There’s no escaping Social Media! Hashtags, likes, retweets and friend request are now everyday terms. But what’s most exciting about social media is we can now get an insight into the lives of our favorite stars. So here are the top 5 Celebrities you need to be following on Twitter.

Simon Cowell

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/SimonCowell
Followers: 11.5m

No list of would be complete without the ever opinionated hard man of the music industry – Mr Simon Cowell. Bringing us some of the biggest acts from reality TV in the UK and the US, Cowell has kept our weekends full of drama with shows ranging from The X-Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Pop Idol. His Twitter profile keeps his fans up to date with the latest on the shows as well showing them the latest from his little boy Eric and his two dogs – What a softie!

Rita Ora

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/RitaOra
Followers: 4.34m

Rita Ora, the star of hit BBC show The Voice UK, has shot up the dizzy heights of famed since signing for Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label back in 2009. The British-born singer has gone on to achieve huge successes on both sides of the Atlantic and has been seen rubbing shoulders with the likes of Beyoncé and Iggy Azalea in Los Angeles. Appearing as a judge on The Voice has only boosted her army of followers, sharing pictures from behind the scenes of the show, as well as updates on her new music and tour schedule. She is so popular on Twitter, Gala Bingo have ranked her as one of the happiest and positive celebrities on social media!

Charlie Sheen

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/charliesheen
Followers: 11.4m

Sheen’s Twitter profile shot to overnight fame back in 2011 after his infamous ‘Winning’ meltdown. This Twitter handle took off and threw Sheen even further into the spotlight. After THAT television interview, the former Two and a Half Men star became a must follow on social media with his follow list growing by the minute. Even though Sheen has now calmed down and cleaned up his act, his twitter profile is full of comical quips based on his former co-stars and himself.

Russell Brand

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/rustyrockets
Followers: 9.18m

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has taken America by storm with his cheeky British swagger and his opinionated views. Brand starred a range of comedies such as Arthur and Get Him to the Greek, but now he spends his time trying to fix British politics whilst making a change in the world. His busy schedule still leaves time to tweet, he loves to use his comedy to good use and put down followers who try to troll him.

Neil Patrick Harris

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/ActuallyNPH
Followers: 14.1m

His efforts to host the 2015 Oscars received mixed reviews and were seen by some as amateur. This may make the average man lay low for a while, but not Harris! The How I Met Your Mother star came back fighting by continuing to be his usual hilarious self. Whether it’s a trip shopping, a family meal or an award ceremony, Harris is always cracking a joke about his everyday life.