How can I become a celebrity journalist?

Question

Hi, I want to become a Celebrity or "people" journalist and write for gossip magazines like US WEEKLY, People, etc.. how can I land into this career?? what courses in College/University would I need to take?

Answer 1

I would start freelance.  Make yourself a press I.D. and start crashing parties, hanging outside clubs, trying to get access to D, E and F-list celebs, including the guy who owns the restaurant down the street and the janitor at your school and interview them.  If you're any good, you should get some results.  Have a friend videotape you.  You need a schtick, too. Start compiling a video portfolio of your work.  

Take media and public relations in college if you want, but for Gosh sakes, try to major in English or something so you aren't a compete tool in case you fail in journalism. Then hit the steets after college with your awesome video work and convince someone to hire you.  Get ready to shake a lot of hands...probably more.