[Nathan Zachary]

Not really, it's just forced on us if you turn on the TV. It's Hollywood's morbid fascination with themselves!
How many times a day is there an "entertainment tonight" type of show on? It's pathetic really. No wonder people are spending more time on the PC than they do watching TV these days (new poll)

[durasell]

The shows wouldn't exist if not for the ratings. Most of those shows do nothing except establish "brands" or sell tickets.