Although the paparazzi are almost universally criticized, their longstanding and increasing prominence is directly linked to the simple laws of supply and demand. In other words, the public has an insatiable appetite for all things celebrity and the tabloid photographers merely serve that market. Recent numbers indicate that the market continues to grow: While many magazines have recently suffered from stagnating sales, celebrity-focused operations like US Weekly and In Touch have seen their numbers soar.
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