Chinese internet regulator to crack down on "chaotic" culture of celebrity fans

China's Ruling Party Extends Purge of Celebrities, Fan Culture

China's internet regulator is cracking down on online celebrity and fan club culture, as a popular actress had all of her work removed from public view after being designated an "inferior artist.""Cancel all star artist lists along with all ranking lists involving celebrities," the Cyberspace Administration said in a directive posted to its official website on Friday. "The addition of new or disguised lists of personalities, or their related pro…

China cracks down on virtual ‘chaos’ of celebrity fans

The China Cyberspace Administration announced Friday measures to end what it defined as "chaos" in the virtual culture of celebrity followers.

China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals

China News: SHANGHAI: China cracked down on what it described as a "chaotic" celebrity fan culture on Friday, barring platforms from publishing popularity lists a.

Mass Weibo suspension after online battle between celebrity fan bases

Weibo intervened in a conflict between fans of two celebrities fighting over a plan for the two stars to collaborate.

China Bans Celeb Popularity Rankings to Fight ‘Chaos’ Among Warring Fandoms

The Chinese government has banned lists ranking celebrities by popularity to “rectify chaos in the fan community.”

China to Crack Down on 'Chaotic' Online Fan Culture

China said it will improve the way it regulates the promotion of celebrities online and also ban lists that rank celebrities by popularity.