TIKTOK

Khaby Lame, the TikTok sensation, faced a setback after reportedly being detained by ICE agents at Las Vegas airport for allegedly overstaying his U.S. visa. Lame, known for his silent comedy, opted for voluntary departure, preserving his chances of...

Khaby Lame, a famous TikTok star, faced detention by US immigration. Officials stopped him at Las Vegas airport. They alleged he overstayed his visa. Lame was allowed to leave voluntarily. This avoids a formal deportation. Lame rose to fame with his...

Khaby Lame, the most-followed TikTok star globally, was briefly detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa. The 25-year-old Italian-Senegalese influencer was granted voluntary departure and has since left the coun...

Meta's Threads is rolling out direct messaging in select markets like Hong Kong and Thailand, eliminating the need to switch to Instagram for DMs. This aims to attract users, leveraging Threads' more than 350 million monthly active users, as Meta co...

TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' trend is promoting harmful diet culture, featuring extreme weight loss and unrealistic body standards. Experts warn it's causing mental and physical health issues, especially among young women. The trend normalizes disordered ea...

Google has removed XShorts from the Play Store after reports surfaced about sexually suggestive and racially offensive content on the app, despite its “Teen” rating. Major brands unknowingly advertised on the platform due to misclassification, leadi...

TikTok Shop in the US is navigating turbulent waters as it struggles to meet its ambitious sales targets. In a significant shift, ByteDance has appointed leaders with strong ties to China, leading to a wave of cultural adjustments and communication ...

With names such as "Pope Leo XIV Vision," the social media pages portrayed the pontiff supposedly offering a flurry of warnings and lessons he never preached. But disclaimers annotating their use of AI were often hard to find and sometimes nonexiste...

Pop Mart: Labubu, a mischievous-looking vinyl toy created by artist Kasing Lung, has gone from niche character to viral sensation. Sold through Chinese retailer Pop Mart in blind boxes, these toothy figures have sparked global demand, driven by TikT...

Labubu, a plush toy from China's Pop Mart, gains popularity on social media. Artist Kasing Lung created Labubu, inspired by Nordic mythology. Pop Mart sold Labubu figurines and key rings. Celebrities like Rihanna and Lisa from Blackpink showcase Lab...

Lululemon's new dress has gone viral, sparking debate on TikTok. While some hail it as versatile and elegant, others question the hype, price, and its "thneed" status.

TikTok has globally blocked the #SkinnyTok hashtag following mounting criticism from European regulators, particularly in France, over its promotion of unhealthy weight-loss content. The ban directs users searching the hashtag to mental health suppo...

Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok influencer from Pakistan’s Chitral region, was shot dead in her Islamabad home on her birthday, 1 June 2025. Police suspect an honour killing, allegedly carried out by a male guest at her residence. Known for champi...

The inquiry into #SkinnyTok was initiated just over a year ago after European Union regulators opened an investigation into TikTok over potential breaches of online content rules aimed at protecting children. The investigation is ongoing. Apps like ...

Pakistani influencers face scandals as private videos surface online. Minahil Malik, Imsha Rehman, Mathira Khan, and Kanwal Aftab are among those affected. This occurs amid rising India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack. India's Ope...

Research has shown the percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5% in 2000 to 7.8% in 2018, a timeframe that captures the rise of social media. For the professionals trying to help teena...

A viral TikTok trend has claimed that President Donald Trump approved $1,200 monthly payments for stay-at-home moms. This has created a huge response on social media, and people are asking whether it is true or not.

An American woman, Christine Connell, suffered a sinus infection for seven years. She believes it started after an incident with her ex-boyfriend in 2016. Doctors found E. coli bacteria in her sinuses. They suspect it entered her body during the inc...

TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser has filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court to prevent the release of public records related to her 3-year-old son’s accidental drowning. The filing cites privacy concerns and alleges over 100 public records requests...