TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
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TikTok returns to US App Store as questions on ownership linger
TikTok has officially returned to the US App Store after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a nationwide ban, but questions remain over the app’s long-term future.
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TikTok shuts down in the US and we picked the best social reactions
TikTok goes dark in the US as the nationwide ban takes effect, but President-elect Trump hints at a possible 90-day extension to reinstate the app.
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Donald Trump hints at delaying US TikTok ban by 90 days
President-elect Donald Trump hints at delaying TikTok’s nationwide ban by 90 days, giving the app’s Chinese owners more time to comply with US law.
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US Supreme Court seals TikTok ban but users have found an alternative
This decision means the app will be inaccessible to users in the United States from Sunday, 19 January 2025, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell its stake.
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TikTok ban in the US inches closer: Here are the latest updates
TikTok faces a January 19 ban in the US amid national security concerns and legal challenges.
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Who is Minahil Malik? – TikToker goes viral after explicit video leaks online
Pakistani TikTok star Minahil Malik addresses viral explicit video leak, claiming the footage is fake and lodging a formal complaint with the FIA.
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TikToker who popularised ‘demure’ can’t monetise on the viral trend – Here’s why
Jools Lebron has opened up about the challenges she’s faced in trying to capitalise on her success.
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TikTok star Kyle Roth dies: Here’s what we know about her cause of the death
The sudden passing of TikTok influencer Kyle Roth has left fans and family seeking clarity on their cause of death.
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ByteDance faced with ultimatum after US Houses passes ‘TikTok ban’ Bill
ByteDance must divest from US operations or face a ban, as the ‘TikTok ban’ Bill passes the US House.
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Maximising new social media features for marketing
Explore innovative strategies for maximising new social media features for marketing success.
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Is ‘Dr Matthew Lani’ a scammer? – Here’s everything we know
Is it Dr Bongani Matthew Lani or Sanele Zingelwa? Here’s what we uncovered about the self-proclaimed medical professional going viral for the wrong reasons.
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Harris Wolobah: TikToker dies after partaking in ‘One Chip Challenge’
The ‘One Chip Challenge’ involves eating a chip made by Paqui, which is known for its extreme spiciness.
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TikTok bypasses Instagram on user retention in the United States
US adults aged 18 and above are projected to spend a total of 4.43 billion minutes per day on TikTok in 2023
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Top Reasons to Include TikTok in Your Marketing Strategy
TikTok works like magic for businesses and powerfully takes the products in front of many people. Here’s a marketing strategy that works.
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TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
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Here’s why Conservative Party MPs want TikTok banned in the UK
TikTok ‘is the ultimate data source for anyone with hostile efforts,’ says the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs committee, Alicia Kearns, a Conservative MP amid concerns about China.
Events
Calvin Harris announces first immersive concert on TikTok Live
Calvin Harris’ avatar will play a DJ set next week on the video-sharing platform.
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TikTok guns for YouTube competition with this next update
TikTok is testing landscape videos in a bid to compete with YouTube amind threats of a ban in the US.
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Future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance
TikTok could be banned in the US amid concerns about national security.
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Lizzo crowned TikTok’s ‘Top Music Artist’ of 2022
Lizzo has been crowned the Top Music Artist of 2022 on TikTok.
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TikToker Charli D’Amelio wins 2022 ‘Dancing With The Stars’
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio admitted to being overwhelmed after winning the Mirrorball Trophy.
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TikTok isn’t a threat, says UK security chief
TikTok isn’t a threat, says the head of the GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming.
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Watch: Stacey Dash cries over the death of DMX a year later [video]
Stacey Dash a year after DMX’s death: ‘I didn’t know he passed away.’
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Master KG new viral TikTok song hints at a ‘Jerusalema’ 2.0 [video]
Master KG is engineering another viral TikTok hit using a song from 2018.
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Gabbie Hanna concerns fans after posting 100 videos in one day
Gabbi Hanna posted videos of herself talking about topics ranging from the Bible to grammar and spelling within 24 hours.
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Here’s why Andrew Tate was banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate was effectively banned from social media for his misogynistic content.
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TikTok introduces new category for 2022 SAMAs: Nominees, how to vote
TikTok and the 2022 SAMAs have teamed up and introduced the newest category ahead of the awards.
Fashion
Addison Rae slammed for Adidas x Prayers ‘Holy Trinity’ bikini picture
Addison Rae was rebuked by religious commenters for her Adidas x Prayers ‘Holy Trinity’ bikini.
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Candace Cameron Bure ‘shocked’ by Jojo Siwa calling her rude [video]
Jojo Siwa dishes the dirt on “rudest” celebrity she’s ever met Candace Cameron Bure!
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Elsa Majimbo drives speculation with mystery ‘tummy’ bump [video]
Elsa Majimbo has yet to clarify the mystery tummy bump.