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It's official: paid Twitter is here. Known as Twitter Blue, the $7.99-a-month service will enable users to take part in a subscription-based plan in order to get the coveted blue checkmark next to their names, as well as a host of other perks. A recent in-app notification revealed the details…
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Things are definitely still not looking cheery over at Twitter, as new CEO Elon Musk defends his decision to lay off up to 3,700 employees. Yesterday, it was reported that mass layoffs were taking place at the social media giant, after staff received a memo warning them that their jobs…
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Shonda Rhimes, Toni Braxton, and Sara Bareilles have joined a long list of famous faces hitting the "deactivate account" button on Twitter, just one week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk finalized his controversial takeover. The world's richest man finally acquired the popular social media platform on October 27 in a $44…
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Elon Musk has slammed activist groups for trying to "destroy free speech in the United States" after Twitter suffered a "massive drop in revenue". The new Twitter CEO was evidently not happy with how the social media platform is currently performing, after tweeting on Friday (November 4): "Twitter has had…
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Kanye West has announced that he is going on a "cleanse" and quitting sex, p*rn, alcohol, and even speaking. The rapper has been making headlines recently thanks to a series of tweets many deemed antisemitic, several controversial interviews, and a 'White Lives Matter' t-shirt he donned during Paris fashion week.…
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Employees are taking legal action against Elon Musk's Twitter, after staff were emailed regarding mass layoffs. As reported by CNN, staff at the social media platform were sent an email on Thursday evening telling them that they would be receiving an update on their employment status by 12:00PM (ET) on…
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Debra Messing recently joined a line-up of celebrities that have decided to leave Twitter following Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media platform last week. The American actress' account has been untraceable since Wednesday, which led people to believe that she has called it quits on the platform. These suspicions…
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Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, celebrities have been announcing that they're ditching the social media platform. Meanwhile, it looks like it isn't just famous faces who are opting to quit Twitter now that the Tesla boss is in charge. According to Google search engine data, searches for how…
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Elon Musk has hit back at Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she criticized his decision to implement a fee for verification on Twitter. In a tweet posted to the platform on Wednesday, the CEO of Tesla told AOC to "pay up" after she blasted him for his new 'blue tick' policy…
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Amber Heard's Twitter account has reportedly been deactivated following Elon Musk's takeover. Musk - who Forbes has estimated has a net worth of over $200 billion - finally concluded his acquisition of the social media platform in late October after first starting the process back in spring. So far, the…
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Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter will charge $8 a month for its Blue service, which includes its sought-after verified badge. The 51-year-old - who is also the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla - finalized his £44billion acquisition of Twitter last Thursday (October 27) after originally proposing to buy the…
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Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has already prompted many celebrities to leave the social media platform. Last week, the 51-year-old richest man in the world showed up at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters carrying a kitchen sink as he closed in on his $44 billion purchase of the social network. The…
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Ricky Gervais fans may have heard something rather familiar on Monday night's edition of The Late Late Show. In a clip that has now been widely circulated on Twitter (ironically), host James Corden can be seen discussing Elon Musk's recent $44 billion takeover of the social media platform. During the…
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Last week, Elon Musk took over as the boss of the social media platform Twitter. The multi-billionaire hasn't been shy about making changes, and has already reportedly fired several of the company's top executives. However, it looks like all of Musk's changes and promises aren't pleasing everybody on Twitter. Many…
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A Kentucky dad has won his family free VIP tickets after rushing to watch a basketball game with his son covered in coal. In a photo, coal miner Michael McGuire can be seen at the Rupp Arena with his young son. From his fluorescent work clothes and disheveled appearance, it's…
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Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has commenced. After months of negotiations, the Tesla boss has finally completed his $44 billion purchase of the social media platform, BBC News reports. It's safe to say Musk has made a strong first impression on the company. He began his leadership by reportedly firing…
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Kanye West has clashed with Piers Morgan during the rapper's recent appearance on TalkTV. The 'Stronger' rapper - who has legally changed his name to Ye - appeared on Piers' Uncensored show on Wednesday night (October 19), during which, he was challenged on several comments and statements he has made…
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An Irish airline has thrown its hat in the conversation regarding the recent controversy surrounding James Corden. Earlier this week, New York City restauranteur Keith McNally shared an Instagram post, in which, he branded The Late Late Show host the "most abusive customer" he's ever had visit the Balthazar restaurant.…
