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Colin Meloy Fan to Ghostwrite The Decemberists Frontman's Twit Today
With recent 140-character proclamations like, “Thank God! We'll finally have a Pitchfork rating assigned to every Beatles record!,” it turns out that Colin Meloy is still a musician worth following on Twitter.... read more
Found in: Music, News10 Unique, Funny or Useful Twitter Users You Should Follow Right Now
Oh, hello. I'm @austinlouisray, and I'm here to steal an idea from @joshjackson, editor-in-chief of @PasteMagazine. He's been doing a rather stand-up job of laying the groundwork of what will eventually become the all-encompassing, ridiculously-comprehensive and unendingly-entertaining Paste Guide to Twitter, so far covering musicians, charities, comedians and much more.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFox Attempts to Spice Up Re-Runs with Twitter
Aiming to make re-runs more interesting, Fox is bringing them into the 21st century. The network's website will feature tweets alongside online re-runs of their hit Fringe and brand new, buzzed-about show Glee.... read more
Found in: Movies, News20 More Musicians To Follow On Twitter
Since last we scanned the Twitterverse for our favorite musicians, Trent Reznor has given up the Twitter ghost, but plenty of other musicians have begun updating in his place. These are just some of my favorites. 1. Camera Obscura - camera_obscura_ This Scottish band has released one of my favorite albums this year. Best recent tweet: Just been to collect my bike. Sometimes, cycling in Glasgow is a lot like the escape scene at the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark. K Runner-up: Amsterdam to glasgow. 90 mins spent in full view of a filthy urchin feasting gleefully on... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLast Chance to Pre-Order Imogen Heap's Ellipse
Today is is the final day to pre-order Imogen Heap's third album Ellipse, as it is slated for a U.S. release tomorrow.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTwitter: The Opera is a Real Thing That's Actually Happening
@Radames Slavery sux, u should ditch Pharaoh. g2g my dad's here #niledeltaOK, a real Twitter opera will probably look nothing like that, but that doesn't mean the Royal Opera House of London (pictured above) isn't doing it anyway. Yes, that's right, they're creating an opera composed entirely of storyline suggestions sent to their Twitter account. More than 350 people have contributed so far.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsMichael Ian Black and Michael Showalter Want You to Come to Their Twarty
Remember that episode of The Office when Michael drives all the way to New York to attend the Dunder Mifflin website launch party, only to find out it's an online party? At the time, the idea of an online party seemed perhaps a little crazy (maybe just because that silly former temp Ryan was behind it), but it seems he was actually on to something. Tonight, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black will host a Town Hall Twitter Twarty, and all are invited.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTen Funny Fakes to Follow on Twitter
When Phil Spector was under trial and subsequently imprisoned for murder, some media pointed excitedly to his supposed Twitter account to get some prison updates. Apparently, Spector was busy befriending a cockroach he named Wilson, as well as ranting that the authorities took his wig, all tweeted on top of a custom background of prison cell photos. The account was later removed, but it exemplifies the potential hilarity of parody Twitter accounts Whether they actually try to dupe their audience or not, these faux celebrities play up the best and worst of their doppelgangers. Although some of the best have... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayHarry Potter and the Wittiest Sequel Tweets
In anticipation of tonight's release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere, Twitter is abuzz about the world's favorite wizard. Fans have been hash-tagging (a Twitter tool for associating a tweet with a particular subject) Potter-related topics all week, boasting their ticket purchases, planning their costumes for the midnight showing and otherwise expressing their excitement.... read more
Found in: Books, News10 Charities to Follow on Twitter
One of the worst effects of our economic downturn is the dip in funding for a number of worthy non-profits. From advocacy groups to homeless shelters, these organizations need every advantage they can find, and Twitter offers an inexpensive way to communicate. If you're in a position to help out—either by funding or by spreading the word—here are 10 charities on Twitter that I highly recommend.... read more
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