The phrase "gossip rag" refers to a magazine or newspaper that focuses on publishing sensational or sometimes untrue stories about famous people or celebrities. Full definition
Not sure what you're after here... does this particular gossip rag link validate what you said in some way? (justarsenal.com)
Whether your personal indiscretions have been disclosed in the local gossip rag or your company's precarious financials reported in the national paper of record, attempting to threaten or sue your way out of trouble is bound to backfire. (canadianbusiness.com)
Outing gay people is something of a specialty for the digital gossip rag. (vox.com)