Splash News
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | News agency, Entertainment |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Multiple (London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Berlin) , International |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Candid celebrity photography and video content |
Splash News is a news agency focused on entertainment, specializing in candid celebrity photography and video content tailored for print, digital platforms, and broadcast outlets.
Established in 1990, Splash News operates internationally with offices located in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Berlin. The company relies on an extensive network of contributors to provide prompt and relevant entertainment coverage.
History
In 2011, the digital imaging firm Corbis, owned by Bill Gates and formerly known as the Branded Entertainment Network, acquired Splash News. Five years later, in 2016, the Branded Entertainment Network divested the agency to SilverHub Media, a UK-based company. After encountering financial difficulties, Splash News filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021. Subsequently, in May 2022, the agency was purchased by Shutterstock.
Business
Splash News has delivered exclusive celebrity stories, including first photographs of Michael Jackson's child, revelations involving Tiger Woods' mistress, and the initial public appearance of Sandra Bullock with her adopted son. The agency received special permission to document Anna Nicole Smith's 2007 funeral in the Bahamas, with nearly all proceeds from these images donated to her daughter. Furthermore, Splash News covered significant incidents such as the 2010 Copiapo Mining Accident in Chile.