Tabloid

/tˈæblɔ‍ɪd/

/ˈtæbɫɔɪd/

Tabloid

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

synonyms : rag

sensationalist journalism

synonyms : tab

Examples

1. The tabloid press ran the story.

2. The tabloids were quick to label the famous actor as a backdoor man after rumors circulated about his affairs with multiple co-stars.

3. The freelance investigative reporter made a career of digging up dirt on celebrities for tabloids.

4. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up the dirt on that actress.