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Online social networking site Twitter which was initially founded in 2006 is certainly attracting more subscribers by the day including those of the rich and famous. In the past the site has been used to pay tribute to a famous iconic person such as Elizabeth Taylor or in recent months we have … [Read more...]
Justin Bieber is one of the most well known people in the social media world and is constantly in the news. Just recently we’ve written about the fight between him and Rebecca Black to top the YouTube ‘dislike’ list, and then posted an article about a dead ringer for The Bieber, who just … [Read more...]
Films have not been kind to Mortal Kombat. If you’ve seen any of the Mortal Kombat films, you know that they don’t do justice to the source material. You may have seen the fight scene trailer for the new Mortal Kombat legacy series, but now the first episode has been released. … [Read more...]
The wedding of the year is nearly upon us, yes that’s right the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April. Here at OSM we are keen to bring you any updates in and around the big event and what caught our eye today is that singer/songwriter George Michael will be … [Read more...]
Twitter has once again been used as a platform for abuse and this time around it is not the celebrity who is delivering the rant. English singer songwriter Jessie J has been on the end of abuse from students after she played a gig in Dublin and was shocked at the behaviour. … [Read more...]
The Masters 2011 in Augusta will see its final round today and it’s already been a hugely exciting tournament for golf fans. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, the current leader, comes across as a thoroughly likeable young man and like many sporting names today, is a Twitter fan. It seems that … [Read more...]
We often report on Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand and last week we reported his staunch defence on Twitter for Wayne Rooney and then yesterday we told how Ferdinand had issued a heartfelt plea on YouTube in a bid to find a man’s killers. Today we have happier news though, this time of … [Read more...]
It seems that the long-awaited Tiger Woods comeback is beginning to materialize. The golfing superstar who only joined Twitter a few months ago, has got everybody wondering if the Masters 2011 could be the tournament when he gets back to the top. … [Read more...]
The somewhat strained relationship between TV host Glenn Beck and Fox News finally reached a point yesterday when it was announced that Beck will be leaving his Fox show later this year. After his viewers declined and following an advertising boycott the move may not have surprised many and now … [Read more...]
Only two days ago we told you about a YouTube video that had gone viral, starring a young boy who’d been dubbed the “Japanese Messi.” Today though we have news of the man himself and it’s quite extraordinary. Lionel Messi’s Facebook account has taken off like a rocket and even the … [Read more...]
News in today has revealed that search engine Google are looking to expand their YouTube service with a staggering $100 million to provide 20 new channels. As marketwatch.com reported, these will mainly provide topics such as the arts and sport and it is hoped with the additional channels, current … [Read more...]
Angry Birds is just about the biggest mobile game going and it continues to amaze with its monstrous download figures and user popularity. The newest edition "Rio" is no exception as it has stormed to over 10 million downloads in the first 10 days of release! … [Read more...]
Here on OSM we often report on what celebrities and sportsmen are up to on Twitter and one of the most prolific tweeters is Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. We recently told of his praise for Arsenals’ Jack Wilshere after the England game against Wales and also told of Ferdinand’s April … [Read more...]
If you’re a cricket fan, or even if you’re not, then you must have noticed the frenzy of excitement today about the ICC Cricket World Cup Final which was estimated to have been watched by one billion people across the globe. India eventually went on to win the World Cup and this has prompted … [Read more...]
One of the most prominent groups that are prolific on Twitter these days seems to be sportsmen, especially footballers, and two we often write about here at OSM, are Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand and Jack Wilshere of Arsenal. However both of them were out-witted yesterday as they attempted to … [Read more...]
The popularity of TV Sci-Fi series “Doctor Who” seems to know no bounds and today we heard of a trailer video for the upcoming series which seems to have seen fans go wild on Twitter. The one-minute trailer, which you can see below this story from YouTube, shows footage that’s never been seen. … [Read more...]
We often bring you news of viral videos here at OSM and a recent example was a YouTube video of a 13-year-old girl named Rebecca Black singing a song called “Friday.” We’re pretty sure that there’s not one of you out there who hasn’t heard of Justin Bieber, otherwise known as The Biebster … [Read more...]
Here at OSM we’ve often noted Rio Ferdinand as one of the most prolific Twitter members and often tell how he uses Twitter to get his views across to his many fans. Today we can tell you how Rio Ferdinand has taken to Twitter again to give praise to Jack Wilshere and Scott Parker after the England … [Read more...]
In the past here at OSM, we have reported on Redbox Kiosks which are dotted around the US giving you access to movies and games through a quick and simple procedure of renting them out. But it seems if news is anything to go by today, competition is hotting up. … [Read more...]
If you’re a Manchester United fan you may have read our article about how the football club has the most active followers on Facebook and now we have some more news following the team’s 1-0 win against Bolton yesterday involving Rio Ferdinand and his prolific Twitter account. … [Read more...]
In the last few days, online social networking site Twitter has become a hive of activity for various reasons. At the end of last week alone, Japan's earthquake and tsunami reached a staggering 1,200 tweets per minute with users finding out up to date information and news of how to donate for the … [Read more...]
Here at OSM we often write about footballers who use Twitter, for example Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere was recently called a cyber-bully, and previous to that Arsenal players took to Twitter to apologize for their defeat in the Carling Cup final against Birmingham City. This time around footballers are … [Read more...]
Lima Sky's massively popular game, Doodle Jump has hit an impressive milestone this week as it celebrates 10 million downloads. This fantastic achievement comes very close to the game's second Birthday which is on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Here at OSM we’ve been reporting on social media and tech aspects of the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan. We’ve highlighted how many people have been spurred on to help, such as Lady Gaga and her fundraising bracelet, and AT&T with its free calls to Japan offer, but it seems that not … [Read more...]
Whilst the rest of the world still looks on in disbelief over Friday's earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan's North East coast, and of the huge loss of human life, there have been rumors to hit social networking sites such as Twitter. … [Read more...]
