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Responsibility

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 2:13PM / Standard Entry / Members only

One of the hottest topics in international news lately has been the social responsibility of mass media. A certain tabloid infringed the privacy of countless individuals in the name of news and entertainment, bringing about public outrage worldwide. While we are right to be upset about such a blatant disregard for human rights, is this really the first time something like this has happened? Did we bring this upon ourselves without knowing it?

What I mean is that the invasion of individuals’ privacy has long been a common practice of tabloids (one of their major attractions in fact) and has become so through the encouragement of its readers. Stealing private phone messages, taking pictures of people through their bedroom windows, digging up wedding registration certificates, stalking family members for information on a subject, “creative” journalism, public defamation… you name it, the tabloids have done it. The major difference between what they’ve always been doing and what they’re being persecuted for now is that the subjects of such invasions are usually celebrities and not ordinary Samaritans.

By purchasing such content (for whatever reasons), we not only give it value, but encourage its continued procurement. Perhaps by making this month’s issue of “XX” tabloid a best seller, we are emboldening its writers to tap into our voicemails too.

J-Wo

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Jonathan picked up both the piano and the violin at the age of 6 and began taking a serious interest in dance during his high school years in the U.S...
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Jonathan picked up both the piano and the violin at the age of 6 and began taking a serious interest in dance during his high school years in the U.S. He continued his artistic pursuits at Cornell University, double majoring in Dance and Psychology while acting as musical director and arranger for the A Cappella group "Last Call" there. His vocal arrangements and solo performances helped "Last Call" secure numerous national and international awards, while his achievements in dance made him the single recipient of the 2008 Cornell Undergraduate Artist Award.

Jonathan released his debut album in Cantonese/ Mandarin/ English in October 2009 and his 2nd album in June 2010, with lead singles that became instant hits on the Hong Kong and Guangzhou pop charts.

In June 2010, Jonathan joined Avex, a top music records label in Japan, and became the first ever international artist jointly developed by the music group's domestic and international departments.

In January 2011, Jonathan will perform as a special guest of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in two concerts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. It will be an exciting crossover as Jonathan's own compositions, characterized by R&B and Hip Hop rhythms, will be rearranged and performed by an ensemble of 80 highly accomplished musicians.

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Occupation: Singer , Composer , Music Producer
Gender: Male
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