The news has been a great source of information for many years in order to gain knowledge about what is going on in the world. The news in recent years has also surprisingly been a great source of entertainment. With the development of what is known as “reality shows” that are broadcasted in many news stations, entertainment and news sometimes go hand in hand.
Because of the demand of what wants to be is seen on TV, many entertainment shows such as ‘Dancing with the Stars” and “American Idol” are a part of many news segments on major news stations. It is not uncommon for a news broadcaster to give accounts of some horrible accident that occurred, tell about what is happening on Capital Hill, then spill into the latest fashion trends worn my celebrities or tell what happen on a popular night time soap opera.
This type of reporting is a sort of “News on Demand” where what is popular is talked about. Entertainment is huge in this country and when a particular news broadcast, or station receives a good reception from viewers, it stays on the air. It is all about ratings, and because our society constantly changes, the level, and quality of news changes. These factors are neither good nor bad but are just a clear reality of where we are as a society. News can be all-encompassing and serve as a great way to learn about sports, educate ourselves and children about current events, and but also learn about what is going on with our favorite celebrities in the area of achievements, crime, marriage and more.

