RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Page Six as Right-Center biased due to its sensationalist coverage of celebrity news and occasional politically adjacent topics, which sometimes reflect a conservative tone. Given its reliance on gossip and failed fact checks, we also rate it Mixed for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Page Six is a celebrity gossip and entertainment news website operated by the New York Post. It was initially launched as a gossip column within the New York Post in 1977, and over time, it evolved into a separate website focused on celebrity culture, scandals, and entertainment news. Its content ranges from celebrity news, fashion, and high-profile events to scandalous exposés.
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Funded by / Ownership
News Corp, a global media company headed by Rupert Murdoch, owns Page Six and several other media outlets, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, and The Times of London. The website’s primary revenue comes from advertising, capitalizing on high-traffic articles about celebrity news and entertainment.
Analysis / Bias
Page Six is known for its sensational headlines and celebrity gossip, often using exaggerated language to attract readers. While it generally avoids political topics, its parent company, News Corp, is associated with a right-leaning bias through outlets like Fox News and the New York Post. The content of Page Six itself is largely entertainment-focused, steering clear of deep political commentary. For instance, articles like “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces New Allegations” rely on high-profile scandals designed to drive traffic, often based on unnamed sources or public statements.
Although Page Six largely avoids political news, it occasionally intersects with politics when it involves celebrities. For example, in “Kim Kardashian Regrets Telling Kanye West to Remove MAGA Hat,” the article touches on Kanye West’s political expression through his support for Donald Trump but keeps the focus on Kardashian’s regret and personal reflection. These stories are framed in a way that appeals to readers more interested in celebrity drama than political analysis.
Page Six articles often employ sensational language and clickbait-style headlines to attract attention. Due to its focus on gossip and entertainment, its content is not deeply sourced and has minimal fact-checking, resulting in a Mixed rating for factual reporting. While it focuses on entertainment and avoids deep political content, the language and framing in certain articles mirror the broader editorial stance associated with right-leaning outlets.
Failed Fact Checks
- Actor Sylvester Stallone joined Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club. – Unproven
- Willie Nelson has quit weed. – False
Overall, we rate Page Six as Right-Center biased due to its sensationalist coverage of celebrity news and occasional politically adjacent topics, which sometimes reflect a conservative tone. Given its reliance on gossip and failed fact checks, we also rate it Mixed for factual reporting. (M. Huitsing 10/04/2024)
Source: https://pagesix.com/
Last Updated on October 4, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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