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Sep 03, 2010 8:13 PM
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#camprock2

When: Sept. 3

What: Disney Channel movie, squel to Camp Rock

Why: When the Jonas Brothers want something trending, they make it happen! Also their movie premieres tonight.

Keep clicking for more of the week's hot topics in the twitterverse.

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Sydney Dalton

When: Aug. 31

Who: Just a random girl who uploaded a video to YouTube of her tearing down her once cherished Justin Bieber posters.

Why: Beliebers were outraged that someone would do such a thing so they started tweeting nasty things about her and posting awful video responses saying things like "I'm gonna hit you in the f--king face with a full wine bottle—cork and all!"


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Tiny Arrested/Drug Charges

When: Sept. 2

Who: Tiny is T.I.'s wife

Why: The two were busted on drug charges.


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#happybirthdaymj

When: Aug. 29

What: "Happy Birthday, Michael Jackson"

Why: Twitterers just wanted to wish the late King of Pop a happy birthday. They're so sweet like that.


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Emmys

When: Aug. 29-30

What: Just the biggest awards show for TV shows, duh

Why: Because we all like seeing pretty people get dressed up and accept awards. Get all the winners here.


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Lanvin

When: Sept. 2

What: Designer Alber Elbaz's much-coveted fashion label, worn here by Natalie Portman

Why: The label is going to the next collaborator with H&M. Yay! Inexpensive fashion for all!


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#beauseofgaga

When: Aug. 27

What: "Because of Gaga"

Why: Well, all life exists because of Gaga, right? And Twitter is where you worship the queen. She responded to the Trending Topic with this tweet: "I just saw that #becauseofgaga was #1 TT on Twitter. So darling thank u! #Becauseoflittlemonsters I am brave."

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Drake got married & Publicity Stunt

When: Aug 27

What: Yes a wedding announcement and "publicity stunt" always go together in Hollywood!

Why: So it seems that all of Twitter believes this Drake and Nicki Minaj marriage is nothing but a publicity stunt. But it's not like this is the first union to ever be called that so you just keep on doing you, Drake and Nicki.


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#wakeupjustin

When: Aug. 27

What: "Wake up, Justin"

Why: Before going to bed last night, Justin tweeted: "Goodnight world. Everyone wake me up at 10:30 just message me and hopefully ill wake up." The Beliebers were more than happy to help their guy out. So sweet.


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Elin

When: Aug. 25

What: Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods' official ex-wife

Why: She remained silent through all of Tiger's lady friend dramz and with the divorce now final, it was her turn to speak out. She opened up to People saying, "I've been though hell."

 


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#ripaaliyah

When: Aug. 25

Who: The late singer, Aaliyah

Why: Fans tweeted tributes on the ninth anniversary of the plane crash that killed Aaliyah.


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Power Ranger azul

When: Aug. 26

What: Spanish for the Blue Power Ranger

Why: David Yost, the original blue Power Ranger, came out as gay and cited constant teasing from creators, producers, writers and directors as his decision to leave the show.


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Macaulay Culkin

When: Aug. 26

Who: The actor who will always be Kevin McCallister

Why: Nostalgic tweeters were more than happy to celebrate the Home Alone star's 30th birthday by making his name a Trending Topic.


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Optimus Prime

When: Aug. 24

What: The leader of the Autobots in Transformers

Why: Well Shia might not be that excited about Optimus Prime, but Twitter was geeking out over fun facts like this: "O+P+T+I+M+U+S = 15+16+20+9+13+21+19 = 113 is a Prime number; Optimus = Prime. Your mind = Blown Again."


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#happy18thbdaydemi

When: August 20

What: Happy 18th Birthday Demi Lovato

Why: The Camp Rock 2 star celebrated the big one-eight in New York City. Welcome to emerging adulthood, Miss Lovato!

Keep clicking for more of the week's hot topics in the twitterverse.


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Ashley Greene/Jashley

When: August 19

What: JoBro Joe Jonas and Twilight star Ashley Greene

Why: Random couple alert: after covorting around LA together for the past few weeks, people started brainstorming names for the possible couple when they were spotted at a Dodgers game.


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ROBSTEN

When: August 18

What: Twilight stars (and are they/aren't they couple) Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart

Why: Every one was freaking out over a grainy pic of the two in Montreal KISSING! Actual proof that they're in loovvee. We'd seen them holding hands, but this pic changes everything.


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Inception

When: August 18

What: Do we even have to explain at this point?

Why: OK seriously Twitter? If you thought Bieber always trending was annoying, you have another thing coming. More than six weeks after its release, Inception is still dominating the trending topics. Bring back Bieber!


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Scott Pilgrim

When: August 16

What: Superhero movie starring Michael Cera

Why: Well, the movie finally came out this weekend and even though it had major staying power on Twitter and high marks from critics, it didn't exactly match that at the weekend box office.


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Silly Bandz

When: August 12

What: Those crazy, weird shaped, rubber bracelet things

Why: Justin Bieber is getting his own pack of Silly Bandz!! So naturally, his fans started tweeting up a storm. Not going to lie, we might have to get one of these ourselves.


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VMA

When: August 12

What: MTVs (in)famous Video Music Awards

Why: After it was announced Kanye would be performing at this year's festivities, the Twitter world went nuts. Even Kanye tweeted: "Just met with MTV and it's about to go down! VMA's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Come on, he used 34 exclaimation points, you know it's gonna be good.


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#smileforjustin

When: August 12

What: Fans that smile because of the Biebs, duh

Why: After the less appropriate #hornyforjustin hashtag started trending, people were getting offended and decided #smileforjustin might be a better sentiment.


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Paramore

When: August 7

What: The rockin' band with hits like "Misery Business"

Why: Brazilians took to Twitter to get the band's front (wo)man, Hayley Williams' attention, hoping of get her to perform there. Brazilians are so persistent!


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Scott Pilgrim

When: August 10

What: The comic book and (soon-to-be) movie hero

Why: Friday marks the release of this cult comic book turned movie and fans can't wait. From YouTube videos, to recreations of the comic panels, the Twitter world is ready to see the lovable Michael Cera take on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.


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