Cult Of The Celebrity

1. How Much celebrity-driven media do you consume? Do you consume these texts in spite of the celebrity focus or because of it?

I don't tend buy magazines and newspapers solely for gossip on celebrities. If there's a big story going around then I will be interested and may purchase a text to find out more information. I do find though that when I'm waiting around and there's a magazine or tabloid lying around, I will generally read the celebrity stories rather than any others, to fill time. If there's an article based on a particular celebrity that I have an interest a may purchase the magazine or paper that is covering their story, otherwise I tend to gain news from other mediums, mainly the internet and television.

1. Looking at an edition of a national tabloid, in what ways are celebrity related stories represented in this edition? Account for these representations.
   

I looked at 'The Sun' from Wednesday 28th Feb 07. The main celebrity-related story is on Victoria Beckham- 'My glam life in LA by Posh'

The article discusses Victoria Beckham's new-impending life in LA following David Beckham's move to US Major League Soccer. In the article Victoria's glamour is highlighed and her star status with her attending Elton John's post-oscars party. It is also describes how she has been searching for a £10-million home but yet to find the dream one. The article has no real message or portrayal of Victoria but puts her in a position that the reader would aspire to be in. However, she and her husband are attacked for being brandished the 'world least green celebs' linking to their lack on environmental care by owning 13 cars.