STAR'S BRITNEY SPEARS' COVER PHOTO SCANDAL!
THESE BRITNEY DIET PICTURES ARE FROM MARCH!
Candace Trunzo’s Star magazine is pretty damn proud about its exclusive Britney photos.
The mag even says “WOW! Exclusive All-New Photos!” (I can’t believe we got these photos!)
One problem – they are not as new as they appear to be.
When CoverAwards called Star magazine today, it was confirmed by an insider that the pics were taken at the end of March.
And this issue went on sale yesterday April 23rd.
What’s the problem with this?
Well, Star positioned this as a diet story and how Britney lost 20lbs in 30 days.
If I’m the reader, I’m expecting that these pictures are from at least the past week – not from nearly a month ago.
While I still think there is a good offering of pics inside the mag, this is a pathetic example of how Star tricks its readers.
4 Responses to “STAR'S BRITNEY SPEARS' COVER PHOTO SCANDAL!”
I have the most deepest respect for your work, and you are right to be upset. BUT:
1. Tabloids making up false headlines : THAT’S NOT NEWS.
2. Britney Spears’ diet : THAT’S NOT NEWS.
I’m sorry to say, but you failed to deliver any news whatsoever in this post.
Although there might be some people out there that really care about this, so I’ll give you that.
Hi Misch,
Thank you for your comment.
The issue I have with Stars’ cover is that they used a “newsy” photo, which makes the reader feel like Britney was just on the beach. It’s a simple point but I believe one worth pointing out.
Thank you again.
Mark
Scandal, where’s the scandal?
Your reporter called me and asked when the pictures were taken. After double checking, I took the trouble to call her back and tell her.
She asked if she could quote me my name, and I said ‘yes.’
But rather than be honest about your source, you report it as coming from an “insider” — as if you have a secret mole inside Star — so you can give the impression that we are trying to hide something.
I won’t stoop to use the word “pathetic” as you have, but is is certainly disingenuous on your part.
It is you who is tricking readers, not Star.
Martin Gould
Senior Executive Editor,
Star Magazine
Hi Martin,
Perhaps, we should have said a company spokesperson.
Next time we will certainly use your name.
For the record, we were certainly not trying to give the impression that we have a “mole” inside Star.
My question remains. What was the exact date of the pictures?
Mark