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Gossip, scurrilous rumour. A fascination with the flaws of the rich and famous. These human foibles are as old as the hills, but the age of the internet has amplified their power. Stephen Sackur's guest today can lay claim to being the godfather of online gossip and scandal mongering. Perez Hilton, real name Mario Lavandeira, created his showbiz gossip blog 16 years ago. He made a pile of money trashing reputations and inflicting misery on the famous. Now he says he鈥檚 sorry but should we believe him?