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#BBMA: Your ticket to Vegas

Friday, May 17, 2013 | By tatiana grace (@tatiana), Music Industry Relations [18:55 UTC]
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The Billboard Music Awards are two days away (Sunday May 19, 8pm ET / 7pm CT) and you can use Twitter to keep up with all of the night’s unforgettable moments. 

How will you follow along with the backstage action? How will you talk directly to your favorite artists, or experience the scene in Las Vegas at this year’s show?
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Twitter for Google Glass

Thursday, May 16, 2013 | By Shiv Ramamurthi (@mogrooth), Engineering Manager [17:32 UTC]
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Today we’re bringing Twitter to Google Glass, making it easy for you to share photos and connect with people.

With Twitter for Google Glass, you can share photos to Twitter. The Tweet will automatically include the text, “Just shared a photo #throughglass”, as you can see here:

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Make your mother's day

Saturday, May 11, 2013 | By Karen Wickre (@kvox) [21:18 UTC]
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It’s not too late to send #YourMom a message for Mother’s Day. Here are a few Vine videos for inspiration. Read more…

Call mom maybe

Friday, May 10, 2013 | By Ian Padgham (@origiful), Elizabeth's Son [00:25 UTC]
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Friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday.Read more…

#OnlyOnTwitter: Fêtes and fashion

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | By Jenna Mannos (@JennaMannos), Media Team [21:46 UTC]
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Other-worldly hats, sky-high heels, daring designs and strapping tuxedos: We’re seeing them all come to life on Twitter as partygoers and scenemakers strut their stuff at the hautest of events of the year so far.

Just in the past week, the Kentucky Derby, Met Costume Institute Gala, San Francisco Ballet and Chanel have lit up Twitter as celebrities tweeted and vined their chic, punk, classic or otherwise memorable garb.Read more…

An invitation to #ComedyFest (BYOB)

Monday, April 29, 2013 | By Fred Graver (@fredgraver), Head of TV [15:00 UTC]
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Comedy Fest

This week Twitter turns into a comedy club, and you’ve got the best seats in the house, all for the price of free.

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This Week on Twitter - Apr. 29

Monday, April 29, 2013 | By Alexandra Valasek (@AlzValz) [12:00 UTC]
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Monday, Apr. 29 - May 3; 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT This week kicks off #ComedyFest from Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral). Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) and Carl Reiner (@CarlReiner) will answer questions in an “in-Tweet” Livestream event hosted by Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow). Fans should follow @ComedyCentral and @MelBrooks (who will be posting his first Tweet on Monday) for more information. The rest of the festival will celebrate comedy, comedians and everyone who likes to laugh.Read more…

#OnlyOnTwitter: A Presidential Week

Friday, April 26, 2013 | By Bridget Coyne (@bcoyne) [22:33 UTC]
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It’s been a historic week on Twitter, as two former U.S. Presidents let their presence be known on Twitter. Bill Clinton joined the ranks of President Barack Obama, all 100 U.S. Senators and 95 percent of the House of Representatives, while the dedication of George W. Bush’s new Bush Center brought us closer to all 5 living presidents via Twitter.Read more…

New improvements to Twitter for Mac

Thursday, April 25, 2013 | By Ben Sandofsky (@sandofsky) [22:33 UTC]
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Today we’re announcing a few improvements to Twitter for Mac:Read more…

This Week on Twitter - Apr. 22

Monday, April 22, 2013 | By Alexandra Valasek (@AlzValz) [22:33 UTC]
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Monday, Apr. 22; 8:00 p.m. ET / PT It’s a hashtag war! Tune into Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and vote on the characters’ actions with hashtag #LHHATL. Follow @LoveHipHopVH1 for the questions and after the show for results.Read more…
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