"I mean, I AM pregnant and Kevin IS running off to Vegas and drinking with those trampy-ass strippers and I swear to God if I catch him touching one of them I’m going to snatch him bald but I really don’t know how they know any of that except for that ONE phone conversation I had with that one girl who works for the Star."
TMZ - the joint venture between AOL and Telepictures is the go-to source for breaking celebrity news and on-the-scene video.
Not only did they break the recent Mel Gibson DUI scandal, but they are responsible for single-handedly breaking Paris Hilton's heart, and possibly Lindsay Lohan's wrist (well, not really, but still). With former lawyer/L.A. reporter Harvey Levin at the helm, the site bridges the gap between investigative journalism and balls-out celebrity nonsense. Plus his legal background assures that everything is kosher and whatnot.
Defamer - not my top read. There's way too much entertainment industry insider material. As a real tabloid lover, I require more substantive information, like unflattering photos of Britney Spears scarfing down a big bag of pork rinds. When they do cover the basics, they are reliably funny and well written, but think a little too highly of themselves. Like a high-falutin' blog trying to dumb it down for the masses. Let's face it, people interested in celebrity fare aren't typically reading the NYT. I mean I do, but I am a hybrid: lowbrow tastes with urbane aspirations. Defamer on a recent in-store Clay Aiken appearance:
"The only LoveSounds these horny ladies were interested in were of the twangy, high-pitched, and exceedingly fey variety. When a nervous fanatic in her prime baby-making years approached her idol (pictured), so atwitter were her twin reproductive organs that they literally shook themselves loose and fell to the floor, sending her sheepishly scrambling to collect them before they could roll into the Jazz section."
Radar Online - Best combination of actual journalism, exclusives, and interesting stories. This site hits the right tone of snark, plus actual facts, combined with a keen eye for what makes a good story. My new favorite for quality tabloid juice.
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
really great job on this Dawn - informative and fun t oread
2 - Dawn
Aww, gee that's nice of you to say :)
3 - LVCW
Ack! Just what I need: more websites to take up my time. Why does making fun of celebrities have to be so much dang fun?
4 - gossipmogul
Great reporting. Im a newbee but on the inside. please check out my new site Celebritypuke.com
thanks and great job!
5 - poponthepop.com
Thank you for this! Fierce! As a new blogger for the past few months, it was refreshing for me to read this list.
You really did this list justice! I'm happy that certain unworthy blogs remained unlisted, and worthy blogs such as DListed were mentioned.
LUV it! Your writing is exceptional too. =)
6 - Dawn
Glad to be of service, much thanks guys - and I always check out new sites, so I will give that one a look.
7 - Eric Olsen
very glad to see Dawn's efforts appreciated here - I think she did a super job
8 - Mark Saleski
...worse mistakes than we mere mortals do.
it's true. i never, ever get out of my car in a dress without my underwear on.
at least not that i can remember.
9 - El Bicho
Now I know why so many people wanted Mark to come to Vegas.
10 - Dawn
That, and his penchant for the "dirty sanchez."
11 - Mark Saleski
yeesh! so much for good, clean fun.
12 - Snarkattack
I noticed the MySpace BC Glosslip page is looking a little spartan - surely this should be added? It's a great gossip reference piece.
13 - Mr. Gossip
Nice list, but my site is missing :(