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?

In all honesty i don't consume that much celebrity driven media in the form of magazines and newspaper articles, but am always interested in stories which reveal big secrets about celebrities becuase of the voyeuristic pleasures evoked when looking to find out more about a celebrity. I generally consume texts that i want, regardless of who is the subject/focus/or guest but from time will purchase something if its based on a celebrity that im interested in.

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