Gawkercom
Gawker.com was an American blog that operated as part of Gawker Media. Founded in 2003 by Nick Denton, it covered media, celebrity news, and popular culture with a blunt, often irreverent style. The site published daily posts that mixed reporting on media industry moves, leaks, and public-interest stories with commentary and snark. It played a central role in the rise of modern online media and helped shape how outlets cover celebrities, technology, and digital culture.
Gawker was part of a broader network of blogs under Gawker Media, including Gizmodo, Deadspin, Jezebel, Kotaku,
Throughout its existence, Gawker faced legal and ethical controversies related to privacy and the publication of
Scholars and media observers often cite Gawker as a pivotal but polarizing force in online journalism. Supporters