Are you one of those people who cant resist looking at the latest Hollywood gossip headlines? Do you hope that your cashier will take just a little bit longer with the person in front of you so you can finish reading the news on the front page of the tabloids? If you answer yes to these questions then join the club. You are among the many millions of people that scour the Internet daily, peruse the latest Hollywood gossip magazines, and keep in tune with all the latest exploits of todays stars.
It sometimes seems as if there is nothing going on in the world besides what is reported on Hollywood gossip. Is Hollywood gossip really more prevalent than it has been historically? Probably not. What we do know for certain is that today there are more outlets than ever delivering all the news thats fit to print about celebrities. Whether it is movie stars, rock stars, sports stars, or D-list celebrities, just turn on the TV or click on your favorite dishing website and youll be able to get your fix.
So is there anything wrong with being a Hollywood gossip junkie? Unless you are totally obsessed with Hollywood gossip and it is preventing you from conducting your normal everyday activities or you are a stalker, then you are probably perfectly normal. We are by nature a curious lot. We love to hear about whats going on with our favorite stars. Its no different now than its ever been. In the 20s people were as fascinated with the antics of Mae West as we are with Brittany Spears today. A little later the Hollywood gossip focused around the likes of Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, and Frank Sinatra. Even the famous Apollo astronauts generated their fair share of Hollywood gossip.
Why do we like Hollywood gossip? Well, simply put, it offers us a well deserved break from the worries and cares of day to day life. We can always think about the struggling economy and the dangers that someone in the family will be laid off tomorrow. For today, lets think about how such and such a star just got arrested for possession at Los Angeles International Airport or how nasty your favorite movie stars divorce was.
If your life is like most average people, its pretty much the same day in and day out. Sure there is a surprise or a break in the routine from time to time but all in all, one day is like the next. Following Hollywood gossip will either make you feel better about your own life or reinforce the fact that money cant buy happiness; at least not in Hollywood. So stop feeling guilty about following the ups and downs of the stars. Dont let it take over your life, but dont beat yourself up over it either. Your curiosity about celebrity highs and lows is perfectly normal. And remember, you are in a very intimate club of millions who love to sneak a peak at the latest in Hollywood gossip.
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