Jordan Valinsky
A former editorial operations specialist and staff writer for the Daily Dot, Jordan Valinsky is a tech reporter and web culture commentator. His work has been published by the Week, Digiday, CNNMoney, Popular Mechanics, Vice, Mic, and Betabeat.
2012 VMAs rank as second most social event of all time
MTV’s Video Music Awards were huge on Twitter and Facebook, with stars like Frank Ocean and Katy Perry drawing thousands of comments. Only this year’s Grammys saw more social media activity.
On Sep 7, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Grantland launches YouTube channel featuring—well, they’ll figure it out
Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons doesn’t really have a plan for his new channel, which kicked off Wednesday with a mix of interviews, sports, and animated clips.
On Sep 6, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
English man charged for Facebook threats against Muslims
Kenneth Holden, 30, allegedly threatened to carry out a repeat of last year’s Oslo terrorist attacks in the city of South Tyneside.
Jason Biggs reprimanded by Nickelodeon over raunchy tweets
Some crude comments about Paul Ryan’s wife landed the American Pie star—who voices Leonardo on Nickelodeon’s Ninja Turtles series—in hot water with the network.
The Hater: Leave Nicki Minaj Alone!
Is Nicki Minaj really planning to vote for Mitt Romney, or is the Internet just taking a mixtape too seriously?
On Sep 5, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Belfast rioters made arrangements via Facebook
Two teens who participated in riots in Carlisle Circus, Belfast, have been banned from social networking after it came out that the event was arranged via Facebook.
Google+ to host hangout with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Steven Spielberg
The actor and director are promoting their upcoming film, Lincoln. Google is promoting its social network.
Facebook removes birthday event for Hezbollah leader
An event celebrating the militant group’s secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly had 7,000 RSVPs before it was deleted.
On Sep 4, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Facebook post helps police nab suspected thief
A TV reporter in Maryland had an enterprising idea to stop a local produce thief.
Inside the mind of Pop Culture Brain
Alex Rabinowitz’s Pop Culture Brain is like TV Guide for the Tumblr generation.
Buzzed: Banks, Barack, and Britain’s Kate Middleton
Social media’s latest from POTUS, Azealia Banks’ EP, and Princess Kate
On Sep 3, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Mom uses Facebook sting operation to expose daughter’s boyfriend
When she found out her daughter was dating a registered sex offender, she used fake Facebook and email accounts to prove he was up to no good.
On Aug 30, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Facebook’s oldest user, 101-year-old Florence Detlor, hangs out with Mark Zuckerberg
Zuck and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg personally welcomed Detlor at Facebook HQ.
On Aug 29, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Facebook users salute Prince Harry with naked photos
Members of one Facebook group are standing (naked) in solidarity with the party-animal prince.
On Aug 28, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Rich Kids of Instagram’s tropical storm evacuation
This is how the other half prepared for Tropical Storm Isaac.
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