Why MediaTakeOut.com Is an Underrated Source of Celebrity Gossip

For every celebrity that exists in Hollywood, there are about two dozen blog sites dedicated to the coverage of seemingly every aspect of their lives. Celebrity blogs have hit an all-time high in the past couple of years. But one thing you may notice about these tabloid web sites, is that there are very few are dedicated to African American entertainers and celebrities. However, there is one site in particular that is growing in popularity: MediaTakeOut.com This site has proven to be controversial for a few reasons. But in light of these "controversies", this site is perhaps one of the most underrated sources of celebrity gossip. Here's why:

#1 - Most of the celebrities are African American.

This fact in and of itself could explain the fact that the mainstream does not take the site completely seriously. Socialite's Life, another gossip blog has even acknowledged Media Takeout's ability to snag a story before other sites have. Hot items like Jennifer Lopez' pregnancy, singer Kelly Rowland's new breast implants, and other stories, were first brought to light on Media Takeout. But because this blog predominantly covers black performers, it is not widely read by other sectors of the population.

#2 - Some of the information reported is in fact, incorrect.

Unfortunately, another reason that Media Takeout is not considered one of the more steadfast sources of star gossip, is because on occasion, some of the stories have been incorrect. For instance, one story's captions reported on a celebrity who appeared to have been out and about with a new lover who was half his age. But dozens of subsequent responses from readers revealed that the lovely lass was actually his daughter. ( Even though, for the most part, Media Takeout is fairly accurate in their reports, there have been other inconsistencies. For many tabloid readers, this is simply unacceptable; once a few inconsistencies are unearthed, some people may eventually abandon the site.

#3 - Media Takeout's views on physical aesthetics are not always popular.

There are many blog readers logging onto this site who seriously disapprove of the way the site attacks the physical attributes of some African American celebrities. For example, fairer-skinned, curly-haired celebrities almost always seem to get glowing reviews about their appearances. However, darker celebrities, or those who chose to wear their hair in more natural styles are often criticized for looking "unkempt." In a society that continuously aims to promote diversity, a blog containing opinions such as this one, may not be as popular.

#4 - The technical issues.

One thing that gossip-hungry web crawlers get really annoyed with, is an excessive number of technical glitches on their favorite tabloid websites. Frequent visits to Media Takeout's comments section often reveal that readers cannot view the images. In some cases, the pages do not load correctly or completely. And at other times, the site appears to be down for untold seconds (or minutes.) While all web sites go through a few technical snafus from time to time, a "countable" number of glitches can cause some blogs to lose a certain amount of credibility with readers.

#5 - The "List" of Celebrities

Media Takeout produces many juicy stories about celebrity divorces, marriages, break-ups, hook-ups, cosmetic surgeries, and even legal issues. But many readers consider these top headlines to be filled with "B" , "C", or even "Z" list celebrities. In fact, blog readers often comment that they are unaware of who some of the "famous" people are. There may be several different reasons for this. "A" list celebrities tend to be harder to report on, because of their status. Bodyguards, paparazzi thwarting tactics, or simply an uneventful lifestyle, will prevent major stars from ever making headlines on Media Takeout. Thus, the stars who seem to be a bit more eager for media attention, are typically more easily accessible. This isn't to say that all of the blog's stories are filled with 2^nd rate actors and celebs. But with a considerable number of "unknowns" gracing the pages, many readers may find Media Takeout to be less exciting than other gossip rags.