Jordan Chariton, Media Reporter, joins TheWrap from Mediabistro’s TVNewser and LostRemote. Before that, he worked inside the “belly of the beast,” spending four years working in cable news, at Fox News, Fox Business and MSNBC. He also spent almost two years as the digital producer at NYC’s legendary non-profit 92nd Street Y. When he’s not reading, writing, or engaging in deep, soulful conversation, Jordan is most likely taking in a movie, museum, restaurant, or binge watching Netflix. Follow him on Twitter @jordanchariton or reach him at jordan.chariton@thewrap.com.
Experience:
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Anderson Cooper Has Emergency Surgery for Appendicitis, Is ‘Thankful’ for His Doctors
CNN anchor will return to his show Tuesday after being released from the hospital on Monday, according to a statement to TheWrap
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Michael Brown’s Stepfather Under Investigation by Ferguson Police
Louis Head is being investigated by authorities for intending to incite a riot after saying, “burn this bitch down”
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New York Times Veteran Exits: Christine Haughney Takes Buyout on Heels of Bill Carter Leaving
A day after the longtime TV reporter accepts buyout, the newspaper and magazine reporter joins him
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How #BlackoutBlackFriday Boycott Fared on Social Media During Black Friday
The campaign protesting shopping on Black Friday inspired by “Fruitvale Station” Director Ryan Coogler draws close to 80,000 mentions on Twitter
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‘Today’ Shows Some Love to Brian Williams on His 10-Year Anniversary at ‘Nightly News’ (Video)
“Today” marks the 10-year-anniversary Brian Williams took over “Evening News” from Tom Brokaw; NBC News pays tribute to its star
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Jon Stewart Goes Bonkers on Fox News, Ferguson ‘Race-Baiting Puppeteers’ (Video)
“Ferguson burns, my friend, in part because of Jay Z, the guy who plays Urkel, and let’s say Hank Aaron,” Stewart says sarcastically, blasting Sean Hannity
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Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson Resigns From Police Department Following Grand Jury Decision
“I have been told that my continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow,” Wilson says
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Sasha and Malia Obama Blasted by GOP Staffer Over Wardrobe, ‘Classless’ Behavior
Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Congressman Fincher, calls out the first daughters for their clothes, facial expressions while President pardons Turkey on Thanksgiving
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Freddie Prinze Jr. Learning to ‘Walk Again’ After Undergoing Spinal Surgery
Star Wars Rebels actor is recuperating after spinal surgery, sharing progress with fans on social media
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‘Flo Rida’ Brings Parents of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown’s Father Together
“I just tried to encourage him and let him know that God has his hands on the situation and he’s going to be okay,” Trayvon Martin’s father tells Michael Brown’s father at gospel vigil organized by rapper “Flo Rida”
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Rupert Murdoch Defends ‘Exodus’ All-White Cast: ‘Since When Are Egyptians Not White?’
The upcoming film with Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Pharaoh has been blasted by critics for all-white cast; Murdoch fights back
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A Ferguson Photo That Might Actually Give You Hope
A picture of a teary-eyed 12-year-old Devonte Hart hugging Police Sgt. Bret Barnum at a Ferguson rally in Portland, Oregon exploded online
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Ray and Janay Rice to Sit Down With Matt Lauer in ‘Today’ Exclusive (Video)
“I was furious…I didn’t want to hear any of it. I just knew he hit me, and I was completely over it. I was done,” Janay Rice tells Matt Lauer in an exclusive interview set to air Monday
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Ray Rice Wins Appeal, Immediately Eligible to Return to NFL
Former Baltimore Ravens player was suspended indefinitely by the league on Sept. 8 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy
