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TikTok creator and social media content creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 following a battle with a rare cancer.
Disney’s vault opens to TikTok, letting creators remix iconic heroes in 15‑second bursts.
Perez Hilton’s alarming TikTok livestream of self‑harm prompts a rapid police response and hospitalisation, sparking nationwide debate on platform safety.
A livestreamed shooting kills TikTok star Cesar Gastelum in Culiacán, raising safety concerns for Mexico’s live‑streaming community
A viral obsession with squishy toys and fidget trading is capturing the attention of both children and adults across social media and local communities.
TPUSA's Andrew Kolvet warns 'looksmaxxing' craze is a 'red warning sign' for young men
The Trump administration has reversed the ban on TikTok, allowing federal employees to once again download the app on government devices.
Madonna and Michael Jackson return to the Billboard 200 Top 10 simultaneously for the first time in 25 years.
Social media users are turning to an injectable peptide known as the 'Barbie peptide' to achieve a tanned appearance.
Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion in penalties as four states prepare for an August trial regarding social media addiction and youth mental health.
An unmarried couple in Indonesia's Aceh province received public canings after a viral TikTok live stream showed them kissing.
Women are using allergy and heartburn pills to self-treat PMS symptoms
Instagram is testing new tools to give users more direct control over the algorithms that shape their content feeds.
YouTube is overhaulng the Shorts player with 2x playback speed and a Clear Screen mode while removing the dislike button.
British TikTok star Brooke George faces the potential death penalty by firing squad in Dubai following murder charges.
Google's YouTube settles lawsuit alleging child social media addiction