Gawker is running a hilariously entertaining article about lying reporters and the seedy techniques they use to get sources and quotes. Allegedly, an US Weekly reporter sent a threatening letter to the family of Jessica Simpson’s boyfriend, encouraging Tony Romo’s family to talk, employing such manipulative statements as “There are many rumors floating around that I’m sure you’d like to clear up” and saying they should speak out since “Jessica Simpson’s side is controlling the media right now.” Ah tabloid glory…

To see how Gawker translates these little gems into the actual truth, read the whole article HERE.

Do you have some reporting skills that don’t involve strong-arming and blackmail? Good. Why not send a query to Rolling Stone or, for the academically-minded, Harvard Magazine? WordHustler wants to help you get some good reporting done…minus the reindeer games.

Everyone in America has heard of Us Weekly Magazine. Most of America has even read it (yes boyfriends, we know you flip through it when we’re not around!). But who’s the maven behind the scenes? The brilliant editor who has somehow masterminded her way to the top of Hollywood’s social consciousness? That would be Janice Min.

Check out ABC7’s coverage of Janice Min’s rise to the top HERE.

Hey ladies (and yes, you too boyfriends) do you want to sling some celebrity hash? Why not send an article idea to Elle, Vogue, or InStyle? Come on people, let’s Hustle!

Bonnie Fuller, the mastermind behind the rise of Us Weekly’s rocket ride to the top of the tabloid heap, is leaving American Media Inc, the company that publishes Star, Fit Pregnancy and Country Weekly. Where will the media queen land? Nobody knows…except her.

See full article on MediaBistro FishbowlNY

Even though Bonnie Fuller is leaving Country Living, that doesn’t mean you can’t write for the magazine! Check out the Country Living listing on WordHustler’s Market page and submit your article today!