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Modern Day

While yellow journalism retains most of the old meaning, today the modern meaning can be used to describe any journalism that treats news "in an unprofessional or unethical fashion". This often involves sensationalized and over-dramatized journalism that relate to events such as crime, war, celebrities and other general public interest stories. These types of stories often present little legitimate and researched information that use eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers, magazines and other such forms of news. Although regardless of the lack of facts that yellow journalism presents, it sells because people thrive off drama and intrigue. People have a desire to hear about courtroom drama (OJ Simpson or Casey Anthony), the bashing of presidential candidates, and scandals which celebrities are apart of (Britney Spears' shaved head). It is human nature to yearn for information and particularly the dramatic type. The 1st Amendment allows for freedom of press, which allows for this type of sensationalized, low-factual type of journalism.

Tabloids

Tabloids, such as the National Enquirer, Globe, or The Sun, are often representative of an entire genre dedicated to yellow journalism. Similarities can be seen in their use of bright colors and often scandalous claims. An example can be seen when Touch Weekly magazine published claims that Kim Kardashin's wedding dress did not fit using a fake photo to support their claims.