Hollywood Star Report

Aaron Shapiro: Paris Hilton’s Twitter Feed: a Cautionary Tale

Aaron Shapiro — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:51:59 +0000

Time, the Associated Press and Perez Hilton, all covered the same news this week -- Paris Hilton's curious Twitter feed. On the night of August 27, Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine. Then nearly immediately after being released from custody, her Twitterfeed was updated with this:

"In bed watching Family Guy. Love this show.! So hilarious! Stewie is my favorite love his accent." And then a few minutes later, "Going to bed. Sweet dreams everyone. Xoxo Paris :)."

The widespread discussion about the suspected illegitimacy of these tweets highlights a surprising naïveté. People apparently expect celebrity Twitter feeds to be authentic. They like to imagine, and they do imagine, that they are following a celebrity's life as it happens. A new Tweet pops up on their screens just as the celebrity is putting their phone down in an Escalade with tinted windows. But that's an unrealistic, albeit rather charming, expectation.

A celebrity Twitter feed is the equivalent of a reality TV program. The content seems real, but it's actually shaped by savvy editors, public relations executives and professional writers. It's similar to magazines like Star, reality shows like The Celebrity Apprentice and Celebrity Rehab, and entertainment news. The content provides fans with voyeuristic satisfaction, but little verity. In real reality, as opposed to reality TV reality, all social media venues including personal websites and Facebook fan pages are publishing platforms. And these outlets must all be programmed communications, just like any other medium.

The formula for success of celeb-reality show and a tabloid magazine is already well-defined. But the Paris Hilton Twitter-feed gaffe shows that the formula for celeb-Twitter success still needs refining.

My colleague Tessa Barrera, a social media guru, identified the rules of the road for ghost twitterers at Notes on Digital.

Are Bestselling Authors ‘Stars’? ‘Dancing With Stars’ Yet To Include Author On Its Roster

The Huffington Post News Team — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:51:59 +0000

Anyway, it has come to my attention that DWTS keeps neglecting one important genre of stars--authors!

Carmen Electra is Back?

czarina — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:36:22 +0000

There was a time when Carmen Electra ruled the entertainment world, but time and a new generation of slutier celebs have displaced her from her former position. Yet, it was with great satisfaction that I welcomed today these photos of the blonde plastic-boobed model and actress. To tell you the truth, I think it’s been [...]

Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick: Big Apple Lovers

Celebrity-gossip.net — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:53:08 +0000

With their on/off relationship back in full swing, Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr were spotted enjoying a little time together in New York City on Thursday (September 2).

The Vanessa Abrams babe donned a short sleeved black top with jeans and a brimmed hat while her Chuck Bass beau sported a ripped Hopenhagen t-shirt, shorts and suede loafers while animatedly conversing with surrounding paparazzi.

The sighting comes just days after Ed and Jess confirmed rumors of a rekindled romance with a passionate kiss in their US Open box seats. The two previously parted ways amidst cheating rumors - as an insider told the New York Post that Jessica had a hotel hookup after her birthday party with one of Ed's pals, Marco Minuto.Photo Credit: FlynetOnline.com

Rachel Weisz Half Naked on GQ

czarina — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:39:41 +0000

Rachel Weisz became popular for her acting in the movie Enemy At The Gates, where she played the role of one of those chicks that everybody passes around during war times but nobody wants to marry afterwards (that’s the only good thing about wars!). After that, she’s been in a lot of other flicks, but [...]

Natalie Portman: HFPA Cocktail Party Girl

Celebrity-gossip.net — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:38:39 +0000

Continuing to make the most of her time overseas, Natalie Portman was on hand for the Hollywood Foreign Press Asscociation Cocktail Party in Venice, Italy on Thursday night (September 2).

Held at Style Lounge, the 29-year-old actress was decked out in a purple Jason Wu frock as she joined her "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky while promoting their movie during the 67th Venice Film Festival.

As previously reported by GossipCenter, Miss Portman helped to premiere "Black Swan" the previous day - with Natalie and the movie getting quite the warm reception. Screen International's Mike Goodridge said, "If the film is ultimately too unsettling to snag main prizes, it has at least one nomination in the bag for lead actress Natalie Portman who gives one of 'those' performances, transforming herself after 10 months of training into an accomplished ballerina, almost uncomfortable to watch as she consumes her difficult role."Photo Credit: Getty Images

Audrina Patridge Hits Studio City, Talks DWTS

Celebrity-gossip.net — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:28:32 +0000

Flashing her gorgeous smile, Audrina Patridge was spotted making her rounds in Studio City, California on Thursday afternoon (September 2).

Wearing a striped tank top and green vest, the former "Hills" hottie was joined by a gal pal as she visited an editing studio before stopping off for a tasty sushi lunch.

Currently just getting her "Dancing with the Stars" practice underway, Audrina recently told MTV of the practice sessions, "I have discovered muscles I never knew existed on my body. The muscles right behind my knees are killing me, my calves, my arms, my thighs, everything." As for her DWTS season castmates, Miss Patridge had nothing but kind words, telling, "They all have great personalities. Everyone is really supportive, and we're all in this together." Photo Credit: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com

This Week In Celebrity Twitpics

Perez Hilton — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:10 +0000

CLICK HERE for an awesome pHOto gallery of all the best pics that your favoritest celebs were Twitpic-ing this week!

Jessica Alba Sizzles At The Venice Film Festival

Starpulse Entertainment News — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Jessica Alba showed a little leg at the "Machete" premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. She turned heads with her short, black strapless dress with a long train in back. The way w...

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Kate Bosworth Cheated On A-Skars???

Perez Hilton — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:39 +0000

How could you???

No, really, we have no comprehension of why you would want to suck face with any other man that isn't A-Skars! The man is a walking declaration of perfection! It just doesn't get any better than him!!!

US Weekly's print edition is reporting that last month, Kate Bosworth got a little trampy while visiting her folks in Massachusetts. Reportedly, she hooked up with her old high school boyfriend. Supposedly, this was her reaction to the news that her ex-boyfriend Orly Bloom had plans to marry his girl Miranda Kerr, considering he knocked her up and all.

We could see how that would be hard to take, but it soooo doesn't justify cheating on your current man! How low can you go, girl???

Of course, her rep denies the whole story, claiming that Kate and this high school sweetheart are just "good friends."

Yeah, well, good friends don't ram their tongues down each other's throats!

Shameful to waste such a man on her!!!

[Image via WENN.]