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Christopher Polk / Golden Globes 2024 / Golden Globes 2024 via Getty ImagesIf you're reading this, we think you probably love celebrity gossip — and you're in for a treat! Here in weNot only do we love celebrity gossip, we also know that there's nothing wrong with it. In fact, there is scientific, anthropological and psychological evidence to prove that keeping up with everything related to the entertainment industry and chatting about it with our peers can make us happier, healthier and more productive. This is one wellness trend we can join in 2025.
Last year, the smartest man in the world,Younghoon Kim — With his amazingly high IQ of 276 – he revealed it He is obsessed with celebrity newsis a huge fan of K-Pop and is always up to date with what's going on Taylor and Travis. As Kim himself said in his exclusive interview with we'Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford“I love news and stories from the world of celebrities and entertainment, because it helps me a lot to cope with anxiety.”
But using gossip as a soothing antidote to the stresses of daily life and work isn't the only reason it can be good for you — even if your IQ isn't quite as high as Kim's…
Gives you social currency
Anyone who's ever pretended to be familiar with a movie, band, or podcast they've never heard of just to blend in and keep the conversation going will relate to this: Entertainment and celebrity news are the glue that holds social groups together. But while he asks who watched Love is blind A night out may seem like just small talk, and it can have tangible benefits in the workplace and beyond.
Have you ever noticed your friends rolling their eyes when you bring Taylor and Travis over for dinner again? Do you and your partner regularly fight over the remote when they suggest watching a thriller while you just want to check up on your Real Housewives “friends”? Then we have good news: (…)
study Researchers at Stanford University and the University of Maryland showed that talking casually with other people for about an hour a day led to more cooperative, team-based behavior at work. It all comes down to trust. according to Yuval Noah HarariMajor book Sapiens: A Brief History of HumanityWe are such social animals that gossip is the key to our survival. Casually chatting about breakups, disagreements, and romances—whether the topics are Hollywood stars or a company's marketing department—puts you in the inner circle when it comes to hearing about the things that matter most: layoffs, or lions lurking nearby!
It boosts your creative confidence
It may seem like celebrities go about their business in an extreme way, but following their lives and taking even a small amount of inspiration from their actions and creative endeavors can pay off.
If you're feeling down about the way your career is going, there's always a celebrity you can look up to who has had the courage to evolve and grow. Worried that you're too old to get a promotion? look at me Demi Moore Winning her first big award – Golden Globe Award for her leading role in Article — 62 years old. Are you afraid that you were too wild in your youth to be taken seriously? look at me Drew Barrymore or Lindsay Lohan Now, both stars and hugely successful businessmen have found peace and contentment after years of making scandalous headlines in their youth. Are you feeling uninspired in your current career and thinking about a big change? look at me Kate Hudsonwho released her first album in her 40s after decades of acting, or Dwayne Johnsonwho unexpectedly turned from a wrestler into a popular star. Suddenly, that language course you've been thinking about signing up for doesn't seem so silly anymore, right?
“They (celebrities) are artists, so I think, in a way, learning about their lives is a form of artistic experience,” Kim says. “It's an escape for me as well, but it's also a source of inspiration. Celebrities are not only really creative, but they also help us think of new ideas and new ways to express ourselves. It helps us become more motivated to become better versions of ourselves.”
It deepens your understanding of the world
What might start out as a passing interest in a pop star or TV show can quickly propel you into a full-blown investigation into a topic you previously knew nothing about — perhaps a true crime story featuring a beloved actor on Netflix, or a health issue, like menopause or cancer. Which a big star raised awareness about. How many of us have greatly enhanced our knowledge of certain religions and cultures through participation in programs such as: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? That's right, you're not just sitting in front of the TV, you're doing important cultural research!
Those who choose not to pay attention to celebrity gossip because they think it is superficial, are missing out on the opportunity to have a broader view of the world. If the smartest man in the world isn't restricted to academia, it's okay for the rest of us to consume a wide range of media as well. Plus, it makes us dynamite on trivia night – who can name every one of them Nick CannonChildren, or all American Idol Chronological winners?
It normalizes the more difficult parts of life
If you're going through something tough — maybe a big breakup, infertility, or mental health issues — you're sure to find a celebrity who's been there, talked about it, or even written entire albums about it. Yes, there is a reason Taylor Swift Loved by multiple generations of Swifties – it expresses the things we all feel more eloquently than ever before and makes us feel less alone in the process.
But it's not just Swift: many celebrities are very emotionally open, whether it's through their song lyrics, Instagram posts, or reality TV. Before the advent of social media and the Internet in general, many stars seemed more like untouchable figures than actual human beings, but having a direct line to their daily lives can be a real boost in our darkest times.
If you suffer from anxiety, you know it Selena Gomez He gets it. And if you get back with your ex even though all your friends are telling you it's a bad idea, Jennifer Lopez Can relate.
All of this can help you relate better to other people's problems too, increasing your emotional intelligence. Those who gossip are often viewed as “good listeners” and have “good interpersonal skills” – both of which are extremely important in so-called soft skills in work and life.
Celebrity parents, they're just like us. From Gwyneth Paltrow's college-age advice to Serena Williams' wisdom when she was a little girl, celebrities really “get it” when it comes to the ups and downs of parenting. “It will be interesting to see how the morning routine changes with no children in the house,” Paltrow, 52, and her daughter Apple, 20, are[…]
It's just fun!
Is celebrity gossip superficial? sometimes! Does this matter? no! As Kim said, gossiping helps him feel less anxious, and this should not be taken lightly. Life is stressful, things get heavy, and you don't always want to come home after a tough day and watch the news or read an 800-page historical novel. sit for Real Housewives While texting your friends about the unfolding drama, or sharing another funny story evil Memes on social media can boost your health and make you feel calmer.
In fact, the word gossip comes from the Old English term “godsibb,” which described women who supported other women during childbirth. Over the years, it has evolved and taken on different, sometimes negative, connotations. Sure, sometimes it seems like there's a fine line between gossip and judgment, but keeping it fun, frivolous, and desirable isn't something to be ashamed of.
We don't like to gossip (ahem…), but guess what: everyone does it – but they don't know it. While gossip is often viewed as a feminine pastime, and dismissed as a pastime, men indulge in it just as much as women, but they frame it differently. 2022 research published by the BBC Show that while women might return from vacation and ask their colleagues, “What’s this gossip?”, men instead say, “What’s going on?” Or “What did I miss?” They will also suggest “post-meeting debriefing sessions” and “corridor conversations” which are really just gossip. Spread it!
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We thought the actor Morgan Spector He put it brilliantly when he said it Pieces That gossip is the key to understanding strangers. “If someone has delicious food, what's better?” said the HBO star The Gilded Age. “Talking about other people is one of life's great pleasures. I think gossip is underrated. Usually it gives you an atypical insight into someone else's life, how they live, their personality. It's not just the scandal or the surprise; it's also to say, 'Oh, this It is what they are, and then you have to explain it – at length, ideally.
Here in weWe like nothing better than a prolonged discharge. Let's get rid of the shame of gossip!
