11.   Wide-shows focus primarily on celebrity gossip and sensational crimes, often taking a clear stance on an issue.

12.   A long period of prosperity convinced too many in the news business, they say, that audiences were more interested in celebrity gossip than in serious news.

13.   For the last two months the afternoon television news-feature shows that usually cover celebrity gossip have ceased to address any subject except Aum.

14.   For the last two months, afternoon television news-feature shows that usually cover celebrity gossip have ceased to address any subject except Aum.

15.   Last year Wenner revamped Us magazine, a celebrity gossip and lifestyle magazine, taking it from a monthly to a weekly format.

16.   The princess, whose father is also a career diplomat, also turned on Japanese weekly magazines, which feature celebrity gossip and particularly royal affairs.