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- 1960: Term coined by Federico FelliniHow Stuff Works: How Paparazzi Work
- Paparazzi is an Italian word
- Plural of paparazzo
- Also known as stalkarazzi
- Paparazzi are photographers who photograph celebritiesHow Stuff Works: How Paparazzi Work
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Paparazzi, plural of paparazzo, are photographers who pursue and often stalk celebrities in order to get photographs or videos of them in both their private and public lives.
Paparazzi photographers work independently or may be hired by a celebrity photo agency. Most photographers sell their photographs or videos within 24 hours of being shot to magazines and newspapers.Slate: How Do the Paparazzi Sell Their Pics? (June 3, 2005)
Origin
The term paparazzi originated from Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita featured a character named Signor Paparazzo who was a photographer. The character of Paparazzo was based on real-life Italian photographer Tazio Secchiaroli.How Stuff Works: How Paparazzi Work-
Paparazzi Questions
Robbie Williams car accidentally run over a paparazzi.There was images of upset Williams. Why the other paparazzis 2 AnswersObviously they were taking pictures instead of helping because they were more concerned with the money they'd get from the pics. Unfortunate that this happened,... read more
Robbie Williams car run over a paparazzi. He didn't get out of the car to check out the victim. What was he supposed to do? 2 AnswersOne.. it states he wasn't driving. So it wasn't his fault. I'd say that the teen probably got hit for being somewhere he shouldn't have been as paparazzi are kn... read more
Mike Tyson arrested at LAX for altercation with paparazzi...? 1 AnswerYes. Today November 11th 2009 Mike Tyson was arrested again. The incident took place at Terminal 7 in Los Angeles International Airport After an altercation wit... read more




