Kristen Maldonado
Pop Culture Planet
Pop Culture Planet is an entertainment outlet founded by journalist Kristen Maldonado. It was inspired by the lack of diversity in the industry and serves as a place to cover the world of entertainment while shining a light on representation and inclusion. Alongside the outlet is the video podcast of the same name that dives into analytical pop culture discussions and interviews with diverse voices in the entertainment space.
Kristen Maldonado is an entertainment journalist, TV and film critic, on-camera host, writer, producer, and social media and digital content strategist with a proven history of creating impactful and engaging content that connects with fans on a personal level. You can find her binge-watching your next favorite TV show, interviewing talent, and championing representation in all forms. Kristen is also a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, a member of the Critics Choice Association, Latino Entertainment Journalists Association, CherryPicks, and Television Academy, and a two-time Shorty Award winner. She has been seen on New York Live, NY1, The List TV, MTV, and Glamour and had her work featured on CinemaBlend, Looper, ComicBook.com, Rotten Tomatoes, Den of Geek, Good Morning America, Insider, Total Film, and more.