Twitter is a micro-blogging site that is extremely popular with countless users across the globe. Almost every celebrity has an account on this social media platform to connect with fans, share pictures and updates from their personal life, and also to promote their current and upcoming work.
In the recent times, Twitter has become a common household name, thanks to the controversial fights and arguments that celebs indulge in on the platform. Since tweets can be seen publicly by the followers, no wonder that everything a celeb posts becomes news within nano seconds.
Listed here are 10 people having the most Twitter followers:
1. Katy Perry
An American singer, songwriter and actress, Katy Perry is one of the most successful female musicians in the world today. She has sold around 81 million singles so far and endorses brands such as Killer Queen, Purr and Meow! Currently, she is ranked No. 1 on Twitter with a little over 61 million followers.
2. Justin Bieber
Next on the list is the popular Canadian singer and songwriter, Justin Bieber, with 57,944,762 followers (and counting!) on Twitter. Bieber is not new to the social media. He was, in fact, discovered by his manager from his Youtube videos, and was then signed by RBMG and Island Records.
3. Barack Obama
The 44th and current President of the United States has fans all over the world. The first African-American to hold the office is known for being compassionate and smart. His ideologies have earned him infinite respect from people all across the globe. No wonder his Twitter account is ranked No. 3 with around 51 million followers.
4. Taylor Swift
Yet another great musician is on this list. This American singer-songwriter popular for narrative songs (which are mostly derived from her personal experiences) has been the youngest ever ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy Award winner. Her songs ‘Love Story’ and ‘Blank Space’ have been record-breaking hits, and people across the globe love her to bits! Her current follower count on Twitter is a little over 48.5 million.
5. Lady Gaga
‘Poker Face’, one of the most popular songs till date is sung by none other than Lady Gaga, who rose to popularity with her debut album ‘The Fame’ in 2008. An American singer, songwriter and actress, she is known for great songs, a crazy dressing sense and a dynamic stage presence. Currently, she has a little over 43 million followers on Twitter.
6. Britney Spears
With 39,900,592 followers on Twitter, Britney Spears is the 6th most followed person. She too is an American recording artist, whose first two albums were major successes in the music industry. She is mostly credited for the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s.
7. Justin Timberlake
And one more American singer, songwriter and actor is on the list at the 7th spot with 38,909,378 followers on Twitter. His songs and albums have always been popular, and lately, Timberlake has seen a rise in his number of fans, thanks to his roles in films like ‘The Social Network’ and ‘Friends with Benefits’ etc.
8. Rihanna
This Barbadian singer, actress and fashion designer rose to popularity almost instantly with her debut album ‘Music of the Sun’ in 2005, and the follow-up album, ‘A Girl Like Me’ in 2006. The chart-topping lead single ‘Umbrella’ from her album ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ in the year 2007 made Rihanna even more popular. Currently, she boasts of 38,437,951 followers on her Twitter account.
9. Ellen DeGeneres
Her Twitter bio says “Comedian, talk show host and ice road trucker. My tweets are real, and they’re spectacular.” And well, it’s entirely true! She’s a fabulous TV personality with an extremely popular chat show called ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ running since 2003. She recently hosted the Academy Awards, and was an instant hit with everyone! At present, her Twitter account has a little over 36 million followers.
10. Cristiano Ronaldo
This Real Madrid footballer is a rage with men and women alike! Not only is he great at his sport, but is also considered to be extremely good looking. He is the first Portuguese player to reach 50 international goals and captains the Portugal national team. His Twitter account has around 32 million followers, making him the most popular sports person on the platform.
It’s interesting how so many musicians dominate the top 10 list on Twitter. It’s true then that music definitely surpasses all boundaries and connects with all kinds of people, regardless of the language! If you are keen on knowing more about your favorite celeb, then you too can sign up for a Twitter account and simply follow them to receive updates.
