Celebrity Watch

Dear Victorious,

I know you've blogged about Susan Boyle and other rich and famous people. Is there anyone that is on your radar screen right now? What celebrities are you paying attention to these days?

Gene O. - Billings. MT

Dear Gene,

There are a few of them on my radar right now. I don't usually watch celebrities (defined as rich and/or famous people) because they have influence on our society that is powerful. Americans particularly like to follow rich, famous celebrities. As such, we often copy their behaviors, adopt their values, etc. So while I may think, as a Christian, that someone is despicable as a human being - I nevertheless recognize their influence in our society. So who's on my "watch list" these days?

Lady Gaga - Meteoric rise to fame, seemingly an overnight sensation. Doesn't seem to have as much musical talent as she does a shrewd head for business and a laser-sharp focus on executing against a well-thought plan.

Donald Trump - Continues to expand his influence to more areas of our lives.

Miley Cyrus - Stands behind the innocent girl-next-door image that she claims for herself ... while gyrating in sexy music videos with skimpy clothing that suggest anything but wholesomeness.

Hillary Clinton - Lost a national election and yet became one of the most powerful women in the world, overnight, working for a man she claimed was incompetent and unfit for the job he has.

These are just a few that come to mind. Basically I watch rich and famous people and their interaction with society. Said differently, I pay attention what they do with their massive level of influence. Will they use it for good of all ... or for the good of themselves? Are their motives selfish, or genuine and sincere? And of course, if they're professing to be righteous - do they walk the talk?