to wonder why it is considered in the public interest to tell us what celebrities are doing?

[wannaBe]

Because really it isn't.

On news this morning Jade Goodie is apparently going on the Indian version of big brother .

Wtf do we need to know that?

Do people really care?

[wannaBe]

oh and by celebrity I do of course mean those that are famous, and those that think they are famous and those that are desperate to be famous.

Jade Goodie is of course not a real celebrity - she just thinks she is and the media pander accordingly

[DeeRiguer]

you dont need to know it
its of no significance and is not news its pr
change your channel / news sources

[policywonk]

I get my news from R4 and the Grauniad, and I rarely hear about any of this crap (although the G does succumb occasionally).

I do hate it when tabloid editors use the 'public interest' defence when they're being sued for breach of privacy. It's undermining the general presumption of freedom of the press.

[wannaBe]

this was the bbc.

If you want to watch/listen to news you cannot avoid it.

[twoluvlykids]

perhaps Auntie's being ironic? thinking we need some Good(y) news what with the Olympics or should that be renamed The Chinese Win A Lot Of Medals Game.

[wasabipeanut]

YANBU - personally I couldn't give a crap about what jade Goody does. However, anyone that buys Heat/Grazia/Closer/letspointataslebandseehowfatorthinorspotty she is magazine is I'm afraid, partyly responsible.

Don't fuel the fire!

[greenandpleasant]

YANBU. R4 had "news" of Brad & Angelina's twins arriving. If I wanted to know about all the celeb shite I could buy one of about 100 magazines.