“The Psychology Behind Germany’s Fascination with Celebrity Culture”

The colorful tabloids make up almost half of the German press landscape. They report on stars and starlets, their exciting lives and goings-on. Add to that the social media platforms where celebrities share real-time insights into their lives with millions of fans. Where does this fascination with celebrities come from? What is the psychological background? And why are we so captivated by celebrity accounts on Instagram and the like?