Sat, January 18, 2025

by: Couriermail

'Thank you': Two words spark Kate, Meghan social media meltdown

Elton John, the royal family's pet crooner, famously sang that sorry is the hardest word to say - but different rules seem to apply if you are married to a prince.

by: pinkvilla

Azaad Day 2 India Box Office: Aaman-Rasha's period-drama adds Rs 1.25 crore to tally

Azaad, which introduces Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, earned Rs 1.25 crore on the second day. Released on January 17, the historic drama is directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

by: SheKnows

Spencer Pratt Earned $24K In One Week Amid the LA Wildfires Thanks to the Soon-to-Be Banned TikTok

Pratt has been blowing up TikTok with a mix of goofy, heartfelt, and hustling vibes. His main mission? Promoting the 15th anniversary of his wife's 2010 pop

by: RepublicWorld

Jai Shri Ram: Coldplay's Chris Martin Colours Mumbai Concert With Hindu Chant, Video Goes Viral

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin chanted the Hindu slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' while interacting with fans during the Mumbai concert. A video of the same is viral.

by: Yahoo

Taylor Swift Reportedly 'Perplexed' By Justin Baldoni's Claims About Her In His $400M Blake Lively Lawsuit

Taylor Swift is reportedly "perplexed" by Justin Baldoni's claims about her in his legal dispute with her close friend, Blake Lively.

by: Tuko

Eric Omondi Raises KSh 876k for Kisii Woman Assaulted While Carrying Baby

Eric Omondi shared an update on Faith Kathambi, a mother caught on camera being assaulted by neighbours who accused her of stealing a packet of flour.

by: Tuko

Sarah Mtalii Responds to Simon Kabu's Allegations She's Tarnishing His Name: "Watu Si Wajinga"

Simon Kabu and his estranged wife, Sarah Mtalii, are at each other's throats online. The businessman accused her of tarnishing his name, and she responded.

by: Forbes

28 Thrilling Zombie Movies

Discover thrilling zombie movies packed with action, scares, and unforgettable stories. Perfect for horror fans seeking the ultimate undead experience.

by: Eurosport

India v England T20 series: How to watch and live stream in UK on TNT Sports and discovery+, schedule, teams

When is India v England? All the details on how to watch and live stream the India v England T20 series in the UK on TNT Sports, along with schedules and teams.

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

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: MSN

Explainer-What will happen to TikTok in US as Supreme Court upholds ban?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against TikTok's bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down in just two days and impact millions of users who rely on the platform for entertainment, ecommerce and ad dollars.

by: MSN

Kesha Says TikTok Is 'Temporary' But Her 2009 Hit 'TiK ToK' Is 'Forever'

As the impending TikTok ban looms over the social media platform, Kesha is reminding fans of the OG "TiK ToK." The star took shared a video on Thursday (Jan. 16), soundtracked by her breakthrough hit.

by: MSN

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M: What he's alleging

Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, on Jan. 16. Here's a look at some of the allegations.

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: MSN

"September 5", "The Traitors" season 3, and "Deal or No Deal Island" top this week's Must List

A Broadway show full of some "SNL" folks and a new book from one of EW's own round out our picks for the weekend of Jan. 17.

by: MSN

Katie Holmes hugs her costar as she nears the end of 'Our Town' on Broadway

Katie Holmes is thankful for the time she spent with the cast and crew of "Our Town." The actress and filmmaker shared a post celebrating her friendship with one of her co-stars and the incredible shows that she and her fellow actors and creatives have been putting up since late last year.

by: MSN

Alba's Song: Heartfelt Tribute to a Rescued Dog Goes Viral on Social Media

Niall Harbison, renowned for his work in animal rescue, touched thousands by sharing the story of Alba, a dog who spent most of her life chained and neglected

by: MSN

Joe Jonas Is Unrecognizable in Drag and Fans Have 'So Many Questions'

"This is real this is me," added a second, quoting a song from the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock (which starred Jonas as a teen pop

by: MSN

Chicago media shakeup: Investigative reporter Chuck Goudie out at ABC7

Chuck Goudie, Chicago media's dean of investigations, is no longer on the air at ABC7. Why it matters: Goudie has been a larger-than-life media personality for over 40 years in Chicago. The latest: The award-winning broadcast journalist hasn't been seen on the station's newscasts this year,

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: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 17, 2025: Chris Martin poses at Marine Drive ahead of Coldplay's Mumbai concert: 'Happy and grateful to be in India'

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: 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.

The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US

The possibility of the U.S. outlawing TikTok kept influencers and users in anxious limbo during the four-plus years that lawmakers and judges debated the fate of the video-sharing app. Now, the moment its fans dreaded is here,

The article from MSN discusses the precarious situation of TikTok in the United States due to national security concerns over its parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China. Despite its massive popularity, especially among younger demographics, TikTok faces potential bans or forced divestitures due to fears that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government. The U.S. government has been scrutinizing TikTok for years, with actions including executive orders from former President Trump to ban the app, which were later blocked by courts, and ongoing investigations by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Recently, legislation has been proposed that could lead to a nationwide ban unless TikTok separates from ByteDance. This legislative push reflects broader geopolitical tensions and concerns about data privacy and national security. Meanwhile, TikTok has attempted to mitigate these concerns by proposing a $1.5 billion restructuring plan to store U.S. user data on American soil, but skepticism remains about the effectiveness of these measures. The potential fall of TikTok in the U.S. could have significant implications for content creators, advertisers, and the digital economy, highlighting the complex interplay between technology, international relations, and data security.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/the-rise-and-potential-fall-of-tiktok-in-the-us/ar-AA1xphHQ