The publicised personal problems of Britney Spears have re-ignited debate about the extent to which they are self-inflicted or provoked by mass media interest in the troubled singer.As Spears' life has gone into free-fall, the media has shown little mercy, documenting every screaming fit with photographers, every pound she's lost and gained and her every worrying public appearance.One British photographer has resigned from Los Angeles-based celebrity picture agency Splash because he is so worried that the chasing press pack could eventually kill the troubled star.According to Nick Stern: "It's not unusual to have 20 or 30 cars pursuing her at any one time, It's become acceptable to drive at 80mph down the wrong side of the street into oncoming traffic."I was horrified at what goes on.
It's so aggressive, there are fights and crashes and slashed tyres. I felt I needed to say something," he told The Guardian.PR expert Max Clifford says Britney's need for media attention is like an alcoholic's need to drink."Unfortunately is seems as if she's addicted to the media. It's unfortunate what's happened, but it's inevitable because she is a huge star. The media played a huge part in her upward spiral and they're right at the centre of her destruction."There will be those who say Britney brought it on herself, that her lust for tabloid headlines was always going to come back and bite her.But psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos told Sky News Britney was a victim not a narcissist.
"Someone who grows up in the glare of the media has no choice. She thinks the media is the most important part of her life. She treats the media like a person she has a love/hate relationship with and even has public arguments with them," she said."Celebrities who become famous at 25 know who they are first. Britney was too famous too young and has developed her self-concept based on the editorials written about her.""She's been vilified by the media and now it's verging on bullying," added Dr Papadopoulos.
The chasing pack though argue Britney has only herself to blame.Darryn Lyons, chairman of celebrity photo agency Big Pictures, says while he feels sorry for Britney, she chooses to put herself in the spotlight."Everyone's taking advantage of her and I sit here and feel sorry for her. It's American celebrity at its worst, poor girl."But, there's a but: "Britney has an illness, she's addicted to fame. Who else would have organised a cavalcade with helicopters? She's hooked on fame and on being in the public eye."But he does not feel guilty or responsible: "Celebrities make their money out of being a public image.
You can't turn the tap off when you want privacy and on again when you want us to buy a million of your records the next day."Cynics will of course trot out the old adage that all publicity is good publicity, but is it?Max Clifford says no: "Publicity could very much add to the end of Britney Spears. All she should be doing is getting treatment away from everyone."The classic 80s TV show Fame began with the words: "You want fame? Well fame costs."Another old saying goes: "Be careful what you wish for."
Source:Sky
But no matter what Britney. We still love you no matter what Brit. You're a strong girl, we all believe in you.
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