One Direction (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "One Direction" in English language version.

Last modified: 02:08:41, 5 September 2026 (UTC)

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"One Direction to tour Australia". 9News. 24 February 2012. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.

adsabs.harvard.edu (Global: 14^th place; English: 9^th place)

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apnews.com (Global: 101^st place; English: 62^nd place)

Lawless, Jill (17 October 2024). "Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fame". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 17 December 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.

aria.com.au (Global: 579^th place; English: 379^th place)

"Recording Industry in Numbers – The Recorded Music Market In 2012" (PDF). ARIA Music Awards. 9 April 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2013.

bbc.co.uk (Global: 11^th place; English: 10^th place)

"One Direction: A look back at five years of 1D madness". Newsround. BBC. 23 July 2015. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
Savage, Mark (21 May 2010). "The U.S. love affair with British pop". BBC News. Archived from the original on 21 May 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
Fox, Al (12 November 2012). "One Direction – Take Me Home". BBC Music. Archived from the original on 15 November 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
"One Direction top global album chart". BBC News. August 2014. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
"One Direction hit 12 million sales in less than a year". BBC News. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
"One Direction: 'Incredible to open Children In Need'". BBC News. 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 July 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
"One Direction: What are Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik up to now?". Newsround. BBC. 18 February 2023. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
"One Direction – what makes them a 'global success'?". Newsround. BBC. 20 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
"One Direction: Ten years of 1D, but is a reunion on the way?". Newsround. BBC. 21 July 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
"X Factor: Where are the winners from past series now?". Newsround. BBC. 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2025.

bbc.com (Global: 26^th place; English: 23^rd place)

Butterly, Amelia (25 March 2015). "Zayn (and the rest of One Direction) actually work really hard". BBC News. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
"One Direction hit 12 million sales in less than a year". BBC News. 8 February 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
Butterfly, Amelia (7 September 2012). "One Direction win three MTV Video Music Awards in LA". BBC News. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
Cochrane, Greg (11 April 2012). "One Direction sued by US band with the same name". BBC News. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Coleman, Jasmine (13 April 2012). "One Direction and the battle over band name trademarks". BBC News. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Butterly, Amelia (4 September 2012). "One Direction win fight against US band to keep name". BBC News. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Crookes, Del (24 August 2015). "Why it's no surprise that One Direction are taking a year out". BBC News. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
"One Direction video: David Cameron in cameo for Comic Relief". BBC News. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
"Frozen soundtrack was the biggest–selling album of 2014". BBC News. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
"One Direction release surprise single, Drag Me Down". BBC News. 31 July 2015. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
"One Direction number one breaks streaming records". BBC News. 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
"One Direction to 'take a break in 2016' after release of fifth album". BBC News. 24 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
McGregor, Nesta (1 November 2015). "One Direction play the final gig of their world tour in Sheffield". BBC News. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
"One Direction: sorry fans, there's another sign the band might not reform". BBC News. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
Savage, Mark (12 July 2023). "Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 9 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
Savage, Mark (25 October 2024). "All five One Direction albums return to the Top 40". BBC News. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
"One Direction offer fans chance to win VIP Miami trip". BBC News. 1 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
"One Direction plan to change the world (with your help)". BBC News. 8 July 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
"One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral". BBC News. 20 November 2024. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
"Harry Styles: One Direction are bigger than The Beatles". BBC News. 10 February 2014. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
"Glee covers One Direction song What Makes You Beautiful". BBC News. 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
Rackham, Annabel (2 August 2018). "Anna Todd: From 1D fan fiction to feature film writer". BBC News. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
"Comic Relief raises £1bn over 30-year existence". BBC News. 14 March 2025. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
"Euphoria: Louis Tomlinson 'didn't approve' Harry Styles sex scene". BBC News. 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
McLaren, Bonnie (3 May 2024). "The Idea of You: Are fictional boy band August Moon based on One Direction?". BBC News. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
Izundu, Chi Chi (22 August 2013). "Director defends Channel 4 One Direction documentary". BBC News. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
Miller, Sophie (14 January 2015). "One Direction's tweet now more popular than Obama post". BBC News. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
"One Direction named Global Recording Artists of 2013". BBC News. 30 January 2014. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
"One Direction make chart history with their third album". BBC News. 5 December 2013. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
"One Direction's Best Song Ever breaks Vevo record". BBC News. 24 July 2013. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
Savage, Mark (30 October 2017). "One Direction are making chart history even on hiatus". BBC News. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
"One Direction beat Adele and Ronaldo on celebrity pay across Europe says Forbes". BBC News. 29 December 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
"Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao top Forbes best paid celebrity list". BBC News. 30 June 2015. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2025.

billboard.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 13^th place)

Paul, Larisha (16 July 2020). "10 years of One Direction: The story of the world's biggest boy band, told with the fans who made it happen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 December 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
Iasimone, Ashley (23 July 2022). "'The X Factor' shows the moment One Direction was formed". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Tenreyro, Tatiana (12 September 2017). "The 5 best covers by One Direction". Billboard. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
Weatherby, Taylor (19 May 2017). "How One Direction's 'X Factor' audition songs compare to the solo directions they took". Billboard. Archived from the original on 31 December 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
Aniftos, Rania (17 August 2022). "Watch a teenage Louis Tomlinson nervously sing two different songs in extended 'X Factor' audition clip". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (20 March 2012). "One Direction makes history with no. 1 debut on Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
Brandle, Lars (19 April 2012). "One Direction live: 'Shriek Show' in Australia". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
Horowitz, Steven J (27 March 2012). "One Direction & The Wanted: The Billboard cover story". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
Caulfield, Keith (22 February 2012). "One Direction has highest Hot 100 debut for new U.K. act since 1998". Billboard. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
Trust, Gary (19 June 2016). "Ask Billboard: One Direction's career sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
"Iconic music performances at the Olympics over the years". Billboard. 7 August 2024. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
Lipshutz, Jason (20 September 2012). "One Direction releases 'Live While We're Young' single, video: watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (20 November 2012). "One Direction's 'Take Me Home' debuts at No. 1 with year's third–biggest opening". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
Caulfield, Keith (3 January 2013). "Adele's '21' 2012's best selling album; Gotye has top song". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
"One Direction reveals 'Take Me Home' album cover". Billboard. 30 August 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
Hampp, Andrew (4 December 2012). "One Direction headlines sold–out show at Madison Square Garden". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
Horowitz, Steven (21 February 2013). "Pop review: 'One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
"One Direction". Billboard. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
Lipshutz, Jason (21 February 2013). "One Direction clowns around in 'One Way Or Another' charity video". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
Brandle, Lars (26 June 2013). "One Direction tease 'Best Song Ever,' release new movie trailer". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
"One Direction chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
Bergman, Jeremy (23 July 2013). "One Direction's 'Best Song Ever' breaks one–day Vevo record". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
Schneider, Marc (13 November 2012). "One Direction 3D film gets 'super' director". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
Lipshutz, Jason (22 May 2013). "One Direction announces 'Where We Are' book". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
Hampp, Andrew (25 November 2013). "The business strategy behind One Direction's 'Midnight Memories' roll-out". Billboard. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
"One Direction to release 'Midnight Memories' album in November". Billboard. 6 September 2013. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (4 December 2013). "One Direction scores historic third No. 1 album on Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
Allen, Bob (10 October 2014). "One Direction's Where We Are Tour attended by 3.4 million fans". Billboard. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
Lynch, Joe (8 September 2014). "One Direction reveal new album 'Four,' release free song (for 24 Hours only)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
Mitchell, Peters (14 September 2014). "One Direction announces 'Four' album lead single 'Steal My Girl,' due late September". Billboard. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
Caulfield, Keith (26 November 2014). "One Direction's 'Four' makes historic No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 22 March 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
Lynch, Joe (25 March 2015). "Zayn Malik explains One Direction exit: 'I have to do what feels right in my heart'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
Smirke, Richard (27 March 2015). "Zayn Malik breaks silence after exiting One Direction". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
Aniftos, Rania (24 August 2022). "Every time Zayn has referenced One Direction since leaving the band". Billboard. Archived from the original on 27 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
Brandle, Lars (31 July 2015). "One Direction shares first track without Zayn Malik, 'Drag Me Down'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
Brandle, Lars (10 August 2015). "One Direction earns first No. 1 single in Australia with 'Drag Me Down'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Sexton, Paul (7 August 2015). "One Direction claims fourth U.K. No. 1 with 'Drag Me Down'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Iasimone, Ashley (13 December 2015). "One Direction makes final 'X Factor' appearance before hiatus, thanks fans in new video". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
Strecker, Erin (12 October 2015). "Check out One Direction's 'Made In the A.M.' tracklist". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
Trust, Gary. "One Direction beats Beatles' record with fifth Top 10 Debut on Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
Angermiller, Michele Amabile (20 November 2015). "Billboard Touring Awards: One Direction, Ed Sheeran & The Grateful Dead big winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
Lipshutz, Jason (22 September 2015). "One Direction & Justin Bieber album release showdown set for November 13?". Billboard. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
Weatherby, Taylor (13 November 2014). "Every song on One Direction's 'Made in the A.M.,' ranked". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
"American Music Awards 2015: check out all the winners Here". Billboard. 24 November 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
Strecker, Eric (13 January 2016). "One Direction breakup rumors: 'nothing has changed' since hiatus, says source". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
Unterberger, Andrew (25 May 2017). "Every One Direction solo single, ranked". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
Dailey, Hannah (24 February 2023). "Louis Tomlinson was 'mortified' by One Direction's split, but is 'up for' a reunion". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
Lipshutz, Jason (7 March 2012). "One Direction, 'Up All Night': track–by–track review". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
Unterberger, Andrew (27 November 2013). "Does One Direction's 'Midnight Memories' follow the boy band third–album trend?". Billboard. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Hampp, Andrew (22 November 2013). "One Direction talk 'Midnight Memories,' fans, & the future: The Billboard cover story Q&A". Billboard. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Arnold, Chuck (17 November 2014). "Album review: One Direction's 'Four'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
"Win One Direction Dolls signed by the guys!". Billboard. 21 December 2012. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
Lipshutz, Jason (26 November 2013). "One Direction announces North American stadium tour dates". Billboard. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
Strecker, Erin (5 August 2014). "One Direction debut commercial behind new perfume 'You & I'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 5 August 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
Strecker, Erin (24 June 2015). "One Direction releases perfume ad that doubles as goofy movie". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
Stutz, Colin (12 November 2015). "Watch One Direction put new Honda Civic to the test in TV commercial". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 November 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
Lee, Ashley (26 December 2013). "Taylor Swift, One Direction top list of most charitable stars". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
Strecker, Erin (8 July 2015). "One Direction announces new charity initiative #Action1D". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Frere, Jackie (9 July 2015). "Hillary Clinton, Directioner? Presidential Hopeful Supports One Direction's Action1D Charity Initiative". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
Weatherby, Taylor (26 April 2018). "The Wanted look back on breaking the boy band sound, taking on One Direction & a possible reunion". Billboard. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
Mahar, Meghan (29 August 2024). "Billboard's greatest pop stars of the 21st century: No. 22 – One Direction". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
Kemp, Stuart (20 August 2013). "One Direction's 'This Is Us' film premiere causes hysteria in London". Billboard. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
"The 30 best boy band albums of the past 30 years: Staff picks". Billboard. 14 July 2020. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
Lynch, Joe (1 December 2014). "How do One Direction's first–week album sales compare to other boy bands?". Billboard. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
Lipshutz, Jason (3 September 2019). "The Wanted, One Direction & why the boy band war was over before it began". Billboard. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
Strecker, Erin (14 January 2015). "One Direction tweet overtakes President Obama's historic 'four more years' tweet". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
Trust, Gary (16 October 2024). "Liam Payne's Billboard chart highlights, solo & with One Direction". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
Stutz, Colin (29 December 2016). "One Direction were Europe's top–earning celebrities of 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Flanagan, Andrew (15 December 2016). "Sonny Takhar departs as President of Cowell's Syco Music". Billboard. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
Weatherby, Taylor (22 February 2017). "One Direction beats out Zayn Malik for Video of the Year at 2017 Brit Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
Caulfield, Keith (13 January 2015). "Billboard's Artists of the Year: 1981–2014". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 December 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
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billboardmusicawards.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

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bournemouth.ac.uk (Global: low place; English: low place)

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boxofficemojo.com (Global: 41^st place; English: 52^nd place)

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capitalfm.com (Global: 3,249^th place; English: 2,118^th place)

Thompson, Sophie (23 July 2020). "Every One Direction X Factor performance ranked". Capital FM. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
"One Direction enjoy 'amazing day' in the studio recording new album". Capital FM. 12 May 2012. Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.

cbsnews.com (Global: 136^th place; English: 93^rd place)

Crandall, Bill (21 January 2014). "The earliest strain of Beatlemania". CBS News. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
Mikelberg, Amanda (29 June 2015). "Forbes unveils list of 100 highest-earning celebs in 2015". CBS News. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2025.

cnet.com (Global: 447^th place; English: 345^th place)

Westaway, Luke (20 September 2011). "One Direction Nokia C2–02 and C3 hands–on photos". CNET. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2025.

cnn.com (Global: 36^th place; English: 26^th place)

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Scharf, Lindzi (25 July 2013). "The boys of One Direction launch a line of makeup and nail polish". CNN. Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
Zaru, Deena (10 July 2015). "Hillary Clinton directs support for One Direction". CNN. Archived from the original on 28 August 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
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"One Direction beats Beatles' record with fifth Top 10 debut on Hot 100". CNN. 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.

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Finn, John C.; Palis, Joseph (2015). "Introduction: The medium, the message, and media geography in the 21st century". GeoJournal. 80 (6). Springer: 785. Bibcode:2015GeoJo..80..781F. doi:10.1007/s10708-015-9646-2. ISSN 0343-2521. JSTOR 44076333.
Morris, Max; Anderson, Eric (2015). "'Charlie Is So Cool Like': Authenticity, Popularity and Inclusive Masculinity on YouTube". Sociology. 49 (6). Sage Publications, Ltd.: 1208. doi:10.1177/0038038514562852. ISSN 0038-0385. JSTOR 44016780.
Hedrick, Ashley (2 November 2021). "'He's so bad but he does it so well': interviews with One Direction fans about writing romantic and erotic fiction online". Sex Education. 21 (6): 693–707. doi:10.1080/14681811.2020.1852075. ISSN 1468-1811. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
Roig-Marín, Amanda (2016). "Anglicisms in music fandom terminology: The idiosyncratic use of self-referential nouns in the language of youth". Atlantis. 38 (2). AEDEAN: Asociación española de estudios anglo-americanos: 190. ISSN 0210-6124. JSTOR 26330851.
Hellekson, Karen (2015). "Making use of: The gift, commerce, and fans". Cinema Journal. 54 (3). [University of Texas Press, Society for Cinema & Media Studies]: 128. doi:10.1353/cj.2015.0017. ISSN 0009-7101. JSTOR 43653440.

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