Whether you’re reading about your favorite celebrity’s latest crush, looking for paparazzi photos or looking for the scoop on a private party, people love catching up on Hollywood news. In fact, the combined revenue for the celebrity gossip industry tops more than $3 billion per year. There’s no denying that celebrities and all that they do can influence the lives of many people. A 2011 Harvard Business School Study found that a big-name endorser increases a company’s sale by $10 million annually and leads to a .25 percent increase in stock returns. Additionally, celebrity-induced support for causes tends to be…
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Are you up on all your celebrity news? The celebrity gossip industry is currently worth $3 billion, and it looks like that number isn’t going down any time soon. Keeping current celebrity news in the public eye isn’t the easiest job in the world, it turns out, and there’s a lot of competition in the arena. Here’s everything you need to know about the celebrity news industry. Celebrity News Can Do Some Good Among younger American adults (those under the age of 36), having a celebrity endorser for a charity or cause tends to increase donations and support. Nearly 30%…
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2016 was a banner year for black actors and entertainers. Big wins at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tonys have lifted the visibility and viability of projects starring actors of color. In many ways, this explosion of recognition is due to the increased pressure from social media that has been building over the past few years to increase the recognition actors of color, thanks to hashtag campaigns such as #Oscarssowhite. It should come as no surprise then, that the latest Hollywood gossip sites and celebrity news are buzzing about a film that got its start as a twitter sensation.…
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Our society definitely has a fascination with the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and celebrity life. Perhaps it’s the allure of a life that seems to be full of luxury and devoid of worries. Maybe it’s the characters and stories that are portrayed in the films, shows, and music that the celebrities behind them create and display for the public to marvel at. Whatever the case may be, celebrity culture is certainly one that is unique and held in high esteem for many. Where do you get your entertainment news? There are countless sources of celebrity gossip, news, updates, and…
