It’s an addiction for some and a guilty pleasure for others; celebrity gossip magazines are the colorful endings to your supermarket roundup each week, providing just enough juicy news to keep you interested—and perhaps even buying a few. Now that celebrity gossip magazines are launching websites to complement the printed showcase, it’s even harder to avoid the scoop on Britney Spears’ latest debacle. Having a hard time choosing on your favorite flavor of junk reading? Here’s a summary of some of the addictive reads you’re trying your best to avoid:
InTouch Weekly: This is one of the newer collections of celebrity blitz coverage, a low-priced (only $1.99!) glossy that features plenty of gasp-worthy photos and lines of gossip scattered across each page. InTouch Weekly hopes to keep you in touch with the latest celebrity breakups, weddings, scandals, and updates from the Hollywood scene. The online version also offers a weekly newsletter in case you missed the fun at the grocery checkout.
Us Weekly: Promising in-depth Hollywood coverage (as opposed to ‘just the surface’ stories that would be much too boring), Us Weekly features a style and entertainment section along with the latest buzz from Hollywood headquarters. The Us Weekly website is set up to feature ‘breaking news’ so you’re just a click away from what’s happening right at this very moment. It’s paparazzi central with this publication, and you’ll enjoy plenty of photos and quips from these gossip hounds.People Magazine: The famous magazine continues to be a popular pick-me-up for housewives across the country, and those without any choices at the checkout can easily find it amongst the Every Day with Rachel Ray and Cosmopolitan magazine. It’s an easy read for those extra-long lines at the checkout, filled to the brim with quotes, photos, and ‘insights’ from Hollywood reporters. People.com is the leading celebrity website on the internet, and now features videos, polls, and more features to manage your addiction.
Star Magazine : Another People-like publication, this one offers star shots, news, gossip, and breaking headlines that make it hard to focus on your shopping. Star features plenty of glossy pictures and quotes from the latest celeb dish, and the online version makes it easy to search for the latest gossip and celebrity news running in the media.
OK! Weekly: Because it’s okay to be a slave to the latest gossip about people you’ve never met, OK! Weekly brings together ‘exclusive’ photos and news stories for your indulgence. Each issue hopes to astonish and please, while the website gives you plenty of escapism with blogs, videos, and a style section to brush up your wardrobe.
From People magazine to the weekly roundup from Us Weekly, there’s no shortage of celebrity gossip in print and online. When you find yourself reaching out for the latest read, just make sure you’re making the most worthwhile selection—even wastes of time require standards, after all.






January 10th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
As they always say, real gossipers find their ways. It’s good to know that these interesting magazines give their readers and followers a more interesting way to enjoy reading their issues.