We’re not sure if you’ve heard, but Twitter has become the new Facebook. Unlike FB, on Twitter you can follow and tweet your favorite celebrities that you wish were your friends and sometimes pretend are. (Has anyone actually ever gotten a reply?) And it’s good for pretty much anything: remember when Osama Bin Laden died, or Blue Ivy was born, where was the first place people turned? #Twitter. Now that the the First Lady herself has graced Twitter with her presence (@MichelleObama) While most celebrities tweet for promotion purposes (The Kardashians/Justin Bieber) and some just to keep you envious of their awesome lives (Still the Kardashians/Justin Bieber), others are actually worth pressing that follow button. Here we have the best celebrities to follow on Twitter; from the laugh out loud funny to the inspirational. Check em out along with some of our fav tweets! 

Lady Gaga

 

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Although she mainly tweets (and twit pics) about her new releases and her glam life, it’s still cool to get a glimpse into this ‘Born This Way’ singer’s life. Whether you’re a die hard little monster or not, her tweets will definitely keep you if not entertained, at least interested. Favorite: “My new years resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy. – Lady Gaga 2012″ Umm OK, Gags. 

Shaquille O’Neal 

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His bio reads: “VERY QUOTATIOUS, I PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF SHAQNESS.” Yes, in all caps. The now retired basketball player is surprisingly and randomly funny with his obscure and whacky tweets that read similar to the stream-of-consciousness of a ditzy 13-year old girl. Favorite: “Why do they call minneapolis, the twin cities, nobody here looks a like, waaa waaa waaaaaa”

 Karl Lagerfeld

 

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OK, no, his Twitter is not actually verified. And it’s most likely not him tweeting, but we like to imagine Mr. Lagerfeld himself tweeting these always retweetable little gold nuggets of wisdom and inspiration. A girl can dream, right? Favorite: “I’m never content with what I do. I live in a sort of permanent dissatisfaction. I think that’s the secret to doing things well.” Stephen Colbert If you’re looking for some comedic relief between the tweets about what an awful day your friend is having and the recent devastating news story, Stepen Colbert’s Twitter is where you should (need) to turn for amazing new musings. Favorite: “I learned a lot covering the Iowa caucuses. For instance: Iowa and Idaho are not the same place. Uh oh, I’m becoming a geography nerd!” 

Leandra Medine 

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Also known as the Man Repeller, Leandra’s Twitter is the best account out there that combines both fashion with comedy. Much like her blog, but shorter and borderline better because she gets to tweet parts of her outfit daily. Favorite: “I’m so over bras” 

Kanye West 

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Surprise, surprise, it’s the Twitter King himself. When Kanye tweets, the world is a better place. Or at least the world stops to listen-ahem-read. His tweets are a mix of genius and insanity that range from fashion to music to complete randomness. Much like Kanye himself, his feed is both entertaining and sometimes annoying. Favorite: “I hate when I’m on a flight & wake up with a water bottle next 2 me like oh great now I gotta be responsible for this water  bottle.” 

Rev Run

 

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Rev Run from Run DMC, provides the world of Twitter with daily tweets of inspiration. His tweets are short, to the point and always uplifting. If you’re ever feeling down, just scroll through his feed and you’re sure to crack a smile more than once. Favorite: “Be happy” 

Ellen DeGeneres 

 

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The completely hilarious Ellen is just as loveable on Twitter as she is on her show. Everything from witty one-liners to promotion of her show, it’s a must-follow account. You might even be lucky enough to get a retweet. Favorite: “Welcome to the world baby Blue Ivy and congratulations to your parents, Beyonce & Jay-Z. Love, your Godmother! *Unconfirmed”

Barack Obama

 

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Hello, he’s the president. It might be nice to know what’s going on with the state of our country from time to time. we guess. Favorite: Well, they’re all pretty important. 

Mindy Kaling 

 

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Named by TIME Magazine as one of the Twitter’s best, The Office writer and actress, Mindy Kaling never ever disappoints. A little self-deprecating and sometimes cynical, Mindy is a pro at 140-characters or less one-liners. If you’re not following her, do it. Now. Seriously. Favorite: “Inception was so confusing to me I have to pretend I didn’t see it so no one asks me my opinion or any questions about it.”