KATHY GRIFFIN

As Elon Musk is finding out, running a global social media platform requires more than a few good algorithms.

Elon Musk has reinstated Donald Trump’s account on Twitter, reversing a ban that has kept the former president off the social media site since a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was poised to certify Joe Biden’s election victory.

After Kathy Griffin and other people changed their display names to "Elon Musk," the new Twitter chief tweeted that accounts that engage in impersonation will be permanently suspended.

Valerie Bertinelli also hit back at the new Twitter owner, who couldn't seem to take a joke in declaring a permanent ban for "impersonation."

The platform's new owner issued the warning after some celebrities changed their Twitter display names - not their account names - to his after Twitter began offering verified account checkmarks for $8 a month.

Twitter's new owner warned of suspending accounts after some celebrities tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts for a fee.

Musk issued the warning after some celebrities changed their Twitter display names and tweeted as ‘Elon Musk.’

BOSTON — (AP) — Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that Twitter will permanently suspend any account on the social media platform that impersonates another. “Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended,” Musk wrote. Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk. Before the stunt, Bertinelli noted the original purpose of the blue verification checkmark. Musk tweeted late Friday that there was no choice but to cut jobs "when the company is losing over $4M/day."

Elon Musk says Twitter will permanently suspend any account that impersonates another.

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK — (AP) — Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it, all right?” Rock’s reference was made from the 1997 film “G.I. Will Smith, her husband, walked onto the stage and took a swing at Rock with an open palm, generating a loud smack. Smith later won the best actor Oscar; Rock chose not to file a police report. “Will Smith owes Chris Rock a huge apology.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art. “Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a comedian,” Kathy Griffin wrote on Twitter. “Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters.”

Rock was on stage presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature, and made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jokes are what Chris Rock does. Jokes are what Chris Rock does. And i love GI Jane — Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) March 28, 2022Actress and director Sophia Bush appeared to see both sides of the conflict, saying, “Violence isn’t ok. '@LiamPayne reacts to the dramatic moment Will Smith hit comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars for making a joke about his wife.

Kathy Griffin says CNN President Jeff Zucker 'started yelling at me' and fired her when she asked for a raise

Bob Saget, the comedian and actor known for his role as a widower raising a trio of daughters in the sitcom “Full House,” was found dead Sunday in Florida.

Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White.

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"I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed," Griffin wrote. "Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!"

"I'm about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed," Griffin wrote. "Yes, I have lung cancer even though I've never smoked!"

People Kathy Griffin FILE - Comedian Kathy Griffin arrives at the 2018 GQ's Men of the Year Celebration in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec. 6, 2018. Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.” The comedian took to Instagram and Twitter Monday to say her cancer is considered stage one and confined to her left lung. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File) (Willy Sanjuan)Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.”The comedian took to Instagram and Twitter Monday to say her cancer was caught early and confined to her left lung. The surgery will result in half her left lung being removed. Her sister, Joyce Griffin, died of cancer in September 2017 and her mother, Maggie Griffin, died in March 2020 after battling dementia.

Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.”.

Griffin, 60, made the announcement Monday on social media in a note to her fans.

Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer Kathy Griffin attends the 2019 SXSW Conference And Festival on March 8, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images, File)Comedian Kathy Griffin revealed Monday that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. >> Read more trending newsIn a post published Monday morning on social media, Griffin, 60, said she was getting ready to undergo surgery “to have half of my left lung removed.”“Yes, I have lung cancer even though I’ve never smoked!” she wrote. “The doctors are very optimistic as it is stage one and contained to my left lung. Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing.”Check back for updates to this developing story.

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Kathy Griffin leaving "Fashion Police" After just 7 episodes, Kathy Griffin announced she will be leaving the E! Entertainment show "Fashion Police." The comedian said her style "does not fit with the creative direction of the show."