Restaurant chain KFC has launched a scholarship campaign that aims to keep it short and “tweet.” The chain is running a scholarship contest using microblogging site Twitter to reach out to a younger generation.  Applicants use 140 characters or less to explain why they deserve the $20,000 scholarship.  Read More:

Via Eurweb.com: Props to Def Jam/Island Record’s Jycorri Robinson who sent us a new video of the legendary Ron Isley being prepped to join the Twitter-sphere. We’re sure it’s to promote his new release “Mr. I” which is set to hit stores November 30. It’ features guest appearances from Lauryn Hill, T.I. & more and […]

A tweet from LeBron James made headlines today because of its implied threat against his numerous critics. “Don’t think for one minute that I haven’t been keeping mental notes of everyone taking shots at me this summer. And I mean everyone,” he posted on his Twitter account. The message appears to be in direct response […]

FROM SHINE.COM: There’s nothing worse than anticipating a much-needed getaway, traveling all day to get there, and discovering it’s a dump—for $300 a night. It’s why the whole vacation-planning process makes me nervous: With so many sites and so many choices, how do I know I’m getting the best deal? (I happily turned the job […]

Via CNN.com: And you thought LeBron James Watch 2010 was out of control already? Now, it’s moved to Twitter. The NBA’s most coveted free agent signed up for the microblogging site on Tuesday, a close friend and his agent have confirmed. Chris Paul, a fellow NBA free agent, posted on his own Twitter account that […]

Solange has been staying in Santa Barbara for the past couple of weeks, tweeting every move of her “California Mission” a.k.a. recording of her new album. She recently posted a song sung by 10-year-olds Beyonce and Kelly, and claimed it a source of inspiration. Cute. VIDEO: Kelly Rowland Ignores “Destiny’s Child Reunion” Question Is Mathew […]

// From JackandJillPolitics.com: Me? I love tha twitter. For those of you using it to get the latest news and info: you can follow our blog posts at @jjpolitics and my thought stream direct at @ch3ryl. For those who ain’t — whatchu waitin’ for? Twitter is apparently a place we now dominate, which I can […]

// Bobby Brown is the latest celebrity victim of an online death hoax – the star’s rep has been forced to confirm he is alive and well following a spate of rumours suggesting he had died. Fake stories of Brown’s demise began circulating on Twitter this week. Bobby Brown called into Atlanta’s V-103 radio station […]

Looks like singer/actor Tyrese may be regretting his divorce after all. The “Sweet Lady” singer tweeted about “fighting for love” and making relationships last. This is weeks after pics surfaced of him, his ex-wife and daughter enjoying lunch together. Does this mean they are working on being a family again? WE SHALL SEE!!!

TORONTO – For tech-savvy singles who are unlucky in love, shy or just looking for a new way to meet people, Flitter could be the answer. Hundreds of singles attended the first Flitter parties across Canada last week in the latest dating game which is a play on words of the microblogging site Twitter and […]

If you have ever wondered what the secret is to a long and happy marriage, now is your chance to find out. Married in May of 1924, Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher have been enjoying wedded bliss for nearly 86 years and are eager to share their insights. The Fishers were joined in holy matrimony during […]

From Newser.com: If you’re one of Barack Obama’s 2.6 million Twitter followers, you’ve been suckered—the president says he’s never sent a tweet in his life. In a Q&A session in Shanghai, Obama was asked what he thought of China’s restriction of Twitter. “I have never used Twitter,” replied the fake @BarackObama, “but I’m an advocate […]