October 31, 2011 : Comments (4)
Google+ Updates Android App, Adds New Design And Other Features
Celebrity Tweets
Lady Gaga Falls For Twitter Scam
If you see any posts on Twitter with a link to a "Banned Lady Gaga Video," whatever you do, DO NOT CLICK ON IT. The Facebook Scam Spam trend is spreading across Twitter claiming the Twitter queen herself Lady Gaga. The tweets are spreading through a rogue application that thousands of Twitter users have connected with. The tweet promises a link to a "banned" Lady... Read more »
Christina Aguilera Uses Twitter To Promote New Competition Series ‘The Voice’
Last time we checked in on vocalist Christina Aguilera, she had just created a Twitter account, which after just two days managed to acquire 144,000 followers. Over a month later, it's a little disappointing to see that she hasn't even doubled her follower count - putting her way behind Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Rihanna whose respective follower counts are in the... Read more »
Manchester United Player Darron Gibson Quits Twitter After 2 Hours Following Abusive Tweets
While Twitter is a valuable outlet for celebrities and sports stars to connect with fans, it is also a way for fans to direct comments directly to their idols. However, on some occasions, tweets directed at the stars are not very flattering and the celebrity/athlete may decide to leave Twitter as a result of those negative comments. That appeared to be the case... Read more »
Nicole Crowther’s Tweet Spoiler Was Overheard Gossip, Didn’t Work On Glee Prom Episode
On Wednesday we reported that Nicole Crowther, an extra on the FOX hit Glee, revealed insider information about the show via her Twitter account. The spoiler, which dished on who would be named prom king and queen during the season finale, caused such fuss that 20th Century FOX Television considered amending all of their contracts to add a Non-disclosure... Read more » LeAnn Rimes Gushes About Hubby Eddie Cibrian On Twitter
On Friday LeAnn Rimes finally married Eddie Cibrian after their controversial affair and her very public divorce. The singer and active Twitter user already changed her account to reflect her new marital status, and let's just say she's not hiding the fact that she's crazy for Cibrian, despite the general public's tendency to roll their eyes at her... Read more »
Kirstie Alley Sells Out Diet System On QVC By Smart Posting On Twitter
Actress, and current "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, Kirstie Alley was hawking her recently launched Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison Weight Loss System on QVC when her product sold out within 15 minutes. And, although it seems like Alley's own weight loss has given validation to the diet system's effectiveness, her social marketing savvy on Twitter was really... Read more »
Adam Lambert Tweets About Charity Event, Crashes Friendfactor’s Servers
We've all heard that you can never have too much publicity, but what if that publicity inadvertently crashes Web servers? That's what happened when Adam Lambert, of American Idol fame, unassumingly tweeted a link to a charity event to his over 997,000 followers on Twitter. Although Lambert's heart was clearly in the right place, the tidal wave of followers... Read more »
Former ‘Apprentice’ Contestant Jenn Hoffman Tweets From The Famous Chateau Marmont Hotel, Gets Banned
Apparently unsanctioned tweeting can not only get you fired, but it can also get you banned from a popular restaurant. Jenn Hoffman, may be best known for her stint on Donald Trump's reality show "The Apprentice," found out she was banned from Chateau Marmont for a year because she tweeted about a famous patron from the restaurant. Furthermore, and adding insult to... Read more »
Soccer Star Carlton Cole Fined For Posting Offensive Joke To Twitter
Naughty, naughty, Carlton Cole! Looks like it's not only Americans posting idiotic comments to Twitter. The English footballer got a swift kick to the wallet when he tweeted some inappropriate jokes during a friendly game between England and Ghana. The Football Association fined Cole £20,000 ($39,034) for his comments. According to reports, Cole tweeted:... Read more »
Extra Nicole Crowther Reveals Glee Season Finale Spoiler on Twitter
Most of us Gleeks are rejoicing because the hit Fox dramedy Glee, which airs Tuesday nights, has recently returned from Spring break. Well, the finale is only a month away, and while I'm sure you are already placing your bets on who will be named prom king and queen, if you don't want a spoiler, steer clear of Twitter. Nicole Crowther, an extra on the show, has... Read more » 
