Celebrities are a business, a way to maximize profit by hoodwinking people into thinking that some ubiquitous personalities are more important than others, a scam worthy of bank bailouts,an egregious ego-driven occupation that doesn't serve society or anyone else.

There is the "Hugh Hefner Syndrome" involved that is analogous to the acquiring of wealth by millionaires and billionaires, the idea that anyone can reach these vacuous heights, regardless of luck or environment. The notion of a "star" is completely destructive in that it hides the talent and ability of some of these people who know how to be good in the acting profession.

Hollywood is a promulgator of this delusion, the idea that fat businessmen can create an image that will act as a drug for poor working people who dream of aspiring to this bogus level. (Hold your nose, here comes the cigar smoke).

The supreme characterization of this sick phenomenon is Paris Hilton, buying her way to fame and glory.

The "rock star" business has also infected the music industry as well as movies and other professions including politics, authors, speakers, etc.

Most people will never achieve this goal in spite of their delusion.