At Least the L.A. Times Takes TMZ Seriously

Admitting that you were beaten on a story is one thing, but going out of your way to salute your “rival” is a nice touch. The Los Angeles Times published a story Friday not only giving TMZ credit for being the first to report Michael Jackson’s death, but also poking fun at news channels, including TMZ corporate cousin CNN, for refusing to confirm the story until it was reported by a more “reputable” source, such as, the Los Angeles Times.