The 100 Best Twitter Accounts of 2011
Twitter crossed the 100 million active Twitter count this year, and we searched through all of them (okay, it only felt like that) to come up with our 100 favorite Twitter accounts. Our bias towards music and comedy is obvious throughout. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayESPN Reporter Live-Tweets Bathroom Lock-In
Ever wonder what kind of thoughts would go through your head if you were trapped in a hotel bathroom? Well, thanks to Twitter and a reporter with some bad luck, you can. ESPN reporter Jenn Brown had a rough morning after locking herself in the bathroom of her hotel room. And she live-tweeted the whole thing. You can follow the madness as it happened below, or check out her Twitter here. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayNBC's Grimm Offers Twitter Followers Advanced Screening
NBC’s Grimm is giving followers of its Twitter account a link via direct message to enjoy the entire first episode prior to the Oct. 28 broadcast. read more
Found in: TV, NewsOur Favorite Tweets About the East Coast Earthquake So Far
After an earthquake rocked Virginia and aftershocks were felt along the East Coast, people flocked to Twitter to discuss it. Here's some of the most clever ones since it happened. read more
Found in: Culture, Features30 Comedians Worth Following on Twitter
Being a funny stand-up comedian is not the same as being funny on Twitter. Some of our favorite funnymen and funnywomen (Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K.) save their best jokes for the stage, while others (Tim Siedell, Kelly Oxford) have a bigger presence online than on stage. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Game Inspires Twitter Prank Against Compton Police
It seemed to be both a demonstration of social networks' far-reaching influence and a shot at the powers that be when popular rapper The Game pulled an unexpected prank on the Compton sheriff's office Friday evening via Twitter. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Game Incites Flash Mob Against Compton Police
It seemed to be both a demonstration of social networks' far-reaching influence and a shot at the powers that be when popular rapper The Game pulled an unexpected prank on the Compton sheriff's office Friday evening via Twitter. read more
Found in: A/V50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter
We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySt. Vincent Teases New Album
St. Vincent has launched a brand new campaign to promote her new album Strange Mercy. The artist announced on her website that fans should tweet hashtag #strangemercy to unlock a brand new song off of the upcoming album.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsOur Favorite "Replace a Word in a Famous Quote with Duck" Tweets So Far
Find any movie buff, and they’ll be sure to be able to spew dozens of famous movie quotes. Twitter’s latest hashtag craze, however, now allows film devotees to have a little fun and show their creativity in making classic quotes even more classic.... read more
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