It's controlled narratives via publicists and studio executives. Shitty intentions all around, and it also serves to distract masses. They aren't good reporters.
They're just a bunch of fame-hungry assholes playing a pawn role in a bigger game.
Exactly. Anyone interesting in conspiracies should know the concept of
kayfabe
and how it applies to wrestling, the music world, politics, and other forms of mass entertainment...
Funny how there is a tiny category called "investigative reporters" who actually investigate and report (supposedly), rather than read govt press releases. That is what passes as journalism today.
So TMZ can make up bullshit and it doesn't have to be true TV news outlets are held to a higher standard than TMZ. They aren't the end all be all for news but they are far better than TMZ.
So TMZ can make up bullshit and it doesn't have to be true TV news outlets are held to a higher standard
Yeah, like all these crazy stories about ISIS are true and "100% verified". They can make up whatever they like and as long as it fits the desired narrative, nobody's going to check it out.
Also, let's say someone actually comes up with evidence that MSM news stories are made up crap, you think
they're
going to give that story any play?
It has happened. Go and google "fake news CNN" and you'll see what kind of crap they get up to.
I'd bet TMZ is actually way better then legitimate news shows. They report something false and they either make an apology or they get sued.
Regardless of your feelings of TV news its objectively better than a tabloid show. I acknowledged that many news outlets add shit to get people interested or are flat out twisting a story or event to fit the narrative the audience wants, but it's still better than pure conjecture based on no evidence about celebrities.
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13 sophisting 2016-02-16
Don't kid yourself -- MOST of the stuff TMZ 'gets' is leaked to them from the celebrity themselves.
6 BinLeenk 2016-02-16
It's controlled narratives via publicists and studio executives. Shitty intentions all around, and it also serves to distract masses. They aren't good reporters.
They're just a bunch of fame-hungry assholes playing a pawn role in a bigger game.
1 TomSwirly 2016-02-16
Exactly. Anyone interesting in conspiracies should know the concept of kayfabe and how it applies to wrestling, the music world, politics, and other forms of mass entertainment...
3 facereplacer3 2016-02-16
And why aren't they chasing down politicians to photograph and get video of their misdeeds? Imagine if TMZ devoted their staff to the kind of stuff Luke (at We Are Change) does.
1 e-socrates 2016-02-16
Funny how there is a tiny category called "investigative reporters" who actually investigate and report (supposedly), rather than read govt press releases. That is what passes as journalism today.
1 pineappletrauma 2016-02-16
Trust Me, I'm Lying <--good book
1 make_mind_free2go 2016-02-16
getting dirt on celebs entertains the masses, anything of importance is considered 'boring'. the programming is deep.
1 Pat1818 2016-02-16
So TMZ can make up bullshit and it doesn't have to be true TV news outlets are held to a higher standard than TMZ. They aren't the end all be all for news but they are far better than TMZ.
1 OB1_kenobi 2016-02-16
Yeah, like all these crazy stories about ISIS are true and "100% verified". They can make up whatever they like and as long as it fits the desired narrative, nobody's going to check it out.
Also, let's say someone actually comes up with evidence that MSM news stories are made up crap, you think they're going to give that story any play?
It has happened. Go and google "fake news CNN" and you'll see what kind of crap they get up to.
I'd bet TMZ is actually way better then legitimate news shows. They report something false and they either make an apology or they get sued.
1 Pat1818 2016-02-16
Regardless of your feelings of TV news its objectively better than a tabloid show. I acknowledged that many news outlets add shit to get people interested or are flat out twisting a story or event to fit the narrative the audience wants, but it's still better than pure conjecture based on no evidence about celebrities.
0 Horus_Krishna_2 2016-02-16
bread, circuses