5 Reasons Celebrity Gossip Is Good For You, According To Science
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Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty ImagesIf you’re reading this, we’re guessing you probably enjoy celebrity gossip — and you’re in a safe place! Here on usnot only do we love celebrity gossip, but we know there’s no shame in it. In fact, there is scientific, anthropological, and psychological evidence to support that keeping up with and talking about all things show business with our peers can make us happier, healthier, and more productive. And this is one of the health trends that we can join in 2025.
Last year the smartest man in the worldYounghoon Kim — with his astonishingly high IQ of 276 – showed it he is obsessed with celebrity newsbig fan of K-Pop and always up to date with what’s going on Taylor and Travis. As Kim himself stated in his exclusive interview us‘ Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford“I love celebrity and entertainment news and stories because it helps me a lot with my anxiety.”
But using gossip as a calming antidote to the stresses of everyday life and work isn’t the only reason it’s good for you – even if your IQ isn’t as high as Kim’s…
It gives you social currency
Anyone who’s ever pretended to be familiar with a movie, band, or podcast they’ve never actually heard of just to fit in and keep the conversation going will know this: entertainment and celebrity news is the glue that holds social groups together. But for now I ask who watched Love is blind last night may seem like a simple conversation, it can have tangible benefits in the workplace and beyond.
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Research Researchers from Stanford and the University of Maryland found that casual conversations with other people for about an hour a day lead to greater cooperation and team behavior at work. And it all comes down to trust. According to Yuval Noah Hararigroundbreaking book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humanitywe are such social animals that gossip is key to our survival. Casual conversation about breakups, feuds, and romances—whether they’re Hollywood superstars or a company’s marketing department—puts you in the inner circle when it comes to hearing about more important things: layoffs or lions lurking nearby!
It boosts your creative confidence
It may seem that celebrities go about their business to the extreme, but observing their lives and taking even a tiny bit of inspiration from their actions and creative endeavors can pay off.
If you’re frustrated with how your career is going, there’s always a celebrity to look up to who had the courage to evolve and grow. Worried about being too old to get promoted? Take a look Demi Moore received her first major award — Golden Globe for a pioneering role in Substance — 62. Are you afraid that in your youth you were too wild to be taken seriously? Take a look Drew Barrymore or Lindsay Lohan now both highly successful stars and entrepreneurs who have found peace and contentment after years of scandalous headlines in their youth. Feeling uninspired in your current career and contemplating a big change? Take a look Kate Hudsonwho released her debut studio album in her forties after decades of acting, or Dwayne Johnsonwho unexpectedly went from wrestler to blockbuster star. Suddenly that language course you’ve been meaning to sign up for doesn’t seem so silly anymore, does it?
“They (celebrities) are artists, so I think in a way, studying their lives is a form of experiencing art,” Kim says. “For me, it’s also an escape, but also a source of inspiration. Not only are celebrities really creative, they also help us think of new ideas and new ways of expressing ourselves. And it helps us become more motivated to become better versions of ourselves.”
It deepens your understanding of the world
What might start as a passing interest in a pop star or a TV show can quickly lead you to a full forensic investigation into a subject you previously knew nothing about – perhaps a true crime story in which your favorite actor appeared on Netflix. or a health problem, such as menopause or cancer, that the big star has drawn attention to. And how many of us have greatly expanded our knowledge of certain religions and cultures by watching shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? That’s right, you’re not just lounging in front of the TV, you’re doing important cultural research!
Those who dismiss celebrity gossip because they think it’s shallow are missing out on a broader perspective on the world. If even the smartest person in the world isn’t surprised by academia, it’s okay for the rest of us to use a wide range of media as well. Also, it makes us dynamic on trivia night – who else can name each one Nick Cannonchildren, or everything American Idol winners in chronological order?
It normalizes the harsher parts of life
If you’re going through something difficult—perhaps a big breakup, infertility, or mental health issues—you’re bound 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 beloved by many generations of Swifties – she expresses what we all feel more eloquently than ever, and makes us feel less alone in the process.
But it’s not just Swift: plenty of celebrities are very emotionally open, whether it’s through song lyrics, Instagram posts, or reality shows. Before the advent of social media and the Internet in general, many stars seemed untouchable and more like characters than real people, but being directly connected to their everyday lives can be a real boost in our darkest times.
If you struggle with anxiety, you know this Selena Gomez gets it. And when you get back with your ex despite all your friends telling you it’s a bad idea, Jennifer Lopez can apply.
All of these can help you better relate to other people’s problems, increasing your emotional intelligence. Gossipers are often thought of as “good listeners” with “good communication skills”—both very important so-called soft skills in work and life.
Famous parents, they are just like us. From Gwyneth Paltrow’s advice for teens to Serena Williams’ wisdom for toddlers, celebrities really understand when it comes to the ups and downs of parenthood. “It will be interesting to see how the morning routine will change when there are no children in the house,” – 52-year-old Paltrow, whose 20-year-old daughter Apple (…)
It’s just fun!
Is celebrity gossip petty? Sometimes! Does it matter? no! As Kim said, the gossip helps him feel less anxious — and that’s not something to be taken lightly. Life is busy, things get tough, and you don’t always want to come home after a hard day and watch the news or read an 800-page historical novel. Sitting down to Real Housewives texting your friends about the unfolding drama or sharing another hilarious one Angry memes on social media can improve your well-being 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 acquired different and sometimes negative connotations. Sure, sometimes it feels like there’s a fine line between gossip and judgment, but don’t be shy about staying fun, light-hearted, and bubbly.
And we don’t like to gossip (um…), but guess what: everyone does – they just don’t know it. Although gossip is often seen as a female pastime and frowned upon, men indulge in it just as much as women, they just phrase it differently. 2022 study published by the BBC showed that while a woman returns from vacation and asks her colleagues “what’s the gossip?”, men instead answer “what’s up?” or “what did I miss?”. They also offer “post-meeting debriefs” and “corridor chats,” which are actually, yes, gossip. Spread the word!
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We thought the actor Morgan Spector put it brilliantly when he said Cut that gossip is the key to understanding strangers. “If anyone has a juicy piece, what’s better?” said the HBO star The Gilded Age. “Talking about other people is one of the greatest pleasures in life. I think gossip is underrated. It usually gives an atypical insight into someone else’s life, how they live, and their character. It’s not just about the scandal or the surprise; it’s also something where you go, Oh, this is who they are, and then you can unpack it – eventually, ideally.”
Here on uswe love nothing better than a long unboxing. Let’s take the shame out of gossip!
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