TMZ (Thirty-Mile Zone), is an American tabloid journalism company that is owned by Fox Corporation. They focus on news relating to celebrities, particularly those in the entertainment, music, and sports industries.
History[]
TMZ was started in 2005 as a collaboration between AOL and Telepictures (a division of Warner Media). The purpose of the collab was an effort to "further feed the current American obsession with celebrities."
TMZ quickly grew in popularity, with The New York Times calling TMZ "one of the most successful online ventures of the last few years." In 2008. the website had over 10 million viewers every month.
In 2009, Warner Media divested AOL and Telepictures became the sole owner of TMZ. In 2021, TMZ was sold to Fox Corporation.
Content[]
TMZ focuses on celebrity news. This can range from interviews, videos, and altercations between celebrities and journalists. TMZ is often sensationalist and highlights things that would quickly grab attention like violence, sexiness, and embarrassments.
