The paparazzi industry and new media: The evolving production and consumption of celebrity news and gossip websites

Abstract

As a result of media convergence and new visual technologies, paparazzi agencies have emerged as an important force in the entertainment industry. Given the ability of such agencies to create and distribute exclusive stories, the globalization of paparazzi content has increasing ramifications for new forms of information-based entertainment. This article will explore the production, distribution and consumption of paparazzi content, and outline the structure of the paparazzi industry, processes of paparazzi website composition and the rise of the celebrity blogosphere. It draws out implications for new media theory and practice, and provides a framework for the further understanding the impact of paparazzi agencies, celebrity gossip sites and the range of industries affected by this shift in the paparazzi industry.

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