Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay

A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Whatnot Raises $225 Million as Investors Bet on Livestream Shopping

The start-up is among the biggest names in a fast-growing part of e-commerce that is effectively a kind of QVC for the TikTok era.
What Is Group 7 on TikTok? Sophia James Explains Her Exclusive Club.

A “science experiment” by the singer Sophia James has people proudly declaring their membership in an exclusive group.
Strangers Online Are Having the Same ‘Mall World’ Dream. But What Is It?

Thousands of people online have recounted visiting a similar mall-like setting while they sleep. Theories vary wildly.
Why Are the Microphones on Social Media So Small?

Once a quirky accessory, small external microphones have become ubiquitous in social media videos.
Review: Is Dylan Mulvaney ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’?

In her bold, funny solo show, the social media influencer details a life of identity-searching, controversy and a determination to be absolutely herself.
A Campaign to ‘Bring Back Bullying’

On social media, some are arguing that bullying deserves a second look. Trolling or not, the push seems to reflect a general turn away from sensitivity.
How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Noodle Cup Trend May Increase Burn Risks for Kids

TikTok users have rushed to get their hands on the instant noodles that appear in the film. One prominent Boston hospital has sounded the alarm.
Erica Taylor Is Social Media’s Midlife Makeup Guru

Erica Taylor wants you to forget everything you learned about makeup in high school.
Zackery Nazario Died Subway Surfing. Is Social Media to Blame?

Norma Nazario didn’t understand what had motivated her 15-year-old son to climb on top of a train one evening. Then she found his phone.
Trump Says the Murdochs May Join TikTok Investors

Fox Corporation is considering investing in the popular video app as part of a bid to avert a U.S. ban, a person familiar with the situation said after the president’s remarks.