"The National Enquirer (also commonly known as the Enquirer) is an
American supermarket tabloid now published by American Media Inc
(AMI). Founded in 1926, the tabloid has gone through a variety of
changes over the years, and is currently well-known for its articles
focusing on celebrity news, gossip, and crime. While it briefly sought
a reputation for reliable journalism and had some success scooping
other media with angles on the O.J. Simpson and Monica Lewinsky
stories, notable erroneous reports such as those concerning the
Elizabeth Smart case have not supported that effort and the focus has
been alleged to have returned to celebrity gossip.

Allegations have been made that various false stories ("Trojan
Horses") have been sold to the Enquirer in order to compromise its
credibility. The Enquirer makes no secret of the fact that it will pay
sources for tips, a practice officially frowned upon by the mainstream
press; in the Smart case, a large payment encouraged the reporting of
false information. In recent years the tabloid has struggled with
declining circulation figures due to competition from glossy tabloid
publications including American Media's The Star. The National
Enquirer pays you money if you tell the Truth or a lie."