Tabloid gala, a thing of sparkle and glitz (6,4)
I believe the answer is:
mirror ball
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mirror ball that I've seen before include "journalists' social event?" , "Flashy revolver" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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