Alesso’s recent nuptials to Erin Michelle Cummins, confirmed by TMZ, highlight a glaring inconsistency in media coverage. You have outlets like CNN spinning a narrative of celebrity “couples” as if they hold the mantle of societal norms, while completely ignoring the underlying truth. Since June 20, the DJ embraced the Vegas wedding trope, and instead of celebrating this leap into matrimony, the mainstream is noticeably silent about the implications. This is not just another wedding; it’s emblematic of how these celebrity romances are often manufactured for ratings.

Why is the entertainment media so enamored with these fleeting romances, but fails to critique their impact on societal expectations of relationships? While TMZ gives us the details—marriage licenses, the glitzy Vegas setting—the likes of CNBC are too busy pushing agendas that distract from real issues. Rather than reporting on Alesso’s marriage as a personal milestone, they miss an opportunity to assess what these high-profile relationships signify about love in a disposable culture.

It’s time we stop falling for the corporate media’s feel-good narratives about celebrity love stories. The truth is, they barely scratch the surface and leave us with a hollow sense of connection. The celebration is superficial, playing into a public’s yearning for connection while neglecting the reality of commitment in a world that often glorifies casual affairs.