Even though I have to admit I do look at celebrity news blogs and read celeb related magazines, the information in these shouldn't be treated as real news. I don't like when "real" news outlets report celeb news right alongside relevant news. I do think it's OK when it is done on a specifically entertainment related show or even segment. But then again you come to the point where there is a line between entertainment news and celeb gossip. There is a difference between who is nominated for an Oscar and who was at the this weeks hottest night club. Even still there is definitely a huge demand for gossip. I think people are drawn to seeing celebrities out in the real world, sometimes doing things everyday people do. I guess what it comes down to is what is news to one person might not me news to another. News is supposed to be relevant. But I guess when it really comes down to it what is relevant to you is your own decision. Do I leave it up to journalists to decide what is relevant in my life?
Someone below mentioned citing blogs as sources. This is done all the time in the celeb gossip world. I have even seen "real" news outlets citing perezhilton.com or tmz.com as sources. I'm not saying this is right. It just happens all the time.
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