About this episode
For millennial pop culture lovers, he was one of the earliest introductions to celebrity gossip, an endlessly scrollable pink gateway to becoming obsessed with (and hating on) famous people. And that’s not something we’re proud of, especially through the lens of 2025… . Make sure you follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube ! @snarkbaitpod @christynoel__ @soph_ross . Thank you to our sponsor, OneSkin! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SNARK at https://www.oneskin.co/ . For ad-free episodes and bonus content, join our Patreon HERE ! . Approximate Timestamps: 0:00 -- Intro 5:00 -- Initial Thoughts and Feelings 8:00 -- Background and Early Life 10:00 -- Blogging Career: Launch of ‘Perez Hilton’ blog site (2004), Bullying Celebrities, Other Appearances and Work, Family 27:00 -- Major (and many) Controversies – Outting Closeted Celebrities, Vanessa Hudgens Leaked Photos (2007), Britney Spears Breakdown (2007), 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards, Michael Jackson’s death, Miley Cyrus upskirt photo (2010), Anti-Bullying Campaign (2010), Lady Gaga Stalking (2013), Ariana Grande (2014) 50:00 -- Perez Today and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices