The Superficial approaches celebrity gossip as a casual bystander, like a person who doesn't really care about celebrities, but understands the appeal and can apply a distanced perspective to their behavior. Always funny, often thoughtful, and something very sparse in celebrity gossip — slightly compassionate. Another interesting note: it is my feeling that this site is written by a hetero male — which is almost unheard of in gossip writing — due to the occasional mention of the writer's erections over hot women. The writer also hates Paris Hilton as much as I do, which is virtually inconceivable. The Superficial.com on Paris Hilton: "If I had my own talk show I'd pay $650,000 for Paris to appear. Although it wouldn't technically be a talk show. It'd just be me in my basement with some rope and a crowbar, which sort of qualifies as a talk show except that there wouldn't be any talking involved. Unless screaming counts. Because there'd be plenty of that."
DListed - a real-life celebrity blog run by the regular blogger, the very gay, but also manly Michael K, who just so happens to not be embarrassed by his huge crush on Clay Aiken -- who, by the way, is not gay, but he's also not hetero, he may possibly be alien. In any case, this blog is edgy, on occasion hastily edited (I can appreciate that quality), but strikes a pleasant balance between being both vicious and kind to its celebrity subjects. Like those yummy Sour Patch gummies. Michael definitely doesn't put on airs, and has a quaint street thug lingo thing going.
Dlisted on Nicky Hilton: "I know a lot of you think Nicky Hilton is the hotter Hilton sister, but you must be blind. Bitch is fug. Remove the make-up, expensive clothes and weave and what you have is a chick that should be serving me griddle cakes and sausage at a truck-stop diner in Bakersfield, CA."
GoFugYourself - a classic that doesn't need my approval, as they have already hit the big time. The two ladies behind this polished site are Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, who also write for Television Without Pity. Their job, as they see it, is to apply brutal honesty to Hollywood's fickle fashions of twisted fate. While not a celebrity blog in the strictest sense, as they focus on fashion mishaps, they do make a point of touching on the cornerstones of cultural celebrity events. They also channel a mean Britney and K-Fed — and for that, I am a huge fan. Jessica doing Britney talking to herself, sort of:
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
really great job on this Dawn - informative and fun t oread
2 - Dawn
Aww, gee that's nice of you to say :)
3 - LVCW
Ack! Just what I need: more websites to take up my time. Why does making fun of celebrities have to be so much dang fun?
4 - gossipmogul
Great reporting. Im a newbee but on the inside. please check out my new site Celebritypuke.com
thanks and great job!
5 - poponthepop.com
Thank you for this! Fierce! As a new blogger for the past few months, it was refreshing for me to read this list.
You really did this list justice! I'm happy that certain unworthy blogs remained unlisted, and worthy blogs such as DListed were mentioned.
LUV it! Your writing is exceptional too. =)
6 - Dawn
Glad to be of service, much thanks guys - and I always check out new sites, so I will give that one a look.
7 - Eric Olsen
very glad to see Dawn's efforts appreciated here - I think she did a super job
8 - Mark Saleski
...worse mistakes than we mere mortals do.
it's true. i never, ever get out of my car in a dress without my underwear on.
at least not that i can remember.
9 - El Bicho
Now I know why so many people wanted Mark to come to Vegas.
10 - Dawn
That, and his penchant for the "dirty sanchez."
11 - Mark Saleski
yeesh! so much for good, clean fun.
12 - Snarkattack
I noticed the MySpace BC Glosslip page is looking a little spartan - surely this should be added? It's a great gossip reference piece.
13 - Mr. Gossip
Nice list, but my site is missing :(