{
  "id": 1506763,
  "title": "Perez Hilton’s Website Resumes Operations as Blogger Remains Hospitalized",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/perez-hiltons-website-resumes-operations-as-blogger-remains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T15:21:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/perez-hilton-tiktok-livestream-hospitalized-website-update/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perez Hilton's website returned to service on Monday, while the blogger remains hospitalized after a livestreamed self-harm episode earlier in the month, according to a statement on PerezHilton.com. His family revealed that his treatment continues in an inpatient setting, overseen by a team of medical and mental health professionals. The blogger, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, built PerezHilton.com over two decades ago, and it remains a vital part of his life. Starting this week, his team will resume publishing the website, focusing on the day's most significant stories.\n\nHilton was taken to a local hospital on August 4, following a TikTok livestream where he appeared to repeatedly harm himself, resulting in a bloody scene. The social media platform later attributed the stream's existence to a \"moderator error.\" On August 8, Hilton's team confirmed that he was in \"serious but stable\" condition. They added that he experienced significant blood loss and will require surgery for further injuries. Recovery will be a lengthy process.\n\nBarbara Lavandeira, Hilton's sister, expressed her pain at the online comments labeling the incident as \"karma.\" She emphasized that her family, including her mother, Mario's children, should not be punished or subjected to torment due to others' feelings about Hilton. She urged the public to recognize that anyone, including Mario, has the capacity for growth after acknowledging their past mistakes. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, assistance is available by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org.",
  "summary": "\"His treatment is continuing in an inpatient setting under the care of a dedicated team of medical and mental health professionals,\" his family shares after his TikTok livestream The post Perez Hilton’s Website Resumes Operations as Blogger Remains Hospitalized appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}