Screenshot of celebrity news website TMZ breaking the news of Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 (Editorial use only).


Screenshot of celebrity news and gossip website TMZ breaking the news of pop star Michael Jackson’s death in June 2009. The exclusive was initially treated with caution by mainstream media outlets but subsequently proved to be a stunning scoop for the site. Jackson’s death was one of the biggest stories ever to hit the internet – it generated record levels of online traffic and many websites struggled to cope with huge numbers of visitors seeking the latest news. Editorial use only.


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