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Elmo O’dwyer is taking over TikTok
TikTok has become the site to watch for rising stars, and there’s a relatively new one on the horizon: Elmo O’dwyer. Many of the internet’s favorite trends and challenges begin on the video-sharing...
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The TikTok ‘stars’ are coming
What have you all done? It’s a question TikTok user Dylan Evans asks after watching 15-year-old Charli D’Amelio awkwardly shift in a YouTube video about her upcoming meet and greet. D’Amelio is known...
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Army follows Navy in banning TikTok on government-issued phones
The United States Army is following another branch of the armed forces by not allowing TikTok, the popular app, to be downloaded on government-issued phones. The app is considered a “cyber threat,” Lt....
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TikTok teens really don’t want to have to vote for Joe Biden
While TikTok is not inherently full of teens and zoomers, its users certainly skew young. And they are doing whatever they can to shake the stereotype that the youth aren’t politically motivated...
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The TikTok Hype House is now a thing—here’s what you need to know
The TikTok stars are here, and the Hype House is one of their new content hubs. As detailed by the New York Times’ Taylor Lorenz, Hype House is the name for the Los Angeles mansion where 19 TikTok...
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‘You’ inspires new stalker confessions TikTok meme
Netflix’s stalker drama You has inspired endless social media reactions since it first migrated to the streaming service in late 2018. Previously, we saw women pleading with the show’s star, Penn...
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Code for deepfake function found in TikTok, sister app
Code for a potential deepfake function was found within TikTok and a sister-app in China, according to a new report. TechCrunch reports that Israeli research firm Watchful.ai found code for the...
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Former ‘Dance Moms’ stars recreate iconic fight scene on TikTok
The legacy of Dance Moms lives on. The iconic dance show, which followed Abby Lee Miller and the young dancers of her eponymous dance company, saw its ups and downs over the years. There have been...
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TikTok guy who cooks pasta aggressively called out for racist videos
A new user is making waves on TikTok. TikTokker itsqcp‘s New Jersey persona recently elevated him to overnight fame. Videos of itsqcp aggressively preparing pasta have been making the rounds online,...
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TikTok is now full of ‘Star Wars’ memes
The release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker has Star Wars on many people’s minds. The movie has been out for just over two weeks, and most conversations are still dominated by talk of Jedi, Sith Lords...
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‘There’s no way’: College acceptance video becomes viral TikTok meme
Imagine you’ve been accepted to the college of your dreams. Now imagine TikTok has added chorus upon chorus to the happiest day of your life (so far). If you sift through enough of the weird stuff on...
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Security flaws found in TikTok could have let hackers access videos
Researchers say they found vulnerabilities in TikTok, the popular video app, that could have allowed hackers to access videos and parts of user accounts. Israel-based cybersecurity firm Check Point...
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TikTok teens are obsessed with Crip Walk tutorials
TikTok is a place for cultural expression, but it doesn’t necessarily invite self-awareness. Hence, the recent trend of Crip Walk tutorials. The Crip Walk is a move that reportedly originated with the...
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Paul Zimmer was canceled years ago. Is he back as Troy Becker?
Former Musical.ly star Paul Zimmer, who disappeared for about 18 months after being accused of defrauding his fans, has reportedly resurfaced with an entirely new identity. He also made a wink and nod...
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Instagram launches TikTok-esque Boomerang features
In an apparent effort to keep up with TikTok, Instagram released new “Boomerang” features on Friday. According to Mashable, Instagram users can now trim the duration of their video loops and access...
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Tana Mongeau promises to wear all her clothes following TikTok ban
YouTuber Tana Mongeau‘s tweet on Wednesday seems to suggest she was banned from TikTok for not wearing enough clothing. “Hi @tiktok_us i’m banned! it won’t let me post pls help i’ll put ALL of my...
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OB-GYN combines TikTok lip syncs with safe sex education
TikTok is known for videos of teens dancing and lip-syncing to trending songs, but OB-GYN Staci Tanouye is using the video platform to share information about safe sex. The doctor shares information...
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This TikTok teen is blowing up because he looks just like Jim Halpert
The Office‘s smart-aleck character Jim Halpert, played by John Krasinski, has a massive fan who’s been replaying his scenes on TikTok–and he’s gone viral. @wavymcgradyi get told i look/act like jim...
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This nurse is getting dragged for sharing false information about STDs on TikTok
A nurse is getting dragged for sharing false information on TikTok about sexually transmitted diseases. In a since-deleted TikTok video, “Nurse Holly” claimed the best way to prevent getting an STD is...
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New York Jets delete TikTok of teen shooting football out of her butt
It’s always a challenge for brands to keep up with the youths without coming off like that “how do you do, fellow kids?” meme from 30 Rock. At least, that’s the only way to explain this TikTok...
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