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[millieshops]

Once upon a time I read lots about Elvis or Doris Day or Grace Kelly.   Not much since that time.

I can't help seeing headlines, but the whole stories seldom reel me in and I can't think of a single celebrity-driven contest or game show I like when the contestants are celebrities.

[Janey2]

@sometimesQVCaddict  Well said. Most of what you read about them is a setup. You only know what they want you to know. Why waste my time?

[shoptilyadropagain]

There was a time when I was glued to every outlet (news, TV, magazines, etc.) for my celebrity news that I couldn't live without.  Fortunately, I've "finally" matured to the point where I don't really give a rip about them.  Same goes for professional sports figures.  There are a few that I might perk up if I hear something but that is pretty rare anymore.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

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@qualitygal wrote:

But.............I am so tired of hearing about Jennifer and Ben.  

That's my question.  What celebrities are you tired of hearing about?  

I do find Jennifer (Hunger Games) very fresh, funny and real.

Who do you like to read or hear about?

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No one. I've never understood the fascination or why people would pay much attention to any of them.

[Sooner]

What I have learned?  Some people follow their ever move, think they can do no wrong, and defend them as if they were family.  

Nothing their chosen celebrities do will deter them from seeing perfection in the ones they mindlessly worship from afar.   And they often spew venom at others who do not see the same in said celebrity.  

[Kachina624]

I never read celebrity news as I don't find their lives interesting.  In fact, I go out of my way to avoid even hearing about them.  I think the lives of ordinary people are much more interesting and meaningful.

[J Town Girl]

I'm glad that the op started this post because just the other day a picture was posted of a celebrity, who I wasn't familiar with, holding her baby.  In the picture the baby was nude.  I know that many will say there was nothing wrong with that but wouldn't it have been a much nicer picture to see that little one in a cute outfit.  

As a mother why would you post such a picture?  This isn't just a picture that is in your family album.  It's on a magazine cover and posted all over the internet.

I know my mother never would have taken a picture of either my brother or myself without any clothes on.  She never thought it was cute.  

I know times have changed and it seems like anything goes today but still maybe take a moment and think before you do something.  With the internet, nothing ever goes away.

I'm sure that many will disagree with me but this is my opinion only and I'm not saying that it's right or wrong.  I guess it just depends on how you were brought up.

[Dusty1]

Ok. I guess it's just me that likes certain celebrities & will read about them or watch an interview that they do.

No, I don't stalk them or believe every article.

Yes, I realize it is a job & they get paid for photos & articles.

No, I am not ignoring my family & friends because I am immersed in my real friends on the internet.

It's just an interest like talking to people I don't know on forums! LOL

[Cakers3]

The only news about "celebrities" I see is here.  The only other time I see anything about a "celebrity" is any blip that might show up on the news.

I do not subscribe to magazines which tend to be just gossipy and usually itching to print some type of "ah-ha" moment or with a not-so-subtle glee at a misfortune that has befallen one of them.

I don't even recognize some names.   LOL

eta:  I will open a thread here and there if I recognize the name(s) and the topic is not about a divorce or some other nonsense.

[Spurt]

I dont pay attention to celebrities AT ALL---too me they are nothing special and are "legends in their own minds"---if some of them do in fact have one)....The only time I hear about them is when the national news broadcasts a story about them before they get to the truly important news happenings!!!!!