Richard @ Gawker Is Richard Blakeley

He-Man is back apparently? Oddest email yet... Site isn't even working...

Hi Richard Lawson,

Now that the weather’s clearing up, that means one thing: He-Man is back. Since he doesn’t come around during the winter, we had to shut down operations, but are now back, ready to report on any sightings in the area. Since it is a submission site, we do rely on word of mouth and other blogs to keep the word alive, so if you could post a reminder of where He usually congregates and for people to be on the look out, we’d appreciate it very much.

Thanks and happy hunting,

FindHeMan.com

UPDATE: When informed he sent this to the wrong email he replied with:

Thanks Richard. If you have seen He-Man at all, I hope you do the noble thing and take his picture.

Why Are You Trying To Start Shit Lee?

This post of Sheila’s is crap.

It’s one thing to speak cynically about creepy trends in internet. But this shows no decency at all.

Brutal Cheerleader Girl Fights an Increasing Trend

I went to an all-girl’s Catholic school. Tell me about nasty. But this post is dumb and superficial. A missed opportunity to show why this sucks.

I’m sending this to you, Richard, because I know you have a wise heart and a warm soul. and that’s all.

Lee (AKA SarahHeartburn)

Suprising Not My Favorite Email Of The Day...

my favorite comment today: “Being bohemian is a state of mind. Like, just a minute ago, a few of the diamonds that line the soles of my sandals just rolled away. Did I chase after them? No. Diamonds are free. They have rights. Like you, like me. Like anyone.”

~Noelle

BOOOORRRRRRRING!

Richard,

I saw your site’s post on Google. Thought you might be interested in this - It’s no secret that Microsoft missed the boat big time when it comes to a Web-based version of Office; however, while the company is not announcing any major online developments of its own, it is doing damage control by supporting its partners who have SaaS applications that work with Office. Most recently, they have accepted eXpresso Corp. into their Startup Accelerator Program. The program is designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network. This program provides access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future directions and support to accelerate their success. eXpresso gives Microsoft customers the ability to put their Excel spreadsheets online for collaboration and offers a variety of features including audit trails, locks down to the cell level, a chat function and more. Would you be interested in learning more? Laura

Laura Baumgartner

Yellow Book, Not The Other Book...

Dear Richard Lawson :

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The Video Department Is More About Firing Than Hiring

Dear Richard,

As an upcoming Marist College Communications-Journalism graduate, I am seeking a full-time position at Gawker.

Currently, I am an Editorial Intern working under Bonnie Fuller of American Media, Inc., with publications such as Star and Shape. I have also interned for NBC’s Weekend TODAY show and I was an Editorial Assistant for three national newsletters for health professionals. Being the first Managing Editor of Marist student magazine The Generator I worked hard to develop the style and overall tone of a new publication that is known on campus to take risks.


My resume is attached - I look forward to speaking to you sometime in the near future.

Thanks,
Christine

Who the fuck is Craig Stevens?

hi … i’m not sure if this would work in terms of gaining additional information re: “theatre geigh craig stevens!”, or not, but … here’s a link to the website of the singing instructor/voice coach he mentions in his most recent video.  perhaps he/his office might be able to point you in the right direction - since you are a journalist!

http://www.ronshetler.com/

and whoever said craig resembles matthew broderick is right.  damn.

nite-nite.

~Jpknyc8 

Catching Up

New Jezebel to richard:

Hi lolcait!!
 
Sorry it’s been so long since my last message.  It’s been so crazy around hear!
 
What’s up “@” Gawker anyways?
 
TTYWYWB!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

There is yet more news on the Glamour Magazine blogger Mike Cherico incident…. 

MARCH 19TH 2008 NEW YORK, NEW YORK

GLAMOUR BLOGGER HAS MORE SCAMS

  Glamour Magazine execs weren’t the only ones duped by newly unemployed dating blogger Mike Cherico. Nightlife Kingpin and Co owner of Manhattan hot spots Suzie Wong’s and Prime,  ”JE” Englebert also had run-ins with the former famous blogger.

  Cherico was using Glamour’s name and trading his blog articles for personal hook-ups.

  One such instance occurred last Halloween, when he allegedly offered Englebert a spot in his blog, only in exchange for tickets to the Playboy Mansion’s hottest party of the year. Three days before the big bash in L.A. Cherico reportedly bragged about the party on his blog and initiated his own demise by asking women what to wear to such an event like the mansion’s annual Halloween party.

  Cherico never made it to the Halloween bash and it wasn’t long before Cherico showed up in New York demanding bottle service at one of JE’s nightclubs.

  Now, what’s next for JE?, as he approaches his next big Playboy Mansion party on April 19th