May 21, 2013

Rihanna Tops Forbes List of ‘Social Networking Stars’

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*Forbes has released its list of social networking superstars, using a formula that simply adds a star’s Twitter followers to his or her Facebook fans. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] According to the list, Rihanna comes out on top with 23.8 million Twitter followers and 59.6 million Facebook fans. She edges out Lady Gaga, who [...]




Dupri’s Social Networking Site Global14 Features Radio Show

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*Jermaine Dupri’s social networking site, Global14, is attempting to compete with giants like Facebook and Twitter with a new Internet radio feature. The online program called, “Your World, My Views” is a progressive talk show that addresses current events and issues like HIV/AIDS, relationships and health. Created in 2009 by comedian and host Tommy “T.J.” Sotomayor, [...]




Dupri Creates Facebook & Twitter Alternative: Global 14

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*Music producer-turned-Internet entrepreneur Jermaine Dupri is making like Mark Zuckerberg and has created a new social network called Global 14 (or “G14″). Dupri says he designed and developed it to be the “coolest, hippest city” on the Internet. “Global 14 was created because of the increasing trend of ‘social notifying’ versus ‘social networking,’ says Dupri. [...]