Wheres the Objectivity In Entertainment News?
The line between old-fashioned objective reporting and opinion writing is blurry enough on the big subjects like the war on terrorism and the economy, but in entertainment journalism, it’s becoming nearly impossible to differentiate between the two, especially since those who deliver this product don’t, and won’t. Take it from me: This is a rough neighborhood to work in if you are lobbying for decency and family-friendly programming on television and regularly deal with the entertainment press. In the daytime, you’re working with reporters you assume are dedicated to telling the story in an objective and balanced manner. But when they go moonlighting on more opinionated Internet web logs, entertainment reporters often make it clear that the concept of upholding decency is a bad joke. Take John Eggerton, a TV reporter for Broadcasting & Cable magazine. He moonlights on the magazine’s website on a blog called “B&C Beat.” Blogging from a Los Angeles porn convention, he finds the opportuni
