So Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are jetting off after the buzzed-about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nuptials at Madison Square Garden. Cue the media frenzy—because when you throw a wedding extravaganza featuring the biggest pop stars into the mix, you know the tabloids will be drooling. The corporate media, led by the likes of CNN and People, will spin this as the ultimate fairy tale, but let’s peel back the layers.

First of all, why are we glamorizing this lavish display of wealth while so many Americans are struggling just to make ends meet? CNN isn’t just reporting the news; they’re shoving this extravagant lifestyle down our throats as if it’s aspirational when it’s downright delusional. Meanwhile, People magazine will gloss over the glaring disparities in society while presenting these celebrity antics like they’re the most relatable thing in the world.

This isn’t just entertainment; it’s a distraction from the very real issues facing everyday Americans. Celebrities like Hadid and Cooper rarely face the consequences of their actions, living in a bubble far removed from normal life. And yet, we—foolishly—consume this content as if it holds value. It’s not just gossip; it’s a well-packaged narrative designed to keep you glued to the screen while real problems go unaddressed.

So when are we going to stop idolizing these vacuous displays of privilege? The corporate media wants you to keep your eyes on the stars, but maybe we should be focusing on the ground level. Let’s demand coverage that actually matters.