TikTok

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TikTok is a viral Chinese video-sharing social networking service owned by Chinese company ByteDance. It is used to create short music, lip-sync, dance, comedy and talent videos of 3 to 15 seconds, and short looping videos of 3 to 60 seconds. It is an international version of Douyin that was originally released in the Chinese market in September 2016. Later, TikTok was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China; however, it only became available worldwide, including the United States, after merging with another Chinese social media service Musical.ly on 2 August 2018. TikTok and Douyin have almost the same user interface but no access to each other's content. Their servers are each based in the market where the respective app is available. The two products are similar, but features are not identical. Douyin includes an in-video search feature that can search by people's face for more videos of them and other features such as buying, booking hotels and making geo-tagged reviews. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok/Douyin rapidly gained popularity in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the United States, Turkey, Russia, and other parts of the world. As of October 2020, TikTok surpassed over 2 billion mobile downloads worldwide.

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Grandmother performs TikTok dance to send social distancing message to teenagers A grandmother has started a TikTok dance craze to encourage young people topractise social distancing. Margaret Hansard, 78, is staging what she calls a"nantervention" by trying to spread the message.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 3 days ago

Pakistan bans 'immoral' TikTok Pakistan is banning TikTok over what it says is 'immoral and indecent' content on the video sharing app. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Teen Daughter Blabs On TikTok About Mom Kellyanne Conway's COVID-19 Status Former White House adviser Kellyanne Conway failed to get in front of her own story on Friday. That's because her own daughter, Claudia Conway, broke the news on her TikTok account that her mother had.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

Why you should ignore dental 'hacks' on TikTok People have started resorting to desperate measures and taking matters into their own hands, and a number of viral videos posted on social media platform TikTok have shown users encouraging "hacks" to.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:34Published 3 weeks ago

Judge Allows US TikTok Downloads to Continue for Now On Sunday, US District Judge Carl Nichols gave the China-based app more time to sort out its issues with the Trump administration. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

TikTok avoids shutdown [NFA] U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he supported a deal in principle that would allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, even as it appeared to conflict with his earlier.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:40Published on September 20, 2020

TikTok Files Complaint Against Trump Administration Although the clock is ticking, pardon the pun, TikTok is not going down without a fight. Per Bloomberg and Reuters, the video-sharing app and its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, filed a complaint in.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on September 19, 2020

Trump supports deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump said he will approve a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on September 19, 2020

TikTok And WeChat To Be Banned TikTok And WeChat To Be Banned Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:26Published on September 18, 2020

US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores citing security risk Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:41Published on September 18, 2020

Trump to block TikTok, WeChat downloads Sunday The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from U.S. app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:12Published on September 18, 2020

US banning use of TikTok and WeChat The US will ban the use of WeChat on Sunday to “safeguard the nationalsecurity of the United States”. The Chinese app TikTok will also be banned byNovember 12, but US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on September 18, 2020

US to ban TikTok downloads, WeChat use from Sunday Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:40Published on September 18, 2020

ByteDance plans TikTok IPO to win deal - sources China's ByteDance is reportedly planning a U.S. initial public offering of TikTok Global, the new company that will operate the popular short video app, should its proposed deal be cleared by the U.S... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published on September 18, 2020

AJ and Curtis Pritchard have dance duet beamed into the sky AJ and Curtis Pritchard have appeared as a hologram video of themselvesdancing together, which was beamed into the London sky. The brothers weretaking part in a dance challenge on social media platform.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published on September 18, 2020

YouTube Begins Rollout of TikTok Rival YouTube Shorts YouTube Shorts has arrived in India. It is in the beta phase and comes as the Trump Administration decides whether it will ban TikTok in the U.S. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published on September 17, 2020

TikTok faces another test: its first U.S. election TikTok, already under scrutiny over its Chinese ownership and threatened with a possible ban by U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing another major challenge: how to handle content around its first.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:01Published on September 17, 2020

Trump says he will receive Oracle TikTok report Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (September 16) he was not ready to sign off on a proposed deal involving Oracle Corp and ByteDance's TikTok. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published on September 17, 2020

Trump says Oracle 'very close' to TikTok deal President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had heard Oracle was very close to a deal over ByteDance's TikTok, even as sources say the Chinese company is seeking to keep majority ownership of the popular.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on September 16, 2020

YouTube rolls out 'YouTube Shorts' in India YouTube has rolled out a new short-form video creator called YouTube Shorts in India and this has been done to give competition to Chinese video-sharing application TikTok. As per a report in the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published on September 16, 2020

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Prepared Patriotic Voter Says Her Viral TikTok was Hot Tip for Seniors The super-prepared Texas voter who came equipped with her chair, her snacks and her "grown folks hair" to wait out a long poll line says her popular TikTok was actually an important PSA. Belinda.. TMZ.com - Published 1 day ago

Claudia Conway Beefs with Kellyanne on TikTok, Seemingly Grounded Kellyanne Conway confronted her daughter over her recent viral posts about COVID in their family (and at the White House), and based on this video ... we're thinking the teenager's in timeout. Claudia.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Fleetwood Mac's Dreams get streaming boost from viral TikTok video A viral video helps the 1977 single Dreams record its biggest ever week on streaming services. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
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TikTok Star Bryce Hall Involved in Huge Brawl Caught on Video TikTok star Bryce Hall and some members of The Sway Boys ganged up on one dude and delivered a beat down so bad, cops were called ... but somehow they all made up in the end. The violence broke out.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Mick Fleetwood Joins 'Dreams' Challenge, Rolling with Cranberry Juice Mick Fleetwood's going the way of the Fleetwood Mac-loving skateboarder who went viral for cruising on "Dreams" and juice ... and it's awesome. The rock band's co-founder and drummer joined the.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US? Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
TikTok: US judge halts app store ban District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

TikTok Apparently Saved as Trump OKs Last-Minute Oracle-Walmart Deal TikTok users around the U.S. are probably sighing with relief, 'cause President Trump appears to now be cool with the social media app partnering up with Oracle and Walmart. DT drastically changed his.. TMZ.com - Published on September 20, 2020
TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing' The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2020
President Trump to Ban TikTok and WeChat from App Stores by Sunday President Trump's a big step closer to going through with his threat to cancel TikTok, but another Chinese-owned app -- WeChat -- is being dealt a more significant blow first ... perhaps as a warning.. TMZ.com - Published on September 18, 2020	US ready to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours The ban will take effect in two days unless President Trump intervenes. BBC News - Published on September 18, 2020
TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos Two officers posted clips of themselves "shouting offensive language" and dancing "inappropriately". BBC News - Published on September 16, 2020	TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2020
TikTok: Oracle confirms being picked by Bytedance to be app's partner The American database specialist says a tie-up plan has been submitted to the US government. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020	TikTok: What is Oracle and why does it want the video-sharing app? The database technology firm has roots in US government intelligence. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020
TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020	Jackson Mahomes Says TikTok Helped Him Blaze Path Out Of Patrick's Shadow His brother is Patrick Mahomes. His father is a former MLB pitcher. Even his godfather, LaTroy Hawkins, threw in the big leagues as well. Jackson Mahomes -- Pat's little bro who isn't a pro athlete --.. TMZ.com - Published on September 11, 2020
TikTok in race to remove widely shared suicide clip The video has been viewed by children who report being extremely distressed by the content. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020	TikTok videos teaching people about being blind attract huge audience Jemma Brown makes videos about interacting with people who have a visual impairment. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020
Boxer Ryan Garcia Gets Ass Kicked By TikTok Stars Dixie D'Amelio, Addison Rae Boxing superstar Ryan Garcia just caught the first L of his career ... and it wasn't at the hands of Tank Davis or Luke Campbell -- he got beat up by some TikTok stars!!! Okay ... so, that's not true.. TMZ.com - Published on September 2, 2020	British Prankster Kristen Hanby Dyes GF's Skin Blue, Gets Backlash A British TikTok and YouTube star totally blue it with his latest stunt he pulled on his GF ... and while he thinks it's hilarious, he's getting a ton of backlash from just about everyone else. Kristen.. TMZ.com - Published on August 31, 2020
TikTok to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine. BBC News - Published on August 31, 2020	TikTok stars charged over partying in LA during pandemic Bryce Hall and Blake Gray held parties that breached Covid-19 restrictions, Los Angeles officials say. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2020
TikTok Stars Bryce Hall, Blake Gray Charged for Huge L.A. House Party TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray have been charged for hosting a massive bash amid the coronavirus pandemic ... in what's described as a "crackdown on party houses." The L.A. City Attorney has.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2020	Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app's US operations. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2020
TikTok Holocaust trend 'hurtful and offensive' Users have been uploading videos pretending to be Holocaust victims. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2020	TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2020
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Claudia Conway Still Wants Emancipation Despite Kellyanne Conway Resigning Kellyanne Conway's abrupt resignation from The White House may not be enough to save her family, because her daughter still wants to be emancipated ... she fiercely wants it. 15-year-old Claudia Conway.. TMZ.com - Published on August 24, 2020	Kellyanne Conway’s Daughter Claudia Pushing For Emancipation Kellyanne and George Conway's daughter says she's reached her breaking point and wants to be emancipated from her parents. As you know by know, 15-year-old Claudia Conway has been in a TikTok war with.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2020
TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. BBC News - Published on August 23, 2020	TikTok Star Bryce Hall Says He Regrets Wild Birthday Party TikTok star Bryce Hall is owning his mistakes because he says squarely ... he wishes he would never have thrown the wild party that pissed off L.A.'s Mayor so much, the power to the house got shut off... TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2020
Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite family’s request BBC News - Published on August 20, 2020	TikTok Star Bryce Hall's Utilities Shut Off by L.A. Mayor After Massive Party Bryce Hall and a crew of his fellow TikTok and YouTube stars who got turnt up last week for his 21st birthday now face consequences ... his water and power have been turnt off. As we reported ... Hall.. TMZ.com - Published on August 19, 2020
Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year. BBC News - Published on August 19, 2020	Kanye Wants to Collab with TikTok to Make 'Jesus Tok' for Christians Kanye West's wheels are turning about his next big project, and he thinks he's on to something huge ... JESUS TOK. The rapper and presidential candidate says he was perusing some content on TikTok with.. TMZ.com - Published on August 17, 2020
New Yorker Catches Flak for Hudson River Swim, It's Actually Safe(ish) A young New Yorker drew outrage for taking a dip in the infamous Hudson River -- but as it turns out, she might've had the last laugh ... 'cause it's actually safer than you might think. TikTok user.. TMZ.com - Published on August 16, 2020	TikTok's Bryce Hall Hosts Massive Party in L.A., Real & Fake Cops Show TikTok might be on the verge of shutting down in the U.S., but its American stars are far from winding down -- in fact, they're doing the opposite ... dangerously turning up. Check out these videos.. TMZ.com - Published on August 15, 2020
TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’ An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2020	Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to sources. BBC News - Published on August 10, 2020
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TikTok swing challenge: Seven teens trapped in Derbyshire Teenagers filming themselves in baby and toddler swings are warned not to waste fire crews' time. BBC News - Published on August 6, 2020	Mariah Carey's Son Tries Putting Her on TikTok, Hilariously Fails Mariah Carey's son clearly knows the rules about Mom being "camera-ready" ... as evidenced by this hilarious video of him trying to get her to appear on his TikTok video!!! Mariah and Nick Cannon's.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2020
TikTok twins charged over bank robbery 'prank' Alan and Alex Stokes are accused of faking a bank robbery "to gain popularity on social media". BBC News - Published on August 6, 2020	TikTok Stars Believe Trump Wants to Ban App as Revenge for Trolling Him President Trump says his threat to ban TikTok is about China stealing data, but that's just a cover story ... at least according to TikTokers who think he can't take a joke, and simply wants revenge... TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2020

TikTok

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