![]() ![]() Unfortunately-as with a lot of other dark stories it’s been the first to cover, sometimes because it paid for information- TMZ was right on this one. Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley makes the more forceful argument that the media should trust TMZ because TMZ is (almost) always right: In the most diplomatic (and self-serving) manner she could possibly put it, Min essentially said she wants her publications to gulp from the traffic hose switched on by a celebrity death, so they have little choice but to follow TMZ’s lead. ![]() Stelter and Min more or less agreed that the media needs to trust TMZ even if it doesn’t want to because the click economy incentivizes reporting celebrity deaths as quickly as possible. When TMZ reports a death, should other news outlets pass along the report before confirming? - Reliable Sources April 25, 2016 On his scintillating Sunday morning media watchdog show, CNN’s Brian Stelter debated the topic with Janice Min, who as co-president of the company that owns The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, is one of TMZ’s main competitors in the field of celebrity gossip and breaking news. “America, It Is Time to Trust TMZ” declared Slate. That second discussion took on a life of its own within the self-policing media. The second was about how much the public can-and should-trust TMZ, the outlet who, as they often do, first reported this shocking death of a beloved celebrity. The primary conversation was of course about the life and career of Prince. How to order: Only available for drive-thru and in-store pickup.The occasion of Prince’s death immediately sparked two parallel discussions. In-N-Out has locations throughout the American West, however we’re claiming this one for its hometown of LA. Long-time fans of the chain know to order from the not-so-secret menu, which offers customization options like a grilled cheese sans the patty for non-meat eaters, the 4x4 burger (four burger patties stacked with four slices of American cheese on a freshly baked bun), and dressing your burger or fries “animal style,” which includes grilled onions, pickles, and an extra helping of their Thousand Island-inspired special sauce. If you’re unfamiliar with the chain, it offers an uncomplicated menu of hamburgers, fries, and shakes. It’s a road-trip staple, a must-eat for out-of-staters, and interestingly enough, a fixture in hip hop. What to get: #2 Animal Style with a vanilla milkshakeĮstablished in LA’s Baldwin Park in 1948, In-N-Out has cemented itself into West Coast food culture. “I'll be piggin' out / Never take her out to Crustaceans, it be In-N-Out-The Game on “Hit the J” Where you heard it: “Hit the J” by The Game How to order: Available for in-store takeout pickup and delivery via Postmates, UberEats, Seamless, GrubHub, Doordash, and Caviar. They’re not out reinventing the wheel.or rather the donut. ![]() In a time of trendy donut shops cooking up crazy concoctions of unlikely ingredients, Randy’s keeps it old school. Part of what makes Randy’s great is their commitment to the classics. Rapper Tyler the Creator’s Odd Future supergroup has further put Randy’s on the map by referring to it in songs and collaborating with them on an apparel and accessory line. The enormous donut on top of the building has become an LA emblem, making its way onto countless TV shows, movies, and music videos including Randy Newman’s. Randy’s Donuts is a well-known donut shop with a landmark building in Inglewood and a brand-new location in Pasadena. “We at Randy's ordering that 306 / Milk and glaze is the greed gold mix me.” Where you heard it: “Window” by Tyler the Creator featuring Hodgy, Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, and Mike G. ![]() Takeout and delivery via: Caviar, Doordash, UberEats, and ChowNow. How to order: Available for takeout by ordering in-store or calling 31 EXT. Optional: follow in Drake’s example and “drink Santa Margherita by the liter.” We suggest pairing their truffle pizza with the song “Truffle Butter” by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake and Lil’ Wayne. restaurants: Wally’s, Giorgio Baldi, and Madeo, “Catering is from Giorgio Baldi, Robyn's favorite / Sh*t is nice, but I prefer Madeo.” We decided to sidestep his and (most likely) Rihanna’s culinary debate and went with Wally’s, a wine bar located in posh Beverly Hills. In “Diplomatic Immunity” alone he raps about three high-end L.A. “Booked a private room at Wally’s, waiter twistin' the cork / I got multi-colored rings like the Olympics, of course.”Īn article could be written that just lists restaurants that Drake loves. Where you heard it: “Diplomatic Immunity” by Drake ![]()
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