I am pretty sure everyone has heard of the domestic violence between singers and former couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna. On their way to the Grammy’s they were in an altercation. Chris Brown left Rihanna with cuts and bruises to her face over reasons not yet clear. This incident happened way back in the month of February. Now it is November we have seen recent TV appearances from both Rihanna and Chris Brown. Coincidently, they have both made TV interviews in the same month just a day apart. Both giving their side of the story and telling what they have learned from their incident. In both of their interviews they also seemed to mention their album release dates. They both are planned to be released this month of November, another coincidence. Although their altercation was more than likely not planned, it seems like the television appearances and the album release dates in the same time frame, were a publicized to gain more money. To me, this is an example of how when certain incidents happen with celebrities, they are publicized and it puts them more into the spotlight. More publicity and more spotlight equals more money for the media and the celebrity. For instance when the Paris Hilton’s sex tape was leaked, she has gotten multiple television shows since then and has remained in the spotlight. Brittany Spears and her drunken stunts of shaving her hair, her multiple times of brief marriages has earned her a reality show and big publicity of her new album. Another example recently is the sudden passing of Michael Jackson. Although his passing was tragic to his family as well as his fans, the media has used it in a way to make money. I am not saying that they are not honoring Michael Jackson by publicly displaying his work. But since then so many Michael Jackson albums, DVDs, apparel, magazines, newspapers, and other memorabilia have been sold. They are even auctioning off Michael Jackson’s personal possessions, like his white shiny glove. At the end of the day it all comes down to money. The Rihanna and Chris Brown incident have put them into the spotlight. Although Chris Brown’s career may not catch a break, Rihanna however, will probably get more views than ever and more views equal more money.
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