TMZ: 1, Legitimacy: 0

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Much to Harvey Levin’s glee (chagrin?), the FCC has labeled his syndicated half hour of celebrities walking to and from Starbucks, the valet guy, and Kitson as a proper news program. Why is that even a big deal? Because if it weren’t news, then political candidates could demand “equal access” opportunities if TMZ gave airtime to a competing hopeful. Levin’s show qualified as “a bona fide newscast because it reports news of some area of current events in a manner similar to more traditional newscasts.” God bless American, where Lindsay Lohan smoking a cigarette is news.

May 2, 2008 · Link · Respond
Tagged: FCC, TMZ
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