Celebrity Gossip Magazines

Hello! (UK),  April 2012

In recent times, celebrity magazines have jumped to the forefront of the reader's circle when it comes to magazines. In fact, celebrity magazines have become more popular than news magazines or public interest magazines.Celebrities have always been popular, and people have always liked to subscribe to them. Celebrity gossip magazines are targeted at a largely young, female audience; catering for those who are interested in celebrity gossip and scandal, often through the use of paparazzi photography (Holmes, 2005). One of the key features of these publications is critiquing celebrities for not looking at their best; whether in terms of dress or physical appearance.

OK! (USA), April 2012

These magazines highlight the significance of such features within their own publications, stating that they are “packed with exclusive interviews, up-to-date gossip and photos of our favorite stars”. The sense of surreal intimacy with celebrities means that “their private lives will attract greater public interest than their professional lives”(Turner, 2004) and with celebrity gossip magazines such as OK! and Closer, and the increasing number of celebrities famous for nothing more than being famous which they endorse, this trend is likely to continue.

Closer, February 2012