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The Paparazzi Are At It Again With Kate and William And The Media Are In A Muddle – Some Buy, Some Don’t, Some Publish, Some Withdraw --- Philip M. Stone October 9, 2007
It seems inconceivable, but it’s true, that in the very week that a coroner’s jury has started finally looking into the death of Princess Diana who was chased by paparazzi 10 years ago in Paris, that paparazzi are now chasing her son, Prince William, and his girlfriend Kate Middleton through the streets of London.

Today Is The 10th Anniversary Of Princess Diana’s Death And The UK’s Tabloid Editors Are Still Asking Themselves Whether They, Along With The Paparazzi, Should Share Some Blame --- Philip M. Stone August 31, 2007
It’s a somber day in London what with the special memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death and many Britons remembering their loss of the tabloid’s princess, but within the past few days some newspaper editors who have remained quiet over the years have reflected upon whether demanding and paying for paparazzi exclusives means they share guilt for what some believe was an inevitable end in a Paris road tunnel.

French Newspapers Stories Used To Be About Whether They Could Financially Survive, But With The Sarkozy Presidency It’s All About Whether His Buddies (The Financiers Who Rescued Those Newspapers) Will Censor Embarrassing Stories To Remain On Good Terms --- Philip M. Stone May 24, 2007
The French electorate saw Nicolas Sarkozy as the new breath of fresh air that will pull France firmly into the 21st Century. But he does have an Achilles Heel – he is very sensitive to media reports about his private life, especially his marriage – it seems to be a very “French” marriage -- and there are already signs that his buddies who now own many French newspapers do not wish to offend by having their media report “Sarko’s” personal embarrassments.

Tabloids Are History In The Making --- Michael Hedges October 12, 2022 - Follow on Twitter
The tabloid press is a significant fixture in the publishing world. They attract considerable attention. They make lots of money. Their forte is, shall we say, walking on the wild side. After all, the Loch Ness Monster would still be anonymous in Scotland. Tabloids also, on occasion, dip into more controversial subjects and reporting methods.

What If They Told A Good Joke And Nobody Heard It --- Michael Hedges December 17, 2012 Follow on Twitter
Nothing compares to a good joke. Even at the ragged edge of show business the needle moves when the audience laughs. And low-brow humor plays well, better still with a bit of social or geographic distance. Celebrities line up for this kind of attention, then moan about it. It’s their job. It’s so dreadful to be forgotten.

Media Meeting Evokes Spirits Of The Past --- Michael Hedges June 7, 2010 - Follow on Twitter
The media world is nagged by this shrinking feeling. After decades of more, more and more, the playground is spoiled by new bright, shiny toys. But when media people and policy makers meet the voices sound like different ages.

Tabloids Shriek As Celebrities Go After Celebrities --- Michael Hedges March 14, 2021 Follow on Twitter
Celebrity is a very common to the human species. People are ranked by their own: the rich, powerful, talented and well-bred vie for status, sometimes intermingling, with the mean, cruel, vicious and brutal. Pigeons, turtles and trout are much less so inclined. To communicate human celebrity came gossip. To memorialize it came tabloids.

The Glare Of News Media Reveals All --- Michael Hedges September 2, 2013 - Follow on Twitter
The wave of contention between governments and news media returned from the summer holidays with many media watchers. Press freedom as a democratic concept may be enjoined by nearly all kings, princes, presidents and prime ministers but reality can be quite different. They like having media under their thumb and, more and more, don’t mind showing it.

Media On Trial: Innocence Denied --- Michael Hedges December 1, 2011 Follow on Twitter
Hacks and paparazzi, they are to blame. Scurrilous media bosses, blame them too. Forget not the politicians and celebrities with secrets. Tar and feather them all!