gossip column

Tabloid rumor section

A gossip column is a newspaper or magazine feature devoted to rumors, personal affairs, and social activities of celebrities and public figures.

The genre thrives on scandal, romance, and behind-the-scenes intrigue: The gossip column reported that the actress had been seen leaving a hotel with her costar.

A writer of such content is a gossip columnist.

Related

scandal · paparazzi · socialite · Hollywood · blind item · whisper · juicy · dirt · exclusive · affair · love triangle · feud · publicist · PR spin · heiress · high society · scoop · tipster

Categories
Opposites
journalistic seriousness

gossip columnhard news

Factual, timely journalism

investigative journalism · news report · breaking news · editorial · political reporting

subject matter focus

gossip columnworld affairs

International political happenings

world news · international affairs · economic report · court reporting · obituary

tone and purpose

gossip columnexposé

Investigative journalism piece

documentary · treatise · scholarly article · fact-check · encyclopedia entry

Family

gossip, column, gossips, gossiped, gossiping, gossipy, gossiper, gossipers, columns

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