The song and video critique the superficial nature of fame and how television can both "make" and "break" a superstar.
At the time of release, Dieter Bohlen had recently joined the jury for Deutschland sucht den Superstar (the German version of Idol ), making the song a direct commentary on the reality TV phenomenon he was personally helping to lead. Production Credits Modern Talking – TV Makes the Superstar Lyrics - Genius Modern Talking - TV Makes The Superstar (Video)
Features the duo— Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen —performing in a futuristic, high-tech studio environment filled with digital screens and neon lights. The song and video critique the superficial nature