says he will sign a new contract with Tottenham, despite interest from Barcelona. Daily Mirror 

Gossip column: Douglas Costa, Eto'o, Hernandez, Falcao

TRANSFER GOSSIP

West Ham have made a bid to sign Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season. Sun on Sunday (subscription required) 
Inter Milan are considering offering Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin, 28, to Manchester United in a swap deal for 26-year-old Mexico striker Javier Hernandez. Daily Star Sunday 
Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, who spent last season on loan at Everton, wants to make a permanent switch to Goodison Park. Talksport 
But Real Madrid are also lining up a move for Lukaku. Sunday Express 

Sunday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Manager Ronny Deila is to raid former club Stromgodset to bring Haakon Lunov to Celtic as first team coach. (Various)

Legia Warsaw boss Henning Berg believes Champions League qualifying opponents Celtic are a "step ahead" but thinks the Polish League is stronger than the Scottish Premiership. (Various)

Dundee United left back Andrew Robertson will complete his move to Hull City on Monday. (Mail on Sunday)

And Queen's Park stand to gain around £300,000 from Robertson's transfer because of a sell-on clause. (Sunday Herald)

Liverpool FC transfer gossip: Rodriguez raid; Vermaelen wanted; Griezmann gone

 Liverpool are set to raid Southampton for a fourth time with a shock swoop for striker Jay Rodriguez, says the Daily Mirror.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers contacted Saints to enquire about Rodriguez’s availability after Loic Remy’s move from QPR collapsed.

The ex-Burnley forward has been offered a new five-year contract at St Mary's but is keen to play in the Champions League.

Liverpool are weighing-up a move for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen but will be forced to rival financial heavyweights Manchester United and Barcelona, claims the Daily Express.

Monday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic have agreed to sell striker Tony Watt, 20, to Belgian side Standard Lierse for a £1.2m fee. (Various)

And Celtic are braced for a double bid from Southampton for Fraser Forster and Virgil van Dijk, with the Scottish champions having already rebuffed an approach for their goalkeeper. (Various)
Dundee United left-back Andrew Robertson is expected to complete a £3m move to Hull City today. (Various)

Motherwell boss Stuart McCall hopes to land Derby defender Mark O'Brien on loan. (Daily Mail)

Midfielder Lewis Horner, released by Hibs in 2012 before playing non-league football in England, is on trial with Inverness CT. (Various)

Anand Mahindra invests in Rohit Khattar's entertainment company Cinestaan

Anand Mahindra invests in Rohit Khattar's entertainment company Cinestaan

A new entertainment company was launched by Rohit Khattar, a leading figure in live entertainment and hospitality industry, with major investment by industrialist Anand Mahindra, to produce films and TV content.

Cinestaan's first subsidiary, the Cinestaan Film Company, announced its foray into film production with a three film agreement with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's ROMP Pictures.

I Love JA is the 2014 Festival Song

 WITH his song I Love JA, Rushane Sanderson — 2012 Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall champion — added another major accolade to his burgeoning musical career by winning the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Jamaica Festival Song Competition at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, St Andrew, on Saturday night.

"I never thought I'd win in my wildest dreams," Sanderson told the Jamaica Observer.

Second place was won by Sanjay 'Sanj' Thompson for Jamaica Boom, and third went to Sujae 'Kahani' Johnson for My Jamaica. The all-male field also consisted of Rodger 'Rojjah' Mendez, Phylbert 'Pehtrol' Graham, Oliver 'Oliver Smoothe' Gordon, Calvin 'King Saloman' Wisdom, Richard 'Bastic' Patterson, Carl 'Clearance' Grey, and Evol 'Bono G' Holness.

Brooklyn Beckham keen to break into entertainment - as he continues working in Starbucks

Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly been asking Chloë Grace Moretz for advice on the entertainment industry.

The 15-year-old is the son of soccer star David and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham. Recently he completed four days of work experience with film director Guy Ritchie and he's apparently serious about getting ahead in Hollywood.

"Brooklyn would love to try his hand at directing one day, and has already struck up a close friendship with Hollywood teen star Chloë Moretz, who has given him tips about the entertainment business," an insider told Best magazine.

SM Entertainment Releases Teaser For New Girl Group

SM released the teaser for “Happiness,” the upcoming release for their new group, Red Velvet. The video features a trippy, psychedelic concept which is reminiscent of J-Pop artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

The song and the concept are catchy, but many fans of f(x) are not thrilled to see a new girl group launched.

Red Velvet would follow f(x) as the latest girl group for SM Entertainment.

Red Velvet is made up of S.M. Rookies Irene, Seulgi, and Wendy. Seulgi, Irene, and Wendy have demonstrated their talent through dance clips, introductory clips, and their participation on K-Drama original soundtracks.

SALAFEST enters 15th year

The most popular Islamic Entertainment events, SALAFEST celebrates fifteen years since its inception this year.

As a brainchild of Maikankan Entertainment, the event over the past fifteen years have hosted majority of Ghana’s Hip Life greats and a number of well; known Islamic Musician abroad.

Obrafour, Obour, KK Fosu, VIP, Korkorveli, Screw Face, D Flex and many Hip Life icons have graced the famous SALAFEST stage.

Avengers unleash Ultron footage at Comic Con (+video)

Several members of The Avengers descended on Comic-Con on Saturday to debut the first footage from the upcoming superhero sequel.

Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and Robert Downey Jr. were on hand with other cast members from The Avengers: Age of Ultron, including Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders.

"It just keeps getting better," Downey told the boisterous crowd of 6,500 assembled in the San Diego Convention Center. "I'm so excited we're all here."

JYP Entertainment dismisses claims of sexual harassment against Suzy at 'Sprite' event

JYP Entertainment dismissed claims that miss A's Suzy had been sexually harassed by the MC at a recent water gun event held as part of her promotions for Sprite.

Netizens pointed out that the MC had appeared to discreetly touch Suzy several times during the event, causing her discomfort and amounting to sexual harassment.

Mike Stud Signs To 300 Entertainment With Migos And Young Thug

Welcome Mike Stud to the 300 family.

According to MTV, Stud recently signed a distribution deal with Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz and their newly formed venture, 300 Entertainment.

"It's been so last minute," Stud told MTV News of his partnering with the label. "I made the whole album and [my manager] Austin Rosen went and just played the records for them. And Lyor and Kevin and Todd Moscowitz are all very heavily involved now. I think things might change very soon. I think we might do the radio thing."

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: The best comedy acts to see from Bridget Christie to Jack Dee

The big names

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by Edinburgh, so it’s always good to book for a few reliable names in advance. May we suggest Bridget Christie, who returns after winning the ultimate Edinburgh crown last year – the Foster’s Comedy Award – with An Ungrateful Woman (2-25 Aug, The Stand).

Other previous award-winners to catch include stand-ups-cum-actors-cum-writers Will Adamsdale (31 July to 24 Aug, Underbelly, Cowgate), and Adam Riches (30 July to 24 Aug, Pleasance Dome), both making a welcome return to the Fringe after absent years.

Noel Fielding: 'Oh God, I've got a Peter Pan complex, haven't I?'

Post-Mighty Boosh, the Luxury Comedy star went slightly off the rails. Ahead of series two, how better to settle his anxieties than lots of seriously strong coffee

Do ducks know that they taste nice?” Noel Fielding, comedic space oddity, hedonistic clothes-horse, merman with a vagina, considers my opening question. “Poor ducks. I’ve got this rep as a party boy, but the only show I’ve ever missed was when I had food poisoning from an Australian duck curry. I was puking buckets. The doc injected me with something, and I turned blue and started convulsing.” Did anyone think you were just in character? “They thought I was hungover.”

Birmingham gets a new comedy club

 Birmingham is getting a new weekly comedy club, in a lap dace and strip club.

The Rocket Club, originally built as a Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club before switching to the stag market, will host comedy from Friday September 19.

Venue manager Warrick Ramseier was keen to point out: 'Our comedy shows will not overlap with our current late-night entertainment, and audiences will have the opportunity to leave the venue before this commences.'

Novel comedians

The comedy week ahead

Today

RADIO: To mark the 75th anniversary of its first transmission, Radio 4 Extra begins a run of one of the most popular radio series in British history. It’s That Man Again - ITMA – ran for more than 300 episodes from 1939 to 1949, made a superstar of Tommy Handley, and had more than 20 million listeners on the BBC Home Service each week. Radio 4 Extra, 8am and now on iPlayer.

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: Being called a fat whale is part of my act, says comedian Carly Smallman

Comic will have the last laugh after abuse by Twitter trolls inspired her new show about feminism

Every stand-up who dares to entertain an Edinburgh Fringe audience is primed for the occasional heckle. But when Carly Smallman unveils her new one-woman show about body confidence, the comedian will take a stand against a vicious campaign of personal abuse which made her question her desire to appear in public ever again.

A musical stand-up and circuit regular who has won awards for her improvisational routines, Smallman said she was "shocked" by the misogynist reaction of some Twitter trolls following her recent appearance on an ITV2 series, Viral Tap.

Heard the one about women on TV?

Not getting on the box means female comics don't earn the money to tour and hone their skills
Katy Brand's new novel, Brenda Monk is Funny, published this week, contains a very interesting theory about why men are more visible in comedy than women. She argues on the basis of pure economics.

Women are under-represented in TV comedy for a variety of reasons, the hackneyed "fear that women aren't funny" being one of them. Therefore, the fees available for being funny on television do not, broadly, go to women. So, aspirant female standups do not have the money to support the tours they should do to sharpen their material and become better known.

Airtel launches Celebrity Connect

Airtel Nigeria and Kirusa have announced the launch of Celebrity Connect, a mobile service that attempts to connect Nigerians with celebrities and famous personalities.

According to the company, the service enables fans to reach out and connect with their favourite celebs. Top celebrities like Ace Comedian, AY, Nollywood stars Mike Ezuruonye and Kate Henshaw, actress, amongst others, are using the service to more personally engage with their fans.

Tragedy as celebrity chef Ross Burden - star of MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook - dies aged 45 following battle with cancer

•     TV star was diagnosed with leukemia last year and had contracted infection

•     His sister says he was 'larger than life' and his death was unexpected

•     Burden rose to fame after he was a finalist on UK's Masterchef in 1993

•     He later made regular appearances on the show and Ready Steady Cook

•     Recently returned to New Zealand, where he was judge on Masterchef

Celebrity chef Ross Burden who rose to fame after appearing on MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook has died aged 45.

Foie gras and a freebie show by Bobby Davro: How peace envoy Tony Blair partied for Cherie's 60th in his £6million mansion as Gaza was devastated by Israeli bombs

•     No fewer than 150 guests attended Friday’s festivities including politicians, TV celebrities, socialites, Westminster fixers and multi-millionaire businessmen

•     They proceeded to a silk-lined marquee for a three-course dinner followed by dancing

•     Blairs love to get bargains and Bobby Davro performed for free instead of usual £4,000 fee

No matter how many homes they own, or how limitless the extent of their wealth, one fact remains eternal: Tony and Cherie Blair love few things in their gilded lives quite so much as a freebie.

TOWIE bosses offer role to Celebrity Big Brother's Casey Batchelor

Casey Batchelor proved to be such a big hit on Celebrity Big Brother that she has now been offered a part on The Only Way Is Essex, according to reports.

The glamour model was part of the celebrity 'love triangle' which developed in the Big Brother house earlier this year after she and American actress Jasmine Waltz both fell for the charms of Blue singer Lee Ryan.

But while Ryan's stock may have fallen since his time on Big Brother, Casey's continuing popularity has resulted in TOWIE producers approaching her about joining the reality soap.

William Shatner writes damning review of Facebook's new celebrity app

The Star Trek actor is unimpressed with Facebook's dedicated app for celebrity users, writing a five-chapter critical review on Tumblr

William Shatner, the Canadian actor, musician and pop culture legend most famous for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, has written a lengthy, unfavourable review of Facebook's new Mentions app.

Shatner took to his Tumblr, Shatner Speaks, to post his thoughts on an app, which Facebook says "makes it easy for public figures to talk with their fans and each other on the go". Shatner isn't too keen.

Rolf Harris celebrity plaque stolen in WA

A commemorative plaque dedicated to fallen entertainer Rolf Harris has been stolen from a Celebrity Tree Park in Western Australia - but he's not the only pilfered "star".

The Shire of Kununurra was due to vote on Tuesday on whether to remove Harris' plaque from the park but thieves levered it off its concrete plinth at the weekend.

Shire president John Moulden said Harris was not the only person's plaque under attack.

Former WA premier Brian Burke and former prime minister Julia Gillard have had their trees damaged or pulled up several times.

The face that fits: celebrity endorsements

If you’re trying to raise the profile of your charity, there’s something to be said for having a famous person attached

Celebrity endorsements are all the rage.

From raising the profile of your brand to making it “cool” or in some way fashionable, there are many bonuses.

And you don’t have to be some money-spinning corporation for it to make a difference.

Charities have long since used celebrity patrons and supporters in their publicity, both to help raise the profile and in the hope of setting an example to the public.