tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577064.post2471864017202564920..comments2008-04-19T16:01:26.211-07:00Jeff Southnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577064.post-8665962543879754882008-04-19T16:01:00.000-07:002008-04-19T16:01:00.000-07:00Celebrity drama and coverage is much more prominent now than it has been in past times. There are now shows and channels completely devoted to celebrity gossip and news. Paparazzi are rampant and most celebrities cannot even look out their window without seeing someone out there, waiting for them to emerge. Every little drama faced by celebrities is reported and, most of the time, becomes headline news, even on prominent channels such as CNN and MSNBC. Celebrity coverage is taking the time slots for more eminent and pressing matters that affect the public in a much greater way than why Britney Spears shaved her head. It is easy to get lost in the world of someone else, which is probably why channels such as E! and magazines like US Weekly are such hot commodities. However, we cannot continue to escape reality and ignore the issues that are affecting our nation and world. Celebrity coverage, in the excess that it is now, is not necessary and detrimental to the knowledge and passion of the US citizens.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06484230363986210979noreply@blogger.com