A new “Got a Tip” submission form has appeared on a US-based news website, prompting speculation about an increased focus on user-generated content and celebrity reporting. The form, which requests a name, valid email address, phone number, and message, is accompanied by a “We’re All Ears for Celebrity Buzz!” tagline.
The form’s appearance comes as other entertainment news outlets report on celebrity activity. TMZ.com is currently leading with a story about Kylie Kelce’s potential plans for a breast augmentation, while The Mirror US reports on a range of stories including Donald Trump sharing a video featuring Black celebrities and the recent death of actor James Van Der Beek.
BuzzFeed, in a 2023 retrospective, documented a trend of service industry workers sharing their experiences with celebrity tipping habits. The report detailed both positive and negative encounters, with some servers reporting generous tips from stars like Bruce Willis and Miley Cyrus, while others described being stiffed by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez. The BuzzFeed article noted that these accounts are based on personal experiences and should be viewed with caution.
Page Six is also actively covering celebrity news, offering headlines and exclusives about Hollywood and reality stars. The increased emphasis on celebrity coverage across multiple platforms suggests a continued public appetite for entertainment news and gossip.
The new tip form’s request for a phone number raises privacy considerations, though the website has not yet released a statement regarding its data handling practices. It remains to be seen how the submitted tips will be vetted and incorporated into the news organization’s reporting.
