TMZ
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Thirty Mile Zone |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
TMZ stands for Thirty Mile Zone, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
American celebrity news website and TV show known for breaking entertainment and sports stories, often through paparazzi footage and tips. Owned by Fox Corporation since 2021.
Example: TMZ was the first outlet to report the singer's death.
Usage notes
Launched in 2005 by Harvey Levin with AOL and Telepictures. The name refers to Hollywood's "studio zone", a 30-mile radius around the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard used for union work rules. TMZ broke the news of Michael Jackson's death in 2009.
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