31/03/2025
Degree Nicholas, I came across your article on how bloggers focus less on the entertainment news scene, mainly because many artists now attack them personally when negative articles are written. I agree with most of the points you made.
Before the rise of multiple entertainment blogs, the industry was much smaller. I personally started blogging in 2016, writing anonymously to share both positive and negative news. However, the experience was far from easy. I faced multiple threats from individuals in the entertainment industry simply for reporting facts or expressing opinions that werenβt always favorable. During that time, I wrote hundreds of unpaid articles, driven purely by passion.
But over time, I realized a harsh truth, 99% of entertainers do not genuinely appreciate or value the effort that goes into blogging unless it directly benefits them. If youβre not praising them or promoting their latest release, they often see no value in your work. This lack of appreciation, combined with the threats and challenges, led me to step back from unpaid blogging. Now, I only write for pay or focus on company advertisements where the work is valued and fairly compensated.
The landscape of entertainment blogging continues to evolve, and while it remains an important part of media, the challenges bloggers face cannot be ignored. Unless there is a shift in how entertainers perceive and respect digital journalism, more bloggers may choose to pull back or shift their focus elsewhere.