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.
Michael Buckley competes for “Live With Kelly” cohost spot
Will we get a chance to watch Live With Kelly and What the Buck?!
On Jul 11, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
The best unused “This American Life” pitches
Thanks to comedian Patton Oswalt, the #ThisAmericanLifeStories hashtag started to gain steam Tuesday on Twitter with some bizarre pitches.
On Jul 10, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Lady Gaga launches “Little Monsters” social network
Because there weren’t enough sites dedicated to the Fame Monster on the rest of the Internet.
CNN teams with Facebook for election coverage
The news network will “measure Facebook buzz” about the candidates during the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election.
On Jul 9, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Buzzed: The weekend in hot pictures, crying athletes, and Frank Ocean
Andy Murray, Frank Ocean, and a heat wave: Out of the running, out of the closet, and out of control.
#ExpressYourself: The best of Diplo’s Twitter campaign
Diple knows how to start a party—even on Twitter.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Seinfeld masters new domain with Web series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”
That’s gold, Jerry! Gold!
On Jul 5, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
In “The Newsroom” with @WillMcAvoyACN
The popular Twitter parody account provides an inside look at the HBO drama and the state of cable news.
5 fabulous fireworks displays from across America
Can’t wait until tonight for the fireworks? Here’s your Independence Day pyrotechnics fix.
On Jul 4, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
@Netherlanders borrows a page from the @Sweden playbook
@Netherlanders will feature tweets from a different Dutch citizen every week. Will any of them be as entertaining as @Sweden’s Sonja?
On Jul 3, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Facebook unveils icons for same-sex marriage
Many users noticed the new icons on the marriage announcement between Facebook cofounder Chris Hughes and husband Sean Eldridge.
On Jul 2, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Buzzed: The weekend in pics and pecs
Canada and Channing Tatum, respectively, plus Euro 2012 recap reels
YouTube star Keenan Cahill is working on an album
Cahill is famous for his lipdubs, but he’s making the leap to singing with the help of some famous friends.
On Jun 29, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Facebook bans homophobic page over hate speech
The Italian page posted about the “dangers” of homosexuality and labeled gay people a “virus.”
On Jun 28, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
@Sweden officially says no to Stephen Colbert
The Comedy Central host will just have to be content speaking for America, because Sweden has decided not to let him run its official Twitter account. Will Ferrell, on the other hand …
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