scandal sheet

American  

noun

1. a newspaper or magazine that emphasizes scandal or gossip.

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Etymology

Origin of scandal sheet

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“In any other field — politics, show business, whatever — a gossipy scandal sheet would be nothing out of the ordinary,” he said.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2022

Penelope floated a nasty rumor about the Bridgertons in the scandal sheet, which clearly Eloise would not do if she were the mysterious author – but in the process it hurt the clan's reputation.

From Salon • May 17, 2022

So does the prohibitive cost of printing mean that the mystery person backing the scandal sheet was definitely one of the ton’s richer residents?

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2021

“If it makes the scandal sheet, it’s a problem.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2020

I wonder if it'll land me in a tattler or scandal sheet or the late-night newsreel.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton