TMZ
n.— «TMZ, named for the 30-mile zone around Hollywood that is mentioned in some film-union contracts, will mix breaking entertainment news and gossip with a database of information and video about celebrities.» —“Internet Service to Put Classic TV on Home Computer” by Saul Hansell New York Times Nov. 14, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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