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Today’s gossip is tomorrow’s news

The recent torrent of public allegations against celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein, Terry Richardson and James Toback is unprecedented. But the stories have been circulating on the industry grapevine, and on blogs and social media, and among women especially, for…

A hard peace

After four years of litigation funded by a billionaire with a grudge going back even further, a settlement has been reached. The saga is over.

As the most unpalatable part of the deal, three true stories — about Hulk Hogan, the claim by Shiva Ayyadurai that he invented email and…

About Nick Denton

For organizers of speaking engagements and other events, here is a headshot and basic bio. Photo c. Benedict Evans.

How Things Work

The rise and fall of the flagship site has been the ultimate Gawker story.

Here Is the Good News

The bankrupting of Gawker won’t stop people speaking freely.

Debating with an empty chair

Soon after it was revealed that a Valley investor had pursued a secret campaign against Gawker, I was interviewed by Kara Swisher.

The animated version

What I’ll miss about Gawker

Lili Loofbourow, culture critic for The Week, explains what made the Gawker flagship site so special.

She is smart to note the public argument between editors and writers that was part of the show.