TMZ facts for kids
TMZ is a well-known American website that focuses on celebrity news. It first started on November 8, 2005. The main editor, who is in charge of the news, is Harvey Levin. The name TMZ stands for "thirty-mile zone." This name comes from a historic area in Los Angeles, California, where many movie studios were located. This zone was near the corner of West Beverly Boulevard and North La Cienega Boulevard.
What is TMZ?
TMZ is an "infotainment" website. This means it combines news with entertainment. It shares stories and updates about famous people. The website was first a project between AOL and Warner Bros.. However, since 2009, Warner Bros. has owned TMZ completely.
How TMZ Gets Its Stories
TMZ often gets its news from different sources. The website says it does not pay for stories or interviews. But Harvey Levin has said that TMZ sometimes pays people for tips. These tips can lead them to important news stories.
TMZ on TV
TMZ also has a television show called TMZ on TV. This show started on September 10, 2007. It is a "syndicated" show, which means it is shown on many different TV channels. The TV show shares more celebrity news and updates.
Connect with TMZ
You can find TMZ on social media to get their latest updates.