Chris Brown is getting more publicity today for failing to perform at the Grammy's and allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Rihanna, than he probably would have gained by actually performing. To perform at the Grammy's would have subjected him to comparisons with Al Green and that might not have gone so well. Better skip it for the police blotter so you can be the lead story.
Christian Bale unleashes a profanity-laced tirade on the set of his new film and news media scramble to cover it. Interestingly, his tirade occurred last July, but reports--and even audio recordings--are only now surfacing, just in time to help promote the movie's May release.
And have you ever noticed that most pop star's rehab appearances often happen between new CD releases when they would otherwise be absent from the news?
Call me cynical, but I believe many such stories reported as "news" are actually premeditated, highly calculated publicity stunts and I suspect that mainstream media, desperate to reverse plummeting ratings are often willing accomplices, You give us the salacious story we covet and we'll give you the publicity you desire. Wink, wink.
Unfortunately, Generation Y, whose stated goal is to become rich and famous, may follow Brown's or Bale's or Britteny's example and see violence, broken commitments, foul language, and substance abuse as the path.
Spread the fire. GS
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