Though the site is known to push ethical boundaries in obtaining its traffic-friendly scoops, it's a line that even it does not typically cross.
has drawn outrage for publishing cropped photos of Liam Payne’s body taken after the One Direction singer fell toThe photos showed portions of Payne’s arm and waist, which were covered in identifying tattoos. “TMZ obtained a photo showing Liam’s body on a wooden deck at the hotel with tables and chairs nearby,” the story read. “We’re not showing the whole body, but you can clearly see his tattoo — a clock on his left forearm, and a scorpion on his abdomen.
Its last significant celebrity death controversy came with its reporting of the 2020 helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, in addition to seven others. “We were told very clearly that she had been notified,” Levin said, referring to Bryant’s widow, Vanessa.
“The Times seldom publishes pictures with dead bodies, so it isn’t surprising that many readers were deeply offended when they saw our front-page photo the day after the 27-year-old musician was found dead in his Madrona home. The picture, taken through a window, shows Cobain’s right leg and right forearm and hand. A police officer is kneeling beside the body, taking notes.
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