Who Should I Follow On Twitter?

Add These Profiles For News, Trends, Gossip, Humour and More

New to this social messaging site? It can be hard to know where to start. Follow these profiles to turn the Twitter experience into a buzzing cocktail party!

Twitter is loaded with countless personalities to suit every taste imaginable. Here are some suggestions of profiles to follow that are fun, informative and downright hilarious.

For Celebrity Gossip

Perez Hilton is the music-loving creator and writer of the wildly popular perezhilton.com, and he's always on the pulse of what's happening in celebrity-land. Follow him as he dines with the Estefans, opens Britney's Circus tour, and indulges celebrity junkies with a steady stream of juicy tidbits! Twitter user name: perezhilton

If you like Perez Hilton, try Defamer (defamer)

For Foodies

Fans of the Naked Chef will recognize his easy peasy style at the Jamie Oliver Official Twitter Site, jamie_oliver. He checks in to see what his followers are having for dinner and shares yummy cooking tips and recipe ideas that can be found on his website. Twitter user name: jamie_oliver

If you like Jamie Oliver, try epicurious (epicurious)

For Trendsetters

Keep up with the fashionistas at INStyle.com, which posts style tidbits from celebrity-laden parties and events before the paparazzi even snap the pics. Enjoy an insider peek into the fashion action while it happens, as well as links to the site's daily beauty flashes and looks of the day. Twitter user name: instyledotcom

If you like INStyle.com, try Women's Wear Daily (womensweardaily)

For News and Views

Get all the news that's fit to print from The New York Times. Stay on top of politics, business, sports and more with updates linking to the full stories on nytimes.com. Twitter user name: nytimes

If you like The New York Times, try NPR News (nprnews)

For Fun

The Creator of the World HolyGod keeps followers on top of his busy schedule as he bellows waves of goodness, listens to his favourite song (Ave Maria) and kicks back and enjoys his favourite day of the week (Sunday). He gives credit for his internet savvy to St. Peter, who is doing a fine job as Heaven's Chief Technology Officer. Twitter user name: holygod

If you like HolyGod, try Santa Claus (SantaClaus25)

For Breaking Stories

Drawing from a variety of media sources like Reuters and Associated Press, 24/7 news wire Breaking News provides followers with the top headlines as they break around the globe. A must for news addicts! Twitter user name: BreakingNewz

If you like Breaking News, try CNN Breaking News (cnnbrk)

For Early Birds

Canada's only national morning show Canada AM is live every morning and so are its tweets. The crew posts real-time updates that alert followers to the stories on the air as well as little glimpses into what's going on behind the cameras. Twitter user name: CTVCanadaAM

If you like Canada AM, try GMA (Good Morning America)

For Movie Buffs

Obsessed with film? Prove it at DVDQuotes, which asks one simple question- WMITF? (What Movie Is This From?) Quickest to reply with the right answer wins bragging rights, and occasionally a prize. Twitter user name: DVD Quotes

If you like DVDQuotes, try EWPopWatch (EWPopWatch)

For Sheer "It's Like Watching a Train Wreck" Entertainment

There is a reason Charlie Sheen set the new Guinness World Record for fastest person to reach one million followers on Twitter. Regardless of what you think of him, he runs a totally entertaining Twitter feed!

Twitter user name: @charliesheen

If you like Charlie Sheen's twitter feed, try following Lindsay Lohan on Twitter @lindsaylohan

Find even more profiles by taking a peek at who others are following on Twitter. These suggestions are just the beginning!

Rosalie Scott, Jennifer Wood Photography

Rosalie Scott - Rosalie Scott is a business owner who loves to write about all the awesome things to do in the city of Toronto.

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