If you're looking for substance or articles on the war and the country's economic status, this is not the place for you.  US weekly is fluffy. It's what the pretty, rich people are doing, and how you can look like them. It always has an article about a female celeb who has lost lots of weight, articles on cheap alternatives to expensive fashion, and how to get those makeup tricks like all the hot celebs do. Also who's sleeping with who and who's having a baby to who. 

On the bright side, if you're sitting waiting for the doctor, or need something to read in the bathroom, or want the latest dirt...