ABCNews.com: Rapping quoted on Britney shaving her head

Release Date: February 20, 2007 This content is archived.

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Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, is quoted on ABCNews.com in an article on Britney Spears shaving her head and the stunts celebrities will pull to stay in the news. "What's really obvious is that Britney is imitating people who became famous for behaving erratically," she said. "If their career tanks, they will do outrageous things to keep their names and faces in the public eye. It's not very original. What's next? Will she adopt an African baby like Angelina Jolie and Madonna?" Go to article.

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