Officials in Europe worried that the app was glamorizing eating disorders. The ban is TikTok’s latest effort to counter criticism about its effect on teen mental health.
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TikTok Made Addison Rae Famous. Pop Made Her Cool.
The onetime social media superstar has re-emerged as the most surprising rookie pop star of the year.
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As ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Goes Viral, Connie Francis Is Joining TikTok
With a forgotten song becoming an unlikely hit, the 87-year-old singer is happy to be back in the spotlight.
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Holy Airball Posts on TikTok Are Revealing Nepo Babies, both Real and Fake
As part of a social media trend, some people are revealing themselves as the children of celebrities or heirs to big businesses. The catch? A lot of them are joking.
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On TikTok, Men Are Calling Each Other to Say Good Night
A social media trend has men surprising their friends with a call before bed. It has led to a lot of laughs, but also some deeper connections.
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This Lululemon 2-in-1 Maxi Dress Is Dividing TikTok
A Lululemon “2-in-1” maxi dress has become a lightning rod for debate. It is also mostly sold out.
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On TikTok, ‘Propaganda’ Lists Go Viral
TikTok users are building eye-catching lists of their dislikes and are labeling them as propaganda that they’re “not falling for.”
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Breathe In, Breathe Out, Good Night: TikTok Invites Users to Meditate
Facing allegations that it knowingly lures young users into late-night scroll sessions, the company unveiled a new guided-meditation feature in the app.
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What Happens When Art Goes Viral on TikTok and Instagram?
A growing genre of work is defined not by its content but by its audience on social media.
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TikTok, Facing a U.S. Ban, Tells Advertisers: We’re Here and Confident
The company’s executives tried to reassure potential advertisers about the app’s future in the United States without directly addressing a looming ban under a federal law.
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Animal Communicators Fuel a New TikTok Trend
Posting readings from animal communicators who relay messages from animals, both living and dead, is a growing trend on social media.
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What’s Behind Technology’s Disembodied Female Voices?
If you listen to the many artificial, automated voices that have become prevalent online, the answer doesn’t really matter, as long as she’s helping you.