TMZ is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m guessing they’re going to make life miserable for a lot of pols, which is only a good thing.
MalevolentTapir on
This rag going to start harassing people who actually have an impact on peoples lives, instead of random celebrities? How novel.
alaninsitges on
Bottom feeders gonna feed on the bottom.
Basset_found on
Going to be a big market for private clubs and restaurants in DC…
Fuzzylumpkins1234 on
Traditional news withers away , tabloid steps up and fills the vacuum. Nature finds a way.
Reddit0sername on
Watch, congress will now pass a law about taking pictures and “harassing” politicians so that no one can take pictures of them or talk to them in public.
Any_Parsnip2585 on
They need to harass Mike Lee a bit. Few deserve it more.
Kincherk on
If they start asking the questions no one else in the media is asking, it could get interesting.
geoffvro on
This all sounds promising, but they’re owned by FOX so I’m not holding my breath that it will last.
mulletstation on
Replace the NSA with TMZ
Inspectorgadget4250 on
This should be a no-brainer for TMZ. The daily shitshow of Washington literally writes the shows for them.
LividTacos on
TMZ being the saviour of journalistic integrity was not on my bingo card.
Beatlepoint on
Hell Yeah TMZ!
claito_nord on
As a society, we should have focused our “TMZ energy” from celebrities to politicians a long time ago. I see this as a good thing.
Mairon12 on
Unless they go after members of both parties this will do nothing.
But to be honest DC would clear out if TMZ is doing a legitimate dive on atrocities.
More-Dot346 on
So I guess now TMZ is like the gray lady?
daniel940 on
I mean, legacy media is simply not up to the task.
Trump (sundowning): “I killed Osama bin Laden”
NYT: “Trump expresses falsehoods about conflicts in the Middle East”
WHTMage on
Since Mainstream media won’t do their jobs, might as well. Let people who are experts at harassing others harass congress for once.
ntwild97 on
What twisted world do we live in where fucking TMZ is fighting the good fight
sxyaustincpl on
Leave it to TMZ to be the one outlet actually pushing for answers
sandsonic on
Watch how fast they’ll outlaw paparazzi now that they’re the ones in the crosshairs lol
Kroak-lo on
Just when I think America couldn’t get more American…
mrshelmstreet on
LFG. THIS is how yellow journalism should be used.
KittyDumpsterParty on
they say DC is hollywood for ugly people
violoneuse on
Why do I get the sense they’ll be more tenacious than our political *media*?
turningsteel on
Finally TMZ uses their powers for good.
OptimusSublime on
With how ruthless they are at getting the information they want…I am cautiously optimistic they make each of the republicans very VERY uncomfortable. Even if they remain quiet during any and all interactions. This is excellent news and I honestly think it fits well to have TMZ transition into this new role. It fits them. I hope they find success. Just don’t dig too deeply into who runs their parent organization.
StrawberryLeap on
I personally have never been a fan of TMZ, but at least the DC bureau has the opportunity to use their powers of evil for the betterment of the world. TMZ holding politicians accountable is such a unique timeline
No-Quarter-3417 on
This is actually a very positive development. These Congress people deserve to be paparazzi’d more than any celebrity
kalidorisconan on
I am on board with this
Mycatsellsdrugs on
Who pissed off Harvey?
Calum1219 on
If I start seeing a tabloid start covering some political slimeball’s affairs and other disgusting actions, I might actually consider buying one for the first time in my life.
thegoddamnbatman40 on
TMZ giving me that Gimli and Legolas meme energy today.
actusreus82 on
DC is Hollywood for ugly people they say, so this tracks.
OswaldCoffeepot on
I am one hundred percent behind TMZ using the paparazzi to go after these guys. It’s a weird sort of post-modern capitalist activism. People know way too much about celebrities and not enough about politicians.
So long as that same capitalism doesn’t have them taking bribes for squashing stories. TMZ has already told us they are a snake.
tinticred on
Well, most of the major legacy media outlets are now owned by fascist billionaires who won’t allow them to say unkind things about the likes of Graham. There’s an opening and TMZ leapt in. I don’t love them but I can’t help but respect their business savvy.
Jadziyah on
Accountability for the people getting paid with our tax dollars? I’m all for it
lynch527 on
That’s awesome. I might have to subscribe.
MAGAHATESTHEUSA on
They did a thing where they followed politicians around hounding them like celebrities around 10 years ago. It was the best thing ever that tmz could ever do. Hopefully it’s this in full form
Last_Marketing_7321 on
I totally forgot you don’t have to JUST troll famous people. You can troll the people in power, too. Give ‘em the old razzle dazzle.
Mono_KS on
They run the TMZ like the navy. If you were to die as a celebrity you’d find out about it through TMZ first before yourself.
napotih942 on
Look, we should cheer this now, but everyone has a price.
Let’s just hope that TMZ’s price (bribery) is an exceptionally high value.
RebootJobs on
TMZ going the buzzfeed route, seeking a pulitzer in hard-hitting journalism. For once, I’m excited to read what their reporters unearth.
Syring on
Finally harassing the ones they should be
nwglamourguy on
Sounds like a fine plan to me. TMZ won’t make them honest, but maybe it will keep them looking over their shoulders.
artbystorms on
If TMZ decides to pivot to harassing congress goons like it would harass celebrities I am here for it. They could give Mainstream media a lesson or two on persistence and tracking down a lead.
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TMZ is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m guessing they’re going to make life miserable for a lot of pols, which is only a good thing.
This rag going to start harassing people who actually have an impact on peoples lives, instead of random celebrities? How novel.
Bottom feeders gonna feed on the bottom.
Going to be a big market for private clubs and restaurants in DC…
Traditional news withers away , tabloid steps up and fills the vacuum. Nature finds a way.
Watch, congress will now pass a law about taking pictures and “harassing” politicians so that no one can take pictures of them or talk to them in public.
They need to harass Mike Lee a bit. Few deserve it more.
If they start asking the questions no one else in the media is asking, it could get interesting.
This all sounds promising, but they’re owned by FOX so I’m not holding my breath that it will last.
Replace the NSA with TMZ
This should be a no-brainer for TMZ. The daily shitshow of Washington literally writes the shows for them.
TMZ being the saviour of journalistic integrity was not on my bingo card.
Hell Yeah TMZ!
As a society, we should have focused our “TMZ energy” from celebrities to politicians a long time ago. I see this as a good thing.
Unless they go after members of both parties this will do nothing.
But to be honest DC would clear out if TMZ is doing a legitimate dive on atrocities.
So I guess now TMZ is like the gray lady?
I mean, legacy media is simply not up to the task.
Trump (sundowning): “I killed Osama bin Laden”
NYT: “Trump expresses falsehoods about conflicts in the Middle East”
Since Mainstream media won’t do their jobs, might as well. Let people who are experts at harassing others harass congress for once.
What twisted world do we live in where fucking TMZ is fighting the good fight
Leave it to TMZ to be the one outlet actually pushing for answers
Watch how fast they’ll outlaw paparazzi now that they’re the ones in the crosshairs lol
Just when I think America couldn’t get more American…
LFG. THIS is how yellow journalism should be used.
they say DC is hollywood for ugly people
Why do I get the sense they’ll be more tenacious than our political *media*?
Finally TMZ uses their powers for good.
With how ruthless they are at getting the information they want…I am cautiously optimistic they make each of the republicans very VERY uncomfortable. Even if they remain quiet during any and all interactions. This is excellent news and I honestly think it fits well to have TMZ transition into this new role. It fits them. I hope they find success. Just don’t dig too deeply into who runs their parent organization.
I personally have never been a fan of TMZ, but at least the DC bureau has the opportunity to use their powers of evil for the betterment of the world. TMZ holding politicians accountable is such a unique timeline
This is actually a very positive development. These Congress people deserve to be paparazzi’d more than any celebrity
I am on board with this
Who pissed off Harvey?
If I start seeing a tabloid start covering some political slimeball’s affairs and other disgusting actions, I might actually consider buying one for the first time in my life.
TMZ giving me that Gimli and Legolas meme energy today.
DC is Hollywood for ugly people they say, so this tracks.
I am one hundred percent behind TMZ using the paparazzi to go after these guys. It’s a weird sort of post-modern capitalist activism. People know way too much about celebrities and not enough about politicians.
So long as that same capitalism doesn’t have them taking bribes for squashing stories. TMZ has already told us they are a snake.
Well, most of the major legacy media outlets are now owned by fascist billionaires who won’t allow them to say unkind things about the likes of Graham. There’s an opening and TMZ leapt in. I don’t love them but I can’t help but respect their business savvy.
Accountability for the people getting paid with our tax dollars? I’m all for it
That’s awesome. I might have to subscribe.
They did a thing where they followed politicians around hounding them like celebrities around 10 years ago. It was the best thing ever that tmz could ever do. Hopefully it’s this in full form
I totally forgot you don’t have to JUST troll famous people. You can troll the people in power, too. Give ‘em the old razzle dazzle.
They run the TMZ like the navy. If you were to die as a celebrity you’d find out about it through TMZ first before yourself.
Look, we should cheer this now, but everyone has a price.
Let’s just hope that TMZ’s price (bribery) is an exceptionally high value.
TMZ going the buzzfeed route, seeking a pulitzer in hard-hitting journalism. For once, I’m excited to read what their reporters unearth.
Finally harassing the ones they should be
Sounds like a fine plan to me. TMZ won’t make them honest, but maybe it will keep them looking over their shoulders.
If TMZ decides to pivot to harassing congress goons like it would harass celebrities I am here for it. They could give Mainstream media a lesson or two on persistence and tracking down a lead.