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TikTok star Baby Ariel reacts to Jacob Sartorius dating speculation Baby Ariel, YouTube / Jacob Sartorius, InstagramTikTok star and actress Baby Ariel has spoken out about speculation surrounding her love life after fans began questioning if she was dating fellow internet celebrity Jacob Sartorius. Ariel Rebecca Martin, otherwise known as Baby Ariel, is a massive creator on TikTok, boasting over 31.7 million followers on the platform at just 19 years old due to her viral dancing and lip syncing videos. As one of the platform’s top personalities, it comes as little surprise that fans paired her with another huge social media star — former Viner Jacob Sartorius, who rose to fame at the height of the app’s popularity and is now known for his musical career. In fact, fans were so curious about the pair’s alleged love affair that the question came up during her Q & A video on March 30, where she specifically addressed the popular rumor. “Last question: Are you and Jacob Sartorius dating?” she read from her compiled list of fan queries at the end of her video. “No! We’re just friends. We’re BFFS.” While her response was quite cut-and-dried, some fans are still spotting potential that that the star is hiding her love life from the cameras, as evidenced by her indirect response to the question: Who is your crush? Rather than giving an answer, Baby Ariel avoided the question completely, giving the camera a pointed look before moving right along to the next fan query. Comments on Ariel’s video have since been disabled, further making fans confused — but that’s not the only thing that’s giving them something to chew on. (Topic begins at 7:36 for mobile readers) Sartorius appears to be single, as well, after tweeting out: “I want a beautiful girl who I’m obsessed with that I can trust and who loves me for me.” I want a beautiful girl who I’m obsessed with that I can trust and who loves me for me. — Jacob Sartorius (@jacobsartorius) March 27, 2020 Fan speculation aside, it seems like these two internet stars are definitely not involved with each other, leaving internet detectives disappointed after the two often appeared in each other’s content. Formerly involved with Millie Bobbie Brown, Sartorius appears single and ready to mingle — just not with Baby Ariel, apparently.

TikTok star Avani responds after Cody Ko roasts the Hype House YouTube Cody Ko / Instagram: AvaniYouTuber Cody Ko’s newest video took aim at the famous ‘Hype House’ collective of TikTok stars, mocking their ‘cringe’ content, but member Avani hopes it won’t make him hate her. The Hype House is made up of various popular TikTokkers, many of them boasting millions of followers on their accounts, including names like Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae. Avani Gregg is one of the original superstars on the app, with over 13.4 million followers at the time of writing, and is one of the founding members of the Hype House. Along with others in the group, she was featured on Entertainment Tonight – the focus of Ko’s roast. A commentary channel, Cody Ko often picks out the cringiest online content he can find, with his most popular series called “That’s Cringe”. In his March 16 video, which has already gone viral with almost 2 million views, he focuses on TikTok, and not for the first time. But this time, it was specifically about the Hype House. “It’s like a bunch of kids, that are big on TikTok, they rented a big house in LA, and they all film TikToks together, in the bathroom,” as he describes it. He then proceeds to laugh at the awkward video, which also features Addison Rae and Chase Hudson, as well as Avani, although she herself doesn’t do much talking. But, it turns out Avani is a big fan of Cody Ko already and was worried that his discovery of the Hype House might make him ‘hate’ her. “Please don’t hate me because I’m a part of the hype house I love your videos,” Avani posted on Twitter, tagging the YouTuber. .@codyko hi pls don’t hate me bc i’m a part of the hype house i love ur videos. — avani dicaprio (1990s edition) (@lilpapivoni) March 16, 2020 Cody was quick to respond, confirming that he “doesn’t hate anyone” and just thought the video was funny and awkward. Avani explained that it seemed to be the trend for YouTuber’s to hate on the Hype House, and thought Ko might have been jumping on the bandwagon. i just mean in general since a lot of youtubers hate the hype house 🥺👉🏼👈🏼 https://t.co/57R6G1Qz5v— avani dicaprio (1990s edition) (@lilpapivoni) March 17, 2020 In his video, Cody Ko admits that when he was known as a Vine star (the spiritual predecessor to TikTok), he actually appeared on a similar show and that it was probably just as cringeworthy. Rather than the stars themselves, he blames the writers of the show for their decision to run the segment at all, saying it was always guaranteed to result in some level of awkwardness.

TikTok star Avani Gregg denies using homophobic slur in video YouTube: Avani Gregg[jwplayer ksH6zuKH]Popular TikToker and actor Avani Gregg is coming under fire after publishing a video where she danced and lipsynced to Young Thug’s ‘Thief in the Night,’ which features a homophobic slur. Avani Gregg is a popular face on TikTok, boasting over 25 million followers due to her viral lipsyncing and dance videos, as well as her affiliation with the ever-popular Hype House content collective. Despite her popularity, Gregg has come under intense scrutiny as of late after a video surfaced online – one that has taken the social media world by storm due to the inclusion of a certain offensive term. The video in question shows Gregg performing choreography for rapper Young Thug’s ‘Thief in the Night,’ for which she also lipsyncs the lyrics. not avani using the d slur 🧍🏻♀️@lilpapivoni pic.twitter.com/NUTbJDu5m2 — Lilí (@lilikirwann) September 2, 2020 Although Gregg covered her mouth for one portion of the clip, fans were shocked to see her mouth a homophobic slur that the rapper used, prompting outrage among her fanbase. “Avani said the d – slur…we can’t have ANYTHING,” one fan commented. “The way Avani covered her mouth on p***y but said the d-slur,” another wrote. the way avani covered her mouth on pussy but said the d slur💀💀 — t. (@dixedamelio) September 2, 2020 Gregg has since spoken out regarding the outrage, confirming that she has since taken down the video and apologized for mouthing the offensive word. “For this video, I’m sorry,” Gregg Tweeted on September 2. “I did not know the lyrics. I thought it said, ‘Hit like the night!’ I also did not know there was a d-slur, so thank you for informing me. I’m sorry again, and I took down the video. Once again sorry, I genuinely did not know.” for this video i’m sorry i did not know the lyrics i thought it said hit like the night! i also did not know there was a d slur so thank you for informing me. i’m sorry again and i took down the video. once again sorry i genuinely did not know. pic.twitter.com/cDTGaq6qPS — avani dicaprio (1990s edition) (@lilpapivoni) September 2, 2020 Gregg posted a video to TikTok that contained a similar apology, but included the additional paragraph: “Once again sorry, and thank you for informing me. I will not make this mistake again and will look up the lyrics before making videos to songs I do not know. Sorry again.” Thus far, it seems like fans have taken her apology in good spirits, with many thanking the starlet for her quick action and sincere apology — an admittedly refreshing take in a normally brutal online environment.

TikTok star Avani Gregg shuts down Anthony Reeves cheating rumor after confusing comment Instagram: avani / luvanthonyTikTok star Avani Gregg confirmed that boyfriend Anthony Reeves has not cheated on her after she caused confusion among fans by accidentally replying to the wrong comment. [jwplayer pNjHVqy4] 18-year-old Avani Gregg is a hugely popular influencer on TikTok, boasting a follower count of over 30 million. She’s known for posting a variety of content, including dance, beauty, fashion, and comedy videos, and has an adoring fanbase as a result. Fans are also obsessed with her relationship with fellow TikToker Anthony Reeves. The pair confirmed they were a couple in April 2020, and since then followers have been marveling at how adorable their relationship is, celebrating them on social media. But an accidental mixup with a reply to a comment left some fans of the pair baffled, thinking maybe something could have happened to the couple. Avani posted a video of her lying on top of Anthony, along with the caption: “I really do hope this man knows I can’t live without him.” In reply to a confusing comment that read, “the only guys don’t cheat,” the star then wrote, “lol no,” leaving viewers scratching their heads at what the interaction could mean. Some worried that she was implying something had happened behind the scenes. View this post on Instagram However, Avani quickly realized her mistake, and, in a separate comment, wrote, “y’all it was on the wrong comment. Anthony would never cheat, never ever, the man is perfect.” Clarifying who her original comment was intended for, she explained, “that was on the other comment that said ‘but he did cheat’ and I said lol no.” The clarification certainly came as a relief for fans of the couple, who love their dynamic and want to support them as much as they can. “Thank God,” one fan wrote in relief, another saying, “if you don’t get married I’ll throw my phone out the window.” Everyone seemed to be happy that the comment was a simple mistake, and acknowledged that the original commenter’s poorly worded message probably contributed a lot to the confusion. Avani and Anthony seem as loved up as ever, and remain a favorite couple among TikTok fans.

TikTok star Ava Louise admits she fabricated the Kanye West & Jeffree Star affair rumors YouTube: Jeffree Star, PowerfulJRE / Instagram: @avalouiiseLeaked audio from TikTok star Ava Louise appears to show the influencer admitting to completely making up the viral rumors that Jeffree Star and Kanye West were having a secret affair. On January 6, the internet went up in flames due to a completely unexpected rumor, which claimed that a major male beauty influencer had been behind the Kim Kardashian / Kanye West divorce. Although she didn’t name him, the TikToker who kicked off the rumors — a content creator named Ava Louise — appeared to heavily hint that the male influencer was Jeffree Star, a massively popular YouTuber and owner of his own makeup empire. With Star appearing to find the scandal humorous and even poking fun at the rumors with cryptic Tweets, many found some credibility in the situation — but he fully debunked the matter on January 7, claiming that he’s never even met Kanye. After two days of the rumors running rampant online, it seems that Ava Louise has admitted to completely fabricating the entire ordeal, as told by audio from a leaked text conversation. “I’m literally not even getting sued,” Louise can be heard saying in the audio clip. “I made the entire scandal up. There is literally not one bit of truth to anything I have said. I just tricked the entire world into talking about me again because I was on a lot of Adderall.” Well, there you have it: Ava Louise made the entire scandal up so that the internet would talk about her again, thanks to the help of certain prescription medications. ok ppl in my DMs saying Ava Louise didn’t lie about Kanye and Jeffree here’s a voice message now leave me alone(got this from tiktok) pic.twitter.com/8DZLYi4VJx — mars (@mars132001) January 8, 2021 That’s not all; Ava took to Instagram to admit that she’d made a fair bit of profit off the drama, claiming that she’d raked in $15,000 in the past three days. Needless to say, it doesn’t look like the internet is too pleased with Ava’s latest stunt, which comes months after she licked a toilet seat in a “challenge” amid the global health crisis last year. “Bro, if you’re bored, just play Roblox or something,” one commenter joked. “There was no need to do that.” “Imagine starting stuff that can hurt ppl in the process for fun,” yet another said. Kim and Kanye themselves have denied the rumors, according to a source close to the couple, making this entire scenario a 24-hour whirlwind that stopped as quickly as it started.

TikTok star Avani angry as her account is mysteriously deleted Instagram: avaniAvani is one of the biggest names on TikTok, amassing 18 million followers on the platform, but now it appears that her account has been mysteriously deleted for seemingly no reason. Update: April 30 – Avani’s TikTok account has come back and appears to be back to how it was. Several stars have been born from TikTok, including the likes of Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae, with Charli alone having over 50m followers on the platform, and Avani has been on the rise with her peers throughout the platform’s growth. Now, though, her account can’t be found on TikTok, and neither she pr her fans can seem to figure out why. Posting early in the hours of Wednesday, April 29, Avani simply tweeted asking “Why me?” and it quickly became clear what she was exasperated at. Responding to her tweet, her millions of followers were asking why her TikTok account had been removed and showed no signs of life, with no videos, followers or likes to be seen. It’s not quite clear whether this shows that the account has been deleted (as some of the information, including username and bio, are still there) or something else has happened. omg your tiktok 🥺 GUYS THIS IS BULLSHIT WHAT RID AVANI DO WRONG pic.twitter.com/PaOzgym813 — you (@ccharliisangell) April 29, 2020 In a follow-up Tweet, Avani said it “just hurts” and is another reason for her to cry. i don’t care at this point this shi just hurts — avani dicaprio (1990s edition) (@lilpapivoni) April 29, 2020 One fan theorized that Avani had actually been hacked, claiming that it’s “the exact reason” why people should delete TikTok from their devices altogether. https://twitter.com/just_907_peachy/status/1255416304707809282 Obviously there’s not yet any evidence that the missing account is a result of a hack, so this tweet may just be a shot in the wind. But, as someone with such a public persona, Avani being hacked could be an absolute nightmare if any private information was to be released. After the account went missing, Avani posted a series of unsettling tweets, including that she was having a panic attack, so hopefully her account can be recovered to give her some peace of mind. Dexerto has reached out to Avani for clarification. TikTok are yet to comment on why Avani’s account appears to have been deleted, but with multitudes of angry fans worldwide, they may want to figure out the problem sooner rather than later.

TikTok star Anna Paul reveals unexpected end to 8-year relationship Instagram: anna_paullPopular TikToker Anna Paul has shared an update that fans did not see coming: she and Glen Thomson have officially called it quits after eight years together. Anna Paul shot to fame in 2018 and has since garnered a huge fanbase online, with 7 million followers on TikTok and 2.3 million on Instagram. She is also listed in the top 0.01% of all OnlyFans creators. Posting vlogs, travel experiences, food reviews, and memories made with her loved ones — notably former boyfriend Glen Thomson — Anna’s candid and positive nature has seen many fans fall in love with the fun-spirited content creator. However, Anna’s latest TikTok left fans heartbroken for the influencer after she revealed that her 8-year-long relationship with Glen had come to an end. “We still love each other so much and it was a mutual breakup,” Anna said, assuring there was no animosity between the former couple. “We’ve been together since we were 16 or 15, and now we’re 24.” Admitting she was not sure how to announce the news, Anna maintained, “I love him so much but we’re just not in a relationship anymore, we are now both single.” “I don’t know how else to say this, but it’s a mutual decision and we love each other a lot,” she concluded, seeming to struggle to hold back her emotions. Glen then made a heartbreaking appearance in the video, popping in to give his former girlfriend a supportive kiss on the forehead. Glen also posted to his Instagram story to announce the breakup. He wrote, “Anna [and] I are no longer together but still love [each other] very much!!” He also reassured any fans taken aback by the news, saying, “I know this will be shocking for everyone to hear but we are both on very good terms and will always have room in our hearts for [each other].” Having been high school sweethearts, the news came as a shock to many fans who had idolized Anna and Glen’s relationship as “the only reason” they believed in love. “Was waiting for the ‘JUST KIDDING.’ Wishing you both the best on your new journey,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Can’t be easy to come to this decision. Knowing that everyone is so invested adds to the pressure as well. Hope you’re ok guys. Look after yourselves.” For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.

TikTok star arrested by FBI after shoes connected to armed robberies TikTok: ChozenWrldTikTok star ‘ChozenWrld’ was recently arrested by the FBI after authorities were able to link the creator’s shoes to the same ones used in four armed robberies. Chozen Terrell-Hannah, who goes by the username ChozenWrld, has over 140,000 followers on TikTok with just under 1.6 million likes. The Detroit native was recently arrested after multiple of his videos linked him to four separate crime scenes. Chozen Terrell-Hannah confesses to armed robberies On Wednesday, February 23, Terrell-Hannah was taken into custody by the FBI – later confessing to robbing four separate convenience stores spanning across a three-month period. Federal Investigators were originally anonymously tipped off pointing them to Terrell-Hannah’s videos – alleging that the shoes worn in his videos were a direct match to the ones at the crime scene. Authorities wrapped-up surveillance outside Terrell-Hannah’s home after officers ID’d him as the subject matching multiple surveillance videos. The 22-year-old’s home was raided on Wednesday, February 23, leading to “the seizure of items believed to be used in the armed robberies.” Read more: What is Harry Styles’ secret TikTok account? – “[Chozen Terrell-Hannah] admitted to committing all four of the above-described armed robberies and acknowledged using the black backpack with a floral pattern in all four of the armed robberies,” a Federal officer stated in a complaint. The 22-year-old is now facing criminal charges such as robbery affecting interstate commerce and possessing a firearm during a violent crime. If sentenced to the fullest extent, he faces more than 20 years behind bars. Terrell-Hannah has since admitted to Federal investigators that he did, in fact, commit all four robberies.

TikTok star Alix Earle draws Taylor Swift comparison after revealing new NFL boyfriend Instagram: alix_earleTikTok star Alix Earle officially confirmed her relationship with NFL player Braxton Berries, with users online comparing their relationship to Taylor Swift and her new NFL beau. The personal lives of celebrities and influencers is always a topic of conversation online. For TikTok influencer Alix Earle, the recent hard launch of her NFL boyfriend, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios, is making waves online. Both due to the steamy Instagram post that Earle posted for Berrios’ birthday as well as many online now drawing comparisons between Earle and Taylor Swift’s rumored NFL boyfriend as well. After months of speculation, Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios officially confirmed their relationship. With Earle posting a photo on Instagram wishing her boyfriend a happy birthday. The post in question includes an image of the two cuddling up and kissing. Across social media, fans of both Earle and Taylor Swift are comparing their relationships with their respective NFL partners while also expressing how happy they are to have the two internet icons attending the sporting events. One Twitter user wrote, “Alix Earl and Miss Taylor Swift are living the life I dream of, me next!!!” Another added, “I don’t care about Taylor Swift being at the Chiefs game, but if Alix Earl is at the Bills game on Sunday?????!?! Then I would lose it” Earle, who has just under six million followers on TikTok, has made a name through herself on the app. Her popularity and notoriety quicking increased through her content on the app as well as via Instagram. Taylor Swift’s private life has been the center of much discussion this past year after it was confirmed that she and her longtime partner Joe Alwyn had split. Since then, the musician has been paired with the likes of Matty Healy and now NFL’s Travis Kelce.

TikTok star Ali Spice dies in car crash aged 21 INSTAGRAM: alidspicexoTikToker Ali Spice has passed away at the age of 21 following a car accident, one of her friends has confirmed. Ali, whose real name was Ali Dublin, was best known on TikTok as alidxo, and she amassed over 919,000 followers on the short-form app. According to one of her best friends, the 21-year-old tragically died following a horror car crash in Florida, US. In an Instagram post, her close friend Ariane Avandi wrote, “Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel right now. Ali you are one of the most vibrant, beautiful inside & out, genuine, loving souls I’ve had the privilege of knowing. “You are an amazing friend and incredibly talented and passionate woman. I will never forget the impact you made on my life and everyone’s for just being YOU!!” She concluded the post with a series of snaps and heartwarming clips of the pair. Fans take pay tribute to Ali Spice Ali’s followers left their condolences to the TikTok star and former Hooters waitress in the comments of her last Instagram post. “Ali babe. You didn’t deserve this. I hope you’re flying high in Hello Kitty heaven. You had one a huge impact on my life. Love you so much,” one fan wrote. “RIP angel you will be forever missed you were such a light,” another added. “I miss you so much bb. You were supposed to come back. God got a good one,” a third shared. The 21-year-old waitress rose to fame on TikTok, but her account has now been deactivated. According to news reports circling on the app, the car crash was caused by a drunk driver who sped at the vehicle Ali was in from the wrong direction. There were allegedly three individuals killed in the collision that was listed as a hit and run.

TikTok star Alex Warren slammed for destroying girlfriend’s car as a prank YouTube: Alex WarrenPopular TikTok creator Alex Warren is facing intense backlash from critics after destroying his girlfriend’s old car as part of an elaborate prank…even though he gifted her a new vehicle afterwards. Alex Warren boasts an impressive following across multiple social media platforms. Garnering 14 million TikTok followers and 2.6 million YouTube subscribers, Warren creates content similar to that of David Dobrik — including wild stunts and complex pranks. However, one of his most recent pranks is earning him ample criticism from viewers, which sparked after he decided to gift his girlfriend a new vehicle in a creative way. Rather than merely surprising her with a set of keys in a scavenger hunt, Warren pranked girlfriend and fellow influencer ‘Kouvr’ by leading her outside to show her that he’d run over her well-loved 2001 Toyota Camry with a sleek, black 4×4 G Wagon. As if that wasn’t enough, a member of Warren’s posse broke one of the Camry’s passenger windows with a rock, screaming all the while. During the video, Kouvr seems thoroughly confused, with the camera catching a close-up of an expression that seems close to tears. Luckily, Warren revealed that he’d gifted her the G Wagon shortly thereafter — prompting his buddies to rain more destruction down on the totaled Camry. “Why would you do that?” Kouvr asked of her boyfriend, completely shocked. “Because it’s your dream car!” Warren responded. Despite the prank video ending on a wholesome note, many commenters weren’t happy that Warren destroyed a car that some felt could have been gifted to drivers in need of transportation. Read More: Jake Paul claims KSI is scared to fight him – “Y’all rich as hell,” one user wrote. “If you guys don’t want it, maybe fix it and donate it?” “It’s like destroying someone’s stuffed animal and giving them a new, better one,” another mused. “Great, that’s cool, but you don’t know what that meant to someone.” “You could have given that car to someone who needs it,” yet another critic chimed in. “Ungrateful.” It’s worth noting that noted internet philanthropist MrBeast orchestrated a similar stunt beforehand, where he destroyed a friend’s car only to gift him a brand-new vehicle as recompense. Warren has since responded to the outrage in a comment underneath his TikTok of the prank, stating that the car had broken down just a year after she’d purchased it and that “the cost in repairs was more than it was worth.” What’s your take on the situation? Do you think Warren should have donated Kouvr’s old car, or is he within his rights to destroy the Camry for a prank-turned-gift? Let us know on Twitter @DexertoTrending!

TikTok star Addison Rae stunned as fans shut down New York City store PacificCoastNews.com / Addison Rae, YouTubeMassively popular TikTok star Addison Rae was lost for words when a horde of fans unexpectedly crowded a shopping center in New York City during her vacation. Addison Rae is a huge name on short-form video platform TikTok, boasting a whopping 15.3 million followers due to her viral content. Often seen with other TikTok celebs like Charli D’Amelio, she has since spread her reach to websites like Instagram and YouTube, where she publishes vlogs to give viewers a broader glimpse into her life. One of these vlogs detailed her winter trip to New York City, where she met up with a group of fellow internet celebrities to enjoy the Big Apple. However, her vacation took an unexpected turn after the star Tweeted out her location to her 226k Twitter followers. The tweet prompted a horde of fans to show up to the location en masse for the chance of an impromptu meet-and-greet. Rae’s vlog of the debacle shows the celeb’s shocked expression after seeing “thousands” of fans crowding together at the glass doors, prompting her and her friend group to gather in a basement area of the shopping center to avoid further chaos. “We announced that we were at the Conservatory, which we didn’t know was a store,” she explained. “…we’re so sorry to everyone who works there. How many people do you think… thousands of people outside.” (Timestamp: 2:30 for mobile readers) Considering her massive online following, it comes as little surprise that Rae’s announcement triggered a flood of hopeful fans — but this wouldn’t be the first time an internet star has shut down a public venue, by far. In fact, makeup mogul James Charles notably caused a traffic gridlock in Birmingham, England, with fans completely crowding the city’s Bullring shopping center to get a glimpse of the YouTuber as he opened a new Morphe store. I can’t believe this is my life pic.twitter.com/TOvGjNsk5d — James Charles (@jamescharles) January 26, 2019 The 2019 incident came nearly an entire year before Rae’s own unexpected fan meetup, further prompting conversation regarding the real-life impact these “internet famous” content creators and the heights of their jaw-dropping celebrity status.

TikTok star Alex Warren accused of copying YouTuber David Dobrik Alex Warren, David Dobrik – InstagramDavid Dobrik is one of YouTube’s most popular content creators, known for both his generosity and his chaotic short-form vlogs — a recipe that fans feel a famous TikTokker is trying to replicate. Dobrik’s famous 4 minute and 21 second vlogs have become a huge success on YouTube, featuring A-list celebrities and crazy antics with his friend group, popularly dubbed the “Vlog Squad.” The YouTuber, much like fellow content creator Mr Beast, is touted for his insane acts of generosity, known for giving away luxurious items like cars and even homes away to his friends and co-workers. However, it seems that his recipe for success is being copied by TikTokker and Hype House member Alex Warren — at least, fans believe it is, sounding off across social media how similar his content is to the YouTube star. That’s not all; Warren’s voice and mannerisms even sound similar to Dobrik’s, leading many critics to call him “creepy” and straight up accusing him of stealing his shtick. “I really feel like this Alex Warren guy just practices his laugh every night to sound more like David Dobrik, and it’s very creepy,” one user wrote via Twitter. i really feel like this alex warren guy just practices his laugh every night to sound more like david dobrik and it’s very creepy — ☻ (@thecoolarchive) April 14, 2020 “Why tf does no one talk about how Alex Warren is a David Dobrik knockoff?” another Tweeted. “He looks like he practices his laugh in the mirror.” https://twitter.com/glossibitch/status/1250863807053864962?s=20 A quick glance at Warren’s channel shows a striking similarity to Dobrik’s own videos, boasting all-caps titles with insane premises like, “CAUGHT HIM DOING THIS IN MY ROOM!” and “WALKING IN ON THEM IN MY BATHROOM!” While even is video format is similar to the star’s, Warren has also apparently directly used several of Dobrik’s ideas, such as trying a labor pain simulator and “ASKING HIS DREAM GIRL ON A DATE!” — issues he addressed in a video on the topic in February. While he admitted to being heavily inspired by Dobrik’s content, he privated the video shortly thereafter, and has since eschewed claims of copying the YouTuber, as stated during a video interview on the subject with YouTuber Drew Dirksen. While it’s common for smaller YouTubers to emulate the format of more successful content creators, fans are suspicious of Warren’s intentions — and he isn’t the only one to have undergone such scrutiny either, as in the infamous case of Morgz seemingly copying content from Mr Beast.

TikTok star Addison Rae just got into NFTs and they’re a hit Lil Heroes/Instagram: addisonraeeTikTok star Addison Rae has officially minted her first NFTs, and they instantly sold out after she shared her new purchases online. NFTs are becoming bigger and bigger, and major influencers and celebrities are getting involved. The most expensive NFTs sell for millions of dollars, with CryptoPunks and Beeple pieces dominating the rankings. After the likes of Logan Paul and FaZe Banks revealing how much they have made (and spent) on NFTs, Addison has revealed her first collection, and they’ve proven to be popular. That said, it’s not been well received by everyone, and she has been met with some backlash. In a January 16 Instagram story, the TikTok star revealed herself as a Lil Heroes partner, buying into the Lil Heroes NFT project. Read More: Addison Rae’s most viewed TikToks of 2021 – The collection, which features 7,777 unique pieces, quickly became the most popular NFT on OpenSea when minting started, and even boasts the support of other celebrities such as J Balvin. In her story, Addison said: “Never thought I’d get involved with NFTs, but yolo! So honored to join the Lil Heroes community.” Addison Rae NFT backlash As she may well have expected, Rae started to receive some backlash to her announcement. Some followers, such as Adam Greenberg, warned Addison that she is “part of a huge scam that screwed over tons of people,” while Marina simply said “not Addison Rae being an NFT bro” with a sick emoji. @whoisaddison u know u are a part of a huge scam that screwed over tons of ppl, right?! NFT space is very dangerous with ppl who have no clue pumping. — Adam Greenberg (@chefgreenberg) January 16, 2022 That said, the backlash thus far has been minimal, and by all accounts, it looks like Rae may have minted into a successful project, but only time will tell.

TikTok star Addison Rae reveals how her life changed since going viral Addison Rae / TikTokTop TikTok creator Addison Rae has revealed her amazement at how her life has changed dramatically, since blowing up on the popular app. TikTok has been taking the world by storm, with many of the app’s top creators, such as Charli D’Amelio, amassing millions of new followers every day in some cases. One of the most popular TikTokers, Addison Rae, who is a member of the Hype House alongside many of the app’s most notable stars, reflected on her insane social media growth on February 16. During her appearance on the NBA All-Star broadcast, alongside fellow creators Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, Addison expressed some of the major changes she had noticed. When asked what it was like to attend such events with many of the celebrities in attendance, the popular TikToker explained: “It’s so surreal, I think I can speak for all of us, these are opportunities we never thought we would see.” “Being here is so amazing and collaborating with all of these people and them knowing our names is so insane and we’re just so grateful to be here,” she admitted. Topic starts at 0:42 for mobile users. After making her appearance on the NBA All-star broadcast, the popular creator posted a series of tweets revealing that she was shocked at how far she had come since posting her first viral video. “Actually so crazy that my first viral video was made 6 months ago”, she said, reflecting on the massive change in lifestyle and thanking her fans for their support. Rae continued to express her gratitude before inspiring fans to pursue their own dreams and to ‘continue doing the things they love.’ Addison has amassed over 16 million followers on TikTok and has even accidentally shut down New York City stores because of her loyal fanbase.

TikTok star Addison Rae hints at moving into streaming Instagram: Addison Rae / TwitchOne of the biggest stars on TikTok, 19-year-old Addison Rae, might be making the move into streaming, after a fan suggested she team up with Corinna Kopf for some Fortnite action. Addison’s popularity has grown exponentially since she started posting on TikTok in Summer 2019, fast approaching the top 10 most followed accounts on the platform, with over 23 million fans at the time of writing. This number has risen sharply ever day for months, as has her following on other social media like Instagram and Twitter. But, despite her confidence on camera, Rae is yet to fully dive into streaming or YouTube. Like TikTok, livestreaming has been creating its own superstars in recent years, with the likes of Tyler ‘Ninja‘ Blevins, Michael ‘shroud‘ Grzesiek and Dr Disrespect all celebrities in their own right. Meanwhile, Charlie D’Amelio and Addison, two of biggest names on TikTok right now, have been making TV appearances and cutting big promotional deals. So, why not try their hand at livestreaming video games? That’s exactly what one fan wants to see at least. With another suggesting Addison team up with one of most popular female streamers, Corinna Kopf, to broadcast some Fortnite games for their millions of fans. After Rae seemed to consider the idea and ask Corinna for her thoughts, the streamer, who moved to an exclusive deal on Facebook Gaming, was clearly in favor of the idea. 100 Thieves Twitch streamer BrookeAB also offered to duo up with Addison. Of course, while Corinna is tied to streaming Facebook, it doesn’t determine where Addison herself might stream. In fact, with all the competition between rival platforms, it might be time for Twitch, Mixer and YouTube to make moves to sign non-streamers like Addison to their platform. Securing streaming exclusivity for Addison Rae could be very beneficial to one of these platforms, as millions of TikTok fans would make their way over to her channel, wherever it is. For now, Addison Rae is undoubtedly busy with other commitments, as she and the other ‘Hype House’ members jet around the world making appearances and doing promotions. But, when she finds some time to get it setup, streaming could be her next venture.

TikTok star Addison Rae and mother team up with Spotify for new podcast Addison Rae InstagramTikTok star Addison ‘Rae’ Easterling and her mom Sheri ‘Nicole’ Easterling have signed with Spotify’s Parcast to make Mama Knows Best, a brand new podcast about the viral personality’s home life. The 19-year-old star has been a rising talent in online entertainment with her massive following on TikTok making her dances and lip sync skits some of the most popular clips on the platform. But audiences will also be familiar with Nicole, who is known for making the occasional appearance on Rae’s channels. Now the new show is going to put the spotlight on the two and how they navigate fame and family ties. The show promises to give “an authentic slice of Addison’s life—and some relatable wisdom from everyone’s favorite TikTok mom.” As the title suggests, Momma Knows Best will revolve around the back-and-forth between someone who grew up outside of the virality of online fame and Rae’s upbringing in the midst of her popularity. “Every week we’re going to talk about my life, the big and the small, and pretty much everything you want to know — or don’t want to know,” Rae said. The new Spotify-exclusive will cover everything from Rae’s experiences going ‘viral’, to the dating world and how it’s changed since technology and social media took over. Since becoming one of the world’s biggest emerging names on social media, Rae’s attracted millions of fans, many who want a closer perspective into her life. The new show is going to detail that in droves with the first episode called ‘Life Before You Knew Me.’ Tiktok’s favorite mama-daughter dance duo have new podcast 💃 #MamaKnowsBest with @whoisaddison and @sherinicolee is out now, only on #SpotifyPodcasts ➡️ https://t.co/94nr8RJGtE pic.twitter.com/8GGnHHKNpy — Spotify Podcasts 🎙 (@spotifypodcasts) July 20, 2020 The deal will have Rae and Nicole do a new episode every week on Monday, where the duo will explore different topics surrounding the TikTokkers. Rae has become one of the most talked about personalities online with over 50 million followers on TikTok, 23 million followers on Instagram, and nearly 3 million fans on YouTube as well as Twitter. Now she’s going to produce even more content with her mom on Spotify, where fans will get an inside look at the life behind her and Nicole as they navigate internet stardom together.

TikTok star Addison Rae finally addresses Bryce Hall dating rumors brycehall, InstagramPopular content creator Addison Rae has finally responded to rumors about her dating fellow TikTok star Bryce Hall. Addison Rae is one of TikTok fastest rising stars, having amassed over 18 million followers on the popular video-sharing platform. Following her appearance on the NBA All-star broadcast with fellow creators Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, Addison addressed some of the rumors surrounding her and a frequent star in her videos, Bryce Hall. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the popular TikTok star revealed that the rumors claiming the pair were dating were actually untrue, and explained that they were actually “just friends.” “Okay we are just friends,” she admitted, shutting down some of the rumors, “once I moved here we just really started hanging out more and got super close.” Following her quick rise to fame, Addison revealed that she was still getting used to her new lifestyle, “we were talking on and off, trying to figure things out and I’m also very new to this and he’s been in this industry for a really long time.” Topic starts at 3:37 for mobile users. “Things happened and we decided that we’re better off as friends for now because we both have totally different lifestyles right now, like apart from social media we are both looking to branch off to different things,” she expressed. “So right now I think we’re better off as friends and we both mutually decided that,” the TikTok star added, “We love each other so much and we love being around each other and we’re super good friends, for now, it’s best that we stay that way.” Although many of her fans will likely be disappointed with the news, Addison later revealed that she is grateful for how invested her fans are in her personal life and explained that she relates to her followers when it comes to other stars that she admires. The popular content creator has recently opened up about her incredible rise to fame, reflecting on how much her life has changed within the short span of 6 months.

TikTok sparks new “grass vs hair” debate following viral “wheels vs doors” dispute Pixabay, TikTokTikTok’s “wheels vs doors” debate was just a warm-up as users are now questioning whether there is more grass or hair within the world. The world of TikTok has presented us with many unusual and fun trends to explore, with the debate of ‘wheels vs doors’ taking users by storm. Splitting TikTok content creators and commentators alike, this debate was merely just the start, as a fresh topic has begun circulating around the app. Now, TikTok users are battling it out to decide whether there is more grass or hair in the world. TikTok users are keen to settle the “grass vs hair” debate As the ‘grass vs hair’ debate begins to rage on, some users already pulling out all the stops to determine the true winner. TikTok user HarriB44 collated a slideshow to prove the sheer amount of grass across the globe, but commenters were dubious about the video’s accuracy. One commenter said “You mean 16 quadrillion?” in response to HarriB44’s calculations on the amount of hair in this instance. However, it is user JennaRogers7 that sparked the most debate, as the comments are already claiming this topic has given them a “headache.” (Click here if the TikTok doesn’t load) (Click here if the TikTok doesn’t load) User sam_013 is adamant that hair follicles are sure to come on top as the winner: “hair for sure literally all mammals bro come on.” Another echoed their opinion by reminding other users that animals should factor into the equation too: “are people forgetting that animals also have hair, hair 100%.” However, despite ‘Team Hair’ growing in size, there are users that are convinced grass should be the winner, with one person commenting “I feel like it used to be grass like 20 years ago but now definitely hair.” If you’re keen to keep up on all the latest TikTok trends, then we’ve got you covered with our hub.

TikTok speaks out against ‘Benadryl Challenge’ after death of Ohio teen Unsplash.com: Eyestetix StudioTikTok has released a statement following the death of a 13-year-old in Ohio who reportedly participated in the popular ‘Benadryl Challenge’ on the app. TikTok is home to a slew of viral challenges and fads — but one of its latest crazes is nothing short of deadly. The ‘Benadryl Challenge’ has found its way onto the app, which requires users to ingest over six times the recommended dose of the drugstore antihistamine. Although Benadryl is popular as both an allergy medication and a sleep aid, the challenge has reportedly resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy in Ohio. According to local news reports, the boy attempted the challenge while being filmed by some of his friends before he began to seize. He was then hospitalized and ultimately lost his life six days later. The boy’s father issued a warning to parents in a statement to his local news station. “Keep an eye at what they’re doing on that phone,” he urged. Talk to them about the situation. I want everyone to know about my son.” TikTok addresses “dangerous” Benadryl Challenge after death of Ohio teen Now, TikTok has released a statement regarding the ‘Benadryl Challenge,’ stating they have blocked searches for the “dangerous” trend on their website. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family,” a TikTok spokesperson said to Dexerto. “At TikTok, we strictly prohibit and remove content that promotes dangerous behavior with the safety of our community as a priority. We have never seen this type of content trend on our platform and have blocked searches for years to help discourage copycat behavior.” “Our team of 40,000 safety professionals works to remove violations of our Community Guidelines and we encourage our community to report any content or accounts they’re concerned about.” That’s not all; Johnson & Johnson, the creators of Benadryl, have also addressed the tragic situation, similarly dubbing the challenge as “dangerous.” “The challenge, which involves ingestion of excessive quantities of diphenhydramine, is a dangerous trend and should be stopped immediately,” they said in a statement published online. “BENADRYL® products and other diphenhydramine products should only be used as directed by the label.” This is just the latest tragic challenge to be removed by TikTok following the ‘blackout challenge’ that resulted in the deaths of several young people over the last two years.

TikTok ‘sociopath’ responds to being labeled the “female Andrew Tate” Instagram/kanikabatraYouTube/PBD PodcastA TikToker who claims to be a diagnosed sociopath is responding to users who have labeled her the “female Andrew Tate.” TikTok star ‘notkanikabatra’ has made a name for herself on the platform discussing being a sociopath and how it affects her life as well as the lives of those close to her, but some aren’t a big fan of her content. The model has been compared to banned social media influencer Andrew Tate whose controversial takes about women resulted in him being deplatformed from many internet hotspots such as YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. In a recent video, Batra addressed those comparisons and explained why she disagrees with people calling her a female version of Tate. TikToker blasts female Andrew Tate comparisons In the 43-second clip, Kanika Batra explained that she has no idea why people are under the impression she hates men. “I talk about mental health and instead of listening, men seem to just insult my physical appearance. I’m not insecure, so I’m fine with that, but there are plenty of women who are,” the former Miss Universe finalist said. (click here if TikTok fails to load) She went on to claim that some men believe women are all narcissists and deserve the abuse and took aim that those who stay with those individuals. “Some women still stick up with these men which I find absolutely ridiculous. Ladies, it’s time for some pushback. I’m a sociopath, trust me when I say these men are gaslighting you,” she concluded. Thus far, her video has been viewed nearly one million times, with many in the comments standing by Batra with some even saying Andrew Tate could never “reach her level.” It remains to be seen if this video will deter haters or if the Tate comparisons will get worse as a result. In any case, the TikToker simply doesn’t find any similarities between her and the banned former kickboxer.

TikTok sparks Jeffree Star and Kanye West affair rumors: a timeline WikiMedia Commons: David Shakbone/Instagram: Jeffree StarBeauty YouTuber Jeffree Star has found himself caught up in yet another tsunami of drama after rumors of an affair with Kanye West have started to ramp up. Here’s everything that’s happened so far. YouTube beauty guru Jeffree Star is no stranger to drama and controversy. The makeup mogul has consistently found himself in the spotlight for one reason or another, but this time there are some pretty wild accusations floating around the internet. Recently fans have been scrutinizing the internet sensation after a shocking series of unfollows on Instagram implied a rift had developed between him and now former assistant, Maddie Taylor. Now fans have gone even further and are implicating Jeffree in a love affair with Kanye West, thanks to a rumor that started on TikTok and subsequently gained traction. But what exactly has happened so far? Jeffree Star and Kanye West rumors begin on TikTok After popular TikToker Ava Louise dropped a video discussing the rumored Kanye West and Kim Kardashian divorce situation, fans and Twitter users speculated that Jeffree Star has some involvement in the drama. Ava notes in her video that “Kanye’s been hooking up with a very famous beauty guru, male beauty guru, a lot of people in the scene have known for a while.” Ava then dropped a second video duetting her first one which claimed that she “was told by a source – a very good one” about the affair. The YouTuber has mentioned in several videos that his former Calabasas mansion was a stone’s throw away from the iconic rapper’s home, with some TikTok users finding it all too much of a coincidence. Jeffree is contacted about the rumors On January 6, Drama Alert’s Daniel ‘KEEMSTAR’ Keem reached out to Star via text message asking him to elaborate on the bizarre rumors. In typical Jeffree Star fashion, the beauty guru didn’t give a firm answer, but instead made a lighthearted jab at the situation. “I’m having the best time in Wyoming,” he stated. “Come visit sometime!” Reached out to Jeffree Star for a statement based on the allegations that he is hooking up with Kanye West. #DramaAlert 😂 pic.twitter.com/Y6xfojGU45 — KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) January 6, 2021 Jeffree adds fuel to rumors with cryptic tweets The popular beauty guru also appeared to reference Kanye’s church choir work on Sundays with yet another Tweet, further sparking the idea of a potential tryst between the two. https://twitter.com/jeffreestar/status/1346910597254844421?s=21 “Jeffree” trends on Twitter While there is no evidence other than Ava’s video to confirm this rumor, by this point the story had grown wings, and fans started to run with it. One fan remarked that “there’s no way the Kanye West and Jeffree Star thing is real, right?” A series of more humorous comments took over the trending feed though, specifically one iconic meme often used in relation to the beauty guru, writing that the video shows Jeffree’s reaction “when Kim came home early.” https://twitter.com/bklynightadieu/status/1346852935679021056 Jeffree likes memes about the situation on Twitter Not one to shy away from poking fun at his controversies, Jeffree Star has been liking a whole array of memes about the situation on Twitter, including a viral video likened to Jeffree running from Kim’s house that garnered almost 200,000 likes. Jeffree escaping when he heard Kim’s car in the driveway pic.twitter.com/Ni8nEAPOD1 — ☆ Lou Sifer ☆ (@ThePunxNation) January 6, 2021 Jeffree Star denies Kanye West affair rumors Finally, in an attempt to put a stop to the rumors, Jeffree uploaded a video titled “Addressing the Kanye Situation” in which he told fans that the wild rumors were in fact false. “Let me just say this one time for any news outlet: I like very tall men,” he explained. “Me and Kanye have never hung out, and this whole thing is really funny. I guess if this is a start to my new year, happy new year! …I really can’t, and if Kris Jenner organized this whole thing, happy new year, sweetie girl!” The video garnered millions of views within less than a day of being posted and seemed to put an end to the idea that there could be any truth to the rumors. Jeffree responds to Wendy Williams Fans were baffled after the strange topic even managed to make its way to Wendy Williams’ show, describing the beauty guru as “dressing in various hairs,” calling him “thin, like twink thin.” She also added that “he’s got really loose lips and he does a lot of talking.” If she only knew about the actual rappers who have visited my mouth 😂😂 Taking that shit to the grave miss thing. https://t.co/YLdCRwT2TM — Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) January 7, 2021 The clip made its way onto Jeffree’s feed, and he retweeted it with the caption, “if she only knew about the actual rappers who have visited my mouth. Taking that sh*t to the grave miss thing.” This cryptic message definitely has many fans curious about who the rappers could be, and may well even start up more theories. Ava Louise admits she made the whole scandal up Ava Louise, the TikToker behind the initial rumors, appeared to admit that she’d completely fabricated the entire story, as told by purportedly leaked audio in a text message that has made the rounds online. “I’m literally not even getting sued,” Louise can be heard saying in the audio clip. “I made the entire scandal up. There is literally not one bit of truth to anything I have said. I just tricked the entire world into talking about me again because I was on a lot of Adderall.” ok ppl in my DMs saying Ava Louise didn’t lie about Kanye and Jeffree here’s a voice message now leave me alone(got this from tiktok) pic.twitter.com/8DZLYi4VJx — mars (@mars132001) January 8, 2021 That’s not all; Ava even admitted to profiting off the drama, claiming she made $15,000 in the three days the rumors took hold of the internet. While the internet finally has the answers they were looking for, it may not prevent the theory from continuing to spread on TikTok. However, whether there will be any further developments in the bizarre rumors remains to be seen.

TikTok snail meme: Immortal snail trend explained Unsplash: Alexey Savchenko/TikTokSome TikTok users have become obsessed with the ‘Immortal Snail’ question, producing some hilarious memes along the way. But, what’s it all about? TikTok has become home to a whole host of different memes and trends, with users usually giving their take in unique ways, helping create spin-offs of the meme itself. Most recently, users have become obsessed with the Immortal Snail question. It’s a classic internet hypothetical that stems from an old RoosterTeeth podcast where you’re paid a certain amount of money and granted immortality, but will be followed by a snail, that can end your life with one touch, for the rest of your life. With it being a snail, many users quickly ‘take’ the money knowing they can outrun the slow-moving assassin at a walking pace but it often creates some funny conversation, and now TikTok is getting in on the act. What is the TikTok snail meme? The hypothetical has been doing the rounds on the video-sharing platform for a few days, with plenty of users keeping the context behind the question out of their post, just referring to ‘the snail.’ Naturally, this has meant that some have had to explain the meme to confused followers, breaking down just exactly how they’d play out the scenario as if it were actually real. Some would just ship the snail off and never worry about it again while others would try and befriend it. Other users have used classic moments from tv shows, movies, and video games to show how their final standoff with the snail would go, some joking that it may end all of time and space if they fight. https://www.tiktok.com/@doc_.ock/video/7021517383659441414 https://www.tiktok.com/@booshbooshboosh/video/7018725042229955845 https://www.tiktok.com/@balls.zip/video/7021526752996461825?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Plenty of users have started angling their accounts around the hypothetical too, changing their picture to be a snail and chasing users around in comment sections. With the hypothetical question being such a staple of the internet, it won’t be long before it comes back around again at some point as someone has a new take on it, but by then, most people should know what its all about.

TikTok slammed for banning Nikita Dragun’s comments after suggestive video Instagram: Nikita DragunTikTok star Nikita Dragun was shocked to find that she had been partially banned by the platform, with her being left unable to comment on anything. As someone with close links to the Hype House, beauty YouTuber Dragun, 24, has built up an impressive profile on the app. She has 12.4 million followers and 212 million likes. So, it is unsurprising that she reacted with panic when she found that her TikTok account had been restricted. In a now-deleted post on her Instagram story, Dragun remarked: “I can’t comment, I can’t do anything.” Lamenting how this restriction meant she was unable to defend herself against trolls, she said that she noticed these restrictions coming into place the moment she posted a racy dancing video. This suggests that TikTok restricted her account use because her latest video – which she said that she would delete soon – broke guidelines related to nudity and family-friendly content. https://www.tiktok.com/@nikitadragun/video/6920429204177718534 When Dragun went to Twitter to vent her frustrations, YouTuber and friend Tana Mongeau was quick to defend her, saying that if Dragun is gone she is “quitting” the platform before declaring: “I can’t do this without you.” Referring to the controversy she and Mongeau often encounter, Dragun quipped in response “at least one of the problematic sisters must live on”. Read More: How to Stitch on TikTok – In response to Dragun’s partial TikTok ban, many of her fans questioned why Tony Lopez and Zoe LaVerne were still able to use the app. In one Instagram comment that got over 12,000 likes, a fan said: “Tiktok don’t be shy, ban Tony and Zoe”. Another Instagram comment with over 7,000 likes claimed that TikTok is “banning everyone but Tony and Zoe.” i can’t do this without u #FreeNikita https://t.co/5wgSq3XOR3 — Tana Mongeau (@tanamongeau) January 22, 2021 Tony Lopez has been accused of sending explicit messages to minors, and it was recently revealed that he would be facing a lawsuit for the solicitation of minors. Read More: PewDiePie reveals big YouTube announcement – Meanwhile, LaVerne has recently faced grooming allegations after she admitted that she had “caught feelings” for a thirteen-year-old fan after a video leaked of the two kissing. Luckily, it looks like Dragun’s TikTok ban didn’t last long, as within a few hours she confirmed t0 fans on Twitter that she was unbanned. She hasn’t yet deleted the TikTok that is suspected to be the cause of her ban.

TikTok ‘sleepfluencer’ makes $30k a month by letting viewers wake him up in crazy ways TikTok: Jakey BoehmTikToker Jakey Boehm manages to make a living on the platform by letting TikTok users disrupt his sleep in absurd and creative ways. We’d all like to stay in bed and relish the comfort of our home, wouldn’t we? Well for TikToker Jakey Boehm, he’s managed to make it a reality by turning the act of sleeping into an interactive game on TikTok. By allowing other users to interrupt their sleep with an array of hilarious methods, the content creator has turned sleeping into his full-time job. TikToker Jakey Boehm makes a living as a “sleepfluencer” Speaking with Business Insider, TikToker Jakey Boehm revealed that he earns up to and sometimes over $34,000 for his antics. Dubbing himself a “sleepfluencer”, Boehm said: “It’s seriously life-changing money. The first week I made about $5,000 dollars. “That’s where I thought ‘This is big, I can do something really crazy here.’” To carry out his bizarre streams, Boehm has crafted a custom script that analyzes specific phrases or prompts within his live chat. Once the correct prompt has been discovered by his script, a new distraction can be deployed within Boehm’s room. The TikToker works 49-hour weeks, often going live from 11 PM to 6 PM GMT+10. Notably, the content creator has managed to turn TikTok’s gift function into a clever way of introducing new elements to his streams. TikTok users who gift Boehm virtual items such as a cap will trigger an FBI-style raid noise within Boehm’s room. As of June 6, 2022, Boehm has managed to forge his way into the top 30 most viewed streamers in Australia.

TikTok slammed as AI videos of murder victim go viral TikTok/ITVMom of James Bulger, victim of one of the most infamous murders in British history, has slammed TikTok after finding AI videos of her son explaining his own murder to viewers. It’s now been over 30 years since two-year-old James Bulger was kidnapped, tortured, and killed by two 10-year-old boys in Bootle, England. James’ mom, Denise Fergus, has now slammed the social media app TikTok after coming across AI videos where a picture of her son has been made look alive to tell the story of the murder. Denise argued that the clips circulating on TikTok are exploiting his killing and have forced her to relive the horror all over again. James Bulger’s mom opens up about “disturbing” AI videos Denise told the Mirror: “It is bringing a dead child back to life. It is beyond sick.” In the video, an AI-generated toddler says: “Hello, my name is James Bulger.” He goes on to narrate details from the abduction and murder, with some of the shots set near railway tracks – which was where James’s body was found. Denise told the Mirror the most upsetting thing was watching one clip that bore a striking resemblance to a photo of her son, with his lips moving. She said: “It is one thing to tell the story, I have not got a problem with that. Everyone knows the story of James anyway. “But to actually put a dead child’s face, speaking about what happened to him, is absolutely disgusting.” Along with the video of James are similar videos of other child murder or kidnapping victims, including Madeleine McCann and Baby P. The family pleaded to have TikTok remove the videos Denise’s husband said he managed to track down one of the producers behind the clips and pleaded for them to be taken down. But he received a reply saying: “We do not intend to offend anyone. We only do these videos to make sure incidents will never happen again to anyone. “Please continue to support and share my page to spread awareness.” TikTok said it had removed several videos flagged with them and taken action against the accounts, adding: “We want TikTok to be a welcoming place for everyone, and there is no place on our platform for disturbing content of this nature. “Our Community Guidelines are clear that we do not allow synthetic media that contains the likeness of a young person. We continue to remove content of this nature as we find it.”

TikTok partners with Simon Cowell for new ‘StemDrop’ music project Instagram: simoncowell / Unsplash: Mourizal ZativaTikTok is teaming up with Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment & more for a new music collaboration project titled, “StemDrop – A Song for the World.” TikTok has announced that it’s partnering with Universal Music Group, Republic Records, Samsung, and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment to launch its new project, StemDrop, which they have described as “a groundbreaking new evolution in global music collaboration.” It is launching in collaboration with what they are calling “one of the greatest songwriting teams in history,” led by producer Max Martin. As part of the project, TikTok creators across the globe will be provided with music ‘stems’ exclusively, and will then create their own versions of new song ‘Red Lights.’ Creators will reportedly be able to experiment with effects, harmonies, and more, using the ‘StemDrop Mixer’ on TikTok. Users can stay up to date with everything to do with the project on the StemDrop TikTok account. TikTok said in a blog post: “Revolutionizing global music collaboration, StemDrop will act as an incubator for new talent, artistry, and creativity by giving the opportunity for all artists and music creators, from anywhere in the world, the opportunity to collaborate with some of the very best and most iconic songwriting talents of all time.” Speaking on the launch of the project, Simon Cowell said: “Hit songs are like diamonds and they can change an artist’s career overnight. With tens of thousands of songs uploaded every day this idea will give aspiring artists the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most successful songwriters in the world. “The premise was always very straightforward… ‘What would happen if the best songwriters in the world wrote a song for the world…….?’ We have no idea what’s going to happen. I do know there are so many incredibly talented people who are trying to stand out and I hope and believe this could make a big difference to their careers.” The project is set to officially launch on October 26.

TikTok shuts down in Russia amid “fake news” fears Unsplash: Solen FeyissaTo keep in line with new laws around disinformation in Russia, social media behemoth TikTok announced on March 6 it will suspend the posting of all video content from the nation. TikTok has taken over social media across the world, but Russian users will no longer be able to watch videos on the platform. The company announced on March 6 they have “no choice but to suspend live streaming and new content to our video service while we review the safety implications of this law.” They added that messaging in-app will remain active. 2/ In light of Russia’s new ‘fake news’ law, we have no choice but to suspend livestreaming and new content to our video service while we review the safety implications of this law. Our in-app messaging service will not be affected. — TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) March 6, 2022 A new law in Russia has introduced jail terms of up to 15 years for any organization deemed to be spreading “fake news”. This includes news publications as well as social media sites. As part of the conflict in Ukraine, social media has become an invaluable tool for finding information on the ground. “We will continue to evaluate the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we might fully resume our services with safety as our top priority,” TikTok added. In a larger statement posted onto TikTok’s website the company declared it was aware of “the heightened risk and impact of misleading information during a time of crisis”. Read More: Microsoft suspends all Xbox sales in Russia – They also stated they are working to try and find a middle-ground between people expressing themselves on the platform while mitigating harm. “As a platform, this war has challenged us to confront a complex and rapidly changing environment as we look to be a canvas, a window, and a bridge for people across the globe.”

TikTok shuts down its $2 billion content creator fund Unsplash: May GauthierTikTok has decided to bring an end to its Creator Fund, a $2 billion program that was meant to encourage content creators to use the site as a platform to grow. The Creator Fund was first launched in 2020, with the goal of adding financial incentives to the most prolific creators on the site. At launch, TikTok claimed that the fund would “help support ambitious creators who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content”, by distributing the cash between creators who accumulated a large enough slice of the site’s views. However, the scheme has been under fire from the creators it was designed to help ever since it launched. Many of TikTok’s most prominent content creators said that the scheme gatekept funding, and that it made it harder to monetize content creation on the platform. TikTok closes down creator fund after monetization complaints Most notably, Hank Green described the scheme as “outdated”- and brought the receipts from his own funding based on his own viewing numbers to prove it. The social will stop the funding on December 16th this year for the UK, France and America, according to several industry sources, including The Verge. TikTok later confirmed that this was the case, but the social media giant has not released any more information about the closure. The Creator Fund’s closure comes just a few months after the launch of the Creativity Program, which would perform a similar task, but has been changed to factor in feedback from the original fund. The program is still in beta stages at time of writing. A spokesperson for TikTok said: “The Creativity Program was developed based on the learnings and feedback we’ve gained from the previous Creator Fund. “As we continue developing new ways to reward creators and enrich the TikTok experience, we value the feedback and direct insights from our community to help inform our decisions.” For more news and updates on TikTok, check out this nutritionist who invented a “game-changing” McDonald’s hack.

TikTok shows passenger clashing with flight attendant before being kicked off plane TIKTOK: 9newsA Qantas passenger was kicked off his flight after being filmed going off on a flight attendant in a viral TikTok clip. The man was seen having a tense interaction with a flight attendant, as he claimed the cabin crew was being rude to his wife and children. The fiery row, which was filmed by another passenger and shared on TikTok, took place onboard a Qantas flight from Denpasar to Sydney on 20 October. In the viral video with 3.3 million views, the man claimed there was an altercation between the cabin crew and his wife and children, which apparently left his wife in tears. “They were being rude and it’s f**king disgusting,” he said. “They made her cry and she’s crying because they were being rude to her with a newborn baby. Tell them to come apologize, right now.” Passenger clashes with flight attendant in viral TikTok The situation escalated as the flight attendant approached the angry passenger to inform him he is going to be removed from the flight. “Bring the police here, bring them here … I’m gonna wait here all night,” he responded. “Unless you carry my kids out, force them out, we’re not leaving.” The flight attendant then tells the man to not be rude to her crew, saying, “Unfortunately, sir, you were swearing at my crew. You can’t upset my crew.” “You’re getting angry at my wife because both of [my kids] are double teething,” he says before yelling, “You can’t upset my family and kids. What are you talking about, ‘you can’t upset my crew’. My wife’s crying.” The passenger then tells the crew to “get out of my face” before they walk away. Qantas confirms passengers were removed from the flight In a statement to news.com.au, a Qantas spokesperson confirmed the passenger, his wife, and young children were removed from the flight after “abusing our crew a number of times” prior to its departure. Under airline procedure, incidents involving abusive or inappropriate behavior is referred to a panel that will decide on further action, which could include a travel ban. “The safety of our customers and crew is our number one priority and we do not tolerate any kind of abusive behavior,” the spokesperson said. “We ask customers to follow the direction of the crew for the safety and comfort of everyone on board.”

TikToker shows insane 16-inch Domino’s pizza order with $275 worth of toppings Unsplash / TikTokA TikTok user has left thousands of users laughing their heads off after ordering a 16-inch pizza at Domino’s with over $275 worth of toppings – but did they actually eat it? Everybody has their favorite pizza order from Domino’s – some like a deep pan, others opt for thin and crispy. As for the toppings, that’s where customers can get creative. With a wide variety of options on the menu, often people say things like “I wish I could have everything…” Well, this TikToker has taken that expression a little too literally. TikToker stuns Domino’s staff with $275 pizza order In a short clip posted by user g35ryan, he decides to pull a cheeky prank on the workers of Domino’s Pizza. He shows the order screen which reveals a total bill of $275.09. The caption of the video says: “These Dominos employees finna regret working here”. The order consisted of a single 16-inch pizza with 6 different types of sauce, and a ridiculously long list of triple toppings ranging from sausage and bacon to mushroom and pineapple. Did they actually eat it? The unusually large pizza has received over 300,000 views and it’s garnered mixed reactions. One user joked that the order was relatable, commenting “my regular order”. Another user did not see the funny side, commenting “I work in fast food and I would legit cry and scream bro”. However, the original poster – his real name is Ryan Cook – admitted that he did not actually place the order, but instead was just fooling around for content. When a user asked him how he could order an excessive amount of toppings in one go, he responded that “it would work probably I didn’t place it cause it would get me in sh*t lol”. The content creator claimed in another comment that he would try to put the order through the next day, although there have been no follow-ups since then.

TikTok shows the moment woman is arrested after giving $20 to a flower vendor TikTok: arelyyy38A woman has been arrested after she spotted a flower vendor and decided to donate $20, only to be met with arresting officers and little to no communication. Norma Garcia was the flower vendor in question and was already under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). This was because she’d been warned multiple times about selling flowers on the highways. Despite these warnings, Garcia continued. In violation of county ordinance, the police arrived to inform Garcia that she was under arrest for illegally selling merchandise on Imperial Parkway, but not everyone was willing to comply… Annika Olsen, 24, witnessed the arrest and attempted to hand Garcia money, $20, which police said created a traffic hazard. “I just saw the woman, and she looks like she’s always out there, And it’s so hot outside,” Olsen said. Getting out of her vehicle to pay Garcia. Olsen was instead “slammed” by police on top of a cop car, without any of the officers reading her Miranda Rights. “They did not tell me that they were arresting me before they had like slammed me on top of that cop car,” Olsen said. “Like, they never said put your hands behind your back. They never said, ‘You’re under arrest.’ I was literally just slammed on top of a cop car.” The moment was captured on camera by a passerby who posted the interaction to TikTok. It has reached a large audience already, with 241,000 likes so far. Police have since explained that Olsen had refused to move her car and was actually arrested for refusing to comply and resisting an officer without violence. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news on our page here.

TikTok split over color of shirt in aspynovard’s viral video: Blue or green? TikTok: aspynovardTikTok has been divided by a video of aspynovard’s daughter in what she claims is a blue shirt — but not everyone is convinced that it actually is blue. Over the years there have been several controversial debates online that have all stemmed from the ambiguous colors of certain items. First, there was the infamous dress, which some people claimed to be black and blue and others claimed to be white and gold, in a debate that dominated social media. Then there were the shoes that some thought were pink and white, and others thought were grey and teal. There have been plenty of other instances just like it since, and the latest debate was started after TikToker aspynovard uploaded a video of her daughter wearing a supposedly “blue” shirt to match her dad in an adorable video. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load However, while viewers loved the clip, people quickly left hundreds of comments claiming that the shirt is actually green. “Who else is seeing green?” one user wrote, another saying, “there is not one hint of blue in that shirt hon.” But Aspyn was committed to her original description of the color, and made several other videos showing the controversial shirt from different angles, and maintaining that it was blue. Then, in a twist of events, the TikToker went online to find the record of her order, and found that the shirt was in fact listed as being “sea green,” much to viewers’ amusement. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The original video now has over a million views, and the comments have been flooded by people defending their side of the debate. Even though the item turned out to be sea green, the debate still rages on as the videos make their way across TikTok.

TikTok shocked by cost of single chicken nugget on McDonald’s touch screen Unsplash.com: Frenando AndradeTikTok viewers were confused after a McDonald’s customer ordered a single chicken nugget on the chain’s touchscreen menu — but were left appalled by how much it cost. TikTok is a haven for viral fast-food content. From Subway customers demanding refunds after finding acrylic nails in their sandwiches to a certain McDonald’s coffee order that’s going viral online, there’s no shortage of wild stories and trending goodies from fast food chains on the app. However, the latest viral video taken from a fast-food joint is collectively making users across TikTok scratch their heads — while leaving them wide-eyed in shock at the same time. McDonald’s is known for a bevy of iconic food items, but some of its most popular fares are its chicken nuggets. It’s common knowledge that there are a few different sizes of chicken nugget orders that customers can purchase. Generally, foodies can get a 4, 6, 10, or even 20 piece nugget meal… but they can also snag a 40 piece if they’re feeling seriously peckish. However, most McDonald’s lovers were unaware that it’s possible to order a single chicken nugget on the fast food chain’s touch screen menus in certain countries — something they discovered after a TikToker showed them in a viral video. TikToker shocks internet with price of single chicken nugget at Swiss McDonald’s In December, a TikToker in Switzerland uploaded a video showing themselves making an order at their local McDonald’s. In the short clip, they roll up to the touch screen menu and choose an option for a single chicken nugget. While that’s an unusual option in American McDonald’s locations, viewers were left stunned to see that it cost 1.20 in Swiss Francs — about $1.40 USD. “1.20 FOR ONE NUGGET?” one shocked viewer commented. “No wonder I spent 20€ on one menu in Switzerland,” another said. “I SAW THAT AND I WAS LIKE – okay? It’s not even worth it,” yet another said. The clip has sparked quite the conversation on the price of fast food in other countries besides America, as well as the different food options at McDonald’s locations around the world that the US doesn’t offer.

TikTok set to sue US government following “unconstitutional” ban UnsplashThere was outrage across the internet when people found out about President Donald Trump’s plans to ban TikTok in the US. But it looks like the popular video-sharing app isn’t going down without a fight, as they launch plans to sue Trump’s administration. On August 6th, Trump signed an executive order that bans TikTok owners Bytedance from making any transactions in the US starting September 20th. The order claimed that “TikTok automatically captures vast swaths of information from its users, including Internet and other network activity information such as location data and browsing and search histories.” In order to protect themselves, Bytedance has been in talks to sell the US operations on to another company, with Microsoft seeming to be the most likely buyer. But with September 20th creeping ever closer, Bytedance have taken a more direct approach to preventing the ban by announcing they would be suing Trump’s administration, possibly as soon as Tuesday, August 11. According to National Public Radio, the lawsuit will argue that the ban is “unconstitutional” because Bytedance wasn’t given a chance to respond to the US administration. The company also claims that the ban is based on “pure speculation and conjecture.” Trump’s administration has not yet responded to the threat of a lawsuit, but a spokesman for the White House Judd Deere claimed they were committed to protecting the American people from all cyber-related threats to critical infrastructure, public health and safety, and our economic and national security.” What’s the real reason behind the ban? While Trump claims that personal data-mining is the reason for the ban, some theories have pointed to an alternative motive. In June, TikTok users registered for thousands of tickets to a Trump rally with no intention of ever turning up. The rally was held at the BOK center, which has a 19,000 seat capacity, but only 6200 tickets were ever actually scanned in. While there’s no guessing what the outcome of this bitter battle between US administration and Bytedance will be, it will certainly be interesting to see who will end off worse off. And if the ban does go ahead, how will the huge US TikTok userbase deal with it?

TikToker shannyfantg goes viral after “ghost” removes dog’s collar in spooky video TikTok: shannyfantgTikTok user shannyfantg has gone viral after posting a video of a “ghost” taking off their dog’s collar, with some saying they’ve “never seen such a convincing ghost video.” The place to go to find the internet’s most weird and wonderful viral content these days is without a doubt TikTok. The app has everything from trends to challenges and more, and its huge userbase means hundreds of videos are going viral every single day. One type of video that goes viral on a frequent basis, are spooky videos that appear to document actual ghosts wreaking havoc in people’s homes, often caught on security cameras. And the latest to go viral has thousands of people convinced that it was actually a ghost this time, just in time for Halloween too. In mid-October, TikTok user shannyfantg uploaded a video of their two dogs in crates in what appears to be their living room. The dogs bark loudly until they abruptly go silent, after which one of them appears to be flung to the side of the cage, its collar removed. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The video quickly went viral, currently at 1.3 million likes and 11 million views, with viewers absolutely astounded by the bizarre events. “I’ve never seen such a convincing ghost video,” one comment with over 200,000 likes read. “They both got super quiet…they felt the energy,” another said. The same user has uploaded multiple different videos which show objects in their house falling or gates opening while none of them are present, making viewers even more convinced that there’s actually a ghost inside this person’s home, if the videos aren’t set up. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load This isn’t the first time something spooky has grabbed millions of people’s attention on TikTok. In May, a video that appeared to show a zombie walking around in the streets went viral on the platform, leaving users wondering whether it was really just promotion for an upcoming movie.

TikTok sensation Khaby Lame granted Italian citizenship TikTok: khaby.lameTikTok’s most-followed creator Khaby Lame has been granted Italian citizenship, having lived in Italy since he was one year old after his family moved there. 22-year-old Khaby Lame is a comedy creator on TikTok, where he has over 140 million followers. He surpassed the former most-followed creator Charli D’Amelio in June, and he has continued his reign in top spot ever since, much to fans’ delight. The TikToker was born in Senegal in 2000, but his family moved to Chivasso, Italy when he was just one year old. Now, after living in the country for 21 years, Khaby has officially been granted Italian citizenship. The star took his oath of citizenship on August 17 in Chivasso. According to the European Commission, Italian law says that, “those born to non-citizen parents can acquire citizenship if they were born in Italy, have had uninterrupted residence until turning 18, and have submitted a statement of intent within one year of their eighteenth birthday.” However, these regulations continue to prompt debate among critics, due to the number of people who are denied citizenship. In a now-deleted tweet from June, Italy’s deputy interior minister, Carlo Sibilia, said: “Dear @KhabyLame, I wanted to let you know that the decree granting you #Italiancitizenship was issued in early June by the Interior Ministry. Soon you will be contacted by the local office notifying you about your oath. Good luck.” Speaking to reporters about being granted citizenship, Khaby reportedly said that he’s “very proud” and that he feels “a great responsibility for the oath” he took. He added: “It is not that before, before signing, I didn’t feel Italian, so very little has changed. But now I am officially Italian, on paper.” Khaby is best known for his hilarious wordless reactions to some of the internet’s most useless life hacks and craziest videos, and he has racked up an astonishing amount of views and likes on his content.

TikTok screen time limits: New rules for users under 18 Unsplash: Oliver BergeronTikTok has rolled out new features that will limit screen time for teenagers under the age of 18 — here’s everything you need to know. The social media giant is introducing new settings that are meant to reduce how much time teens are spending in the platform. On March 1, TikTok revealed that it will automatically default users under the age of 18 to a daily screen time limit of 60 minutes. Teens can still bypass the daily limit, but they’ll be required to enter a passcode, “requiring them to make an active decision to extend that time.” TikTok said that in first month of testing, this approach increased the use of its screen time management tools by 234%. Additionally, if users under 18 opt to turn off the screen time limit altogether, TikTok will further prompt them to set a limit if they spend more than 100 minutes in the app. TikTok introduces new parental control feature TikTok has also updated its ‘Family Pairing’ feature introduced in 2020, giving parents the ability to monitor their children’s activity’s on the platform. With the new feature, parents will be able to set their own custom screen time limits, and view a dashboard that details stats about their child’s time in the app. The dashboard will provide them with summaries of how often they use the app, the number of times TikTok was opened, and a breakdown of the total time spent during the day and night. Parents can also set a schedule for when their kids can receive notifications, and choose to filter topics they don’t want to appear in their For You Pages. In addition, the app is also introducing a sleep reminder that lets parents and regular users turn off notifications, and receive a pop-up reminding them to log off at bedtime. TikTok has not yet confirmed an exact date for the rollout, but said it would be “in the coming weeks.”

TikTok sensation Grandma Holla dies aged 97 TIKTOK: lotteryfrappeandlaughsTikTok star and internet sensation Grandma Holla has passed away aged 97, her family has confirmed. Grandma Holla was a popular social media star who went by the username lotteryfrappeandlaughs on TikTok. She garnered over 800,000 followers since posting her first video on the short-form app in August 2021. She was known for her honest and hilarious responses to any question that she was asked, and her reactions and enchanting personality delighted millions of viewers. The beloved grandmother also had a YouTube channel with over 270,000 subscribers. Over the weekend, her granddaughter confirmed the news of Grandma Holla’s death in a YouTube Live. She revealed that her grandmother passed peacefully at 5pm on January 15. “I wanna thank y’all so much for the smiles y’all put on her face,” Grandma Holla’s loved one said. “She passed away in her sleep. She went out peacefully… what’s really keeping together y’all is she’s not in pain anymore, no more cancer, no more morphine.” Fans pay tribute to Grandma Holla Fans were heartbroken after the news of Grandma Holla’s death was confirmed, and took to her TikTok page to pay their tributes. “Tell me it ain’t true… Rest In Peace beautiful angel thank you for the laughs,” one fan wrote in the comments of her last video. “We’re going to miss you Grandma Holla. You are one of a kind and so funny,” another added. “She has blessed so many people with how to live a full happy life. She was a bundle of joy, she made my day everyday l watch her. Thank you for sharing her with us,” a third said. Grandma Holla’s passing isn’t the first notable death of a TikToker already this year, as it comes just days after Waffler69 suddenly passed away.

Addison Rae’s ‘He’s All That’ is being roasted on TikTok for hilarious continuity errors NetflixAddison Rae’s taken her first steps as a full-fledged actress by starring in ‘He’s All That,’ a remake of the popular 90’s rom-com ‘She’s All That.’ But ever since it released on August 27, the film has been met with mixed reviews, and so has her performance. Addison begged fans to give her acting career a chance, claiming it’s something she’s always been passionate about. While some have obliged, many others are still roasting the movie, especially after spotting some hilarious continuity errors. In the first instance, fans spotted a scene where Addison’s character, Padgett Sawyer, is having a conversation with another character. But hilariously, her mouth doesn’t move at all sometimes when she’s uttering some words, leaving fans wondering how on earth it made the final cut. In the second instance, there’s a scene where Addison is handing out flyers to other students as she passes them. But after handing out one or two, it cuts to an angle where she isn’t handing out anything at all, just making the motion. And the sound effects they added in post-production make it even funnier. ‘He’s All That’ is far from being critically acclaimed. It’s currently sitting on 4.4 on IMDb and 33% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t be popular. More and more people are watching it by the minute – even if it’s only to have a good laugh.

TikTok rolling out new video-scrubbing thumbnail feature Unsplash: Olivier BergeronTikTok is reportedly rolling out a feature to more users that allows you to view video thumbnails as you scrub through videos — here’s what you need to know about it. Short-form video platform TikTok is one of the most popular apps in the world, and they are constantly adding new features to make uploading and interacting with content on the app easier. Earlier in 2022, the platform started to allow users to make ten-minute-long videos, extending it from the previous maximum limit of three minutes, and plenty of users have been taking full advantage of this ability. While you could already use a scrubbing bar along the bottom of longer posts to skip through the video, users are now reporting that TikTok is also adding the ability to view a thumbnail of the video in question while scrubbing. On January 5, Social Media Consultant Matt Navarra shared a video demonstrating this convenient feature. The scrubbing-bar thumbnails work in pretty much the same way as they do on the YouTube app. Users with access to the feature will just need to drag the dot across the white bar at the bottom of the screen, above which should appear an image preview of which part of the video you are hovering over. Then, just let go of the dot to skip to that part of the video. It’s not clear whether this feature will be rolled out to everyone at some point, so if you don’t currently have access, it may just be a matter of waiting until it’s extended to more regions and devices. Regardless, the feature is a welcome one for many, who prefer to skip ahead to the important parts of longer videos on TikTok.

TikTok reveals top videos from 2021: Viral ‘Stay’ dance, Zach King, more TikTok: my_aussie_gal, totouchanemuWhat were the most popular videos on TikTok in 2021? As the year comes to a close, the viral video platform has revealed its biggest trends, content creators, and more. TikTok is undoubtedly the net’s #1 trend-setter, birthing numerous viral challenges, dances, memes, and even popular pasta recipes. As a hive for all sorts of viral content, it stands to reason that some regular users might be curious as to what the social media site’s most popular trends and videos were of the year… and luckily, TikTok has decided to reveal all in its year-end report. On December 6, TikTok unveiled its most popular videos and biggest creators in its ‘Year on TikTok 2021’ address… and some of the entries might come as a surprise to TikTok regulars. TikTok’s top videos of 2021 From the viral ‘Stay’ dance trend to Olympic athletes celebrating their hard-won gold medals, this year’s top TikTok videos sum up the brighter parts of 2021 in a list that has us all cracking a smile. #1 totouchanemu — Drone Dancing TikTok’s viral ‘Stay’ dance trend took over the app for a hot minute, and it’s all thanks to Max Taylor’s surprising dance moves. Read More: How to get 2022 profile frame on TikTok – TikToker ToTouchAnEmu quickly jumped on the trend with his own take on the dance, using a drone to capture his hip-shaking choreography in 360 degrees. The video has garnered over 313 million views thus far. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #2 chipmunksofTikTok — Squishy the Chipmunk hides nuts in his mouth This adorable chipmunk stole hearts across TikTok, and it’s not hard to see why… but we’re more impressed with how much he can store so many nuts in his tiny rodent mouth! Squishy’s impressive chipmunk skills have earned him over 263 million views and over 11 million followers. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #3 _catben_ — Catherine Benson’s household restocking goes viral It’s the simple things in life that are the most satisfying, and TikToker Catherine Benson’s household restocking scratches that itch almost perfectly. Her creative ways of refilling spice containers and napkins has garnered over 205 million views. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #4 my_aussie_gal — Doggie painting for the win Secret the Australian Shepherd took over TikTok thanks to her surprising artistic skills. The lovable pup managed to paint an entire sunflower by herself (and the training of her owner, of course). Secret’s First Flower has accrued over 183 million views. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #5 Zach King — Zach King disappears into sidewalk artwork Zach King is one of the net’s most popular content creators thanks to his ingenious special effects and jaw-dropping transitions. It comes as little surprise that he’s scored TikTok’s fifth most-viewed video, where he falls into an impressive chalk mural. Click here if TikTok fails to load. TikTok continues to take over social media with its creative users and catchy trends. We only wonder how far it’ll go next year.

TikTok reveals top TikTokers of 2021: Khaby Lame, BTS, more TikTok: bts_official_bighit, khaby.lameTikTok boasts a slew of uber-popular content creators who have skyrocketed to online stardom on the viral video application… But who were the most popular TikTokers of the entire year? TikTok is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, and for good reason; the application has birthed a slew of creative trends and viral moments that have taken over the net. Since it’s explosion in 2020, a slew of creators have risen to mainstream fame thanks to their exploits on TikTok — names like Bella Poarch and Charlie D’Amelio come to mind. However, 2021 saw even ore growth for the viral video application, with new trends and creators popping up on the app. So, who saw the most growth this year, and who was the most popular TikToker of 2021? The site revealed its users who saw the most growth this year in its 2021 year-end report. Most followed TikTokers in 2021 # 5 — angryreactions If you’re a regular on TikTok, you’ve probably heard all about ‘angryreactions.’ Real name Oneya, this creator went viral this year after sharing uplifting messages in a seriously angry tone… and the dichotomy was nothing short of hilarious and endearing. Read More: TikTok reveals top videos from 2021 – Oneya made headlines after scoring 1 million TikTok followers in just 24 hours. The creator, who was once homeless, has become a veritable superstar thanks to his content, and we can’t wait to see what life has in store for him next. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #4 — thedutchgoalkeeper Dutch football player Koen Geven saw a huge spike in growth on TikTok this year, thanks to his impressive videos that show off his goalkeeping skills. Geven’s most popular videos see him test the effectiveness of various gloves for goalkeeping, and have earned him a sizable following… and even scored him a feature in a video game. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #3 — BTS Korean pop sensation BTS ranks number three in the world’s biggest-growing TikTok accounts of 2021, and it’s not hard to see why. The K-Pop group has been involved in a slew of viral moments this year, including the release of their popular McDonald’s meal, inspiring TikTok’s ‘Boys in Luv’ dance trend, and smashing YouTube records with their single ‘Butter.’ The official BTS TikTok account boasts a whopping 44 million followers. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #2 — Abby Roberts The beauty community has been a mainstay on the internet for some time now, and TikToker Abby Roberts smashed into the scene with her impressive makeup skills. From cosplaying popular characters to creating downright impressive replications of actual real-life celebrities, Abby Roberts’ talents have earned her a jaw-dropping 1.4 billion likes. Click here if TikTok fails to load. #1 — Khaby Lame Charli D’Amelio might be the most followed person on TikTok, but Khaby Lame isn’t far behind. TikTok’s resident life-hack debunker saw a huge surge in growth this year, at one point averaging a staggering 5 million follows per month. Now, Khaby is on track to dethrone Charli D’Amelio as TikTok’s most-followed account, running just behind Charli’s 130 million followers at 122.9 million fans. Click here if TikTok fails to load. Khaby’s nonplussed reactions to viral life-hack videos have earned him a shocking following, and only time will tell if he’s able to topple Charli in the long run.

TikTok reveals extreme measures Florida zoo is taking to save animals from Hurricane Ian TikTok: staugalligatorfarmzooA TikTok has gone viral showing a zoo in Florida that took extreme measures to ensure their animals were protected from Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian has landed in Florida and is set to be one of the most devastating storms to hit the state in a long time. In preparation for the hurricane, residents of the Sunshine State have boarded their windows and evacuated their homes. However, for places zoos like the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, evacuating all different types of animal species wasn’t going to be possible, so they took some unorthodox measures in order to protect their wildlife which ended up making them go viral on TikTok. Florida zoo stores animals in bathroom during hurricane The zoo is one of Florida’s oldest attractions, having opened over 100 years ago. As Hurricane Ian approached, the staff at the alligator farm had to take drastic measures to protect their more fragile animals, like cranes and A TikTok of theirs went viral which showed zoo staff placing one of their crane birds in a bathroom of theirs. One of the staff members claimed the bathroom is a much happier alternative to putting the exotic bird in a cage during the storm, which would be a way tighter fit. The video has gained over five million views in just a single day after being posted. In a later video, the staff placed two different birds in the bathroom. In the video description, the crew explained how putting the birds in an unused bathroom will be the safest option. “They are made as comfortable as possible and then safely secured. We take these opportunities to do wellness checks on them since we don’t catch them up often.” As the storm passes throughout the southern state the birds will be holed up in the bathroom until the skies clear.

TikTok reveals top 10 viral videos of 2020 ft. Bella Poarch, doggface208 TikTok: bellapoarch, 420doggface208In their year in review, TikTok have revealed the most viral videos on the platform throughout 2020, and it’s a great reminder that not everything was bad this year, despite what was going on in the world. We’ve already seen Bella Poarch — who, as you might have already guessed, features on this list — explain how TikTok saved her life this year, and some of the content we’ve seen from multiple creators has given us all entertainment and something to be excited about. So, in a year that has been absolutely huge for the growth of TikTok, let’s have a look at the ten most viral videos on the platform in 2020. 10. Hartyt’s goose “throws it back” Dancing is one of the most common activities on TikTok, so if you want to find success with it, you need to offer something unique. And that’s exactly what Hartyt did when he brought his goose into the fold to dance for the camera. At the time of writing, this video has earned itself 18.3 million views and 3.3m likes. 9. Julian Bass becomes your favorite superheroes In one of the more ingenious and creative TikToks we’ve seen, Julian Bass creates the perfect transitions to become a multitude of his favorite heroes, including Ben 10, Spider-Man and a Jedi. At the time of writing, this video has amassed almost 15m views and 2.7m likes. 8. Tabitha Brown gives the world Carrot Bacon Ever wanted to make carrot bacon? Probably not, but you will have after watching this, as Tabitha cooks up a healthy bacon alternative, gaining herself 19.9m views at the time of writing and 3.6m likes. 7. Eliza Peterson reveals the truth about dinosaurs In this hilarious skit, Eliza explains what really happened to the dinosaurs: a miscommunication between God and his angels, resulting in the species’ sad extinction. 19.4m views later and we still don’t know the truth… 6. Awa_de_horchata_uwu’s… llama dance? Perhaps the hardest to explain on this list, we’ve got a llama (or maybe an alpaca) dancing to the popular Mi Pan Su Sus sound. Despite the insanity of the video, it racked up over 146m views and 17m likes, so it clearly struck a chord with a considerable number of people this year. 5. Will Smith wipes it down Will Smith might be best known for his work in some of the biggest films and TV shows of this century, he’s no stranger to TikTok, either. In fact, he picked up a ludicrous 260m views doing this “wipe it down” challenge — transitioning between his regular self and his Men in Black character, Agent J. 4. Jalaiah Harmon shows off her Renegade at NBA All-Star Game The Renegade is one of the most popular dances on TikTok, and the creator of it all, Jalaiah Harmon, got to show off her famous moves at the NBA All-Star game. With 32m views, and a whole generation of youngsters doing her dance across all of TikTok, Jalaiah’s Renegade is one of the most impressive things to hit social media this year. 3. Caitlin Reilly captures the real WFH nightmare With much of the world having to work from home throughout 2020, we’ve all become very familiar with Zoom — but Caitlin’s impression of everyone’s least favorite colleague during a Zoom meeting was perfectly relatable. She earned herself 5.5m views on this video, but was shared worldwide thanks to her ability to capture everyone’s thoughts throughout 2020’s WFH nightmare. 2. Doggface208 with the perfect vibe Doggface208 might not be a huge name on TikTok, but you’ve definitely seen this video by now: just him, skating down the street, listening to Fleetwood Mac and drinking his cranberry juice. Doggface not only passes the vibe check but sets new standards for it, even earning himself a new truck from the cranberry juice producer, Ocean Spray, as a thanks for his 72m views video. 1. Bella Poarch’s ‘M to the B’ is TikTok perfection The concept of this video is so simple it’s absurd, but Poarch’s head bobs coinciding perfectly with the M to the B beat gave her TikTok’s most viewed video of all time in 2020. Over 500m views later, Poarch has become a star on TikTok and only seems to be moving on to bigger and better things, proving that you can really create something magical out of almost nothing. So, those are the ten videos TikTok have named their most viral of 2020, and if you haven’t seen these already you must have been living under a rock. Of course, there’s no surprises seeing the likes of Bella Poarch and doggface208 up at the top, but it begs the question: Which creators and video ideas will dominate the viral charts in 2021?

TikTok restaurant server forced to take orders after customer died in bathroom TikTok/itsbritneybitch131/PixabayA shared her biggest horror stories working as a restaurant server and shocked the internet by revealing she had to take orders even as a dead body was being removed from the building. Throughout the years, we’ve seen dozens of kitchen nightmares on TikTok, but this story from user ‘itsbritneybitch131’ might just be the most disturbing of them all. In a video on the platform that’s slowly going viral, the Indiana woman explained that the incident happened at a past job where she worked as a server. According to Britney, the horrifying experience happened just this past summer when a customer choked and died in the restaurant bathroom. Despite the deceased’s wife being on her knees in a traumatic state, business continued as normal. TikToker forced to serve food as body wheeled out of restaurant The server continued on, explaining how employees at the establishment were forced to keep bringing food to customers and taking orders, even with there being a dead body in the bathroom. “We kept serving people and when they were taking his body out in the bodybag, I was taking table 31’s food to them,” she said while putting some makeup on her face. (click here if TikTok fails to load) Amazingly, that wasn’t the only horrifying story that she shared. In addition to the dead body, when mold was discovered on “all of the food” and in all of the fridges, the server said the restaurant’s GM swept it under the table. “He told us we didn’t have the money to replace it and told us to never talk about it again,” she revealed. It’s not clear if the mold was related to the customer choking to death in the bathroom, but it certainly sounds like she’s had a rough time career-wise. She’s not the only one to warn viewers about being a server either. Notably, Joe Rogan shared his own troubled experiences when he dated someone who worked in the restaurant industry, saying how the job made her “f**king miserable.”

TikTok responds after FBI labels platform “national security concern” Unsplash.com: Alexander ShatovA TikTok spokesperson has responded after FBI Chief Chris Wray labeled the platform a national security concern in a Tuesday hearing at Congress. TikTok continues to face scrutiny from officials in the United States, as FBI Chief Chris Wray cited worries about the platform during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, November 15. During the hearing, Wray cited concerns that TikTok could be used to control software on users’ devices, as well as the site’s algorithm, among other proposed issues. “We do have national security concerns, obviously from the FBI’s end, about TikTok,” Wray said. “They include the possibility that the Chinese government could use it to control data collection on millions of users, or control the recommendation algorithm which could be used for influence operations if they so choose, or to control software on millions of devices.” TikTok spokesperson responds to FBI security concerns As per reports from Reuters, a TikTok spokesperson has since responded to Wray’s comments, stating that the platform is continuing its negotiations with the American government. “As Director Wray specified in his remarks, the FBI’s input is being considered as part of our ongoing negotiations with the U.S. Government,” the spokesperson said. “While we can’t comment on the specifics of those confidential discussions, we are confident that we are on a path to fully satisfy all reasonable U.S. national security concerns.” Wray’s statement follows previous remarks from FCC commissioner Brendan Carr in June 2022, who called for the popular video-sharing app to be banned in the United States due to security concerns. “TikTok collects everything from search and browsing histories to keystroke patterns and biometric identifiers, including faceprints — which researchers have said might be used in unrelated facial recognition technology — and voiceprints,” Wray said. For now, the app continues to be one of the most popular social platforms in the world, having crushed search results in 2021 — even beating out Google.

TikTok responds to hackers’ claims of data breach affecting over 1 billion users Unsplash: Solen FeyissaTikTok has responded to claims of a huge data breach, with hackers claiming they have exploited an insecure server that contains personal information of the platform’s users. In early September, hackers on a Breach Forum messageboard claimed to have accessed around 34GB of data by exploiting an insecure server containing the personal information of potentially over a billion TikTok users. “We have to decide if we want to sell it or release it to the public,” one user wrote. “About 1.37 billion entries have been pulled.” They claimed that the entries are from “all over the world” and that the data, “contains a lot of underaged people.” However, speaking to The Independent, a TikTok spokesperson reportedly denied that any breach had occurred, and also claimed that the high-severity vulnerability identified by Microsoft, which was reported in a blog post on August 31, “is completely unrelated” to TikTok’s backend source code. “TikTok prioritizes the privacy and security of our users’ data,” the spokesperson said. “Our security team investigated these claims and found no evidence of a security breach.” Troy Hunt, security researcher and creator of Have I Been Pwned, analyzed a sample of the files listed on the forum, sharing his findings with Twitter. In one post he wrote: “This is so far pretty inconclusive; some data matches production info, albeit publicly accessible info. Some data is junk, but it could be non-production or test data. It’s a bit of a mixed bag so far.” Although it is not clear whether users are at risk as a result of this alleged breach, users are encouraged to change their password regularly and use two-factor authentication in order to keep their accounts safe. TikTok continues to be one of the most popular social media platforms, with new users joining at a rapid rate.

TikTok reportedly developing a Spotify and Apple Music rival Unsplash: Solen FeyissaTikTok could potentially be developing a rival to Spotify and Apple Music, after it was reported that the company filed a trademark application for ‘TikTok Music.’ Short-form video platform TikTok has become one of the biggest influences in social media, with apps like Instagram even pivoting their focus to video content thanks to the enormous popularity of the ByteDance-owned platform. Music has always been a fundamental part of the platform’s content, and the app has caused countless songs and artists to blow up, making it one of the main ways many artists now promote their music. Now, it looks like TikTok could be set to expand into the music streaming business. According to Business Insider, in May, ByteDance filed a trademark application for ‘TikTok Music’ with the US Patent and Trademark Office. This phrase reportedly is applied to a range of goods and services, “including a mobile app that would allow users to ‘purchase, play, share, download music, songs, albums, lyrics.’” This wouldn’t be the company’s first venture into the music streaming business, as they already run the streaming app Resso in India, Brazil, and Indonesia. Filing for the trademark isn’t a guarantee that the app will come to fruition, but if they do end up launching TikTok Music, it could prove to be a huge competitor for music streaming giants Spotify and Apple Music. Music continues to be a vital part of much of TikTok’s content, with many videos utilizing popular ‘Sounds’ or audios in order to jump on viral trends and get more eyes on their videos.

TikTok reportedly has secret button to make any video go viral instantly UNSPLASH: SOLEN FEYISSATikTok reportedly has a ‘secret’ button that employees can use to “heat” up videos and make them go viral, and it apparently prompted some massive successes. As TikTok has shifted away from its early days of lip-syncing song videos and dance routines, its become home to a wide range of content. Pretty much every interest and niche is accounted for at this point. Naturally, its become the go-to platform for viral videos, much like YouTube in its early days. We’ve seen everything from break-up drama, to fights, and unusual quizzes take off on TikTok before spreading to other platforms. However, if you’ve wondered why some videos seem to take off more than others, it appears that TikTok – well, ByteDance, the owners – have the ability to “heat” up videos and push them to more users. TikTok apparently has “heating” up button to make videos go viral That’s according to a report from Forbes, which states that they’ve spoken to six current and former employees of TikTok, and have also shown the outlet internal documents. As per Forbes’ report, TikTok employees are able to “secretly hand-pick specific videos” in a process they call “heating” which pushes them more heavily to users than other posts. These videos can account for almost 2% of the platform’s total viewing figures for the day, which they label as a “significant impact.” This has apparently been used to entice influencers and brands into using the platform, inflating their view counts to bring about partnerships between themselves and TikTok. TikTok told Forbes that heating is used to “diversify the content experience” and that only a “few” US-based employees are able to approve the use of it. Though, it is also supposed to be used to “push important information.” Some US states have already banned the use of TikTok on governmental devices due to cybersecurity concerns, but there’s no telling if that will ramp up following the report.

TikTok removes Durte Dom’s account after faking viral Tesla stunt videos YouTube: DominykasTikTok has removed Durte Dom’s account from the platform after his Tesla stunt videos went viral. Days later, he revealed they were faked. Since its creation in 2016, TikTok has provided creators with the ability to create videos with the hopes of them going viral. Durte Dom took advantage of this opportunity on March 21 after clips of a Tesla Stunt gone wrong began making their way around social media. He had edited a video to make it look like he was the driver, which received over 11 million views. TikTok has removed the former Vlog Squad members account from the platform, and Dom has since explained that the videos were fake. Durte Dom reveals he faked Tesla stunt TikTok videos Uploaded on March 22, Durte Dom revealed the background to his plan to go viral. He said: “I saw my friend Alex Choi post a viral video, and after doing some digging I was able to find a different angle from someone that was there that night. If I was one of the first few people to post it, I would go viral too.” He went on to explain that with some “Hollywood magic” and good angles, he was able to make it look like the car in the viral clip. Dom even detailed that he and his friends had to record the voiceovers as the original ones did not line up with their video. The former Vlog Squad member said: “From changing one clip to another, we fooled all of America. This goes to show you, you can’t believe everything you see online. Most of the things you see online are fake and meant to get clicks because more clicks mean more money.” As Dom ended the video, he revealed that just before he uploaded the video — TikTok removed his account from the platform. While he doesn’t know the exact reason, the former Vlog Squad member believes it was for the controversy his videos caused. News sources weren’t the only people to react to the viral Tesla stunt as Pokimane roasted the driver for having their cat in the car when it happened.

TikTok is removing “dangerous” Milk Crate Challenge videos after serious injuries occur TikTok: mrkilliansexton, vanessalomakTikTok is taking steps to mitigate videos showing “dangerous acts” on its platform by removing Milk Crate Challenge clips after medical professionals cautioned against the trend. TikTok has become quite the haven for trends and memes on the internet these days. Birthing everything from vintage hair hacks to viral pasta recipes and more, TikTok is the public square for all things hip and happening. However, not every TikTok craze is worth taking part in. In fact, plenty of dangerous trends have popped up on the platform in the past, including things like the Nutmeg Challenge and even a garlic-up-the-nose sinus cleanse. The latest unsafe trend on the site involves a mountain of milk crates. Challengers must both ascend and descend the unstable stack of boxes without falling to the ground — a task that is easier said than done. Surgeons claim injuries are resulting from the Milk Crate Challenge In fact, so many injuries have been resulting from the challenge that medical professionals are urging TikTok users to pass on this particular contest. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shawn Anthony told the Today Show that hospitals are already seeing a laundry list of wounds from the Milk Crate Challenge, including “broken wrists, shoulder dislocations, ACL and meniscus tears, as well as life-threatening conditions like spinal cord injuries.” https://twitter.com/Peds_Ortho/status/1429515876391391236?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1429515876391391236twgrtwcons1_&ref_url=httpswww.dexerto.comentertainmenttiktoks-viral-milk-crate-challenge-is-leaving-some-people-seriously-injured-1638570 TikTok issues a statement on removing Milk Crate Challenge videos It seems that, as a result of this information, TikTok is now pulling videos of users taking part in the challenge from its platform. In a statement regarding the Milk Crate madness, TikTok claimed that it “prohibits content that promotes or glorifies dangerous acts, and we remove videos and redirect searches to our Community Guidelines to discourage such content.” 2021 will be defined by the milk crate challenge https://t.co/DQjTrVEQbh — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 23, 2021 “We encourage everyone to exercise caution in their behavior whether online or off,” they added. It looks like the heyday of the Milk Crate Challenge is at an end… but there’s no telling what new craze will pop up in its place. Let’s just hope that it’s one that won’t send users to the ER!

TikTok real estate agent goes viral responding to client’s ‘sleazy’ message TIKTOK: createvicrealestateA real estate agent was praised on TikTok after sharing her hilarious response to a client’s inappropriate text message. Australia-based real estate firm, Create Real Estate, took to the social media app to share a screenshot of messages received from someone looking to rent a property. The client named ‘John’ said: “I saw your profile on realestate.com I was wondering if you could help me find a place. I’m looking for a three-bedroom, two-bedroom house in Sunshine.” The female agent replied: “Hey John, I have a few upcoming properties available. Would you like to arrange an appointment to further discuss?” That’s when the man responded with a ‘sleazy’ message which read: “No thank you, Please send through the addresses for open houses that you’ll be attending so I can see you [winking face emoji.]” John’s message prompted the agent, Mieka, to send him an usual voice message. “Hey John, it’s Mieka here. Yep, we’ve got a couple of opens you can attend, I’ll send the addresses,” she began. “It’s just… Oh my God…” she continued in the voice note, before the sounds of screeching and cars crashing took over for 20 seconds. The firm captioned the TikTok video: “How to stop sleazy guys from messaging you ever again.” Viewers in the comments were left in hysterics, as they praised Mieka for how she handled the client’s message. “This made me laugh so much more than it should have HAHAHA,” one wrote. “If the next girl I shoot my shot with doesn’t go this far, then I don’t want her,” another added. Others asked for an update, as they wanted to see the guy’s response to her voice note. “Surely he replied [laughing face emoji,]” one person commented, before asking for a “Part 2 and a compilation of creepy guys.” The business page has amassed 1.2 million likes on TikTok, at the time of writing. It shares a series of funny clips involving staff and offers a look inside their work life.

TikTok reacts to Coca Cola launching metaverse-inspired soft drink Coca-ColaThe Coca-Cola Company has announced the world’s first-ever soft drink to launch in the metaverse, sparking an overwhelming reaction from TikTok. Coca-Cola has released plans to unveil a gaming-inspired version of the classic soft drink that has been around for decades. In a release published by the company, Coca-Cola said that the drink would first be available in a metaverse-like world within Fortnite before dropping a very limited quantity of the physical version IRL. According to the company’s Senior Director Of Global Strategy, Oana Vlad, The “taste [is] inspired by the playfulness of pixels, rooted in the experiences that gaming makes possible.” In addition to the drink, Coca-Cola announced that there will be a scannable code on each can of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, which will allow consumers to access a game that tells the story of BYTE. (Click here if TikTok fails to load) TikTok reacts to the metaverse-inspired soft drink In a video uploaded to TikTok by @tomsguide on April 5, 2022, the host of the tech series did a review of the drink, calling it “wild.” “It’s called coke BYTE… and apparently it tastes like pixels. I really don’t know what pixels taste like,” the show’s host said. (Click here if TikTok fails to load) Fans of the popular soda brand are now reacting with mixed responses towards the product. “If it tasted as awful as the starlight, I’m not buying it,” one commenter said in reference to the company’s failed “starlight” drink. “Ok, but the starlight one was just watered down cola. What will this be? More carbonated? Sooooo cool,” another joked. The drink’s release comes just weeks after Pepsi teamed up with IHOP to release their limited edition maple syrup Pepsi.

TikTok reacts to MGK’s new album “Mainstream Sellout” Instagram: Machine Gun KellyAmerican musician Machine Gun Kelly is making headlines after releasing his new album “Mainstream Sellout,” sparking some criticism from TikTok. TikTok reacts to “Mainstream Sellout” On March 24, 2022, MGK released his new album “Mainstream Sellout” sparking mixed reactions among the TikTok community – with some calling it his best album yet, and others taking shots at the musician for being a “fake punk.” In a video posted to TikTok on March 16, Kelly teased a snippet of his new song “Maybe,” alongside rock singer Oliver Sykes, who is the lead singer of Bring Me the Horizon. The video featured the duo acoustically singing the song while simultaneously playing the air guitar. Click here if TikTok fails to load. “Oli pls, what happened? You’re better than this. First Ed Sheeran, now this,” one fan commented. “Eminem sure did a number on you, huh?” another commenter trolled. TikTok user @high_lexii stood up for Kelly in a video, saying that his music “has helped me through a lot.” Click here if TikTok fails to load. Kelly’s album release comes just weeks after the star went viral on the app for allegedly fake playing the guitar.

TikTok psychics come under fire for “channeling” spirit of Gabby Petito Instagram: gabspetitoTikTok “psychics” are facing intense backlash across social media for their videos attempting to “channel” the spirit of influencer Gabby Petito, who was recently confirmed deceased and a victim of homicide. The internet is still reeling from the latest news regarding Gabby Petito, a travel vlogger who was documenting her cross-country road trip with fiancé Brian Laundrie when she went missing. Laundrie and Petito were caught on police body cam footage after a domestic dispute nearly two weeks before her last Instagram post on August 25. On September 1, Laundrie returned home in the same van he’d been traveling in with Petito — but this time, he was alone. Petito has since been confirmed deceased and the victim of a homicide, according to coroners, while Laundrie remains missing. The situation has sparked outrage and concern across the internet, with fans and followers of Petito expressing their heartfelt condolences to her family… but not everyone is pleased with how some netizens are behaving amid the news. A few TikTok “psychics” have attempted to “channel” Petito’s spirit in wake of the latest updates regarding her ongoing case, and commenters are not happy about it. TikToker ‘Kelly the Magical Medium’ uploaded a video on September 16 — well before news regarding Petito’s death was confirmed on September 21— claiming to have had ‘visions’ regarding Petito’s case, making several statements regarding Laundrie in the process. Another TikTok medium, by the username ‘Kelsii Daviess,’ similarly “read” into Petito’s most recent photos, claiming that she saw visions of Petito “crying a lot, like I feel like she was not in a good place before whatever happened.” These TikToks have sparked outrage online, with a slew of commenters decrying the psychics’ videos as “disrespectful,” “inappropriate,” and “f**ked up” amid the ongoing case. This isn’t the first time that such a trend has taken over Petito’s story, either. Recently, a “true crime” trend appeared around the vlogger’s case, similarly sparking backlash for potentially spreading misinformation regarding the investigation and, overall, being shockingly insensitive to the victim’s family. Coroners have not disclosed a cause of death at the time of writing and authorities continue to search for Laundrie.

TikTok is making “big push” into gaming starting with new minigames Unsplash: Árpád CzappAccording to new reports, TikTok is set to make a “big push” into gaming, starting with new minigames that users will be able to play on the video-sharing app. ByteDance-owned TikTok is one of the biggest social media platforms out there right now, with millions of users and a huge amount of content being uploaded on a daily basis. While it was originally known as an app for lip-syncing and dance videos, in the years since it first launched the community has grown so large that you can find just about every type of video on the platform, including comedy, fashion, beauty, fitness, and more. The app has been adding new features on a constant basis over the years, including the relatively recent addition of the ‘stories’ feature. Now, according to a new report from Reuters, TikTok is set to make a “major push” into gaming. According to the outlet’s sources, TikTok has been conducting tests in Vietnam so that users are able to play games from within the app on their devices. While the app is reportedly set to start off with minigames “which tend to have simple gameplay mechanisms and a short playing time,” their ambitions go beyond just that. A TikTok representative told Reuters: “We’re always looking at ways to enrich our platform and regularly test new features and integrations that bring value to our community.” TikTok has experimented with games in the app previously, such as the ‘Garden of Good’ game in 2021, and users of the Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, have had games since 2019. With the tests starting in Vietnam, it’s not clear how long it will take for more games to be introduced to other countries, but if the trials go well, users could find themselves spending more time on TikTok than ever before.

TikTok proposal goes viral after mom gets engaged at daughter’s wedding TikTok: chloerobinson1993A blushing bride shared the heart-warming moment her mother got engaged during her own wedding. However, some TikTok viewers were not so thrilled. As well as being a place of bizarre trends, TikTok has also become a useful tool for wedding planners hoping to get some ideas about their big day. Just some of the mind-blowing weddings that have been shared on the platform include an entirely Disney-themed ceremony and the moment when a couple, who worked as stunt doubles, set themselves on fire as they walked down the aisle. Although, one sweet gesture as a bride was ready to toss her bouquet sparked dispute after it was shared on TikTok. Mother gets engaged during daughter’s wedding On July 11, TikTok creator ChloeCarle posted a clip from her wedding in which she went to throw the bouquet to her eager friends and family behind her. After a few fake swings, she then turned and handed the flowers to her mother who was among the crowd. As the future fiancé looked on in confusion, her partner then knelt down in front of her and popped the question. (Click here if TikTok fails to load) Although, there were some viewers who hit out at the video arguing that they “hate seeing proposal’s at weddings” and how they would say “no” to the idea on their “special day.” As one viewer said: “This is nice but what about all the other one that were hoping this was their chance?” Yet, the wave of congratulatory messages helped drown out the critics. Chloe also explained the reason behind the gesture: “This is my mum, she gave me away so I wanted her to match me.” The video went on to receive 1.3 million views and Chloe received a plethora of comments praising her for the “selfless” moment.

TikTok is bringing back profile views and users aren’t happy Unsplash: Aaron WeissSome TikTok users have reported that the ‘profile view history’ feature has returned to their account, and many aren’t pleased about the old feature making a comeback. A few years ago, when you visited someone’s profile on short-form video app TikTok, the owner of the account would get a notification to let them know who was looking at their profile. The feature meant people got a good idea of exactly who was checking out their account, but it was one that was disliked by many too. Eventually, the profile views feature was removed from the platform, and it’s been gone for some time now. However, in January, there were reports that TikTok was working on bringing back the feature that people would be able to opt in to. TikTok is working on a LinkedIn-like Profile Views feature The feature will let you view who visited your TikTok profile in the past 30 days. h/t @adrianokev1 pic.twitter.com/eMnYtgyUq0 — Matt Navarra (I quit X. Follow me on Threads) (@MattNavarra) January 23, 2022 In February, a number of TikTok users reported that the app had brought the profile views feature back, and many were quick to share their thoughts on the addition online. “TikTok just brought profile viewing back … it’s over for a lot of y’all,” one user wrote, another saying: “TikTok creating ‘profile views’ feature is doing everyone dirty.” https://twitter.com/taamriddlz/status/1494428857067261954 https://twitter.com/shberii/status/1494372102622748673 Currently, it appears as though the feature is not available for everyone, though whether it will eventually be rolled out to the whole platform remains to be seen. If the initial reports about the feature prove to be correct, “only viewers who turned on their profile view history and viewed your profile in the past 30 days will be shown.” However, it isn’t totally clear what the exact rules are as the feature is reintegrated into the platform. Although not everyone is delighted to see the feature return, there may be some who welcome it, especially if it’s on an opt-in basis.

TikTok prankster Mizzy claims he will start IRL streaming on Twitch after arrest YouTube: Piers Morgan UncensoredThe controversial TikTok prankster known as ‘Mizzy’ says he’ll be streaming on Twitch after being arrested following several viral videos that showed him entering strangers’ homes. 18-year-old influencer Bacari-Bronze O’Garro has been hit with a two-year criminal behavior order thanks to a series of prank videos he created that went viral across multiple social media platforms. Netizens were outraged at the clips, which showed O’Garro — better known by his online moniker ‘Mizzy’ — entering the homes of complete strangers and even making off with an elderly woman’s dog. Other videos showed Mizzy approaching strangers at a train station and asking them if they “want to die,” while another inflammatory clip showed the youngster harassing Jewish people in the street. O’Garro was investigated, arrested, and sentenced as a result of his pranks. Some of his social media accounts have also been banned due to his content… but there’s one platform he hasn’t been booted from just yet. TikTok prankster Mizzy plans to IRL stream after arrest In a May 24 interview with Piers Morgan, Mizzy said that he has plans to start IRL (in real life) streaming on Twitch, since his TikTok and Instagram profiles have gotten the ban hammer. “I’m gonna be on Twitch,” he revealed. “Yeah, I’m gonna start streaming on Twitch. IRL streams, gaming streams. My Twitch is ‘mizzyislive’ if you wanna get at that.” (Topic begins at 10:24) At the moment, Mizzy’s Twitch profile boasts over 260 followers. His Twitter profile is also active, boasting over 384 followers. On May 24, O’Garro was hit with a criminal behavior order preventing him from “directly or indirectly” posting content to social media “without the documented consent of the people featured in the content.” He was also made to pay a £365 fine. It’s unclear if Mizzy’s IRL streams, which often see broadcasters stream their travels outside, will violate this order. Dexerto has reached out to Twitch for comment. For more entertainment news and coverage be sure to check out our page right here on Dexerto.

TikTok Privacy Policy update infuriating users with pop up message TikTokTikTokers are complaining en-masse after a pop-up message regarding the app’s privacy policy just won’t disappear. As the fastest-growing app in the world, TikTok needs to update its policies often to keep up with the rate of demand, however, the interface isn’t perfect and when something goes wrong, it affects millions of its daily users. The short-video platform updated its privacy policy on June 2, adding more details about collecting user data including what information they take, and what it is used for. Users are usually notified of these changes shortly after the update once they log into the app where they must tap to accept. However, the latest pop-up for users in the US has faced a bug in the code which fails to realize when the notification has been acknowledged, and it has infuriated many. People took to Twitter and even the app itself to air their grievances with the issue. One TikTok went viral making fun of the issue, with the creator holding a deadpan face, and repeatedly pushing their finger on the screen with the caption “me pushing okay to the privacy policy update that decides to pop up every time I go on TikTok,” and more than a thousand people commented, with many adding “I thought it was just me!” One person tweeted: “Yes TikTok, you changed your privacy policy, you only need to tell me once,” alongside a reaction image of someone holding their face in despair. https://twitter.com/diegheaux/status/1400223230577762310?s=20 Another person wrote: “How the f*ck do I get TikTok to stop asking me about the new privacy policy because I am this close to losing it.” how the fuck do i get tiktok to stop asking me about the new privacy policy bc i am 🤏 this close to losing it — kim 🌱 (@youdidinthdark) June 3, 2021 Meanwhile, others found that they were unable to read the policy in the first place, with several people posting screenshots of an error code when they tried to access the right web page. https://twitter.com/matthewericdoes/status/1400115048782045187?s=20 At the time of writing, the bug is still affecting users. Unless the company takes a look at the bug affecting their system, there doesn’t seem to be an obvious way to get around it unless you continue to click “OK” each time you log in.

TikTok prankster shocked after fake coupon gets him free Arby’s sandwich TikTok/kingzehnNo shirt, no shoes, free sandwich? A TikTok prankster is going viral after his strange fake coupon actually worked at an Arby’s and resulted in him getting free food. If you’ve ever been on TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled across a video of someone trolling employees at a store or fast food joint by asking a ridiculous question or using a hack to get free items off the menu. Others, such as King Zehn, go the extra mile and really commit to their troll. For instance, the TikToker recently printed off some bizarre coupons for items such as a free ‘McMassage’ or Taco Bell toilet paper and attempted to use them on location. Amazingly, his coupon for a “free sandwich” if he showed up wearing no shirt or shoes did quite a bit more than just troll staff at a local Arby’s. Fake coupon somehow gets TikToker free food After printing it off, he walked to an Arby’s without any shoes or a shirt on and presented the coupon, shocking employees at the restaurant. King Zehn’s first attempt didn’t go so well with an employee dismissing the coupon. “Yeah, we’re not participating in this,” she said. “So you gotta go put on your clothes.” However, his luck would change at a second and third Arby’s where a couple of managers tried honoring the coupon, even going as far as to make sure the TikToker didn’t have any shoes on. Miraculously, it ended up working when scanned earning the TikToker a free sandwich, much to his delight and viewers in the comments. However, some users believe he may have printed off an actual code for a free sandwich and put it on the fake one, though King Zehn has denied these rumors. “A universal barcode for a free sandwich? You serious bro?” the TikToker replied to a fan’s suggestion. In any case, the clip has gone extremely viral, earning over 8.5 million views in just under a week so far. Just don’t go trying this at home.

TikTok prankster Mizzy under fire as he walks into another stranger’s home Mizzy/Twitter, Mizzy/InstagramTikTok and YouTube prankster Mizzy has once again upset fans as he filmed himself walking into a stranger’s home with his friends. However, it didn’t end well as he got chased out of the apartment by a dog. Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, also known by his online moniker ‘Mizzy,’ is an 18-year-old influencer with a penchant for practical jokes. He has become well-known on social media lately – but not in a good way. In early May, he sparked outrage after walking into an unsuspecting family’s home for a “prank” video along with his friends. Police quickly got involved after many upset social media users brought Mizzy to their attention. The prankster was arrested and sentenced with a two-year court order forbidding him from trespassing on private property and filming others without their express written permission. However, this did not seem to stop him, as he’s been arrested again since, and has returned to make similar prank videos like before. Mizzy ignores court order and walks into a stranger’s home – again On June 19, Mizzy posted two different videos of the “prank” on his social media pages where he is seen walking into an apartment where the door has been left open. Explaining that he’d been walking around an apartment building, he’d seen a door that had been left open. “I know, I know I went to prison for this and I have no excuse and I know this guy is gonna say no, but bro… we have to do it bro,” Mizzy said. One of his friends who are standing behind him is hesitant at first but soon changes his mind after Mizzy says: “One more time. For the memes.” Hello World, I had to do it again 💀 — Mizzy (@mizzythemenace) June 19, 2023 I really don’t learn.#mizzy pic.twitter.com/E0EooFCqeS The video then cuts to the group of three sneaking their way into the apartment, which did have the front door open. They are all filming a video each as they quietly laugh at the camera while walking inside. Other people are seen standing on the balcony, making one of the friends say: “Oh s*it, there’s people in there.” This made Mizzy laugh as he quickly made his way further into the apartment and into a bedroom. This makes the whole group laugh as they quickly explore the other rooms. Not being as silent anymore, the other people in the house quickly notice them and start running towards them – including a German Shepherd dog which chased them out and down the corridor. He captioned the post: “Hello World, I had to do it again. I really don’t learn.” Viewers are not happy with Mizzy Even though Mizzy seemed happy to be back doing his “pranks” for online entertainment, viewers were far from entertained. One person wrote: “I see that @Cobratate mentoring has done nothing to help you. I see your apology videos meant nothing. What a role model you are for your child. Enjoy your moment of fame… it’s coming to an end.” Mizzy replied to this by saying: “Ok Annabel.” “You won’t ever learn man….,” a second viewer said. Commenting on the Instagram video, one said: “So pathetic, in ten years you will be seriously embarrassed.” However, not everyone felt this way. One person wrote: “Icl that was funny he ain’t harming no one.”

TikTok prankster sentenced with criminal behavior order after entering strangers’ home YouTube: memeulousThe noted TikTok prankster known as ‘Mizzy’ has been sentenced with a criminal behavior order following an investigation into his over-the-top prank videos. 18-year-old Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, better known as ‘Mizzy,’ has been issued a criminal behavior order following his arrest on May 23. Mizzy’s arrest followed extreme outrage over his viral videos, which he claimed were “pranks.” Several of his most viral ‘practical jokes’ included him making off with an elderly woman’s dog, harassing Jewish people on the street, and even entering a family’s home. On top of these videos, he also had “pranked” unsuspecting people by asking them if they “wanted to die,” and even went up to a random woman and stroked her hair before asking that question. The youth’s social media accounts have been banned due to his behavior and an investigation was launched after his divisive “pranks” went viral. TikTok prankster ‘Mizzy’ sentenced with two-year criminal behavior order On May 24, Judge Charlotte Crangle sentenced the infamous internet prankster with a two-year criminal behavior order, which prevents him from “directly or indirectly” posting social media content “without the documented consent of the people featured in the content.” The order also prevents him from trespassing onto private property and bars him from going to the Westfield Center in Stratford. That’s not all; the TikToker was also ordered to pay a £365 fine. According to prosecutor Varinder Hayre, O’Garro had violated a community protection notice he’d been issued on May 11, 2022, which specifically barred him from trespassing on private property. Mizzy spoke out about his arrest in several interviews on May 23, saying in a conversation with the Independent that he’d actually apologized to the family whose house he walked into and that the elderly woman whos dog he snatched was “in on” the practical joke. “Controversy, even though it’s not good, is the best way to blow up on social media,” he claimed. “I always know outrage is going to happen. I know exactly what I’m doing and the consequences of my actions… I tell people not to reciprocate what I’ve done.” For more entertainment news and coverage, check out our page right here on Dexerto.

TikTok prankster Mizzy hit with new charges after ‘hijacking’ train: “GTA in real life” TikTok: menacec1tyControversial influencer ‘Mizzy’ is facing three new charges after bursting into the cab of a train and fiddling with its controls in a viral video that’s sparking outrage online. 18-year-old Bacari-Bronze O’Garro has become an infamous online figure thanks to his controversial pranks — and it seems like he has no intentions of stopping them anytime soon. O’Garro, better known by his online moniker ‘Mizzy,’ first sparked outrage on the net earlier this month after users discovered a slew of his videos pulling inflammatory ‘pranks’ on unsuspecting strangers. A few examples of these so-called practical jokes include: Running off with an elderly woman’s dog, walking up to strangers and asking them if they “want to die,” and even entering the homes of complete strangers. Mizzy sparks backlash after ‘hijacking’ train in latest viral prank Following the outrage over his videos, Mizzy was arrested and sentenced with a two-year criminal behavior order that prevents him from trespassing on private property, as well as filming others without their express consent in his content. However, it doesn’t look as though this court order has put a stop to his antics. Over the weekend, a clip surfaced showing Mizzy and several other youngsters infiltrating the driver’s cabin of a train and fiddling with the vehicle’s controls — even blowing its horn. Reposts of the clip dubbed the incident, “GTA in real life.” The video has sparked a slew of backlash online against the young influencer, who has now been hit with even more charges as a result of this latest prank. Mizzy hit with three new charges after breaking into train cabin According to reports, Mizzy was held overnight on May 26 after appearing in court on three separate charges that same day. The Daily Mail states that he has been accused of “endangering safety” due to his latest locomotive prank. Judge Rose Edwin claimed that O’Garro “has shown blatant disregard [for] complying with court orders.” Mizzy has pleaded not guilty to the charges and will remain in custody on Edwin’s orders until Tuesday, when he will make another appearance in court. According to the Daily Mail, Mizzy’s mother “refuses” to let her son come back home as a result of his antics — something he mentioned in his interview with Piers Morgan, saying he disregarded his mother’s advice urging him to put a stop to his viral antics. This news follows Mizzy’s arrest on May 26, which was uploaded to social media. It’s currently unclear if the viral video of his train escapade is directly related to his May 26 arrest or not.

TikTok prankster Mizzy seemingly arrested again in influencer’s latest photo Twitter: mizzyisbannedInfamous TikTok prankster ‘Mizzy’ has seemingly been arrested yet again after the influencer posted a photo of himself in handcuffs being escorted by police. Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, also known by his online moniker ‘Mizzy,’ is an 18-year-old influencer with a penchant for practical jokes — jokes that have landed him in seriously hot water over the past month. In early May, Mizzy sparked outrage after walking into an unsuspecting family’s home for a “prank” video. That’s not all; he also made off with an elderly woman’s dog and even approached strangers asking if they “wanted to die,” all as a joke for social media clout. Mizzy’s behavior didn’t go unpunished. Later that month, the prankster was arrested and sentenced with a two-year court order forbidding him from trespassing on private property and filming others without their express written permission. Was Mizzy arrested again? TikTok prankster’s latest photo sparks rumors Now, it seems like he’s been arrested yet again — although the cause of this latest incident is still uncertain. On June 12, Mizzy posted a photo to his Twitter account, showing him being escorted away by a group of police officers who’d seemingly put the influencer in handcuffs. Mizzy simply captioned the pic, “Free Mizzy.” However, some commenters are claiming that the photo is older than its post date. Before this, Mizzy was most recently arrested in late May after a video showing the youngster “hijacking” a train and fiddling with its controls went viral. The youth was reportedly held overnight on May 26, following his appearance in court on three separate charges earlier that day. Thanks to his train prank, Mizzy was charged with “endangering safety.” According to Judge Rose Edwin, the TikToker “has shown blatant disregard [for] complying with court orders.” Mizzy plead not guilty to the charges against him. We’ll make sure to keep you updated as this ongoing story unfolds. For more entertainment news and drama, be sure to check out our page right here on Dexerto.

TikTok prankster goes viral after covering parents’ entire kitchen in peanut butter TikTok: corbinnmilletA prankster is going viral on TikTok after pulling a jaw-dropping practical joke on his parents, covering their entire kitchen — and even their bathroom — in peanut butter. ‘Do it for the Vine’ is a phrase that has been phased out of common slang for years now, but the sentiment still holds up even after the death of the iconic short-form video app. Having been effectively replaced by TikTok, users continue to pull off wild stunts in the hopes of going viral (although some of the more-dangerous antics are better left to the professionals). The latest feat to take over the app comes from a TikToker named Corbin Millet, whose entire profile seems to be centered on pranking his parents. TikToker goes viral covering parents’ kitchen in peanut butter While it’s not unusual to hear about covering someone’s room in wrapping paper or tin foil, for instance, Millet decided to turn things up to 11 and slathered his folks’ entire kitchen in creamy peanut butter. Everything from the countertops to the cabinets and even the floors was coated with peanut butter (but luckily, he left the backsplash alone). His video recording the practical joke has racked up over 38 million views and over 4 million likes at the time of writing, garnering some shocked responses in the comments section. (For those worried about food waste, not to worry; Corbin says the PB was eaten by his dogs.) However, that wasn’t the end of the ordeal. In a follow-up video, Corbin shared his dad’s reaction to the prank, although it’s unclear if it was scripted or not. “Corbin!” his dad can be heard yelling before running up the stairs to confront his son. “You sick f*ck! We’re gonna get ants, you d*ckhead!” Corbin has also covered his folks’ kitchen in tin foil, on top of other pranks like replacing their tea with hotdog water or switching their candles with glasses of milk. How he hasn’t been kicked out yet is anyone’s guess.

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested again days after court order MizzyTikTok prankster Mizzy arrested on Friday, May 26, for allegedly breaching his court order just two days after he was told by a judge to stop his public pranks. 18 year old social media prankster Mizzy, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, was filmed being arrested on Friday, May 26. He was arrested on the roof of a building near an Iceland store in south-east London by a plain-clothed officer . A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “On Friday, May 26, officers arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of breach of a criminal behaviour order. “He has been taken into custody. Enquiries are ongoing.” It comes two days after O’Garro faced Thames Magistrates’ Court after being arrested for his videos of stealing other people’s dogs and walking into random people’s homes. He was then issued a criminal behavior order, which prevents him from “directly or indirectly” posting social media content “without the documented consent of the people featured in the content.” Fans are not impressed O’Garro posted a video of his own arrest on his Twitter page on the same morning of the arrest, and people are not happy. He got thousands of replies with most people calling him out. One person wrote: “You’re embarrassing yourself. You will regret these poor attempts at stardom when you’re older.” “Not so cocky now! Look at the horror on his face,” a second person wrote. A third person wrote: “Bro the joker of the uk.” For more entertainment news and coverage, check out our page right here on Dexerto.

TikTok prankster Dan Hentschel tricks viewers with fake crime story of poisoning his partner TikTok: HentschelTikTok troll Dan Hentschel has gone viral yet again, this time for an elaborate fake crime story about himself, with some users still unsure if it’s true or not. The TikToker posted a series of videos on the platform as he explained how he “poisoned” his partner. He claimed to put salt in the water to dehydrate her. Dan went on to update on TikTok that his partner is in the hospital and made a series of videos providing supposed updates about her status. He even went as far as to even create a fake New York Post article, to convince people was something that actually happened. Did TikToker Dan Hentschel poison his wife? No – the story isn’t real, it’s just another successful troll by Dan Hentschel, who is now going by the name True Crime Gazette. However, Dan’s jokes kept viewers wondering if it was real or not. The post was reshared on Twitter where it also went viral. Many users were confused and wondered if the story was true or not, given how realistic the New York Post article appeared. TikToker Dan Hentschel has gone viral before Some users said they did not see that it was his account, insinuating that they believed it for a second. Other users explained that they thought it was real. This is not the first time Hentschel has gone viral on the internet. The user had previously claimed that he hates being a therapist, in a video that racked up millions of views. Dan aggressively ranted about his patients’ “stupid problems”, and criticized the profession. He posted a TikTok later claiming he lost his job as a therapist – but none of this was real either.

TikTok prankster banned after walking into stranger’s house in controversial video TikTok: SecretMizzyTikToker SecretMizzy, whose videos of him walking into people’s homes, jumping into their cars, and running away with someone’s dog has left the internet divided, has now been banned from the platform. If you’ve been anywhere across social media in the last few days, you’ve more than likely come across videos of youths jumping into people’s cars and walking into strangers’ homes while they’re standing outside. These videos, and controversial trends, were all kicked off by SecretMizzy. The London-based YouTuber and TikToker has been making these types of ‘prank’ videos for a while, but it was only on May 18 did he started to take off. The internet has been up in arms about them, claiming that the youths are just asking to get hurt in some way by disturbing people in tense situations. Though, they’ve already seen their first punishment. SecretMizzy banned from TikTok amid controversial prank videos That’s right, as of May 19, the prankster has had his TikTok account removed from the platform for violating community guidelines – as per The Independent. The original videos have also, naturally, been removed alongside his account, but other profiles with similar names have started popping up in its wake. Additionally, he hadn’t been punished by YouTube, which is where a few of the controversial videos originated. In fact, Mizzy had seen a little bit of growth on his YouTube channel following the videos taking off. As per SocialBlade stats, he’s picked up around 2000 new subscribers and 260,000 video views in the last month. That is a fair leap from what he had been picking up prior to going viral, but it remains to be seen if his ban from TikTok will have a knock-on effect – positively or negatively. Though, there have been a few calls for YouTube to follow TikTok and ban him too.

TikTok prankster Chribandz goes viral for pouring coffee on people in controversial prank Tik TokStrange TikTok trends are always emerging, but prankster Chribandz might be taking it too far with his latest “prank” to pour coffee over unsuspecting people. On TikTok, we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to weird and wonderful trends. From Deja Vu and Bugs Bunny trends to peculiar food obsessions, there is always something around the corner. Some users are taking trends to the extreme, with stunts like pretending to get arrested. Another such bizarre ‘trend’, comes from TikToker Chribandz, now facing backlash as his controversial coffee prank isn’t sitting well with viewers. Chaotic coffee prank is going viral With only two videos on his profile at the time of writing, it’s Chribandz’s second upload that is causing a literal stir. The video in question features the prankster situated multiple floors above what seems to be a hotel or apartment lobby area. Giggling in anticipation, the TikToker tips his coffee onto unaware pedestrians going about their day. The video has already amassed over 3 million views since going live on September 11. Unhappy viewers have already taken to Reddit to let off some steam: “They earned a punch in the nose.” Some viewers are concerned it could turn into something far dangerous like “maybe stones dropped on vehicles from overpasses” as Chribandz has yet to follow this bizarre video up. Comment byu/Cxrrupt_ from discussion iniamatotalpieceofshit As more concerning trends arise from TikTok, we hope more users can return to more “wholesome” content.

TikTok praises Twitch for finally removing live streaming exclusivity restrictions TikTok/TwitchTikTok head of live creator management Zachary Diaz is praising Twitch after the streaming platform announced that its partners no longer have exclusivity restrictions. On August 23, Twitch revealed that partnered streamers will be able to multicast their stream to TikTok and Instagram Live, as well as stream on YouTube and Facebook Gaming when not live on Twitch. This means that partnered creators can check out other platforms and further diversify their content. And, TikTok’s Head of Live creator management Zachary Diaz thinks the changes are “massive.” TikTok praises Twitch after removing exclusivity restrictions Shortly after Twitch’s announcement went live, Diaz posted a series of tweets praising the Amazon-owned platform’s decisions. He said: “An absolutely massive shift is coming to the Live creator ecosystem. Twitch has updated their Partner and Affiliate EULA to allow for simulcasting on short-form focused services like TikTok, as well as no restriction when not live on Twitch.” “I’m incredibly happy to see Twitch acknowledge that the growth and engagement that can be built by creating content on multiple platforms is better than the locked-down nature of platform exclusivity. This is an undeniable win for the creators and their community.” Fans quickly took to Zachary’s tweet replies to echo their thoughts about the recent change in the Twitch partner EULA. One user commented: “Honestly going to be life-changing for a lot of creators.” While Twitch streamer Swiftor replied: “Pretty hyped for this in particular (and figuring out the right way to approach this)” Popular streamer iamBrandon also commented: “I’ve been looking to start streaming more on TikTok. This is exciting!” It has been less than a day since Twitch opened the gates for partnered streamers, so we’ll have to wait to see how creators decide to take advantage of their newfound freedom.

TikTok prankster arrested after viral videos walking into stranger’s house & stealing dog Unsplash: dole777 / CanvaA social media prankster has been arrested after videos about bothering people on the street or entering homes without owners’ permission were posted online. The prankster is being investigated due to his connection to the videos. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that they’ve arrested an 18-year-old man in Hackney, London, on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and filming it for social media. The police revealed the arrest comes after they started an investigation into videos posted online. These reportedly featured several incidents, including unsolicited approaches made towards members of the public in the street or on transport, and entering properties without the apparent permission of the owners. The videos, posted by the prankster known as SecretMizzy online, had swept across social media in the last few days. His TikTok account was shut down after one video got over 1.5 million views, while his YouTube account has also been banned following calls for them to follow in TikTok’s footsteps. Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway of the Central East Command Unit for the Met Police in London said: “I do not underestimate the widespread upset, distress, and concern that these videos caused. “Some people have referred to these as ‘prank’ videos, but I hope that this significant development demonstrates just how seriously we have been taking this investigation since this footage began circulating online. “A number of these videos were produced, impacting on many different people and our investigation remains ongoing as we seek to build a strong picture of both the activity featured in the footage and impact on the public.” One officer previously told MailOnline: “We’ve been looking for him for a number of days but each time we visit the property, he’s never in. “He’s very well known around here and we’ve had to visit his home in the past to speak to him several times about his conduct. We can’t go into any details about the exact reason why we want to speak to him. I can’t say if any further action will follow.” TikTok prankster Mizzy speaks out after arrest In an interview with The Independent, Mizzy spoke out about his arrest, saying, “I’m a Black male doing these things and that’s why there’s such an uproar on the internet.” “I don’t fake my pranks, but I always make sure to sort out the situation after if I feel like I went too overboard,” he added. “But none of my pranks have malicious intentions behind them and most of the people in the pranks acknowledge that after I speak to them.” Mizzy also clarified a few of his most outrageous pranks, saying the book he tore up in a library was actually his and that he apologized to the homeowners the day after breaking into their living space. He allegedly even claimed that an elderly woman whose dog he “stole” for a video was in on one of his pranks, and that he returned the pooch to her once he’d gotten his video. “Controversy, even though it’s not good, is the best way to blow up on social media,” he claimed. “I always know outrage is going to happen. I know exactly what I’m doing and the consequences of my actions… I tell people not to reciprocate what I’ve done.”

TikTok Playlist Feature: What is the Creator Playlist & how to use it TikTok: jera.beanCertain creators on TikTok are able to create playlists out of their own videos and display them on their profile page. Here’s how to do it. As more creators find that TikTok is becoming their primary content hub, the company has been hard at work introducing new features that allow TikTokers to streamline their content for their audience. With features like the Pro Account helping creators track their analytics, it’s clear that content creators are a big focus for the platform. Some creators are even able to curate playlists on their profile, making it easier for audiences to consume their content. What is the Creator Playlist feature on TikTok? As the name suggests, the Creator Playlist feature gives TikTokers the option to categorize their content. This has proven to be hugely beneficial for TikTokers who post series that consist of multiple videos, as it will help viewers track down other parts of a wider project if they stumble across it on their FYP. Read More: How to do a Q&A on TikTok – The playlists appear on the TikTok user’s profile page above the videos, and they can also be accessed by tapping on the yellow tag on any video that is part of a playlist. Currently, users are only able to put public videos into playlists. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load Who can make Creator Playlists on TikTok? For the time being, only selected creators are able to utilize the feature on their own profile, but in the future, it could be rolled out more widely. Users without the feature themselves are still able to interact with playlists on other people’s profiles. How to make a Creator Playlist on TikTok? If you are one of the selected creators to have the feature, making a playlist is simple. Go to the Profile tab at the bottom of the screen. – In the videos tab, click the ‘Sort videos into playlists,’ or tap the plus button next to an existing playlist. – Name your playlist, and select the videos that you want to add. – Tap ‘Create playlist’ to complete. – This feature has proven to be a popular one, and can be a great way to organize your content.

TikTok photographer in tears after accidentally deleting couple’s wedding photos TIKTOK: justinshootscanonIn a viral TikTok, a photographer was left in tears after a couple’s wedding photos got erased from his camera’s memory card. Content creator and photographer Justin Gummow took to TikTok to share the incident, which he described as “the worst thing that can happen to a photographer.” He explained that he was hired to take snaps at a wedding in California, taking hundreds of photos of the bride, groom, and guests on the big day. However, after transferring the photos to his computer, Justin was left “panicked” as he realized the memory card had become “corrupted,” deleting all the images. “My card didn’t just get copied over, it got cut and copied over – so the card was erased,” Justin explained in a video with over 17.3 million views. The photographer said he spent his own money in an attempt to restore the corrupted card, but unfortunately, when the photos were restored they were heavily pixelated. Photographer breaks the news to newlyweds “Resigned, I sat there and I cried for a minute, and I said, ‘This is the worst. This sucks,’” Justin explained. “I had to call the bride and let her know that all those memories from her day that she paid a professional photographer to take, were gone. That sucked.” The photographer offered the bride and groom a full refund and asked to take additional photos for them free of charge. However, Justin later noticed some of the photos had somehow been saved onto the camera itself, instead of the memory card. He was able to recover those snaps, which brought some comfort to the newlyweds. Though the photographer “hopes this doesn’t happen to anybody else,” he noted how this tip “hopefully might help somebody” in the same predicament. In a follow-up video, the TikToker stated that the couple were very understanding and forgiving when he broke the dreaded news to them. He described them as “the kindest, most gracious couple,” adding that he took full accountability for all the deleted photos.

TikTok page ‘TexasBeeWorks’ goes viral for owner’s incredible beekeeping skills Instagram: Erika ThompsonWhile TikTok is often awash with influencers dancing and entertaining people, one account has blown up recently for a remarkable reason: it gives people untapped insight into the world of beekeeping. The TikTok account, which operates under the handle ‘texasbeeworks’, has amassed 3.7 million followers. Meanwhile, the account’s combined like-count stands at 49.7 million. While all the videos on the account are popular, with the average post getting around 5 million views, a few went viral recently, which helped to boost the account’s popularity. Take a recent video, for example, which has already amassed 57.1 million views and 10.2 million likes. The post depicts a live bee removal done by Erika Thompson, beekeeper and owner of the viral TikTok account. In the video, she explains in a gentle voiceover how she was called to a property to remove a beehive that was believed to be under the residents’ shed for the last few years. While the landlord of the property wanted to call an exterminator, Thompson removed the hive without harming the bees. Many TikTok users were entranced by Erika’s bee removal process, being shocked at the fact that she scooped bees with her bare hands. In one comment that got over 600k likes, a user said, “Girl is braver than anyone on this app,” while another follower expressed similar sentiments, pointing out that Thompson has “no gloves, nothing.” “And then there’s me booking it inside when I see a bee three backyards down,” the user quipped. Who is Erika Thompson on TikTok? Erika Thompson, 34, is the person behind the ‘texasbeeworks’ TikTok account. A native of Austin, Texas, she is the founder and CEO of beekeeping company Texas Beeworks. She first became involved with beekeeping after taking a class in 2011, which led to her keeping her first hive in her backyard. In 2014, she founded Texas Beeworks, which involves placing and maintaining hives over the state. They also offer services like beekeeping classes and live bee removals.

TikTok owner ByteDance allegedly used fake accounts to grow Flipagram app TikTok, FlipagramTikTok owner ByteDance is under fire for allegedly stealing content from rival social media platforms in a bid to make their app, Flipagram, more popular. ByteDance is the parent company behind viral video giant TikTok, but this isn’t their only content venture. Flipagram, one of the developer’s sister apps, was once intended to be a worthy competitor to TikTok, offering a similar creation experience. Now, allegations claim that ByteDance supposedly created fake social media accounts with content stolen from existing Instagram and Snapchat accounts to try and make Flipagram a success. ByteDance accused of boosting Flipagram with fake accounts According to internal documents and ex-employee statements acquired by Buzzfeed News, ByteDance allegedly made fake accounts to boost Flipagram’s popularity. Without the consent of Instagram and Snapchat users, ByteDance filled these accounts with content from multiple accounts, including profile descriptions and usernames. The allegations come from four former employees of Flipagram, now renamed Vigo Video. Described as “growth hacks” by the employees, ByteDance sorted through over 10,000 videos a day, which were then used to manipulate the “For You” section of the app. In response, a spokesperson for the ByteDance, Jennifer Banks said “ByteDance acquired Flipagram in 2017 and operated it, and subsequently Vigo, for a short time. Flipagram and Vigo ceased operations years ago and aren’t connected to any current ByteDance products.” Internal documents specify that ByteDance began copying content in 2017, with the action itself described as an “objective and key result” by an engineering team within the company. Flipagram was acquired in January 2017 by ByteDance, the same year that they also purchased TikTok predecessor Musical.ly.

TikTok owner issues cease and desist over YouTubers vs TikTokers boxing event Instagram: Bryce HallTikTok’s parent company Byte Dance has reportedly issued a cease and desist to the YouTubers vs TikTokers boxing event. On June 12, TikToker Bryce Hall is supposed to face off against the ACE family’s Austin McBroom in a boxing card in Miami pitting influencers from both platforms against each other, also including massive names such as Tayler Holder and FaZe Jarvis. However, there have been several dramatic twists and turns in the lead-up to the hotly anticipated event. Bryce Hall and Austin McBroom began a war of words online, coming to a head at the press conference where they ended up brawling with each other. There is also doubt as to whether two of the fighters on the card, Tayler Holder and AnEsonGib, will fight each other at all due to their differences in weight making it an unfair match. Holder has been told he needs to gain enough weight to catch up to his opponent by the date of the match or else their fight won’t happen. Now, there’s some doubt the event will even happen at all. Business Insider has reported that TikTok’s parent company has issued a cease and desist to the event organizers LiveXLive. Read More: Mike Majlak accused of lying about childhood – The reason behind the email which asks the organizers to cancel the event altogether is because of the use of the TikTok name and brand. According to the email, this falsely implies that the short video company is endorsing the event which it describes as “Violent” and unsafe in the midst of a global health crisis. View this post on Instagram While the official name of the event is “Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms,” TikTok is, unsurprisingly, heavily used in relation to the event; the name and brand are plastered across the website and promotion and commonly referred to by fans. It is uncertain what the outcome will be, but LiveXLive has said it is working with a legal team on the matter. In the meantime, fans of the influencer boxing scene can watch Logan Paul go up against 50-0 boxing champion Floyd Mayweather on June 6.

TikTok outraged over little kid’s reaction to brother’s home run TikTok: akaapoookaAfter his older brother hit a home run, the younger sibling reacted with five hearty screams, causing TikTok to disagree with the whole situation. Sibling rivalry is as old as time — if one sibling gets something, the other has to get something even better. So when a little kid’s older brother hit a home run off of his pitch, the younger sibling overreacted with frustration. After a video of the backyard baseball game went viral on TikTok, viewers commented on the little kid’s freak out, saying “Bro got so mad he turned into a velociraptor.” TikTok calls out father for negative effects of “gentle parenting” A father and his three children were playing a game of baseball in the backyard when the younger brother became tempered by his older brother hitting a home run. To make it worse, the kid had pitched the ball to his brother, making it seem like it was the end of the world when he watched the ball soar over the house. Screaming as if he had just seen a zombie apocalypse outside his window, the little kid was soon given a reassuring hug from his father. However, their sister was not too fond of hearing the high-pitched cries, as she was seen standing in the background holding her ears. After seeing how the little kid reacted to his older brother’s home run, TikTok was outraged by not only his loud screams but also how the father quickly coddled his overreacting son. Comments included sarcastic remarks like, “Aw, the result of gentle parenting. How precious!” As well as, “These parents have raised such a well-tempered and behaved child.” Another viewer made it a point to mention their stern opinion, saying, “You don’t ever hug him when he’s like this.” Though most comments were factored around negative responses, one TikToker did make light of the situation, saying, “Legend says he is still screaming into this day.”

TikTok owner agrees to sell to Microsoft to avoid US ban TikTokThe owners of TikTok – the video-sharing social media app that has taken the internet by storm in 2020 – have offered to forgo their US stake in the company to avoid a ban in the United States, as reported by Reuters. Prior to 2019, few in the world had heard of TikTok (formerly Musical.ly) – the Beijing based app that emulates aspects of Vine. However, rapid and exponential growth over the course of 2019 and 2020 saw the app break into the top 10 most downloaded social media apps of the year. Off the back of TikTok’s incredible popularity came a new wave of celebrities, who have amassed millions of followers from the videos they have created. From Charli D’Amelio to Addison Rae, entire brands are being built on the back of TikTok fame. Despite its incredible popularity, concerns have been growing about the app’s use of data, and its origin in the Chinese capital of Beijing. As tensions with China have grown, so have the suspicions of TikTok harvesting user data. Read More: Top 20 most followed TikTok accounts – On July 31, the President told reporters he was set to ban TikTok in the United States. In response to the impending ban, Reuters report that ByteDance, Chinese owners of TikTok, have agreed to sell their stake to US based Microsoft, in the hopes it would avoid a blanket ban in the country. “Under ByteDance’s new proposal, Microsoft will be in charge of protecting all U.S. user data,” Reuters reports. “The plan allows for another U.S. company other than Microsoft to take over TikTok in the United States, the sources added.” There have been rumors that Microsoft were set to purchase TikTok and launch a spin-off, in order to prevent it from being banned entirely. However, the President is said to have opposed that possibility as well, at least according to New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman. Pool report via main print pooler David Cloud/LAT pic.twitter.com/RDV8LjnLLQ — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 1, 2020 It remains unclear whether TikTok would be able to remain in the US if it was owned by a different company, but it’s appears that ByteDance are eager to protect TikTok’s future, even if it means compromising their own involvement in the app. Paired with the news, TikTok’s official US Twitter account released a video on August 1 describing the jobs it brings to the nation, as well as the joy and livelihoods it has provided for millions. Only time will tell where the future of TikTok and its creators will lie, but we’ll be the first to update you as the situation becomes clearer.

TikTok outraged as Gordon Ramsay selects lamb for slaughter in viral video TIKTOK: GORDONRAMSAYOFFICIALGordon Ramsay has been slammed for selecting a lamb he plans on eating in a recent TikTok video that’s gone viral. The TV chef shared the video on Thursday, and it has already garnered over 8.3 million views on the social media app. The video is jokingly captioned “The Lamb sauce was still not found in the making of this video.” This is a reference to an infamous episode of ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ where he screamed to his chefs: “Where is the lamb sauce?” The clip shows the celebrity chef climbing over a fence into a yard housing several lambs, playfully singing: “Yummy yum yum. I’m going to eat you!” He then asks “Which one is going to the oven first?” before pointing at the lamb he wants, and proclaiming “You!” The video ends with Ramsay approaching one of the lambs, saying “oven time” as the lambs are moving away from him. TikTok viewers outraged at Gordon Ramsay’s viral video While the video has amassed over 900,000 likes, many viewers were upset that the chef would consider slaughtering the lambs. “Gordon please leave them alone. Find the lamb sauce, not the lamb,” one person commented. “Alright I think Gordon has finally lost it. Someone do something before it’s too late.” another person added, mirroring the thoughts of many viewers. “I like you and all, but you better not be serious,” someone else commented. One person made a suggestion for the chef: “Gordon I think you need a break from TikTok.” Some viewers wondered if the video was a response to a feud he had with a vegan TikToker who called him out for his love of meat. The chef was previously scolded by TikToker That Vegan Teacher who sang “Eating animals is wrong, Gordon Ramsay. Hurting animals is wrong, Gordon Ramsay. Share this song, Gordon Ramsay.” He responded by sharing a video of himself eating a hamburger. Ramsay is yet to comment on the response his video has caused and the clip is still available to watch on the social media app.

TikTok outraged over $1k cotton candy shrimp dish but is it real? TikTok: @tamarrahjTikTok has blown up over a $1k cotton candy shrimp that looks less than appetizing, however, it’s not all as it seems. In a video that’s gone viral on TikTok, a woman called Tammarah shared a cotton candy shrimp dish that allegedly cost her $1,000. The dish in question shows crispy, breaded shrimp that’s been paired with blue and pink cotton candy. A suspicious-looking liquid is then poured over the breaded shrimp, which dissolves the cotton candy. The woman who posted the video can be heard saying: “Why the f**k do they charge so much to pour liquid who knows what the f**k over three pieces of shrimp?” “They playin’ you guys,” she says. Is the cotton candy shrimp dish real? The video blew up on the platform, reaching over 1 million views, and leaving many people disgusted by the strange concoction in the process. One viewer was outraged, saying: “$1000 for them to clean out their fridge and serve it to me!?” Another said: “I would have asked for a refund IMMEDIATELY before the pouring even started.” However, some were suspicious of the hefty price tag assigned to the dish: “Is this real or skit? if real, how much was it really? $15. $5 per soggy shrimp sounds about right.” Another viewer claims that she knows the restaurant which sells the cotton-candy shrimp dish: “It’s $18 and described as ‘Crispy Fried Coconut Breaded Shrimp Served over Sour Pineapple Mango Cotton Candy & Soursop.’” However, it turned out to be a fake – and a pretty convincing one at that, for some – as the TikToker admitted it was just a “jokey joke” in a follow-up video. Another crazy food video that’s caught people’s attention on TikTok features a woman who cooks her husband super gross meals.

TikTok outraged after woman kicked off flight for petting her new puppy TikTok: _sara_price_A woman was kicked off her Southwest flight for petting her new puppy, leaving other passengers outraged. Now, netizens are demanding answers from the airline. On October 21, a TikTok user named Sara Price uploaded a series of videos to the platform showing her experience on a Southwest Airlines flight from Colorado Springs to San Francisco, California. In the video’s caption, Price explained that a stranger she’d met on the flight was preparing to fly back to her home in the Golden State after picking up a German Shepherd Puppy named Sitka that she’d adopted in Colorado Springs. However, Sitka began whining while they were waiting to board. According to Price, “the flight attendant boarding everyone walked up to her and said, ‘If your dog doesn’t be quiet, you may not be able to fly.’” Southwest kicks woman off flight for petting her puppy Things got even more tense when they boarded the flight. Price claims that another attendant walked up to the woman while she was petting her puppy with the carrier in her lap, saying the carrier needed to be placed underneath the seat and “zipped completely.” After doing what she was told, the dog began whining again as the plane started to taxi on the runway. To help calm the pup, its owner reached down and stroked it from the outside of its carrier — causing the staff to gather in a group up at the front of the craft. It was at this point that the plane circled back to the gate, with staff saying that the woman needed to get off the flight due to her dog. Price recorded a video of the woman being escorted off the plane, who was clearly unhappy with the treatment she’d received from the airline. “I’m not gonna have you touch a thing of mine,” she said. “You are rude. You are a mean person, and I will never fly Southwest again.” Both Price and her husband vocalized their support for the woman — something they say also got them booted off the flight. However, Price says several other passengers also walked off in support of them, and the group ended up getting on a comparatively less hostile United flight. Price later shared screenshots of her conversation with a Southwest representative after the incident. In the photos, Southwest claimed that they “expect all animals onboard to be well-behaved when flying with us,” and were “saddened” if their employees didn’t communicate these guidelines in a “kind and pleasant manner.” Southwest also gave a statement about the issue to PEOPLE. “We’re aware of the videos and our initial reports indicate that the customer would not comply with keeping her dog’s kennel closed, which is our policy,” a spokesperson told the outlet. “Our employees are trained to ensure customers are following protocol, and in this situation and after the customer repeatedly refused to comply with our crew’s instructions, the decision was made to deplane the disruptive passenger.” Thus far, her original video of the ordeal has racked up over 2 million views, boasting hundreds of angry comments demanding answers from the airline and claiming they’re reconsidering flying with the company.

TikTok outraged after mom takes the color out of kids’ Christmas decorations TikTok: nattiejopoA mom outraged the internet after removing the color from her kids’ Christmas tree to better match the aesthetic of her home in an ill-received DIY project. It’s the holiday season, and folks all over the world are transforming their homes to reflect the upcoming celebrations. From filling up Christmas trees with shiny ornaments to breaking out the Santa figurines and more, homes are looking more festive than ever, decked out in red, green, and white… but not for one mom on TikTok. TikTok user and new mom ‘Nattie’ has a specific aesthetic in mind for her house, and she’s not keen on letting the holiday season get in the way of her preferred ‘look.’ Mom’s Christmas toy makeover outrages the internet In a viral video uploaded on December 1, Nattie showed off the DIY project she undertook to make her toddler’s kid-sized Christmas tree match the “sad beige” style of her house. “I’m leaning into my inner Pinterest mom with the vision to neutralize the tree,” she explained. “And I can already hear you thinking that I’m gonna ruin my toddler’s Christmas by painting over these colors. But let’s be real: My toddler’s favorite toys are brown cardboard boxes and clear plastic water bottles.” In the video, Nattie painted over the bright green of the tree and its rainbow-colored ornaments with dark green, brown, gold, bronze, and silver spray paint. What was once a brightly-colored, festive decoration became what many viewers dubbed a drab, boring object taking up space in the house — not to mention the possible toxicity of the paint for a small child who might put things in their mouth. “Color is so important for child development, what you want shouldn’t matter,” one user said. “Stop being sad beige moms.” “Yes! Gorgeous! Stunt your child’s development by turning anything colorful into a sad beige!” another said. “Nothing says Christmas like, ‘Let’s poison the baby with paint, ’cause I’m a sad beige mom!’” yet another expressed. In response to the overwhelming criticism against her, Nattie created a follow-up video where she DIY’d some additional child-safe ornaments painted with pinks and purples. Although it doesn’t look like Nattie is leaving her “sad beige” aesthetic behind despite the criticism, she isn’t the only TikToker to get heat for her makeovers. In November, a woman came under fire for renovating her boyfriend’s apartment — completely removing his personal style with a spartan, ‘clean’ aesthetic.

TikTok outraged after woman hits husband over gender reveal snafu TikTok: emmabmillerrA woman left the internet divided after whacking her husband with a confetti cannon when their gender reveal announcement didn’t go as planned. Gender reveals are fun ways for couples to celebrate the upcoming birth of their child — but sometimes, they can end up causing drama instead. Generally, gender reveal parties lead up to a big moment where a couple will do some sort of activity that will unveil the gender of their baby; be it cutting a cake, popping a balloon, or setting off smoke bombs that are colored either blue or pink. One couple decided to set off some confetti cannons in celebration of their bundle of joy… but the moment wasn’t exactly joyous. Woman pops off on husband after gender reveal goes wrong TikTok user Emma Miller is sending viewers into a frenzy after uploading a video of her gender reveal party, where the crowd counted down the seconds until she and her husband set off two confetti cannons that were color-coded to the gender of their baby. However, as they were counting down, someone in the crowd yelled, “No, wait” — but it looks like Emma’s hubby didn’t hear them, as he went ahead and popped off his confetti cannon after counting down to one. Emma shot off her cannon just a second later, and it was revealed that the couple was having a boy… but unfortunately, the good vibes didn’t last very long. “Why did you go?” Emma angrily asked her man before whacking him with her now-empty confetti cannon. To explain her reaction, Emma captioned the video: “When your husband doesn’t do the gender reveal right and your pregnancy hormones start to rage in front of everyone.” Commenters were left gobsmacked over her reaction to a seemingly small snafu, with many claiming that she overreacted and ruined what was supposed to be a special moment. “Those are not ‘pregnancy hormones,’ that’s just her being mean for no reason,” one commenter wrote. “Currently pregnant with my second and I get that our hormones are in constant.” “Everyone warned me about crying, but nobody warned me about anger,” Emma replied. “I’ve hardly cried, mine comes out as mad lol.” “Good luck, guy,” another said. “The Journey is juuuuussstt beginning.” “Why were you mean to him?” another asked. “He was so happy.” This isn’t the first time a gender reveal has gone viral for going south; back in May, a woman took TikTok by storm after trashing her gender reveal party upon learning she would be having yet another girl.

TikToker Officer Kingery’s account disappears following sexual assault allegations livepd.orgFollowing accusations of sexual assault against TikTok content creator Officer Kingery, the police officer’s account has disappeared, along with his Instagram. Officer Charlie Kingery is a creator on TikTok with over 2 million followers, who gained popularity for his videos about being in the police force. He is a member of the Lawrence Police Department, and has previously appeared on season 3 of TV show ‘Live PD.’ On November 4, TikTok user flawlesslawless posted a video in which she accused an unnamed individual of making inappropriate comments towards her, and claimed that when they said goodbye, he “stuck [his] hand all the f**k way down [her] pants.” Click here if TikTok doesn’t load Although she didn’t name the individual specifically, she implied that he’s a police officer, with many commenters asking if it was Kingery. In one comment, she rules out two other possible names that commenters suggested. In response to the backlash, Kingery uploaded a response video, in which he said: “This app, though, it’s changed. It’s brought more negativity and drama to my life than I need, and it’s hurt my family.” “There’s some allegations going around about me and some of the other guys and I can tell you right now I have never sexually assaulted anybody in my entire life, and it pains me that I even have to say that.” Click here if TikTok doesn’t load He went on to say: “But I know who I am. Those who know me know who I am, and I just can’t thank y’all enough for the support that you’ve shown me and everything but this is just too much.” Shortly after, users noticed that his account had been deactivated, along with his Instagram account. It’s currently not clear if or when he plans to make a return to TikTok at any point or further address the allegations against him.

TikTok officially overtakes Google as world’s most popular website Pexels.com: Pixabay / TikTokTikTok is more than one of the most prominent social media platforms; the viral video app has now overtaken Google to become the world’s most popular website, overall. When it comes to viral trends, TikTok is the place to be. The application has taken over social media throughout the past few years, spawning a slew of popular dances, memes, and even recipes that users across the globe just had to try. It seems that TikTok’s penchant for viral content has put it at the top of the internet food chain, as website security company CloudFlare revealed that TikTok was the most-visited site in the entire world in 2021. This news comes as especially shocking when considering that it overtook quintessential search engine Google (which still ranks near the top in 2nd place, to be fair). TikTok ranks as world’s most popular website in 2021 According to CloudFlare, TikTok saw a huge surge in visitation in 2021 after ranking at 7th and 8th place in 2020. The site’s blog post states that TikTok first nabbed a number one spot on February 17, 2021, which the app held onto for a single day. After that, TikTok rose to 1st place several more times, before settling in at the top spot come August 10. Read More: Addison Rae’s most viewed TikToks of 2021 – “There were some days when Google was #1, but October and November were mostly TikTok’s days, including on Thanksgiving (November 25) and Black Friday (November 26),” the blog post claims. Aside from being the most popular website, TikTok also ranked as the most-visited social media platform, with Facebook sliding in at second place and YouTube weighing in at third. Read More: How to get your 2021 Twitch Recap – Instagram and Twitter take fourth and fifth place, respectively, with Snapchat, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Quora bringing up the rear. It’s clear that TikTok has had a successful year. Considering the wealth of trends and viral moments that spawned on the app in 2021, there’s no telling what’s to come in 2022.

TikTok nurse faces backlash for posting video after patient dies TikTok: olivia_tyler33A TikToker has come under fire after posting a viral video of themselves working at a hospital as a nurse, with the caption “lost a patient today,” facing criticism over the appropriateness of filming such a video after the death of a patient. On her TikTok account ‘olivia_tylerr33,’ the nurse posted on June 17, titled ‘it never gets easier.’ The video didn’t take long to go viral, and many comments were sympathetic, expressing the challenges of being a healthcare professional. However, the comments section was also mixed, with many criticizing the decision to setup a TikTok video in such a situation. Although the video is now a few weeks old, it has spread once again after being shared on Twitter and Reddit, reaching a new audience. One viral tweet wrote, “aw man can’t believe my patient died let me go make a tiktok rq”. from @ateenyalien. “”aw man can’t believe my patient died let me go make a tiktok rq”” — nikki (@ateenyalien) July 2, 2022 As well as branding the content attention-seeking, some also argued it was disrespectful to the deceased’s family members. However, others have also questioned whether a patient actually died, or if the video was simply based on a false pretense. “Great way to exploit the dead for one’s own popularity,” one Twitter user responded. “I miss the days when people didn’t share absolutely everything online.” Olivia has not responded to the critical comments directly, although many of her subsequent TikTok videos are full of comments referencing the now-controversial post. Other TikTok accounts have also ‘dueted’ the post to call it out. “A patient dies and their first thought is to shoot, edit, and post a TikTok for likes and attention,” said TikToker marc0p0l0o3. There have been previous controversies with professionals posting about their work on TikTok too, also in the healthcare sector. In 2021, a nurse was suspended after posting videos appearing to claim to mistreat patients, which they later said were just skits. Also in June, a teacher was fired for posting so-called “thirst traps” on his TikTok account.

TikTok of Addison Rae dancing in public goes viral for stranger’s awkward reaction Instagram: addisonraeePeople are roasting a viral video that captured TikTok sensation Addison Rae dancing in public, with people pointing out the stranger in the background’s reaction. 20-year-old Addison Rae is one of the biggest stars to emerge from the ever-expanding video app TikTok. Although she only began posting on the app in 2019, she has already accumulated over 80 million followers on the app, along with large followings on other platforms like Instagram. The star is also finding career success left, right, and center, releasing her first song ‘Obsessed,’ and filming a movie both within the past year. However, being such a popular star on TikTok, she’s often the subject of a variety of jokes and memes about those who make viral dance videos on the app. That was taken to the next level after a video emerged on an account called tik.tokmagazine of the star dancing in public. She stands in what appears to be a cafe facing her phone, as a third person films her doing a TikTok dance. The camera slowly pans across to a man sitting at another table, looking as though he doesn’t know how to respond to the situation unfolding before him. The original poster of the video has drawn an arrow next to him saying ‘me.’ Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The video quickly picked up traction with 350,000 likes and over 2.7 million views at the time of writing. Viewers were baffled by the video, with one comment that reads: “I can’t even order anything through the phone, let alone this,” getting over 40,000 likes. Some added that they couldn’t do what Addison does, saying: “How is she not embarrassed,” and “she literally fears nothing.” The clip also picked up traction on Twitter, with people posting their various reactions in the replies. Ya know, I’ve done plenty of cringe things. But at least I can say I’ve never done this — Meg (@GRANDBelieber13) June 24, 2021 While some made fun of the star, others defended her for just doing her job. It’s not clear whether she knew the man at the table or not, but people seemed to find his reaction funny either way.

TikTok “Narco Queen” shot dead by masked assassins on way to nail salon TikTok/katrinagusman/X/kristianantilAn infamous TikToker dubbed a “Narco Queen” was killed after two assassins opened fire in broad daylight as she made her way to a nail salon. 24-year-old Sabrina Durán had grown quite a following on TikTok for her beauty videos, but she had an even more dangerous following in Chile’s web of underground crime. Durán, who led a gang along with her brothers as enforcers, had gained recognition for stealing cars and being involved in the drug game. On October 24, the TikToker was gunned down by two masked men on her way to the salon after being freshly released from jail. Masked assassins kill TikTok “Narco Queen” in broad daylight According to The Daily Star, in 2022, Durán was arrested and sentenced to three years in jail for drug trafficking but had been serving the end of her punishment on a supervised release. As she was making her way to a nail salon, eight shots were fired by masked men and she was gunned down. Footage of the aftermath then popped up on social media. Her car was then taken by the men and set ablaze. It’s not clear who was responsible for her death, which occurred at just 9 in the morning. Just one day before her death, she was reviewing products sent to her by DCM Cosmetic who said they sent her the items due to her following. “She attracted a lot of attention on TikTok because she was the Narco Queen, a bad girl, but her appearance and voice demonstrated the opposite,” the company’s owner, Chanel Morales, said. “She was very sweet. She liked to support virtual small and medium companies.” Police called her assassination “cold-blooded” and are investigating if her death is connected to her past drug crimes.

TikTok nanny Lizzie Norton goes viral for “aggressive” Dirty Dancing video Instagram: lizziinorton / TikTok: raypo3A 23 year-old nanny has gone viral on TikTok for doing an “inappropriate” dance with her client. Lizzie Norton was seen recreating the “Dirty Dancing” move with a married man. TikToker Rachel (@raypo3) is known for creating unconventional family content. From filming her “fat mom a**” in TikTok leggings to showing her husband a certain sexy Netflix show, Rachel is certainly no stranger to fraught fan reactions. On August 3, the TikToker came under fire for posting an intimate video starring her nanny and husband. The post, which now has over 8 million views, features Lizzie “straddling” the father of two. Fans weren’t happy with the display, claiming it has “negative energy” and branding it “aggressive.” Click here if the video doesn’t load TikTok users flocked to the comment section At over 18,000 comments, fans were grabbing their popcorn to watch the drama unfold. “I flew Delta to the comments,” one said. “I tore my ACL running here,” wrote another. Viewers made funny observations about the “inappropriate” nature of the post. “My wife divorced me solely for watching this video,” wrote TikToker Drew Koehler. Others rushed to Rachel’s defense. “Isn’t it good for nannies to have a good friendship with the parents,” said one user. “They trust her. I doubt anything is going on,” wrote another. The family responds Rachel responded to the backlash in a comment posted on said TikTok. “We’re flattered by the interest guys,” she said. “Most of you are out of your minds, but we’re flattered.” She later posted another video of her husband, featuring the caption “walking in from work after a day of going viral.” Rachel could be heard sarcastically saying “sup cheater,” to her man. Lizzie responded in kind with a TikTok of her own, insisting “all press is good press.” Check out Rachel’s TikTok for more family content!

TikTok Nanny says family fired her after catching dad cheating on wife with his sister TikTok/greenidgespinach/PixabayA nanny on TikTok is going viral after revealing she was fired after she caught her employer in a sexual act with his own sister in the laundry room. There are all sorts of wild horror stories on TikTok with employees sharing their workplace nightmares in fast food, retail, and now, as a babysitter. New York TikToker and former nanny, Jules Green, is making waves on the platform with a disturbing story involving a dad, his sister, and a wife who was at work. According to Green, she had worked for this family for 9 weeks when one day, she decided to assist with taking some dirty laundry downstairs only to find a very disturbing sight. TikToker says she walked in on affair as a nanny Green explained that when she walked into the room and saw his sister on the dryer with her brother in the middle of an act. “He was just munching away!” she said. “So when I walked in, she stops, and then he stops. He literally lifts his head up from under her skirt and we’re all just staring at each other now.” (click here if TikTok fails to load) As a brief moment passed, Green said she put the laundry basket on the washing machine and walked out before locking herself in the bathroom, texting her mom for advice on how to handle the situation. Amazingly, after deciding to contact the man’s wife to inform her about the affair, she turned on the nanny, upset that she decided to enter the laundry room. “What exactly were you doing in the laundry room?” she remembered the woman saying as she acted out the call. “I don’t remember giving you clearance to go down there.” (click here if TikTok fails to load) Green said that she was fired by the woman and after speaking to the head nanny, it turns out that she also knew of the husband’s wild affair. At least she ended up getting paid before she left, but at the end of the day, it seems like the whole sight has left the TikToker scarred for life.

TikTok musician Meredith Bull goes viral for making song from a yowling cat TikTok/meredith_bullPopular TikTokker Meredith Bull has pulled off the impressive feat of transforming audio of a cat yowling into a full song and fans are absolutely loving it. It’s not completely out of the norm to see musicians take obscure and strange audio clips and morph them into art, but to do so with a cat takes some talent and then some. The song “I don’t wanna be touched” has become a viral hit on TikTok and Twitter, where it’s amassed over five million viewers between the two platforms. Footage of the TikTok begins with Meredith standing in front of a cat while it yowls in the background. During this time, a message on-screen reads “wait for it” indicating that the tune is coming soon. After this, the video cuts to Bull’s computer where she is importing the audio of the cat yowling before eventually transitioning to the song. Read More: League of Legends anime Arcane revealed – Amusingly, she even added in lyrics of the cat’s yowls, deciphering them as “luga luga lugaleh” and “wowwwwwooww” for good measure. With the addition of some drums and bass, the cat’s noises actually ended up being rather catchy, especially when they’re reversed. Thank you for all the love!! Dropping the full version soon will post when it’s ready! — Meredith Bull (@meredithbull) May 3, 2021 Following this opening, Meredith Bull added in her own vocals and suddenly the duet with the cat became a hit. Despite the track only being 41 seconds, the video has been shared nearly 200,000 times between both TikTok and Twitter and she promises there will be more to come of the hit track. “Thank you for all the love!” Bull replied to her tweet. “Dropping the full version soon will post when it’s ready!” We don’t know exactly when “soon” will be, but we can’t wait to see what the full track sounds like and if Bull can incorporate even more cat noises into the finished product. If it’s anything like the intro, however, it’s likely that the artist will go viral once again.

TikTok name change lets trolls impersonate influencers and it’s chaos TikTokTikTok trolls are taking advantage of a new feature that allows them to impersonate some of the most famous faces on the app and beyond, and not everyone is pleased about it. Over the last couple of years, as impersonators have been the source of scams and other different hijinks, many platforms have moved to add verification – allowing them to prove that they are the real deal, regardless of what other people claim. Despite that, there are still plenty of ways for trolls to be deceptive and take advantage of users who aren’t fully on the ball. That includes a new change to TikTok where a simple name change can trick everybody. TikTok username change causes chaos as trolls run wild That’s right, a new feature has been added to TikTok that allows users to change their username to whatever they want, and it’s already caused a bit of chaos. As TikToker Noah Glenn Carter highlighted, many verified users have already started changing their name to that of another verified user, making it appear as if they are the real deal in the comments section of a video. Additionally, others are adding words like ‘following’ to the end of their name, making it seem as if you are following them. This, of course, can cause confusion, and you may end up clicking a profile that you have no idea about. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load Some fans have called for change already, asking TikTok to perhaps add a cooldown period on how often you can change said username. Though, others aren’t too bothered about it, seeing as ti makes the ‘cult’ trends a bit easier to organize. Impersonating a verified account, though, does go against the platform’s terms of service, so if you try your hand at it, you may get banned. Otherwise, stay vigilant and don’t fall for any hoaxs.

TikTok money guru mocked for “fraudulent” credit card advice Instagram: Ryan RoughtGreenthumbgotbands, real name Ryan Rought, posted a TikTok that went viral as he was sharing what many have called ‘fraudulent’ methods to buy expensive items without spending money. The TikToker posted a video where he asked his followers if they want to buy a watch worth thousands of dollars – using business credits. He went on to claim that ‘every business owner’ knows how this works. Ryan further claimed that when someone makes a card in their personal name, they are liable for all the payments made. On the other hand, he shared that business credits are when you are not personally held responsible for making the payments. He went on to explain how he got the watch in his hands, which appears embellished with diamonds. ‘Greenthumbgotbands’ explained that he opened a business that he “did not give a sh*t about” and then opened business credit cards in that account. Greenthumbgotbands called out for credit card “fraud” advice The TikToker continued explaining how he bought the watch and he went on to sell it to the jeweler for “$80,000 in cash”. He further claimed he got the cash and filed bankruptcy on the company, therefore claiming he would never have to pay the borrowed money back. “I’m not personally liable for the American Express card. It’s all liable underneath my business”. He shared it is all difficult to express in just one video and asked people to follow him before ending the TikTok. This “advice” was not received well by many, as some users asked why is he always around a pool, while others asked if this is a joke. A user even commented under the TikTok writing, “this is complete bs”, with Greenthumbgotbands responding, “how so”. A user joked, “imagine doing credit card scams but then wearing the 100k watch in a swimming pool”. While yet another user shared that they also want to film videos of themselves in a pool giving horrible financial advice. The clip then went viral on Twitter, after the account ‘TikTokInvestors’ captioned it, “Ah yes, fraud for beginners.” Of course, the method of using credit cards described is not advised. However, he did post a follow-up TikTok, claiming that he was, in fact, joking the whole time. For more of the best viral stories, check out our full coverage here.

TikTok announces first musical called ‘For You, Paige’: How to watch TikTok: danielmertzlufftTikTok has revealed that it’s commissioned its very first musical titled ‘For You, Paige’ as part of #ProjectBroadway — here’s everything you need to know about it. Short-form video platform TikTok has a somewhat surprising history with musical theater. In 2021, Emily Jacobson created the song ‘Remy’ inspired by Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille which, with the help of Daniel Mertzlufft and a huge team of creatives, became a full-blown musical that was wildly successful. Now Mertzlufft is leading a new project, this time actually commissioned by TikTok, with a musical titled, ‘For You, Paige’ (a play on words based on the app’s popular For You Page). On April 6, the app announced that they had commissioned the musical as part of #ProjectBroadway, “which celebrates and supports all things theater, musicals, and Broadway.” Click here if TikTok doesn’t load What is ‘For You, Paige’ about? TikTok explained that the story of ‘For You, Paige,’ is inspired by real creators from the platform. Regarding the plot, they said: “Teenage music nerd Landon (played by Roman Banks) collaborates with his best friend Paige (played by Sri Ramesh) on a TikTok song inspired by her favorite book series. Landon’s TikTok goes viral, thrusting him into the spotlight — and leaving Paige behind. “When a producer offers Landon the opportunity to adapt the book series into a musical, Landon discovers that the glory of doing it all himself isn’t worth the stress and enlists the help of Paige and the TikTok community to turn the show into a huge success.” Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The show will also reportedly feature references to viral TikTok trends, and includes original songs such as, ‘Playing in My Key,’ ‘Out of My Mouth,’ and ‘Beyond the Dome.’ How to watch ‘For You, Paige’ ‘For You, Paige’ will only be available to watch live via TikTok’s official account on April 14 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. The show will be performed live from a theater in New York City. Daniel Mertzlufft has been documenting the journey of putting this project together since January 2022, and on his TikTok profile he has revealed several behind-the-scenes clips at rehearsals which have garnered a lot of attention on the app. Whether it is as successful as the Ratatouille Musical remains to be seen, but viewers won’t have to wait long to find out exactly how this project will turn out.

TikTok mom’s bizarre “shower tong” story has left the internet stunned TikTok: jiffysauresrex, PixabayTikToker jiffysauresrex gripped the viral video platform with her bizarre “shower tongs” story, in which her son seemingly had a unique use for them behind closed doors. TikTok really is the land of modern storytelling, as people share their wild and strange stories from around the world. It is also a space for families to come together, as TikToker jiffysauresrex has used the platform to share antics with her sons, the latest of which has gripped TikTok users due to its mysterious nature. After finding a pair of tongs in her shower, the TikToker began to question what exactly her son had used them for. TikToker questions strange use of “kitchen tongs” in her son’s shower TikToker jiffysauresrex shared the first chapter of this tale on May 5, as she begun by saying “as a boy-mom I’ve learned to accept some things: my house will always be loud and messy, my boys can turn anything into a competition and tape measures will always go missing.” While it just seemed initially like a case of ‘boys will be boys’, the concerned mom revealed the unique turn in the tale: “What I cannot wrap my mind around is why my favorite kitchen tongs, the ones I use for salad, are in my son’s shower.” “I’m thinking maybe that it’s like the soap gets all willy nilly and them tongs can help pick it up. I don’t know what they’re been used for. I have no clue” the TikToker added. Click here if the TikTok doesn’t load While the mother admitted she’d “like to know” she was concerned about asking “questions” to her son. However, since the story gathered over 1.5 million views, a conclusive chapter was uploaded a day later. “Shower tong update. So it turns out when my son was down from Saint Louis, they dropped something in the toilet and decided to use my favorite kitchen tongs to fish em out.” Click here if the TikTok doesn’t load Rather than replace them or wash the tongs, for the TikToker to “come along and find and have all these scenarios running through my brain.” Many commenters have shared they initially thought the purpose of using them for more private: “My mind went where yours did.” However, the mom has received praise for supporting her son regardless of whether he may have a closer connection to the tongs than others.

TikTok moms go viral for genius McDonald’s dessert hack TikTok: janelleandkateTwo TikTok moms have gone viral for sharing their rendition of a tasty McDonald’s dessert hack. Two TikTok moms, Janelle and Kate, who have 3.7 million followers, have recently shared their delicious version of a McDonald’s dessert hack. Though the dessert hack has been around for a couple of years, with people adding their toppings of choice to an overload of ice cream, Janelle and Kate have gone viral for adding a rather salty treat to their dish. Since posting their affordable and tasty dessert, TikTokers are commenting in awe of the smorgasbord. Janelle and Kate create the ultimate “sweet and salty” mixture The trending McDonald’s dessert hack dates as far back as 2021. Janelle and Kate, however, have recently gone viral for their unique rendition of the ice cream bonanza. First, the moms suggest a rectangular Tupperware container instead of the usual McDonald’s container. Then, buy six vanilla ice cream cones along with hot fudge, caramel sauce, and McFlurry toppings — each costing under $1. You’ll want to smash the ice cream cones and then swirl in your toppings of choice. Janelle and Kate chose warm chocolate chip cookies, rainbow sprinkles, hot fudge, and…french fries? Yup, that’s right! One of the TikTok moms can be heard defending their choice to add fries to the sweet combination, saying, “It’s the sweet and salty mixture.” Viewers have since taken to their comments section with mixed reviews. Some were astonished by the dessert, saying, “Wow, that’s amazing,” and “These are the kind of ladies I need to hang with.” But some TikToker’s weren’t in favor of the ‘salty’ part, saying, “Oh my goodness! This is lush!! minus the french fries though.” Another added, “You lost me at the French fries.” Some have even tried creating their own dessert combination at McDonald’s. Most have only had it with the ice cream and cone, however, some have brought their own peanut butter and Oreo pieces to top off the hefty treat. Though most viewers were against the salty part of their dish, Janelle and Kate weren’t the only ones who added French fries to their sweet treat, as other TikTokers have posted indulging in the same thing. This isn’t the first McDonald’s dessert trend of the summer, as the fast food’s grimace shake sent supporters in viral mode for weeks for doing a multitude of trends like painting their bodies in purple before entering a McDonald’s as well as the “Grime Scene.”

TikTok mom under fire for taking son to Hooters for his birthday TikTok/darbyallison19A mother is facing the wrath of the TikTok comment section for a viral clip showing off her son celebrating his birthday at Hooters. It’s normal to see families celebrate birthdays at restaurants, but Hooters isn’t exactly what many consider to be the most family-friendly place in the world for a five-year-old and the internet is letting one mom know it. In a viral TikTok clip, user ‘darbyallison19’ showed off her son having the time of his life at Hooters with scantly-clad waitresses gathering around to celebrate with him. After dressing the kid up like a bird with a paper beak and trays for wings, the waitresses began chanting for the birthday boy as the whole restaurant cheered them on in delight. TikTok slams mom for humiliating son with Hooters birthday In the replies to the TikTok, many users piled on the mother for taking her son to the controversial restaurant and “forcing sexualized stuff.” “Who brings a child to Hooters?” one concerned viewer asked. “Why they gotta humiliate the poor kid like that?” another pondered. (click here if TikTok fails to load) Some even took issue with the makeshift bird outfit, joking that it was the boy’s “villain origin story” and he would grow up to become Batman’s bird nemesis The Penguin. However, some viewers felt the opposite, praising the mom for giving her son what they felt was a good birthday. “Bros living every kid’s dream,” one supporter applauded. The mother also revealed that both of his parents were on board with the Hooters trip, commenting it was “all good” between them. Since being uploaded, the clip has gone mega-viral, receiving a nice 6.9M views and over 5,000 comments debating the birthday bash, proving that this discussion is far from settled. How the family will be able to top this for the boy’s sixth birthday, however, remains a mystery.

TikTok mom slams backlash for breastfeeding two-year-old TikTok: a_mothers_taleAfter a video showing that she still breastfeeds her two-year-old received backlash, a TikTok mom had a few choice words to say. When it comes to taking care of children, many people find themselves in disagreement with what you do, when you do it, and even how you choose to feed your own little ones. Emma, who goes by the name a_mothers_tale on TikTok, who is currently weaning her two-year-old from breastfeeding, uploaded a video about the subject and quickly sparked backlash from other users. She quickly responded with another video, slamming the “hate” in the process. TikTok mom slams breastfeeding backlash Uploaded at the beginning of October, her video is captioned: “You do you, mama! But it’s 2022 let’s educate ourselves & NORMALISE natural term breastfeeding!!!” In it, she shows a variety of comments from users ranging from “Ridiculous” to “Wow, there is something wrong with this.” “Honestly I was shocked when I woke up this morning. I can’t believe the hate that I woke up to this morning,” she explained. “My kids two, two years old is literally the age that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until. I’ve been called disgusting, I’ve been told I’m wrong, and I have issues. “I’ve even had someone message me and tell me that I should be locked up.” “I’m sorry but if you have issues with that video and you are sexualizing the relationship between a mother and a two-year-old child, I’m not the one with the problem here,” she added. Not everyone reacted to her video in a negative way, though, as hundreds of people flooded the comments with support. “You seem to be doing great. People are undereducated,” one person said. Another user replied: “What a huge accomplishment!”