TMZ Staff
TMZ is an American entertainment news website founded by Harvey Levin in 2005. The company's name originated from the 'Thirty Mile Zone', a term used in the 1960s to monitor rules for filming in Hollywood. TMZ quickly gained popularity with its exclusive coverage of high-profile celebrity news, including Mel Gibson's DUI arrest and Michael Richards' incident at the Laugh Factory. The website has been utilized by national and local media organizations as a source for entertainment news. Harvey Levin serves as the Executive Producer of TMZ.com, while Charles Latibeaudiere is the Executive Producer and Managing Editor. Michael Babcock oversees TMZ Sports, and Fabian Garcia is the News Director. The team includes several senior producers, reporters, and web editors. TMZ has been criticized for using sensational headlines and deceptive editing to attract clicks.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- TMZ articles have been criticized for using sensational headlines and deceptive editing to attract clicks.
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Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Kevin Costner's self-financed film 'Horizon: An American Saga' premiered at Cannes but faced mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office, earning $12 million in its opening weekend. With a reported production cost of $38 million and marketing expenses, the movie needs to make over $65 million domestically to recoup costs. Costner is now negotiating a deal for post-theatrical release. 
Rick Ross Faces Altercation After Performing Kendrick Lamar Diss Track at Ignite Music Festival
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Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Paris Hilton's 17-month-old son Phoenix makes his Instagram debut during his mother's photo shoot, wearing a bear outfit and hat while learning to walk. Hilton, an advocate for foster youth and child welfare protections, recently shared a POV video set to her new song 'I'm Free.' The clip follows Phoenix's first birthday party with an 'Under The Sea' theme. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Kevin-Costner-Hidden-Figures-062924-a8a57aca60dd496e89c9362001593be3.jpg)
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Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Ariana Grande's Fascination with Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Sparks Controversy: The singer expressed her desire to meet Dahmer in a podcast interview and Q&A session, leading to backlash from the public due to his history of murdering and dismembering 17 men and boys. Ariana Grande's Fascination with Jeffrey Dahmer: An Unusual Admission and Public Reactions
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Ariana Grande's Fascination with Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Sparks Controversy: The singer expressed her desire to meet Dahmer in a podcast interview and Q&A session, leading to backlash from the public due to his history of murdering and dismembering 17 men and boys. 
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Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, revealed his relationship with Taylor Swift began around 2023 when she attended a Chiefs game. Swift won him over with her genuine behavior and he started listening to her music. Their public appearances fueled speculation, including a surprise appearance on Swift's 'Eras Tour' in London and the AFC Championship NFL game. 
Kristin Cavallari Reveals Getting Breast Implants and Lift After Nursing Three Children
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari admitted to getting breast implants and a lift after nursing her three children during a podcast episode. She clarified that she had never hidden the fact, but no one had asked directly about them before. Cavallari discussed individual needs for plastic surgery with her guest and opened up about BBLs as well.
