The prominence of celebrities within media content is overwhelmingly present. Whether it be on TikTok or on the front cover of a magazine, celebrities are, quite simply, everywhere he or she goes.
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| Fun fact: In the United States, the entertainment industry is worth an estimated $720 billion. Image retrieved from WWD |
Celebrity journalism first began in The New Yorker in 1957, where the magazine commissioned American novelist Truman Capote to profile the infamous Marlon Brando, some might remember the infamous actor from the Godfather. A personal favorite of mine.
In Capote's interview with Brando, Brando opened up on topics such as his acting career and even secrets about his private life. Needless to say, the 1950s readers could not get enough of it. Readers thought the interview was phenomenal, which resulted in entertainment journalism going in varying directions.
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| In Capote's interview with Brando, Brando admitted to Capote that his alcoholic mother "broke apart like a piece of porcelain" and that his father is indifferent to him. Photo retrieved from Pinterest |
Capote spent hours with Brando, and the result of their interaction was a piece unlike any other that had been published up until then. Up until the 1950s, the Hollywood studios controlled every aspect of their stars' public appearance. And surely, times have changed.
Nowadays, celebrity journalism isn't just about gossip columns, tabloid magazines and newspapers. Not everything is about the Kardashians. Celebrity journalism focuses on celebrities such as singers, pop-stars, television soap opera stars, reality TV stars or (especially because of recent news) members of the royal family.
Celebrity journalism even takes the form of video clips on the frivolous drama about social media influencers. Watch the video below to see for yourself.
All the coverage surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview? How about following the drama of your favorite TikTok celebrity on social media? That's celebrity journalism front and center.
Within the past few decades, even news programs like E! News and Entertainment Tonight have developed. I was a fan of Fashion Police back when it used to air if you were wondering.
Here's a clip on the "Most Outrageous Moments" from the 2021 Grammy award show.
Celebrity drama from the current day and age is a lot different since the 1950s, isn't it?
In the simplest of terms, having a celebrity on the cover sells magazines. Or with regards to television, having a celebrity broadcasted on television sells. The public wants to know celebrities' every move.
Whether it's Kim and Kanye's divorce drama, or what Twitter drama is happening between celebrities, people want to know. And with the tap of your finger, individuals can access a wide range of information on the latest celebrity drama via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or even Snapchat.
People are obsessed. But, why do they care? And why should they care?
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