The first thing I will admit is…yes I LOVE reading celebrity gossip magazines! For me it’s a great way to relax at the end of the day. It may sound funny but I believe that the reason people really read these celebrity magazines is to put their own life on hold and enter into this “dream world” that Hollywood has created for us.
Many times, audiences see their idols on television or in the movies and wish that they could look the same way, act the same way and certainly get paid the same way these celebrities do. The image of the celebrity is that of superiority.
When reading these gossip magazines, with the cover page blasting the latest news of a celebrity breakup or scandal, it sort of relieves that added pressure of personal perfection and instead focuses on the imperfections in Hollywood, reminding audiences that they are just as human as we are.
The quirky thing about celebrity gossip magazines is that they take a complete unprofessional and turn him or her into this huge star. Take for example, the infamous Paris Hilton. Paris got her publicity from the magazines that posted her picture all over the place. What exactly did she do to get all this publicity? Nothing!
In most gossip magazines, candid shots of celebrities are shown. Viewing these photos allows readers to learn what celebrities do with their free time, where they shop, where they eat, etc. Although it sounds a bit stalkerish, people like to feel connected with their idols and seeing photos allows for the illusion that they themselves were right there too.
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