Tech and social media news
One of the best things about Twitter is that you can interact with your favorite celebrities, by following them and re-tweeting some of their posts. But what about some of your other heroes, like from movies and TV? Sure they don't exactly have their own official Twitter account but that wont stop … [Read more...]
Last night’s finale of American Idol saw Scotty McCreery take on Lauren Alaina and it was McCreery who eventually became the American Idol 2011 winner. Once again though it seems that Twitter enabled an accurate prediction of the result whereby the amount of tweets about a contestant seems to … [Read more...]
We have news today that Twitter and Facebook favorite, Keith Olbermann, suddenly quit his post as his show came to a close last night. Popular and sometimes controversial host of MSNBC’s “Countdown”, Olbermann has produced many a social media buzz in his time on air and many will miss him. … [Read more...]
There are all sorts of clever marketing campaigns these days embracing the use of social media and technology, one recent example being a promotion for Coca-Cola using SCVNGR, the location-based app. Now we hear another example of using technology for promotion, this time to premiere a TV show. … [Read more...]
Tonight saw the first part of the X Factor 2010 final with the second part to follow tomorrow. All four remaining contestants, Cher Lloyd, Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and group One Direction performed duets with stars Will.i.am, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Robbie Williams respectively and … [Read more...]
I’m a Celebrity 2010 has just concluded and it was Dagenham girl Stacey Solomon who won and became this year’s Queen of the Jungle. After Jenny Eclair was evicted from the final three last night it was between Stacey Solomon, former X Factor contestant and Shaun Ryder, ex-Happy Mondays singer, … [Read more...]
This season’s Dancing with the Stars has been one of the most controversial that most people can remember. The finale of Season 11 took place last night and the eventual winner was former “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey. … [Read more...]
“X Factor” fans have been treated to some great results show performances over the past few weeks, and I’m not just talking about from the guest acts either. However, it appears that both Olly Murs’ performance and the “X Factor” finalists’ performance of “Heroes” have both been … [Read more...]
If you just happen to be a fan of Katie Price, we may just have some pretty exciting news for you. The singer, TV personality and former glamour model – previously known as Jordan – has taken to her Twitter account recently, to announce plans of her new “Jordan Idol” reality TV show. … [Read more...]
If you were enjoying having comedian and actor Jason Manford co-hosting BBC One’s “The One Show,” we have some rather disappointing news for you. According to recent reports, Jason has now decided to quit the evening magazine show, following the recent Twitter scandal he found himself … [Read more...]
Popular micro-blogging website Twitter is quite often used by people (including celebrities) as a way to take pot shots at each other, and that is exactly what it appears to have been used for recently by “X Factor” contestant Wagner Fiuza-Carillho. … [Read more...]
“X Factor” contestant Katie Waissel hasn’t exactly been the favourite of the show, and has seen herself in the bottom two more often than not. Now it appears that the 24-year old singer is receiving death threats, via social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. … [Read more...]
You may remember that back in October we brought you an article about Conan O’Brien and how he was using social media site Twitter to promote his new show “Conan.” At the time the marketing campaign for the TV show was to find the guests for his first show on November 8. … [Read more...]
Social networking is becoming more and more popular these days, with celebrities, politicians and even presidents using sites such as Twitter and Facebook. Even the “X-Factor” contestants now have their own Twitter accounts, including Mary Byrne and Wagner Carillho!! … [Read more...]
Ever since Cher Lloyd burst onto our television screens at the start of this year’s “X Factor,” she has proved to be a huge success with the fans. In fact, she has recently become a YouTube hit, thanks to last week’s mesmerizing performance of Shakespears Sister’s “Stay.” … [Read more...]
No doubt you’ve all heard about the young YouTube sensation by the name of Greyson Michael Chance by now. The 13-year old singer – who became famous almost instantly after a video of him singing “Paparazzi” appeared on YouTube – recently performed his debut single on “The Ellen DeGeneres … [Read more...]
Randy Jackson – the brother of the late singer Michael Jackson – took to his Twitter account recently, to lash out at legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey. The reason behind the rant is a recent interview that Oprah did with his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. … [Read more...]
Last night’s “X Factor” episode appears to have created a bit of a stir among fans of Zimbabwean singer Gamu Nhengu, after Cheryl Cole very surprisingly sent her home rather than taking her through to the live shows. Now her fans have been taking to Twitter and Facebook, to post their angry … [Read more...]
Fox’s hugely popular musical comedy-drama series “Glee” is now known for its special episodes, in which they dedicate the songs to a specific artist. It was only this week that the show aired its Britney Spears themed episode, and now it looks like another singer wants to get in on the action. … [Read more...]
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Flintstones and the day is being marked by Google with one of its Google Doodle’s depicting the Flintstones in the usual cartoon style. Other recent Google Doodle’s have been for Google’s own 12th birthday celebrations as well as one that marked the … [Read more...]
If you’re a fan of the hugely popular medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy,” we may just have a bit of exciting news for you. ABC has just launched a special promotion for Facebook fans, which will give them a chance to choose the official poster art for its upcoming season 7. … [Read more...]
24-year old former Iraq war veteran Jeff Miranda – the new boyfriend of “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – chose a rather unusual way to propose to his girlfriend recently – by popping the question on a cover of a magazine while posing shirtless. … [Read more...]
Fox’s hugely popular musical comedy-drama series “Glee” may well have earned 19 Emmy nominations this year, but when it came down to it they only walked away with two. However, that didn’t stop some of the cast taking to Twitter, to share their Emmy experiences. … [Read more...]
If you live in the UK and you’ve been following the final series of “Big Brother,” you’ll know exactly who Sam Pepper is. The 21-year old graffiti artist made an impact on everyone from the moment he entered the house, and I’m not just talking about the other housemates either. … [Read more...]
ITV1’s popular reality TV show “The X Factor” – which kicked off its 7th season on Saturday night - appears to be getting criticized from all angles at the moment. Not only have the fans been complaining about last night’s show, but Lily Allen has now taken to Twitter to have her say. … [Read more...]
