ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it

Michaela Zee The Israeli government voted unanimously on Sunday to shut down the operations of Al Jazeera, a Qatar-based news network, in the country. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement: “Al Jazeera reporters harmed Israel’s security and incited against IDF soldiers.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government has voted to shut down Al Jazeera‘s offices, while the broadcaster condemned the move as “deceptive and slanderous.”

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Meghan Markle has been a very busy bee as of late, preparing for the launch of her latest Netflix project.The Duchess of Sussex has partnered with the streaming giant once again to produce a new highly anticipated cooking show, which will "celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship." When the news of the show first made headlines, many Meghan fans hoped that they'd finally get a glimpse of her Montecito mansion, which she shares with her husband Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two. However, hopes of a nosey into the home of the Duke and Duchess were soon dashed, after it was revealed the project would be filmed somewhere else.

TikTok is capping off this week of NewFronts in New York with an even larger extravaganza than its first-ever edition in 2023.

Kylie Jenner is shutting down that pregnancy rumor with the help of a crop top!

Lana Del Rey has spoken out about her friendship with Camila Cabello, and quashed rumours about why she brought the singer out during her Coachella set.Speculation about the relationship between the two came into the spotlight once again following Del Rey’s recent headline set at the 2024 edition of Coachella. During her performance during the second weekend of the California festival last month, the ‘Candy Necklace’ singer surprised fans by bringing out Cabello as a surprise guest.The moment saw them come together to perform a rendition of the latter’s recent single ‘I LUV IT’, and caught some fans off guard as it was widely thought that it would be Taylor Swift who would be joining Del Rey as a guest on the night.Some viewers also questioned why the headliner chose to bring out Cabello, particularly because the track they duetted is unlike anything in Lana Del Rey’s discography and not the obvious choice when it comes to a collaboration.For some devoted fans, a consensus emerged that the appearance at Coachella may have been somewhat of a peace offering, following the ‘Video Games’ singer seemingly calling out the pop star in a past post.The alleged tension between the two arose back in 2020, when Lana Del Rey shared a now-infamous post on Instagram titled ‘Question for the culture’.

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Jennifer Aniston refuses to download TikTok, and she’s explaining the reason why.

James Gunn is shutting down a fan conspiracy theory that he always planned to remove Henry Cavill from the DCEU.

Prince William reportedly backed his stepbrother Tom Parker Bowles' decision to counter Prince Harry's accusations about Queen Camilla, according to commentator Kinsey Schofield.

A care home in Rochdale has been closed down over safety failings. Meavy View Retirement Home, on Milkstone Road, has been in special measures since April 2023.

Soulja Boy has shared his interest in purchasing TikTok after US Congress passed a bill that could lead to the app’s potential ban.This week (April 23), US Congress passed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act that could force TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the platform within nine months. If not, TikTok will be banned from US markets and removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store nationwide. US President Joe Biden signed the legislation yesterday (April 24).After the news broke, the Atlanta rapper took to X/Twitter to show his frustration around the decision.

Gemma Atkinson has teased a 'big' new project she's been 'quietly working on' after shutting down rumours she was set to star in a hit rebooted show. The mum-of-two recently returned to her co-hosting job on Hits Radio following the end of her maternity leave.

TikTok.Yesterday (April 23), US Congress voted to pass the bill that will ban TikTok in the United States unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells the platform’s US stakes. The vote came three days after it cleared the House of Representatives.Today (April 24), Biden signed the bill hours after Congress dealt the video-sharing platform’s Chinese ownership a historic rebuke following years of failed attempts to tackle the app’s alleged national security risks (per The Washington Post).Biden had previously indicated that he would approve of the legislation once it had hit his desk.

When she announced she was leaving her role as a judge on “American Idol” while appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in February, Perry also teased new music in the works. “I mean, I love ‘Idol’ so much. … It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat,” she told Kimmel with a wink.When asked how her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie reacted to the news, she joked they’d find out that night and said, “They know that I have some things planned for this year.”“So, it’s going to be a very, very exciting year … for all popstar girlies!” she added.

TikTok in the United States unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells the platform’s US stakes.The bill – which was voted for 79 to 18 – is next expected to be signed by President Joe Biden, who has previously indicated that he will approve of the legislation once it hits his desk. Tuesday’s vote comes three days after it cleared the House of Representatives.Should the bill be passed, ByteDance will have an estimated nine months to sell TikTok.

A road in Perth city centre has been shut down after a serious crash involving a police car.

Helen Skelton has shared the one thing 'we should never say' when it comes to motherhood as she shut down a question about being a doting mum to her three children while also managing a busy TV career.

," who launched her own in February, took to Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes look of her very own as she got ready for the brand's launch party in LA.“Now that and what it does for your hair, I think it's about time I show y'all what it does for my hair,” Beyoncé says in a voiceover of the clip, in which she's having her hair washed and conditioned. “I love the lather.