Sat, January 18, 2025

by: Tuko

Karen Nyamu, Karangu Muraya Agree Ruined Reputations Bring Freedom: "Kweli Kabisa"

Senator Karen Nyamu posted a gorgeous photo of herself while on a getaway and spoke about the effect of ruined reputations. Singer Karangu Muraya agreed with her.

by: Tuko

Uproar as Matatu Driver Takes Hands Off Steering Wheel to Dance: "Very Wrong"

A video showing a matatu driver and passengers dancing attracted backlash online. The driver let go of the steering wheel to dance, which irked many.

by: NDTV

Mammootty's Family Photos At Makeup Artist's Event Take Over Social Media. See Pics

He attended the event with his wife Sulfath, son Dulquer Salmaan, Dulquer's wife Amal Sufiya and Dulquer andSufiya's daughter, Maryam

by: legit

Spyro, Paulo, Ubi Franklin, Three Other Celebrity Feuds That Rocked Beginning of 2025

2025 started on a controversial note for some celebrities, who engaged in online fight with their colleagues and business partners over deals gone sour.

by: Reuters

Walmart names supply chain executive Dave Guggina as US e-commerce chief

Walmart's Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Dave Guggina will become the retailer's U.S. chief e-commerce officer, replacing Tom Ward, according to a company memo seen by Reuters on Friday.

by: AOL

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag React to Donation 'Backlash' After Fire Destruction: 'We're Not Rich'

While many celebrities have gotten criticism for asking for donations after wildfire destruction, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are telling Us why they aren't bothered by the "backlash." "We're very used to negative things,

by: Yahoo

Blake Lively's attorneys responded to Baldoni's lawsuit, said "the strategy of attacking the woman is desperate."

Lively's legal team issued a statement after Baldoni's 179-page lawsuit, claiming it's "another chapter in the abuser playbook."

by: southcoasttoday

'I am just forever indebted': Local TikTok viral influencers respond to potential ban

With the TikTok ban looking imminent, here's what some of the top local South Coast influencers are saying to their followers.

by: Indiatimes

Saif Ali Khan Attacked Live News: Suspect detained in Durg, Madhya Pradesh

In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, husband of Kareena Kapoor Khan, was reportedly attacked duri

by: Forbes

Data Storage And Memory Powers AI At The 2025 CES

Digital storage and memory capability play a crucial role in modern computing, including AI. The 2025 CES show showed advancements in NAND flash controllers, non-volatile memory and various AI applications.

by: Indiatimes

Saif Ali Khan Attacked Live News: Saif Ali Khan's attacker bought headphones after stabbing the actor

In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, husband of Kareena Kapoor Khan, was reportedly attacked duri

by: BBC

What dies with TikTok? As a ban looms, Americans face a cultural void

With an American TikTok ban threatening the app, users and creators reflect on what it did for internet culture - and what their online worlds might look like without it.

by: BBC

Alan Carr's Picture Slam returns to the BBC for third series

Applications are now open for the addictive quiz show that will be coming to BBC One and iPlayer later this year

by: MSN

Elon Musk talks 'success and guaranteed entertainment' as SpaceX's Starship explodes in flight test

Elon Musk addressed the unexpected breakup of SpaceX's Starship rocket, noting an internal fuel leak caused the incident.

by: MSN

Neil Gaiman, Justin Baldoni, and the End of the Male Feminist

This ignominious crew of famous men seemed to align with women against sexist oppression in public as they mistreated women in private.

by: MSN

XO Kitty season 2 ending explained and what it means for a potential season 3

In the eighth episode, Kitty finally finds out that they have agreed to meet each other. Her sister Margot shares the news via FaceTime and quickly hangs up to book plane tickets.

by: MSN

Elizabeth Finch Who Faked Cancer On Set Of Grey's Anatomy Gets Trolled For Asking Donations Amid L.A. Wildfires; Read Here

The former Grey's Anatomy writer, who faked cancer on the sets of the longest running medical drama, is yet again facing backlash for asking for donations from her followers amidst the Los Angeles wildfires.

by: MSN

CBS owner considers settling Trump suit over Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' interview ahead of merger review: report

Paramount Global executives have held internal talks about settling a lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump over CBS News' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a report. Paramount,

by: MSN

Total List of Countries Where TikTok is Banned

In recent years, TikTok has been gaining traction and it has become a cultural and social phenomenon. Its short-form videos, creative content and user-friendly platform has captivated the attention of millions of people around the world.

by: MSN

David Lynch Fans Flock to L.A. Landmark Bob's Big Boy to Pay Homage to Late Filmmaker: "It's An Extra Gut Punch"

At Bob's Big Boy Thursday night, coffee and chocolate milkshakes were raised in honor of David Lynch. Fans flocked to the Los Angeles landmark to pay tribute to the late filmmaker, who died at age of 78 and who once revealed that he ordered the quintessential menu items "for seven years every day at 2:30" after lunch and scribbled notes on the American diner's napkins.

by: MSN

Watch: BTS of Superstar Rajinikanth's JAILER 2 Announcement Teaser Released!

Friday, the makers of the upcoming Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 2, which was announced recently by the film's director Nelson and music director Anirudh along with the superstar, took to their social media to release the making video featuring some behind the scenes moments from the creation of the exciting announcement teaser.

by: MSN

How to translate a game with no words

This game is more about a translator's mindset than invented languages'

by: MSN

'We're entertainers': Pegula backs Djokovic call to jazz up tennis

Jessica Pegula has backed Novak Djokovic's call for more entertainment for fans, saying tennis should become less "stuffy" and "uppity." Djokovic said after his third-round win at the Australian Open that tennis needs to be "more fun".
Fri, January 17, 2025

by: AOL

The TikTok Ban Explained: What Does It Mean Right Now for Influencers and Their Followers?

Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images The government's proposed TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court, essentially banning the app in the United States. SCOTUS confirmed its unanimous ruling on Friday,

by: CNET

Severance Season 2: How to Stream the Sci-Fi Thriller Right Now

The first episode of Severance Season 2 is now available to stream on Apple TV Plus. There'll be 10 episodes this season, which will be released on a weekly basis -- likely leaving viewers on the edge of their seats in between airings.

by: WESH

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

If you are an avid TikTok user - or a creator who relies on the platform for income - here's what you need to know to prepare for its upcoming ban in the U.S.

by: Bustle

Justin Baldoni Files $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively

It Ends With Us' star and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Here's what to know about the lawsuit.

by: AOL

Why is Justin Baldoni suing Ryan Reynolds along with Blake Lively? The accusations against the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' star.

"It is not strange that Ryan Reynolds was named in light of Baldoni's theories in the complaint," a defamation attorney tells Yahoo Entertainment.

by: Variety

How the U.S. Music Industry Is (or Isn't) Preparing for a TikTok Ban

The music industry, on par with millions of American TikTok users, is hesitant to accept the imposed Jan. 19 ban of the video sharing app.

by: CNET

Need Something Good to Watch on Hulu? Check Out These Entertaining TV Shows

If you're wondering how to put your Hulu subscription to work, the app is full of quality TV series and movies. The service offers a selection of broadcast shows from FX, ABC, Fox

by: Forbes

Brand Content's Best Signals An Entertainment-Driven Future

Brands are already producing entertainment that rivals the quality of the most popular content found at every level from social to streaming, and audiences are responding resultantly.

by: Rappler

Beware! TikTok budol is real.

Have you ever impulsively checked out an item from the TikTok shop at 3 am after watching a video that convinced you how much you needed it? This scenario is all too common among TikTok users, boosting the platform as a powerhouse in the social media landscape.

by: Tuko

Cop Shakur Pleads with Kenyans to Send Him Money After Arrest: "They Took My Phone"

Kamiti Prison officer Jackson Kuria, aka Shakur the Cop, appeals for public support as he faces charges of incitement and false information, pleading for help.

by: MSN

LA fires: Kelly Osbourne blasts celebs using 'people's pain and suffering' for 'photo op' in scathing rant

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 17, 2025: Ibrahim Ali Khan postpones Diler shoot after knife attack on dad Saif Ali Khan: Report

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood,

by: MSN

'I found it very stressful' Kevin McGahern's advice for DWTS celebs

Dancing With The Stars is in full swing and former semi-finalist actor and comedian Kevin McGahern has some words of wisdom for those who are taking part — learn how to meditate! Kevin, who is now starring in Virgin Media One's new comedy horror Video Nasty,

by: BBC

Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican

Reuters According to reports on US media, comedian Jimmy Fallon was seen ... Fallon was joined by other big names in the entertainment industry, including US comedian Chris Rock, Italy's Silvio ...

by: MSN

Keyshia Cole's South African tour cancelled after her house burned down in Los Angeles fires

Keyshia Cole has cancelled her South African concerts, which were scheduled in Pretoria, East Rand and Cape Town after her house burned down in the LA fires.

by: LADbible

All texts allegedly sent between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively that have been revealed across both lawsuits

It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have each submitted a series of text messages to support their legal claims against one another.

by: Yahoo

Writers Guild Announces 2025 WGA Awards New York Ceremony Host and Presenters

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards' East Coast segment, at New York's Edison Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 15, the org announced Thursday. Wood is currently the host of CNN's satire news program "Have I Got News for You" and previously starred in the WGA Award-nominated series "Command Z.

by: MSN

The $1 million bet that ended Sam Harris and Elon Musk's friendship - Here's what happened

Sam Harris reflects on the deterioration of his friendship with Elon Musk, triggered by a heated debate over COVID-19 in 2020. In a candid Substack post, Harris details the fallout, including a controversial bet with Musk and a growing rift over social media behaviour,

by: MSN

What to watch with your kids: 'Wolf Man,' 'Back in Action' and more

Common Sense Media also reviews "One of Them Days" and "Autumn and the Black Jaguar."

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 17, 2025: Abhishek Bachchan reveals if he's in the 'interval or climax' of his career: 'I've been at this for 25 years'

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood,

by: Tuko

Mutahi Kagwe's Son Kahush Spotted at State House During Dad's Swearing-In Ceremony

Newly sworn in Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe's son attended his father's swearing-in ceremony. The young man looked dapper, matching a suit with his dad.

by: Forbes

TikTok Isn't The Only Social Media Channel Available To Gen Z

Timely research by Sociallyin called "The Top Social Media Platforms by Generation: Where to Find Your Target Market Online in 2025" reveals some In an increasingly

by: News24

'It will fail': Blake Lively rebuts Justin Baldoni's explosive lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million lawsuit against his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, according to US media.

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, alleging defamation and extortion

The actor-director has accused his "It Ends With Us" costar and her husband of hijacking the film and destroying his reputation. He is requesting at least $400 million in damages.

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 17, 2025: Bruce Willis expresses 'gratitude' to LA fires first responders in rare outing amid dementia battle

The TikTok Ban Explained: What Does It Mean Right Now for Influencers and Their Followers?

Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images The government's proposed TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court, essentially banning the app in the United States. SCOTUS confirmed its unanimous ruling on Friday,

The article from AOL discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the United States due to national security concerns related to its parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China. The U.S. government fears that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government, leading to legislation that might force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. This situation has raised concerns about freedom of speech, data privacy, and the economic impact on content creators who rely on TikTok for their livelihood. The article explains that while a ban would mean TikTok could no longer be downloaded or updated from app stores, existing users might still access the app unless further measures are taken. It also touches on the broader implications, including how this could set a precedent for regulating other foreign-owned apps and the potential for international tech tensions.

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https://www.aol.com/entertainment/tiktok-ban-explained-does-mean-123858687.html