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'Big Bang Theory' star Kate Micucci reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Kate Micucci, known for portraying Lucy on “The Big Bang Theory” for three seasons, disclosed her lung cancer diagnosis on TikTok last week.
13 December 2023, 05:07 AM
Selena Gomez becomes TikTok’s most popular music artiste of 2023
In another context, Justine Skye experienced a notable year as TikTok users embraced a sped-up rendition of her 2014 single “Collide”, making it the most-used sound in the US with over 6 million creations across different versions of the song.
6 December 2023, 13:57 PM
TikTok removed over 6.8 million videos in Bangladesh during Q2 2023
TikTok, the popular short video-sharing platform, has removed a total of 6,839,134 videos for violating Community Guidelines in Q2 2023. Comparatively, in Q1 2023, 4,236,493 Bangladeshi videos were removed by TikTok.
26 October 2023, 10:50 AM
TikTok enforces stricter content moderation to control Hamas-related misinformation
TikTok, the popular short video platform, has recently announced that they are going to enforce stricter content moderation to control misinformation regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. These new steps by TikTok are being taken after a recent demand by the EU.
16 October 2023, 09:29 AM
TikTok launches month-long campaign for mental health awareness
TikTok is marking World Mental Health Day on October 10th with a month-long campaign focused on mental health awareness for October. The platform aims to combat mental health stigmas and demonstrates its commitment to this cause.
11 October 2023, 05:54 AM
BTS's Jungkook announces TikTok debut
TikTok has become a popular medium for artistes to interact and share dance videos with their fans. The recent idol to join the TikTok celebrity wagon is none other than BTS member Jungkook.
18 September 2023, 06:48 AM
TikTok's online marketplace now available in the US
TikTok's 150+ million users in the US will now be able to see videos and live streams with links to purchase items on their feed, as it offers tools to content creators, brands, and merchants to create shoppable content.
12 September 2023, 14:01 PM
TikTok hosts Community Guidelines workshops in Bangladesh
Global entertainment platform TikTok recently hosted multiple workshops on its Community Guidelines in Bangladesh.
3 September 2023, 12:05 PM
The latest bizarre TikTok trend is cracking eggs on your child's head
In this week's bizarre trend sweeping across TikTok, parents are cracking eggs on their young children's heads in a viral challenge that has raised some degree of alarm among medical experts and the public. The trend, tagged with #eggprank, has amassed over 670 million views as of last Tuesday.
28 August 2023, 14:08 PM
TikTok launches new text-only post feature
Global entertainment platform TikTok has recently introduced a ‘text-only’ Post feature as a new format to its platform.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
TikTok removed over 42 lakh videos in Bangladesh during Q1 2023
92.2% of the violative videos in Bangladesh were removed before anyone could view them.
20 July 2023, 11:41 AM
TikTok wants to beat Spotify; rolls out music streaming in more countries
TikTok has recently launched its music streaming platform, TikTok Music, in certain countries. The subscription-based app is currently available in Indonesia, Brazil, and select beta testers from Australia, Mexico, and Singapore.
19 July 2023, 11:58 AM
How short video platforms are playing a role in preserving cultural heritage and revitalising traditions
Short video platforms have become a popular platform for showcasing cultures worldwide, going beyond just music and dance videos.
22 June 2023, 16:16 PM
Earning money on TikTok through 'Series'
The new feature 'Series' on TikTok creates direct earning opportunities for content creators.
18 June 2023, 09:02 AM
Bigolas Dickolas and the power of a heartfelt ‘Read this NOW’
One random tweet by a fan account has sent a 2019 book flying off the shelves, climbing bestseller charts.
16 May 2023, 12:55 PM
When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?
When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM
TikTok launches TikTok TV in Bangladesh
TikTok has launched the TikTok TV app on smart TV devices.
19 April 2023, 16:41 PM
The thin eyebrow trend is back from the 90s
The infamous fashion faux pas of over plucking eyebrows and redrawing them reed thin in the late 90s and early 2000s has most of us traumatised even now. If some of us were guilty of jumping on the bandwagon then, the regret is even more real. However, #SkinnyBrows is back as the most divisive trend on TikTok, with the Gen Zs bringing back the abhorred trend, much to the horror and dismay of the older generations. The app has also created a thin eyebrow filter that you can use to check out how it would look on you before taking the plunge.
19 April 2023, 15:40 PM
TikTok banned on Australian government devices
The Australian government has recently banned the popular short-video-sharing app TikTok from all federal and government-owned devices due to security concerns over the app stealing user data.
4 April 2023, 08:50 AM
TikTok banned in Belgium’s government phones
The Chinese-owned entertainment app will be temporarily prohibited from devices owned or paid for by Belgium's federal government for at least six months, according to a post on Alexander De Croo’s website.
12 March 2023, 10:30 AM