How TMZ scooped the Michael Jackson story
The death of Michael Jackson this week highlighted the power of internet and television gossip specialist TMZ, which seemed far ahead of other media sources in its reports on the star. According to the Los Angeles Times, TMZ broke the Jackson story less than an hour after somebody from his home called 911. Representatives from TMZ acknowledge that they have struggled with a stigma since they report mainly on celebrity news, but that reputation, they say, should fade as they prove their ability t