Celeb Culture: Journalist vs Celebrities

With a society that is obsessed with celebrity life rather than their respective talents. Who is driving the culture forward, the media or the celebs?

Many children grown up with dreams of being on television and with jobs like David Beckham's and Kelly Brook, how can we be surprised.

No one really understands why we have become a society obsessed with the star's personal life as opposed to why they are in the public eye.

Encarta online defines a celebrity as 'Somebody famous admired for skill or talent.' The two key words are 'Skill' and 'Talent.' Katie Price, Peaches Geldof and Big Brother's Brian feature regularly in magazines and entertainment news for unprofessional reasons.

Many of these celebrities are role models for young children but they are becoming obsessed with their private lives and many stars are blaming the journalists.

Rob Powell an MA Journalism student voiced his opinion in a class discussion. 'If your a celebrity, you don't have a private life.' He believes he is printing the truth. Is it possible that the truth is irrelevant?

Who cares if a model took drugs or a singer went to rehab? How does this knowledge contribute to the betterment of society? Mr Powell would say, 'It is a question of public interest,' therefore it must be reported.

One semi-professional footballer agrees. Lamin Kolly a central midfielder, said, 'If I come stumbling out of a club with two girls on my arm at 3am. I expect it to be in the entertainment pages of The Sun. It comes with the job.'

Previously, X-factor winner Alexandra Burke had said the press is 'crazy.' Others celebs agree with statements like, 'They want to knoweverything...they never leave you alone.'

If the Journalists are acquiring the stories, it stands to reason, they are bombarding the public by publishing them. Many stars would be happy to be interviewed about their professional attributes but and leave the personal baggage at home.

Celeb Culture may be perpetuated by journalist but it is sustained by the gossip hungry public. Should we feel sorry for those who have public carer or should they be grateful that their privacy can pay the bills?

Image- Lamin Kolly on a night out.