• Mon, January 20, 2025

by: NDTV

What Is TikTok And How People Got Hooked To This Platform

Hours after TikTok went dark in the United States, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would work with the Chinese video-sharing app to ensure it remained functional in America.

by: Firstpost

Disney+ Hotstar all set to bring to life a mesmerising tale of dreams and serendipity with Sweet Dreams with Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar

Director Victor Mukherjee ticks all the boxes to come up with a story that perfectly aligns and captures the essence of today's millennial love

by: Indiatimes

Saif Ali Khan Attacked Live News: Mumbai police likely to recreate crime scene with accused

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

by: AOL

Donald Trump's mother: From a Scottish island to New York's elite

On the day Donald Trump is sworn in as US president for the second time we look back at his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was born and brought up on the Hebridean island of Lewis but emigrated to New York to live a very different life.

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Galaxy Macau Welcomes the Spring Festival with the Boom and Bloom Exhibition

An Exclusive Collaboration of Iconic Artistic IPs by Talented Artists from the Greater Bay Area, Celebrating Chinese Culture with Prosperity and JoyMACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 - Today,

by: Eurosport

How to watch AS Monaco v Aston Villa in 2024/25 UEFA Champions League on TNT Sports and discovery+ on UK TV, live stream

The UEFA Champions League heads into matchday seven, with Unai Emery's Aston Villa side looking to move a step closer to a place in the round of 16.

by: nowtolove

The contestants entering the jungle in I'm A Celebrity 2025 have been revealed

by: HuffPost

Nelly Breaks Silence On Backlash Over His Decision To Perform At Trump's Inauguration

Rapper Nelly is defending his decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday amid backlash from social media users. "I respect the office," Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes Jr., said during Saturday's episode of the "Willie D. Live" podcast hosted by rapper William "Willie D" Dennis.

by: FilmiBeat

Yogesh Mahajan Passes Away At 49; Know All About The Devon Ke Dev Mahadev Actor

Yogesh Mahajan, known for his roles in Indian television, has passed away at 49, leaving a significant void in the entertainment industry.

by: Reuters

Explainer: Capital One arena takes centre stage at Trump's inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday at an inauguration ceremony that has been scaled back due to a forecast of severe cold weather in the nation's capital.

by: Tuko

Mathew Nyamlori dies 2 weeks after celebrating birthday in touching post

Mathew Nyamlori, famed for his perseverance in education, passed away on January 20, just two weeks after celebrating his birthday while battling cancer.

by: Newsweek

Former WWE Champion Says His Career Doesn't "Have Much Time Left"

As MVP approaches his final days in the ring, his journey in AEW feels like a fitting conclusion to a legendary career—one where he's left his mark both as a performer and a mentor, ensuring that The Hurt Syndicate will continue to dominate long after his retirement.

by: Metro

Strictly star Tasha Ghouri's candid admission about Andrew Le Page days before split

Tasha Ghouri shared the toll Strictly Come Dancing had taken on her relationship with Andrew Le Page just days before her rumoured break-up. Tasha landed runner-up with pro-partner Aljaž Škorjanec on Strictly 2024, with Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, 34, securing the Glitterball Trophy.

by: Tuko

Mathew Nyamlori: Man who sat KCPE 9 times dies after battle with cancer

Mathew Nyamlori, known for his record nine attempts at the KCPE, has passed away after battling gastric cancer, leaving behind a legacy of resilience.

by: Reuters

Australia's Star Entertainment posts smaller quarterly loss

Australia's Star Entertainment posted a smaller second-quarter loss on Monday compared with the previous three-month period, as the casino operator benefited from its cost-out programme and strong December performance.

by: Tuko

Pastor Ng'ang'a Under Fire over Controversial Remarks on Women: "Disrespectful"

Neno Evangelism founder Pastor James Ng'ang'a faces backlash after controversial remarks on women, drawing condemnation from KEWOPA and netizens.

by: MSN

Karan Johar, Ananya Panday's besan ad goes viral. Confused netizens ask 'is this for real?'

Karan Johar and Ananya Panday have teamed up for an unlikely collaboration, starring in a viral ad campaign promoting Rajdhani Besan. Known for their association with luxury brands, the Bollywood stars' shift to endorsing a kitchen staple has left fans puzzled and amused.

by: MSN

Press conference for sci-fi film 'Mickey 17'

We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips, including photos and videos, to Yonhap News. If your submission is deemed newsworthy, it will undergo the journalistic process by our reporters and,

by: MSN

Elon Musk's feud with EU escalates as he seeks 'payback' against European politicians

Elon Musk has been railing against the European Union and its leaders, and his latest outburst is a sign he is 'out for payback', claims conservative academic

by: MSN

Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones talks about the cutest gift ever on social media

Tyrese Haliburton and girlfriend Jade Jones are eagerly preparing for their upcoming Paris trip for the NBA Paris Games 2025. Jones recently revealed on social media the thoughtful gift of a lock and key with their names inscribed,

by: MSN

Here's what South Africans said about Christal Kay's video

Real Housewives of Johannesburg' star Christal Kay recently had social media buzzing when a video of her dancing at Tyla's show was shared on social media.

by: MSN

Ant and Dec's Limitless Win viewers slam show as it wraps just THREE WEEKS after starting - raging 'the end already?!'

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by: MSN

Netflix Earnings Preview: The Last Hurrah for Disclosing Subscriber Growth Numbers

Despite recent pressure on the streamer's shares, several analysts further raised their stock price targets ahead of the results for the fourth quarter, which was also boosted by 'Squid Game' season 2.

by: MSN

Inside Meagan Good's Relationship History Before Her Engagement To Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good recently announced their engagement. But before dating Majors, Good had been in a few high-profile relationships.

by: MSN

Entertainment News Live Today January 20, 2025: Jackie Shroff snaps at paparazzi while talking about attack on Saif Ali Khan: 'Baat kar rela bawa'

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

Onyx Storm Target Collector's Edition: When It Comes Out, What It Includes, & Everything We Know

The Target Collector's Edition of Onyx Storm isn't available for preorder, but here's everything readers need to know about this version of the book.

by: MSN

India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra Ties The Knot With Himani Mor, Fans Erupt With Joy Online

Just like Bollywood stars, weddings of sportspersons too, create a massive buzz in this country, and Neeraj Chopra's marriage was no exception either! The Olympic gold medalist surprised everyone when he announced his marriage to Himani Mor on social media.

by: MSN

What Is $MELANIA Memecoin: Everything You Need to Know

MELANIA memecoin is tied to Melania Trump's public image and is marketed as a fun and symbolic digital asset, not a traditional investment vehicle. It

by: MSN

How Trump's New Cryptocurrency Token Has Affected His Net Worth

In September, "TRUMP Watches" were launched, with Trump asking his supporters to spend at least $499 to join "President Trump's Watch Community." Newsweek has taken a look at Trum

by: MSN

`Leave us alone`: Kareena Kapoor Khan blasts media, later deletes post

All eyes are on Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan and their families after the latter was attacked by an intruder at their Mumbai home. While he is still under treatment at Lilavati hospital. Amid constant scrutiny around the family and their privacy actress Kareena Kapoor,

by: MSN

"14 hours too damn long": Netizens react hilariously to TikTok getting restored after 14 hours of Ban in the U.S.

Even a short outage seems like a lifetime to consumers of a site as large as TikTok. Thus, there was absolute chaos—and hilarity, of course—when TikTok was formally prohibited in the US for 14 hours.

by: MSN

BB 18's Rajat Dalal on Elvish Yadav manipulating fans by giving away iPhone 16

Bigg Boss 18's Rajat Dalal reacted to popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav manipulating fans by offering them expensive phones. Rajat emerged as the second runner-up of the reality TV show.

by: MSN

'You Are One in a Billion My Friend' SRK Reacts to Coldplay's Chris Martin's Shoutout; Watch

Rock band Coldplay led by lead singer Chris Martin performed at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Saturday and Sunday and a clip from the concert is now viral on social media. In the short clip, Chris Martin can be seen giving a shoutout to Shah Rukh Khan while performing a song for the fans.

by: MSN

'Stop this now': Kareena Kapoor Khan sends strong message over family scrutiny following Saif Ali Khan's attack

Kareena Kapoor has urged media and paparazzi to respect her family's privacy as Saif Ali Khan recovers in Lilavati Hospital after being attacked at their home. Despite her plea, media presence persists,

by: MSN

First Look Released For Dhyan Sreenivasan's Detective Ujjwalan

We had reported earlier that actor Dhyan Sreenivasan would be headlining an upcoming film titled Detective Ujjwalan, which would be produced by Weekend Blockbusters, and when the makers announced that the film had hit the floors for shoot.

by: MSN

Here's what 'Skeem Saam' star Mosa Nkwashu said about Lewatle

Rising star and beautu queen Mosa Nkwashu who was doing her matric in 2024 has been mum about her grade 12 results. She plays Lewatle in Skeem Saam.

by: MSN

Who Was Yogesh Mahajan? Known About The TV Actor Who Was Found Dead At His Home

Television actor Yogesh Mahajan, who appeared in shows like Adaalat, Jai Shri Krishna, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, and Devon Ke Dev Mahadev among others, passed away on Sunday (January 19). He was 49.

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18 Finale: Rajat Dalal eliminated, battle for trophy between Vivian Dsena and Karan Veer Mehra

In a shocking elimination fitness influencer Rajat Dalal has been eliminated from the Bigg Boss 18 grand finale. This time elimination was straight and crisp as Salman Khan announced the name of the contestant who couldn't make it to the top two of the show.

by: MSN

I'm a pro wrestler from Edinburgh who's made waves in WWE - now I've won World Title held by Hall of Famers

Scotland has a professional wrestling world champion after an Edinburgh-born grappler triumphed on Sunday night.

by: MSN

Tyla Rocks natural hair at Pretoria show, fans compare her style to Whitney Houston's iconic look

Tyla showed off her stunning natural hair at her Pretoria concert. Social media users compared the Grammy Award winner's look to Whitney Houston's style.

by: MSN

8 major bombshells in the damning Vanity Fair article on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit life as senior royals in 2020 and have now been living in America for the last five years.

by: MSN

'Young, Famous & African': Annie reveals miscarriage with twins

Annie Idibia revealed that she suffered a miscarriage while being pregnant with twins last year on an episode of 'Young, Famous & African'.

by: MSN

Connie Ferguson warns fans about TikTok impersonators

The South African actress Connie Ferguson recently broke her silence regarding the fake accounts that uses her name and pictures on social media.

by: MSN

When you start from zero, wealth takes time: Mumbai man's post strikes a chord

In a post on LinkedIn, a Mumbai-based man shared his journey of starting from zero and the realisation that wealth, for many, takes time - often generations - to accumulate.

by: MSN

'Trophy Bhai Se Upar Nahi Hai': Rajat Dalal Reacts To Journalist Who Asked If Elvish Yadav Is The Reason He Didn't Win Bigg Boss 18 (VIDEO)

Social media influencer and national-level weightlifter Rajat Dalal became the second runner-up of Salman Khan's controversial reality show Bigg Boss 18. While Karan Veer Mehra lifted the trophy and took home Rs 50 lakh cash prize,

by: MSN

Coldplay Mumbai concert: Vijay Varma, Papon, Kusha Kapila and other celebs attend

Coldplay's Mumbai concert was a grand affair with several stars in attendance. The actors shared their experience of attending the beautiful evening. Coldplay will next perform in Mumbai on January 21.

by: MSN

DJ Fresh announces his return to Radio 702 after 4 years away

The South African radio personality and podcaster DJ Fresh recently announced excitedly that he will return to his first love, radio, in April 2025.

by: MSN

Viral Video: Doctor performs own vasectomy as 'gift for wife'; social media reacts

In a daring act of love, Taiwanese surgeon Chen Wei-nong performs a vasectomy on himself, sharing the entire process in a viral video. His risky decision sparks a mix of admiration and concern from viewers,

What Is TikTok And How People Got Hooked To This Platform

Hours after TikTok went dark in the United States, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would work with the Chinese video-sharing app to ensure it remained functional in America.
TikTok, a social media platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has become a global phenomenon by allowing users to create, share, and discover short-form videos ranging from 15 to 60 seconds. Launched internationally in 2017 after merging with Musical.ly, TikTok's addictive nature stems from its easy-to-use interface, an algorithm that tailors content to user preferences, and features like filters, effects, and a vast music library that encourage creative expression. The app has captured a diverse audience, particularly Gen Z, with its mix of dance challenges, lip-syncing, comedy skits, and educational content, making it a cultural hub where trends are born and spread rapidly. Despite its popularity, TikTok has faced scrutiny over privacy concerns, data security, and its potential influence by the Chinese government, leading to bans in several countries and ongoing debates about its operations and content moderation policies.

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