FEMALE GOSSIP, the epitome of existence?

Since the headliner days of Diana Ross, Madonna, and Whitney Houston society has portrayed celebrity women as idols of drama, embarrassment shame and glory. Of course there is a double standard in celebrity gossip! Women have standards, which far surpass the interest of any man (well the ones in their right minds at least.) I actually feel sorry for celebrities, as they’re days are filled with people following them as they try and lead normal lives. I’d say celebrities have it much harder then the average Joe. Starting from the utmost of importance, females seem to be ridiculed on their dress, jewelry, makeup, and hair and last but not least, their shoes. Whether the designer is Prada, Gucci, Armani or no Named, you can bet there will be a critic waiting to point out those shoes are too red, or that make-up is much to pale. On the left: The sad clown. On the right: Paris Hilton crying after she and Brandon Davis were turned away from nightclub

Women have been put to a double standard so much so that much of their performances are based on their image instead of their talents. Whether they are actresses, singers, or dancers, women celebrities are idolized to the point of finding out what’s in their purses! What they eat, where, when, and with whom. They are critiqued upon their size, image, plus their love lives, and their works, if they do drugs, their past, and they’re family problems. It seems people want to read about others troubles, as long as it’s not affecting them; it’s just another form of entertainment. The newest ‘it girl’ show, gossip girl is a perfect example of women infatuation with the growing hype of celebrities. --->


It seems its not as attractive to watch a male celebrity not wearing underwear as they’re getting out of a vehicle, and not the least bit interesting when two males make out on stage of a music concert.

Male figures such as Tom Cruise married to the infamous Nicole Kidman, is a new parent with wife, Katie Holmes. Brad Pitt is also a welcomed dad to newlywed, Angelina Jolie coming from ex Jennifer Aniston. And who ever hears about Mark Antony? Well, because of newly pregnant J.Lo, Mark seems to be among the hottest men in 2007. It seems these men owe their celebrity status to their wives as we only hear about them as a couple. Who's this guy? you might be asking… My point exactly… Pete Doherty apparently checking into rehab
Another great example is David Beckam…I mean, who really cares about a soccer player... But a soccer player married to a SPICE GIRL? Well that’s another story.

Media portrays ethnic races in a particular light to fit specific stereotypes. Male rappers such as P.Diddy are not so much known for his music anymore, but for running his mulit-million dollar label, Bad Boy Records. The scandalous Miss Universe is the ideal example of the good girl gone bad scenario, which we ate up.

Women like fantasy, and put themselves in celebrity women’s shoes, they like people and situations they can relate to, for example marriage and babies seem to be the hottest trend at the moment. Sinking yourself into celebrity land lets you revert back to your dreams, and lets you enter a world that would be your ideal life. The big house, nice cars, and beautiful people seems just alittle tempting.

It seems the question is, What are societies social standards of bad behaviour of this generation? Is it promiscuity? We hear about Lindsay Lohans drug incident from beginning to end, the charging of, in jail and post rehab. While Johnny Depp can be charged for cocaine possession without a paper front lining it.


Coming from a west-Indian background myself I use to think it was a cultural standard difference, but its not a cultural factor more then a sexist one. It doesn’t matter if your white, blue or pink, it seems women are held to a completely different standard of behaviour then men. "A guy who stays out late and parties a lot is a player, and a girl who does the same thing is torn to shreds. Nothing's changed."




It seems this show is popular for a reason… IT really is YOU!