TMZ Trades Tinseltown for the Beltway: A New Era of "Reality" Politics? The entertainment industry is no stranger to sensationalism, but when TMZ sets its sights on Capitol Hill, it's a different story altogether.
The online tabloid's decision to launch a D. C. bureau in April has sparked mixed reactions – excitement among fans of unconventional reporting and unease among traditional journalists.
TMZ's entry into politics is not without precedent. Celebrities have increasingly inserted themselves into public discourse, blurring the lines between entertainment and politics.