It’s always easier to cry ‘that isn’t news’ and to condemn the ‘media’ in general.
But make no mistake about it, the overnight celebrity of Susan Boyle — aka ‘the woman who shut up Simon Cowell’ — is very much news.
No, her story isn’t as critical as the global recession. Her story won’t save lives or change the world.
Susan Boyle’s story is incredible in its own right – and her moment in the spotlight is an incredible commentary on the media, entertainment industry and even the news industry itself.
If coverage of Heidi & Spencer’s wedding in Mexico, Shia’s car accident or Jenn/Angelina are necessary evils in the realm of ‘journalism,’ then it is rewarding (if only on a emotional level) to see the spotlight placed on a truly talented woman.
