The country that gave birth to the term "paparazzo" was bound to make a splash in so-called "entertainment news." Italians call it cronaca rosa or pink news, but the bevy of topless beauties in these magazines make gossip rags a national pastime for both sexes. Although the latest trend, the extremely unappetizing spectacle of male politicians changing bathing suits, could hardly becalled equal opportunity.
If you’re in Italy, check out "Chi" (cousin to "Hello!"), "Novella 2000," "Eva 2000"(or sleazier version "Eva 3000") and downmarket "Scoop" and "Stop."
The online versions of these faves have yet to come about, but there are a host of sites specializing in what could be the perfect vacation literature.
Related resources:
www.dagospia.it
get the most venom for your click…
www.buzznet.it
gossip from leading weekly Panorama teamed with topless photo of the week.
www.papizone.com
Former paparazzo turned game-show host & adoring husband, Enrico Papi’s fun house. Move through rooms of the cartoony site– be sure to flush the toilet for the "worst in gossip."
www.margherita.net/news/news.shtml
international news/gossip from this women’s run site.
www.gossipnews.it/index.shtml
despite pink appearance includes gossip about high-finance movers & shakers
www.diviedive.com
politicians and "artistic nudes" of Italian celebs.