We've all seen the lists of celebrities on Twitter, and the microblogging service makes it simple to keep tabs on your favorite actors, musicians and miscellaneous famous faces.
This slideshow examines the plethora of ways celebrities use Twitter. From creating spontaneous buzz, like Shaquille O'Neal challenging Lance Armstrong in a race or Lenny Kravitz' self-leaked nude photos, to launching the next iteration of stardom, like Ashton Kutcher and Sean Combs, celebrities Twitter for a wide number of reasons.
20 Ways Celebrities Use Twitter
From Shaq's Gauntlet-Throwing to Lenny Kravitz' Self-Leaked Pics:
Marissa Brassfield — Jul 5, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Life-Proving Photography
Patrick Swayze Releases Photos to Counteract Twitter Death Rumors
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Twitter Petitions
Deborah Gibson Asks Fans to Help Her Join 'Dancing with the Stars'
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Self-Leaked Nudetography
Lenny Kravitz Posts a Saucy Photo of Himself on Twitter
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Celebrity Twitterazzi
Ashton Kutcher Sends Pic of Demi Moore's Rear on Twitter
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Positive Body Image PR
Meghan McCain Stands Up to Laura Ingraham on Twitter
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Twittering Celebrity Moms
Lindsay Lohan's Mom Expresses Outrage Over Underage Clubbing on Tw
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Most Followed People on Twitter
Barack Obama is #1
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Twitter Childbirths
Baby Phat CEO Kimora Lee Simmons Tweets While Giving Birth
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Twitter Celebtography
Amber Rose Shares Celebrity Pictures to Followers
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Twitter Remorse
John Mayer Disses Twitter After Jennifer Aniston Dumps Him For His Obsession
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Twitter Death Confirmations
Billy Mays III Tweets Father's Death Minutes After Discovery
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Getting Punk'd On Twitter
Ashton Kutcher Ready to Punk CNN Founder Ted Turner
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Twitter-Fueled TV Launches
P. Diddy Leverages His 227,000 Followers for "P. Twitty TV"
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Viral Twitter Jargon
John Mayer's 'Pedamundo' Tweet Sparks Search Term Frenzy
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Celebrity Twitter Challenges
Shaquille O'Neal to Race Lance Armstrong
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Chihuahua Palaces
Paris Hilton Reveals Minni Doggie Mansion Pics on Twitter
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Twitter Wine Tastings
Eco-Friendly Experts Tweet to Facilitate Shared Experience
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Microblogging A-Listers
Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore Twittered from Oscars, Posted Videos
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Live Twitterviews
Alexa Chung Will Take Questions Live on MTV Via Twitter
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Social Bribing For Charity
@tferriss Donates to Charity With Every New Twitter Follower
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Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Powered Digital Avatars
Instagram Now Allows Users to Create Their Own AI Avatars
Soda-Collaborative Dynamic Sneakers
Shaquille O’Neal Presents a Special Shaq Attaq with Reebok
Athlete-Backed Fashion Campaigns
Dwyane Wade Poses for Versace's Underwear Campaign
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Celeb-Inspired AI Chatbots
The Meta AI Personas are Based on Cultural Icons & Influencers
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Celebrity Trainer Workout Apps
Alfonso Moretti Has Launched the Beverly Hills Workout App
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Comedic Apparel Campaigns
Kevin Hart and Druski Launch the Fabletics 'Don Pant' with a Short Film
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Invite-Only Social Medias
'Lapse' is a New Invite-Only Social Media Service for Photo Sharing
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Musician Guessing Games
Spotle Unlimited is Like "Wordle" for Guessing Spotify Artists
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Burrito Celebrity Card Applications
Chipotle Extends Its Celebrity Card to Fans on Linkedin
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Inspiring Productivity Apps
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Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Musical Social Media Channels
Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Tech-Fueled Content Platforms
Shaaare is Re-Defining Content Creation with Blockchain and AI
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Short Story Platforms
Drabble Offers a Platform to Showcase 100-Word Stories
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Uplifting Personal Video Messages
Beloved Paw Patrol Characters Share PupTalks on Cameo Kids
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Streamlined Note Interfaces
HashTagNotes Lets Users Send Themselves Notes and Reminders
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Shapewear Empowering Giveaways
Shapellx Celebrates 4th Anniversary with #XpressYourself Campaign
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Pop Singer Lyric Challenges
Swiftie.pro Puts Taylor Swift Fan's Knowledge to the Test
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Conversational Journaling Companions
'Thousands Thoughts' Offers a Unique Twist on Reflection
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Question-Asking Social Features
Reddit is Launching New Additions to its Ask Me Anything Feature
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Basketball Player-Inspired Cartoon Series
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