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\nIf you’re reading this, then we’re guessing you probably like celebrity gossip \u2014 and you’re in a safe space! https:\/\/t.co\/5Nc4k0qpK3<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Us Weekly (@usweekly) January 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
US Weekly shares 5 reasons why gossiping about celebrities is actually Good 4 U.mp3<\/p>\n
I will list two:<\/p>\n
1. It Gives You Social Currency<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
Anyone who\u2019s ever pretended to be familiar with a movie, band or podcast they\u2019ve actually never heard of just to fit in and keep the conversation going, will relate to this one: entertainment and celebrity news are the glue that holds social groups together. But while asking who watched Love Is Blind last night might seem like mere small-talk, it can have tangible benefits in the workplace and beyond. A study by researchers at Stanford and the University of Maryland<\/a> showed that talking casually with other people for around an hour a day resulted in more cooperative, team-driven behavior at work.<\/i><\/p>\n
2. It Normalizes The Tougher Parts of Life<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re going through something challenging \u2014 perhaps a big breakup, infertility or mental health issues \u2014 you\u2019re sure to find a celebrity who\u2019s been there, talked about it or even written whole albums about it. … If you struggle with anxiety, you know that Selena Gomez gets it. And if you got back with your ex despite all your friends telling you it was a bad idea, Jennifer Lopez can relate.<\/i><\/p>\n
All of this can help you better relate to other people\u2019s problems too, increasing your emotional intelligence. Those who gossip are often thought of as \u201cgood listeners\u201d with \u201cgood people skills\u201d \u2014 both of which are hugely important so-called soft skills in work and life.<\/p>\n
3. It\u2019s Just Fun!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
Morgan Spector put it brilliantly when talking to The Cut. \u201cIf someone has a juicy tidbit, what\u2019s better?\u201d he said. \u201cTalking about other people is one of life\u2019s great pleasures. I think gossip is underrated. It usually gives you an atypical insight into someone else\u2019s life, into how they live, into their character. It\u2019s not just the scandal or the surprise; it\u2019s also that you go, Oh, that\u2019s who they are, and then you get to unpack that \u2014 at length, ideally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more at the source, or don’t! <\/p>\n
ONTD, do you agree? Is celebrity gossip good for the soul?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n