The online gossip columns have exploded with gossips that Giada de Laurentiis is shacking up with John Mayer. Giada de Laurentiis, upon listening to the rumors, was not entertained and slammed the rumors. John Mayer's camp had a comparable reaction. Gossip and celebrity publications seem to have fallen victim to the economy also, and are desperate to sell copy.
Giada de Laurentiis rumors across the internet
As outlined by the web rumor John Mayer had been seen out in New York with chef Giada de Laurentiis on November 10. The LA Times reports that not only are the accusations totally false, but that they were made up by Star magazine. The parties involved say they have meet up once about something unrelated but that is it, there is no relationship. After the rumors hit the internet, a statement by a representative of de Laurentiis’ posted a demand on her website for a full retraction and apology from the gossip paper. As it is Giada de Laurentiis doesn't just host "Everyday Italian," she is also already married and a mother. She also comes from a line of success. Movie producer Dino de Laurentiis is her grandpa.
Celebrity relationships make big bucks
Regardless of the truth behind a relationship, gossip magazines make big bucks when they report on the. John Mayer, somewhat of a notorious lothario, is especially fertile ground. John Mayer deleted his twitter account and went underground for a bit of releasing inappropriate information about a relationship with Jessica Simpson, known as the napalm incident. Additionally there were rumors about his relationship with Jennifer Aniston.
Are we to blame for idolizing them?
Americans are not unique with an obsession – and an unhealthy one – with celebrity. Celebrities need to be less admired a lot more and people need better hobbies.
Articles cited
LA Times
latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/11/giada-de-laurentiis-john-mayer.html
Pop Eater
popeater.com/2010/11/10/giada-de-laurentiis-john-mayer-couple/
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