Everybody does it': Why we all love a good gossip, from The White Lotus, to books and podcasts
Briefly

In the latest series of The White Lotus, the dynamics between childhood friends are tested as gossip reveals underlying tensions. This theme of gossip isn’t just confined to fiction; it mirrors real-life dynamics seen in podcast popularity. The Rest is Entertainment, hosted by Marina Hyde and Richard Osman, has garnered 4.5 million monthly downloads, illustrating a growing interest in insider information about the entertainment industry. As producers note, the divide between celebrities and the public is narrowing, making behind-the-scenes knowledge a sought-after commodity in entertainment discussions.
Gossip drives all kinds of dramas...the central force behind every series of Bridgerton, the beating heart of teen drama Gossip Girl. Where would Jane Austen's characters be without insider secrets?
The podcast The Rest is Entertainment, hosted by Marina Hyde and Richard Osman, offers readers a peek behind the showbiz curtain, downloaded 4.5m times a month.
The distance between celebrities and Joe Public is becoming smaller and smaller. The mechanisms of the media, we suddenly can get these questions answered.
The number of people I hear who say they've tried to pass off stuff they've heard on the show as their own, then will be called out.
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