Entertainment news is a subset of the media that reports on pop culture trends and celebrity news. This genre of journalism is a popular source of information for people who are interested in celebrities, films, music, and other cultural phenomena. It also has the power to influence how audiences view certain celebrities or trends.
The line between news and entertainment has blurred as the media tries to attract audience attention in a competitive market. This has resulted in the rise of infotainment, a type of television programming that blends the lines between news and entertainment by providing entertaining and eye-catching content. Examples of infotainment include daytime talk shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Access Hollywood, as well as talking-head forums like Hannity and Colmes and the Rachel Maddow Show.
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Some of the top Entertainment news sites include Vulture, a magazine for film, TV and music lovers, which features film and album reviews, red carpet coverage, and a wide variety of listicle articles. There’s also the venerable Rolling Stone, founded in 1967, and its sister publication Pitchfork, which covers indie rock, hip hop, alternative, and electronic music. It has been described as a “magazine for the pop culture obsessed” and is an essential resource for indie musicians.