It's simple supply and demand economics at play. If that's what happens to sell best, that's what those who desire above all else to stay relevant (to the majority) will supply (money talks). Give the market what they want and your wallet will remain fat.
Money over pride, sell your soul to the devil, etc. Soulless, brain decaying, energy wasting content; sadly, that's what the majority demands today. The greedy hesitate not to comply.
You've got a solid point. Money talks and the editorial lines follow that, whatever sells click right?
It's kinda sad but I think you're right.