Administration officials secured a deal that will give the president unusual influence over a private company, and could serve as a model for other deals.
Category: TikTok (ByteDance)
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What is the Woke Macarena? Behind the New CMAT Dance Trend on TikTok.
A catchy song by an Irish singer, and a simple dance to go along with it, have given social media creators an easy trend to emulate.
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TikTok Bans #SkinnyTok After European Regulators Raise Concerns
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.