2 chapters across the catalog
Lizzie Cundy is introduced as a "queen of the red carpet" and a potential early handler for Meghan Markle in London. The conversation describes Cundy as a collector of data and a social agent who mingles with celebrities to gather information for the aggressive British press. The ruthless nature of Fleet Street and the UK gossip media's tactics, including phone hacking, are highlighted.
TMZ faced severe criticism for reporting Kobe Bryant's death before his wife, Vanessa Bryant, had been officially notified by authorities. While TMZ founder Harvey Levin defended the speed of the report as a standard response to a major news event, critics labeled the outlet's tactics as parasitic and soulless. The incident highlighted the tension between the public's demand for immediate information and the ethical responsibility to grieving families.
