Media, gender and celebrity culture expert on Britney Spears news developments

Claire Sisco King, associate professor of communication studies, is available for commentary on the recent resurgence in media interest in Britney Spears's personal life, including the #FreeBritney movement and the pop star's recent engagement.

Sisco King teaches about Spears in a celebrity culture class, as part of a discussion on gender and trauma as they relate to fame. She can discuss:

• Spears and the public’s emotional investments in the lives of celebrities
• The misogyny that often typifies celebrity culture
• Our culture’s general fascination with trauma