Twitter axes blue ticks as Elon Musk 'pays' for some celebs to keep badge

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Twitter has removed all 'legacy' blue ticks, which has left prominent figures like Beyonce, Pope Francis, and Donald Trump without a verified badge.

"Tomorrow, 4/20, we are removing legacy verified check marks. To remain verified on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue," a Twitter announcement stated. Meanwhile, famous users with large followings - such as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Piers Morgan, JK Rowling, Lady Gaga, and Jay-Z - have also lost their blue ticks.

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