North Korea propaganda song praising Kim Jong-Un goes viral on TikTok
A song praising North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has gone viral on TikTok. According to BBC News, the song “Friendly Father” says, “Let’s sing about the great leader Kim Jong Un.” “Let’s brag about our kind father, Kim Jong-un.” One TikToker joked, “Is this a single or where can I get the whole album,” […]
TikTok Star Madison Baloy ‘Peacefully’ Dies of Colon Cancer at 26
Madison Baloi, the social media influencer who rose to fame on TikTok by sharing her battle with terminal cancer, has died at the age of 26. Baloi, who has amassed more than 452,000 followers, has been battling stage 4 colon cancer since symptoms began in 2022. Given the 5 years His family said he would […]
Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Allegations Of TikTok Using Children To Lobby Congress
House members on Thursday asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations that TikTok tried to use children to lobby against legislation targeting the company, according to a letter first obtained by NBC News. requested. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, both members of the House China Committee, wrote: letter beginning […]
House panel requests FTC investigate if TikTok violated child protection act
Leaders of a bipartisan committee focused on China urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether TikTok violated child protection laws in its efforts to prevent the U.S. from banning the app. I sent a letter to The letter was obtained and first reported by The Hill. NBC Newsto FTC Chair Lina Khan, stating […]
Majority of Americans See TikTok as a Chinese Influence Tool
A majority of Americans view the popular Chinese app TikTok as a Chinese tool aimed at influencing and shaping public opinion in the United States, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. About 58% of respondents agreed that the Chinese government is using TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, to “influence public opinion in the United […]
Drake, Taylor Swift Label Universal Music Group Strikes Deal with TikTok
Universal Music Group, the label of pop star Taylor Swift and rapper Drake, has reportedly signed a new licensing agreement with Chinese app TikTok. TikTok and Universal Music Group announced Thursday a new deal that will bring UMG label music back to China’s popular video-sharing app after months of inactivity, according to people familiar with […]
Taylor Swift songs back to TikTok after Universal Music deal
Universal Music Group and TikTok signed a new licensing agreement Thursday that will allow users of the popular video-sharing app to regain access to songs by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Adele. The music giant pulled the stable singer from the Chinese-owned app after the licensing agreement expired in January after the two countries failed […]
Music from Taylor Swift, Drake returns to TikTok after licensing deal with Universal Media Group
Music from artists represented by Universal Music Group will return to TikTok after reaching a new licensing deal, the companies announced Wednesday. Universal, which represents artists including Billie Eilish, Drake and Taylor Swift, suspended the artists in February after failing to agree to a new licensing agreement over a dispute over artist monetization and protection […]
India’s TikTok ban didn’t even slow disinformation. We need a better solution.
It’s 2024 declared “The biggest election year in history.”Countries from all over the world will be included in the voting greatest democracy — India — and the world richest overall (but unequal) — U.S. Digital propaganda and online disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion are rapidly increasing worldwide. both Country.However, in India, TikTok is Banned […]
TikTok famous emotional support alligator, Wally,
An internet-famous pet alligator went missing while his family was visiting friends in Georgia, and his owner believes it was stolen from his fenced yard in a twisted prank. Joye Henney of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, tearfully pleads for help finding her pet alligator and an emotional support animal at a reptile farm. TikTok page. “Between 4:30 […]