Paypal billionaire and Trump supporter Peter Thiel, who funded a lawsuit by Hulk Hogan in order to destroy the media company Gawker, is now trying to … [Read more...] about After Destroying Gawker, Peter Thiel Now Trying to Buy It
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What is Nick Denton Doing After Gawker?
The answer to that question doesn't seem at all clear at this point, except to say that Denton is getting out of the news business. Denton, who … [Read more...] about What is Nick Denton Doing After Gawker?
‘We Were Bullies’: Former Gawker Employee Speaks Out
A former Gawker employee is speaking out about working for the soon-to-be defunct site, saying that Gawker was responsible for bullying but also, in … [Read more...] about ‘We Were Bullies’: Former Gawker Employee Speaks Out
Gawker.com Announces End of Operations After 14 Years in Business
Gawker.com will close up shop next week after fourteen years in operation, the company announced on Thursday. Gawker was unable to recover from a … [Read more...] about Gawker.com Announces End of Operations After 14 Years in Business
Univision Buys Gawker Media for $135 Million
Univision has reportedly won the auction for Gawker Media and will pay $135 for the bankrupt network of sites, according to Recode: Ziff Davis and … [Read more...] about Univision Buys Gawker Media for $135 Million
Peter Thiel Compares His ‘Outing’ to The Daily Beast’s Attack on Gay Olympians
In an op-ed published in today's New York Times, homocon venture capitalist Peter Thiel compared his 'outing' by Gawker to that of Olympic athletes … [Read more...] about Peter Thiel Compares His ‘Outing’ to The Daily Beast’s Attack on Gay Olympians
Donald Trump, Pulse Nightclub, Nick Denton, LSD, Frank Ocean, Headphones, Jeffrey Wammes: HOT LINKS
INSANE? Donald Trump's mental health questioned: "Once unmentionable, questions about Trump’s mental health have started to bubble into respectable … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Pulse Nightclub, Nick Denton, LSD, Frank Ocean, Headphones, Jeffrey Wammes: HOT LINKS
Gawker Files for Bankruptcy Following $140 Million Hulk Hogan Lawsuit
Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to protect the company's assets after a judge issued a $140 million judgment against the company for … [Read more...] about Gawker Files for Bankruptcy Following $140 Million Hulk Hogan Lawsuit
Jeff Bezos: Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel Should ‘Develop a Thick Skin’ – WATCH
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has some advice for gay Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel, who recently admitted to bankrolling Hulk Hogan's multi-million dollar … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos: Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel Should ‘Develop a Thick Skin’ – WATCH
Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel Admits to Bankrolling Hulk Hogan’s Case Against Gawker
Peter Thiel, the PayPal billionaire, has admitted to the New York Times that he bankrolled Hulk Hogan's case against Gawker Media. The Guardian … [Read more...] about Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel Admits to Bankrolling Hulk Hogan’s Case Against Gawker