The current print edition (on the cover at least) has nothing about politics even though publisher Pecker and the Trump trial is in the news.

The featured print National Enquirer story is about Scientology which is hardly a hot topic these days. On the top it features Mariah Carey’s boobs next to an article about bird flu and Morgan Wallen who I never heard of.

In fact, it is more like the Enquire4 of old which didn’t cover politics:

I was surprised to discover that their website as far as gossip stories wasn’t half bad and even had one serious story.

The National Enquire website (here) surprised me. There are no political article. The only remotely salacious article is this one from June, 2022.

The article “The Stigma Preventing Celebrities From Seeking Help: Substance Abuse And Mental Illness In The Spotlight” is a serious look at the topics in the title.

Excerpt:

Celebrities often appear to have it all – fame, fortune, adoring fans, and glamorous lifestyles. However, behind the glitz and glam, many struggle with the same mental health issues and substance abuse problems that affect millions of everyday people. The difference is for celebrities, openly seeking help comes with the added risk of intense public scrutiny and career damage due to the pervasive stigma surrounding these issues, especially in the entertainment industry. 

The High-Pressure Celebrity Lifestyle 

Being a celebrity comes with unique pressures and stressors. Celebrities are expected to always be “on” and often feel immense pressure to live up to idealized standards of beauty, talent and success. 

This high-stress environment can take a serious toll on mental health. People working in the entertainment industry are more likely to experience depression compared to the general population. Multiple studies and sources indicate higher rates of depression among people working in the entertainment industry. Anxiety, bipolar disorder and eating disorders are also common.  

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