Posts from The Twitter Blog on topiclive events

The best of the television world will come together this Sunday for the 64th Primetime Emmy® Awards (@PrimeTimeEmmys). While most fans will be watching from home, they can still play a part in the action by following their favorite stars and shows, and even tweeting the winners a note of congratulations. Fans should:Read more…

The biggest and brightest stars will take the stage tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the MTV Video Music Awards, live-tweeting along with @TwitterMusic.Read more…

Twitter is bringing Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) fans even closer to the on-screen action in what is already one of television’s most social and interactive series. For the first time ever in primetime reality television, @CBSBigBrother followers can influence components of the show via a Twitter vote!Read more…

While we’re here in Tampa, we’ve been talking to journalists, candidates, political pundits and more about the way Twitter has affected the election and their work. Now we’re talking with @BretBaier, Anchor of FOX News Channel’s Special Report. Read more…

On Thursday, @Telemundo fans can tweet to the beat of the night, and get even closer to the inside action at @PremiosTuMundo Awards, celebrating the year’s best in pop culture.

As music fans already know, Twitter is a must-use tool for catching a glimpse of artists’ behind-the-scenes snapshots, participating in conversation during those “wow” moments, and, of course, showing support for the winners.Read more…

Tomorrow night, the world will meet Sharkzilla. That’s right: Discovery Channel’s Shark Week (@SharkWeek) is back! And for the first time, viewers will get to see what it’s like being in the producer’s seat for one of the most popular TV events. During the nightly “chompdown”, viewers will get to choose what they want to see Sharkzilla sink his teeth into.Read more…

This year, the superhero-themed Premios Juventud (Youth Awards) show on Univision will join forces with Twitter. With Twitter as their superpower, fans will be able to have their voices heard through their Tweets.Read more…

MTV Movie AwardsSunday, June 3rd at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 9pm PT on MTV

When you watch an awards show, you’re bound to hear “Of course, I’d like to thank my fans!” — and on Sunday night, those words will have new meaning, powered by a Tweet.Read more…

What do you have in common with Usher, Carrie Underwood, and Maroon 5? You can experience the excitement of the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night live on ABC 8pm ET / 7pm CT (8pm PT). Okay, we can’t promise that you’ll literally rub elbows with Alicia Keys, but following the show on Twitter can make you feel like you’re on the red carpet, at the award podium, and backstage with your favorite musicians.Read more…

The 84th Academy Awards show is almost here and there are so many reasons to tune in, from red carpet fashion to the winners’ acceptance speeches. No matter which part of the gala you’re most interested in, there are lots of ways to have more fun with it through Twitter.Read more…