Twitter Trashed

According to Perez Hilton, Michael Lohan tweeted that his daughter Lindsay Lohan

• is HIV positive
• had an affair with Tommy Mattola when she was 17

The allegations were removed from Michael Lohan’s Twitter page soon after they were posted–but could they be true?

It’s no secret that the Lohans aren’t one big happy family; most recently Dina Lohan is bashing her ex-husband’s new relationship.

The New York Post, however, is reporting that Michael is “blaming a cyber imposter” for the recent tweets.

‘‘I never put any of that stuff up there,’’ said Michael Lohan according to The New York Post. ‘‘I don’t know where it came from.’’

He’s also taken to his Twitter:

“Stop stirring up trouble Perez, you’re disgusting.Hell awaits you.You are only getting a taste now.U R the one who is likely to get AIDS!”

Uh oh. Maybe Lohan should leave his retaliation to his attorney…

Kim’s Twitter trouble

The reality star stirred up some controversy with her Twitter account this week.

The Twitpic she posted, showing Kim holding a cat by the scruff of its neck, not only erupted fans, but People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

According to New York Daily News, a rep for PETA said, “Kim Kardashian isn’t the only person who mistakenly thinks that because a mother cat picks up her kittens by the scruff of the neck that a supportive hand under the rump isn’t needed. But I’ll bet plenty of fans have let her know – nicely, we hope!”

To save some face, Kim retaliated via her blog:

“I have been getting negative comments regarding the way I was holding the kitty, but rest assured, the owner and vet were on set and showed me how to pick him up. The cat was not harmed in any way and is perfectly fine! I love animals and would never do anything to harm any animals.”

The Twitter-happy star also risked another controversy this week when she posted a picture of her and nephew Mason (son of sister Kourtney and Scott Disick) on her Twitter.

“Please nobody tell Kourtney I just twittered a pic of Mase, she just might kill me! I just couldn’t resist!” Kim tweeted shortly after posting the Twitpic.

Mason’s father Scott Disick responded, tweeting, “She’s not going 2 be pleased.”

Luckily for Kim, her sister didn’t seem upset: “Everyone told on u kim for showing a pic of Mason! At least u r an incredible auntie.”

Maybe Kim will hold off on the Twitpics–at least for a while.

Ice-T versus Aimee Mann. Event: Twitter

By now the Twitter breakup of Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy is old news. However, another, possibly more unexpected,  Twitter feud is on the rise–Ice-T and Aimee Mann.

According to TV Guide writer Gina Dinunno, it all started when Grammy winner Mann decided to take a stand on Ice-T’s acting. “Christ, there is no reason in the world anyone should ever have cast Ice T in a television show,” she tweeted on Thursday.

Ice-T, former rapper and current actor on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, certainly had a few words to tweet in response. “Hey @aimeemann stop worrying bout my acting b—h, and worry about your WACK a– music. In the mean time … Eat a hot bowl of D—ks!”

Apparently Mann wasn’t expecting a response from Ice-T. “Oh NOOOO!! Someone just told me that Ice T responded to my tweet about him!! THIS CAN’T BE GOOD!!!” she tweeted the following morning.

Within a matter of five minutes, Mann tweeted three more times:

“I am not going to read it. I DO NOT WANT HIM MAD AT ME!!”

“Plus, I do not like to hurt people’s feelings. I forget that twitter is not just me and four other dorky friends, ragging on TV stars.”

“He’s out there doing his job. He doesn’t need any heckling from the peanut gallery. So, I am sorry, Mr. T! You get out there and DO IT!”

Amidst tweets about his dog Spartacus and a trip to Petsmart, Ice-T responded with this: “OK. Homegirl apologized……. Say no more. FLTG Cease fire! ‘Once again there’s Peace in Twitterland.'”

See, even the “Original Gangster” rapper has a softer (Twitter) side.

“Little monster” lovin’ from GaGa

Lady GaGa loves her “little monsters.” When the “Poker Face” singer heard that one of her fans, 15-year-old Cole Goforth of Tennessee, was sent home from school for sporting a “I Heart Lady Gay Gay” T-shirt, GaGa took to Twitter.

“I love you Cole, you just be yourself. You’re perfect the way God made you,” Lady GaGa tweeted early Thursday. She is currently in Australia  “in the studio for days and hours of record after record.”

“Thank u for wearing your tee-shirt proud at school, you make me so proud, at the monsterball, you are an inspiration to us all. I love you,” GaGa tweeted Wednesday upon hearing that “a little monster was discriminated against.”

According to a WSMV article, Goforth is openly gay, and has previously worn shirts with the word “gay” on them several times before without problems from the administration. This particular shirt, however, was “causing a disruption,” reports WSMV.

Tweeting with the Stars

Tonight I blog to you from my living room at my parents’ house. It’s Monday night and that means one thing: Dancing with the Stars. All of the hustle-bustle of the six-person household comes to a standstill Mondays at 8 p.m.  Mom puts on her pj’s and Dad stops fixing the sliding glass door, for the tenth time in two days. Everyone sips hot Lipton tea and taps their socked feet to the music…but is this how the rest of the world dutifully watches Dancing with the Stars? Let’s check in with Twitter to see…

First up is  Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysachek.

cfieds: I ❤ Evan Lysacek but I can’t decide if he’s being really creepy tonight on Dancing With the Stars…hahaha

createamatch: I don’t care what the judges say about Evan onDancing with the stars. He is dreamy and can dance

thisismeheather: Watching Dancing With The Stars. I hope Kate Gosselin falls on her behind. lol #dwts

Well, we’ve made it to our first commercial break. There have been several hundred tweets about DWTS already–it’s impossible to read them all.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is the next to dance. Buzz likes to video tape his partner on his phone so he can watch and rewatch the choreography later.

What are people tweeting about now?

darylreininger: My dad is apparently hardcore about dancing withstars. Giving feedback and woo hooing. May have found a chink inthe armor.

sarah486: I la-la-la LOVE Dancing With the Stars!!! Yay for Buzz Aldrin! TEAM CHAD ALL THE WAY!! WHO DEY PRIDE!

LovelyLadyTRICE: Its not even fair to put old ppl on Dancing WithThe Stars. Theyre gonna get sympathy votes just bc. SN- Im only watchin this bc of Chad!!!

iamsophiamarie: They have this poor 90 yr old astronaut competingwith Nicole Scherzinger on Dancing with the Stars? Really? Poor old man 😦

Konstantine: Apparently my parents got satellite and a new TV so they could watch Dancing With The Stars in HD. And now they can watch it in surround too

While the judges deliberate on Buzz’s Waltz, I must take the time to agree with Konstantine–my parents would love to come visit your parents Monday nights, for sure.

Another commercial break. Hordes of DWTS fans wondered/complained about the fact that Kate Gosselin was not eliminated last week. Perhaps this is why?

Kate Gosselin and her partner Tony Dovolani

Paralexis: The only reason I watch Dancing With The Stars is to watch Kate Goslin fail and have meltdowns on live television. Haha.

The Bachelor’s Jake Pavelka‘s “Walk Like an Egyptian” quickstep is next.

boobasket: ugh, just realized the dude from the bachelor is ondancing with the stars?! a reality show turducken nightmare!

rainalovesjesus: Jake’s dance on dancing with the stars reminded me of an episode of scooby doo lol

Another commercial break, another Kelly Ripa Electrolux appliance commercial. Seems to me, no matter who’s dancing, the DWTS tweeters can’t get enough tweets in about fellow contestants Kate Gosselin (mostly negative), Chad Ochocinco (all positive) and Pamela Anderson.

For now, I think I’ll give Twitter a rest and sit back to watch Niecy Nash sashay her self-proclaimed “jiggly parts” in a 1960s-themed Waltz.

Tweeting all cheaters

Jenny McCarthy is reaching out to Twitter to help with her new book. McCarthy wants to know why men cheat–so she’s asking them via Twitter.

Guys, while you may be interested in spilling the beans to model/actress McCarthy, take heed–you (and your Twitter name) could wind up in her book. And girls, bad-talking any exes could turn out sourly for you, too.

According to a People.com article, McCarthy said the book is “a look inside sex and love. And how we manipulate to get both.”

Her latest question? “What makes a woman stay after your man cheats?”

Do you think this is the future of gathering research, sources for books? Is it reliable?

Twitter cuisine

It’s kind of like walking through a grocery store blindfolded,  choosing six items and then concocting a meal out of those ingredients.

A segment on the Rachael Ray Show, “Stump the Twitter Gourmet,” does just this.

Using Twitter, fans tweet five random ingredients and then Rachael chooses one of her own to add to the mix. Chef and culinary producer Wes Martin rushes out to gather the ingredients, then rushes back to the studio to cook.

I thought I was having a wild morning, mixing Special K and Cheerios while watching Rachael Ray, but Wes Martin’s challenge was slightly more abstract. The ingredients: lima beans (he could only find them canned), frozen waffles, turkey (he chose cutlets), [asian] pears, cauliflower and extra sharp cheddar cheese (Rachael’s choice). Wow.

As to why she has this segment on her show, Rachael says it challenges people at home to “think outside the box,” when it comes to cooking for their families.

And what did the Twitter Gourmet whip up? He lined the plate with pears cut into matchsticks topped with a homemade curry vinaigrette, chopped up toasted frozen waffles to make a breading for the turkey cutlets, sprinkled roasted cauliflower on top and served it with a pureed Lima bean/cheddar cheese dipping sauce. (It looks better than it sounds.)

On other episodes, he has created grilled pork tenderloin with creamy bok choy sauce and vinegar glaze, as well as coconut noodle soup with pork and scallions.

Miley Cyrus tells kids to skip the Internet

It’s not breaking news that Miley Cyrus is no longer a Twitter bug.

In fact, according to “Us Magazine,” the “Hannah Montana” actress says the Internet is “kind of lame.”

Some wise words from 17-year-old Miley:

“I’m telling kids, ‘Don’t go on the Internet,'” she says in the “Us” article. “It’s dangerous, it’s not fun, it wastes your life. And you should be outside playing sports or something.”

Since ditching the Internet for her boyfriend and “Last Song” co-star in Oct. 2009, Miley is now “a little bit more social.” She also “has a lot more real friends,” she says in the article.

Sure, kids should have friends and play outside sometimes. But “Don’t go on the Internet” advice? From Miley Cyrus?

Twi-hards: tweet your hearts out

Team Edward or Team Jacob? How about Team Twitter?

As if the newly-released official “Eclipse” trailer wasn’t enough to hold Twilight fans over until the film’s June 30th release…

Summit Entertainment amped up the Twilight Saga Web site, adding a live Twitter feed. Instead of wasting precious moments playing “New Moon” on repeat until June 30, Twi-hards can tweet day and night about their beloved vampires and werewolves.

Edward promises to love Bella “every moment of forever.”  Hopefully fans love Twi-tweeting just as eternally long.

From Late Night to Twitter

Conan O’Brien just about sums it up in his Twitter bio: “I had a show. Then I had a different show. Now I have a Twitter account.”

With over 245,000 followers (as of Friday morning), the former late-nighter will have the Twitter world watching his every Tweet.

But so far there’s only one:

“Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial. Somebody help me.”

So what’s the man with the monkey on his back–literally, check out his profile picture–to do with his Twitter? Follow him to find out.