Bossip
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Type of site | Gossip site |
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| Available in | English |
| URL | bossip |
| Launched | April 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
Bossip is an online gossip and entertainment magazine with a focus on African-American celebrities. The site is owned by iOne Digital, an Urban One Inc. company. The magazine is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bossip has interviewed celebrities such as Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Sanaa Lathan, Russell Simmons, Damon Dash[citation needed] and Kim Kardashian.[1] The website is known for its humorous headlines.[2][3][4]
Awards
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In October 2006, Bossip published its first annual Style Awards, with Diddy being given the title of best dressed African-American celebrity and Serena Williams as worst dressed.[5]
Two months later, in December 2006, Bossip published a new "award" for most annoying celebrity of 2006 with singer and actress Beyoncé in first place, actor Taye Diggs at 10th position and rapper Kanye West given an honorable mention.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Bossip » Archive » Exclusive: Kim Kardashian Interview Archived 2007-11-09 at the Wayback Machine; Bossip.com
- ^ Starling, Lakin (October 19, 2017). "Please give Bossip a Pulitzer for its headlines". The Fader.
- ^ Bromwich, Jonah E. (April 24, 2018). "How Bossip Makes a Headline". The New York Times.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (November 7, 2020). "Bossip Writer Talks Crafting the 2020 Election's Most Anticipated Headline". Vulture.
- ^ "Bossip.com Announces 2006 Style Awards; Diddy Named Best Dressed Black Celebrity, Serena Williams Named Worst Dressed, and Beyonce named to Special Victims Unit". PRWeb. October 9, 2006. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Bossip.com Gossip for the Hardcore: Henny Without Any Coke Archived January 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
External links
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- Bossip official website
- New York Daily News, Bossip Mention
- "Exclusive: Rudy from Cosby Show on Cocaine", Bossip, September 11, 2006.
- Flavor Flav's Ladies--It's ON!, TMZ
- Melanie Sims, "Bloggers shed light on lives of black celebs", Winston-Salem Journal, January 30, 2007.