Benson Boone dating TikTok influencer Kyra Pollard is the latest flavor of the month in celebrity news, but let’s not get too starry-eyed. The mainstream media, particularly outlets like TMZ and People, are quick to paint this as a fairytale romance, pushing the narrative that it somehow matters in our lives. Can’t we be honest about it? This is a classic case of fluff over substance.

These outlets want you captivated by the “hottie” factor while glossing over the fact that both are products of a relentless social media machine that values clicks over character. In a world grappling with genuine crises, we’re being fed the triviality of public displays of affection between two young adults who might as well be walking ads for their platforms. When did playing “tonsil hockey” become national news? Shouldn’t we question the motivations behind this media frenzy?

Fox News might cover it with a rolling eye, framing it as a light-hearted piece, while CNN wrestles with how to stitch “celebrity culture” into their political narrative, attempting to conflate importance where none exists. This is less about love and more about selling an illusion—one that enriches the corporate media while leaving the real issues neglected.

So while you’re scrolling through Kyra’s “silly” snaps, remember: you’re being steered. Mainstream media plays the game, but we need to break the script and demand something better than tongue-twisting romances.