Amanda Hooton's May 2018 cover story looks at the trend of being 'real' on social media and its authentic stars like comedian Celeste Barber. Amanda is then joined in conversation by Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland and Sydney Morning Herald PS columnist Andrew Hornery to discuss the changing nature of social media, how it has democratised celebrity and its authentic new stars.  

Discussion starts at 23:20. 

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