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A Canada-based Nigerian woman has claimed that she was served quit notice by her Canadian landlord over the aroma of her soup. Speaking in a story time video shared on TikTok, the woman said she was cooking a Yoruba delicacy called “Efo riro” in her apartment when the landlord showed…

It was supposed to be a relaxing trip to a JB massage parlour for two Singaporean men.  But instead, they left the place traumatised after their masseuse allegedly sexually assaulted them.  A TikTok video uploaded on Thursday (Jan 19) by an account called Massagefromhell detailed what unfolded that day.  The men had…

News flash: it’s not just advertisers that are enamored with TikTok. News publishers want in on it too. The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Sky News to name a few. These are just some of the names on an ever-growing list of news publishers producing content on TikTok. Most…

In recent months, many public universities have restricted access to TikTok on school computers, mobile phones and Wi-Fi, in accordance with executive orders in those states banning the app on government-owned devices and networks. Governors have cited cybersecurity issues and fears over Chinese spying as reasons for the bans. States…

This is… interesting. Today, TikTok has announced an expansion of its state-affiliated media labels, with the profile indicators now set to be applied in 40 markets to any media outlets that TikTok assesses as being influenced by their local government. Which, given the context, seems like a pretty big example…

Image Credit: Wikimedia The state of New Jersey is prohibiting a range of Chinese apps from government devices. The Chinese companies affected by the ban include the makers of TikTok ByteDance, Tencent Holdings LTD, and Alibaba Group. The ban comes as part of a nationwide trend to remove Chinese software…

A video of a dog remaining still while holding an engagement ring for his owner has gone viral on TikTok, where it has received 4.2 million views. The clip shared by TikToker @ashleymadaras was posted with a caption that read: "Kev shared this video with me the night after we…

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at the language inside TikTok’s revenue-sharing terms that has creators concerned. To join TikTok’s Pulse program, creators must agree to grant TikTok the ability to sub-license their content without receiving royalties. The terms are likely a defensive move by TikTok to protect itself…

Loving herself like she means it. Kelsea Ballerini reacted to rumors that she’s dating Outer Banks star Chase Stokes — and she’s ready to write a breakup song with the internet.  “I know, I know, I know,” Ballerini, 29, said via a TikTok clip on Monday, January 16. “Stop reading,…

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus at the 'Avengers: Endgame' premiere in 2019. Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Singer Miley Cyrus is back with her latest single and music video, "Flowers." The song is an upbeat anthem for singlehood, providing not-so-subtle references to Cyrus's ex-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth. Unsurprisingly, sleuths on TikTok and…