Tiktok
The latest TikTok news and updates. TikTok is a video and picture social media platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. Originally released in a limited capacity in 2016, the app received a worldwide release in 2018 when the company acquired the app Musical.ly. It was the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store in 2018 and 2019.
TikTok Bans Patrick Casey, Alleged Head of White Nationalist Group Groypers
Patrick Casey, who was also a key figure in the since-disbanded American Identity Movement, was confirmed to have been banned from the platform for violating community guidelines.
Video of Police Dog Arlo Going Home After Shooting Viewed 41 Million Times
The German shepherd from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit will be retiring from active duty after being shot twice during a car chase.
The National Guard Are Apparently All Over Washington D.C. Tinder
D.C. residents have noticed a seeming uptick in the number of men in uniform on Tinder ahead of Wednesday's Inauguration ceremony.
TikTokers Are Declaring This Emotional Song the Next 'drivers license'
Ben Laine has TikTokers wondering if their ex will call them anytime soon.
'Tiktok Princess,' 6, Shot Dead While Leaving Birthday Party
Videos of Chassidy Saunders on social media posted by her family show her dancing joyously on the popular streaming platform.
A 2019 Clip of AOC Grilling Mark Zuckerberg Has Now Gone Viral
Sparked by a trend asking people to share their favorite political moments, the clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioning the Facebook CEO about conservative outlets serving as fact-checkers has resurfaced.
Viral Video Shows Teacher Claiming Antifa Stormed the Capitol
In the clip, the teacher also claims that rioters didn't have guns, so they couldn't have been trying to overthrow the government.
Geriatric TikTok User Is Stealing Hearts With His Bluesy Guitar-Playing
Fans are cheering the incredible music skills and wholesome demeanor of Woody Williams, also known as FunkyGeezerShow,
It Looks Like TikTok Is Turning 'Bridgerton: The Musical' Into a Thing Now
People on the video platform apparently can't get enough of Abigail Barlow's musical take on the hit Netflix original series.
Sea Shanties Are Making a Comeback in 2021, Thanks to TikTok
TikTokers are envisioning themselves on a virtual pirate ship, and singing both classic sea shanties and covers of pop songs fit for the ocean.
TikTok Users Are Hopping on a Trend to 'Celebrate' Their Trauma
A TikTok featuring young people clapping and cheering after sharing some harrowing life experiences has inspired others on the app to share their trauma online.
New TikTok Security Measures to Restrict App Features for Users Under 16
Users aged 13-15 will be prevented from using the Duet and Stitch features as part of the new restrictions.
TikToks Show Two Women Getting Arrested for Assaulting an Airline Employee
Filmed in November but posted only recently, the video shows two women being handcuffed and taken from the airport by police. The TikTokker said that other people on their flight said the two weren't wearing masks and had assaulted a flight attendant.
Student Confronts Teacher for Having Blue Lives Matter Flag in Classroom
A viral TikTok capturing the exchange has received over 4 million views, with many people supporting the student for speaking out.
TikTok Mom Is Going Viral for Having Her Kids Kneel and Pray to Black Women
"Black women is the reason that Donald Trump is no longer gonna be our president," the TikTokker said in a video that surfaced on Twitter Wednesday night.
TikTok Awash With Bizarre Videos Questioning Whether Helen Keller Existed
TikTok users are falsely claiming that Helen Keller either did not exist or was not really deaf and blind.
TikTok Account Puts Animation to the Strangest Real 911 Calls
A TikTok user's animated videos of real 911 calls has fans laughing.
How 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' Came Together to Help Live Theater
"I hope what we take from [this show] is that anyone can be part of a musical. It's the same theme of 'Ratatouille' itself: 'Anyone can cook,'" the show's music supervisor, Daniel Mertzlufft, told Newsweek recently.
2020 Pop Culture, By the Numbers: Most Popular TV Shows, Searches and More
These are some of the numbers that represent an unforgettable and very tumultuous year.
Video Shows Maskless Woman Insisting UPS Store Is Her Private Residence
In response to employees asking that she step outside and abide by social-distancing guidelines, the woman claims that because she had packages delivered to the UPS Store, the space is her private property.
TikTok's Top 10 Viral Videos of 2020
TikTok's top viral videos feature celebrity-approved challenge, lockdown-inspired skits, and dancing animals.
The Funniest Viral Videos of 2020 That Prove This Year Wasn't All Bad
From wild TikToks, Trump impersonations, and animals playing musical instruments, 2020 has produced some funny viral clips.
TikTokers Are Using the App to Call Out Their Toxic Mothers-In-Law
More like "monsters-in-law," right?
Weight-Loss TikToker's Message to Critics Goes Viral: 'Say No to the Abuse'
A popular (and controversial) TikTok user has responded to people who have been shaming his plus-size body as he documents his attempts at getting in shape.
TikTok Trend Has People Wrapping Gifts to Look Like Something Different
These content creators wrapped gifts like T-shirts and cutting boards to make them look like harps and scooters.
Beyond Gen Z: Meet TikTok's Surprising Stars, Toddler Chef and Hip Grandad
Despite its reputation for being an app exclusively for Generation Z, TikTok has become a platform for viewers—and creators—of every age. From a pint-sized toddler chef to a charming grandad, these two TikToker stars are shaking up the app.
TikToker Goes Viral With Her Before and After Quarantine Pictures
A TikToker took body positivity and made it 2020 specific, sharing a video celebrating the weight she'd gained during the quarantine. The clip blew up, attracting millions of likes and views in just days.
TikTok Pyramid Scheme Ban Draws Anti-Multi-Level Marketing Groups' Cheers
TikTok recently announced a ban on "Ponzi, pyramid and multi-level marketing schemes" on their app, leading many who oppose those companies across the internet to celebrate.
TikTok Body Positive Challenge Draws Backlash Over 'Skinny Girls'
A popular TikTok challenge is meant to celebrate diverse bodies and normalize common imperfections, but some users are not happy with the way things are going as "skinny girls" have allegedly hijacked the trend.
Piano-Playing Cat and Guitarist Duet in Viral TikTok Viewed 1 Million Times
This isn't Barney the cat's first brush with fame, as a video of him playing the piano—solo—went viral in June.
