Tag Archives: Today’s UK Twitter Trends

Today’s Twitter Trends (Apr. 19): Doctor Who’s Day Excitement

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 19th, 2011

Anticipation continues to build on Twitter on this Doctor Who’s Day. Here’s a look at some tweets and photos. The first one’s on us:

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 18): Harsh Critical Phrases

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 18th, 2011

Angry hashtagged criticisms expressing annoyance at other peoples’ behaviors trended on Twitter today in the UK. The three favorite phrases were #shutyodumbassup, #gositinacorner, and #youdeservetobesingle.

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 15): Google Honors Charlie Chaplin

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 15th, 2011

Charlie Chaplain is trending today on Twitter in the UK, in celebration of what would have been the great silent movie comedian’s 122nd birthday, which is actually tomorrow, April 16.

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 14): Congratulations, Holly!

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 14th, 2011

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 13): ‘Bugger Bugged’ by Hugh Grant

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 13th, 2011

Hugh Grant is trending on Twitter in the UK today not because of a film role but because of the role he played in turning the tables on a former tabloid reporter in the current scandal over celebrity phone hacking.

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 11): Sienna Miller Rejects Tabloid’s Apology

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 11th, 2011

The News of the World celebrity phone hacking scandal has been trending in the UK. Actress Sienna Miller says she won’t accept News International‘s apology and that she won’t drop her suit against the tabloid.

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 8): News International Apologizes to Hacked Celebrities

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 8th, 2011

A tarnished tabloid and a high-stakes horse race are both trending on Twitter in the UK today.

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Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 7): Soccer Star Wayne Rooney’s Potty Mouth

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 7th, 2011

Soccer star Wayne Rooney is trending today on Twitter in the UK.

England’s Football Association today rejected an appeal by Manchester United’s Rooney, who had been slapped with a two-game suspension for swearing into a TV camera during a game last weekend.

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 6): Katy Perry in Scotland, Geri Halliwell in a Bikini

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 6th, 2011

Twitter trends have been undergoing some technical problems, so it’s a tad difficult to say just where Geri Halliwell and Katy Perry are in the pecking order of today’s trends. But honestly, as far as these two are ...

Today’s UK Twitter Trends (Apr. 5): One Direction, Jools Holland

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on April 5th, 2011

Musicians are trending today on Twitter in the UK — on the one hand, the young band members of a teen sensation, and on the other, a seasoned veteran.