TMZ Criticized for Image Said to Be of Liam Payne, One Direction Singer
Briefly

TMZ attracted severe backlash for publishing an image claiming to show the deceased Liam Payne, highlighting ethical concerns over sensationalizing tragedy for clicks.
Critics expressed outrage, questioning the ethics of exploiting a young man's death for profit, with journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh implying deep insensitivity towards the family.
TMZ's removal and editing of the image and accompanying text without clarification further fueled perceptions of irresponsibility and lack of accountability in their reporting.
Kelly McBride emphasized that photographs of deceased individuals should be published only when they serve a significant public interest, and criticized TMZ's lack of such justification.
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