Perez Hilton: The Queen of All Media??

All hail the Queen of Media! Or so this is what the banner of Perez Hilton's famous gossip blog says. I would venture to say that he is the Queen of gossip blogs, but most definitely not of all media in the world. That's a bit of a big claim, don't you think? Yes, I am one of gossip hungry types, who check his website several times daily when there's time. But over the years and after spending some time in Los Angeles, I have come to realize just how hypocritcal his blog is.

Disclaimer: This post is not meant to lambast Perez Hilton or his site because his entire career is evidence of how much influence bloggers can have. And also how blogging can become a launch pad into so many different opportunities that were not present before blogging or social media.

When I use the term hypocrtical I mean this: when the whole Taylor Swift/Kanye West debacle occured, there was no one who lambasted Kanye West more than Perez Hilton. And for several months afterwards, Hilton continued to carry a grudge and negative attitude towards West in all of his related posts. Example here. Yes, I think what West did was completely inappropriate and the negative fallout was much deserved. But people including Hilton continued to harp on the matter until the most recent VMA performances by both artists. Both of their performances dealt with the subject matter. But it seems like Hilton has decided to switch sides. Yes, he still doesn't approve of West's antics. But now he seems to think that people need to let it go, forgive the guy, and move on. Excuse me, Mr. Hilton but why are you so suddenly changing your tune? I don't understand.

Kanye West is not the only celebrity that Hilton flip flops on constantly. I feel like at one point or another, he has lambasted each celebrity or called them out on some sort of ridiculous notion. Like looking not so fresh in public, or acting like a semi normal human being. I just wonder when Hilton decided that he was the supreme source for all things celebrity. A reality check is much needed in this situation. Or at least pick a side and stay on it. Perhaps, maybe even admit you are wrong once in awhile.