: This 2024 study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze Twitter transcripts related to the public "drama" between Gomez and Bieber. It identifies fanaticism toward idols as a primary motive for aggressive online behavior and cyberbullying.
: This academic resource analyzes Gomez's "authenticity as rhetoric". It explores her strategic use of vulnerability on platforms like Twitter to build a massive following and her subsequent decision to step away from direct management of her accounts due to mental health concerns. twitter.com/#!/selenagomez
: Published in early 2024, this paper categorizes hate speech in comments directed at Selena Gomez and Harry Styles. It specifically examines how viral social media incidents, such as accusations of "shading" other celebrities on TikTok, trigger negative responses on Twitter/X. : This 2024 study uses a descriptive qualitative