TMZ
The outlet that breaks the story first and considers taste afterwards, with a documented record of being right.
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How to get the most from it
TMZ sits in Celebrity Gossip under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something chaotic.
About this category: Gossip blogs, celebrity databases and the strangely compelling business of tracking famous strangers' heights and birthdays.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Pure, noisy chaos
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
TMZ: quick answers
Is TMZ free?
Yes. TMZ is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TMZ?
No. You can use TMZ without signing up for anything.
Does TMZ work on a phone?
Yes. TMZ works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is TMZ safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TMZ take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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