Americans, and indeed many people around the world, are hooked on celebrity news and gossip. Our media centered world feeds this obsession. By all accounts, this Hollywood star worship continues to grow.We can discern three reasons for this phenomenon:1) Identity– Here an individual identifies with a particular celebrity. This is the image and personality he [...]
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Gossip Gluttons – How We Fell in Love With Celebrities
Posted by maureen on September 24th, 2009
David Beckham’s latest hair cut; Russell Brand’s latest conquest; Paris Hilton’s most recent bout of bad behaviour – it’s impossible to turn on the TV or open a newspaper without being bombarded by rumours, hearsay and the occasional fact about celebrities. But why do we have such a fascination with fame, to the point where [...]
