Microsoft Exploring TikTok Acquisition

Donald Trump impersonation, is developing a comedy at the network inspired by her book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings.Per Variety, Cooper is set to write and executive produce the potential series, with Cindy Chupack serving as co-writer, executive producer, and showrunner, while Nina Tassler, Denise Di Novi, and Joan Boorstein will executive produce under PatMa Productions.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorWithin two months, TikTok’s U.S. business likely will be under the wing of a new owner — after Donald Trump’s move to force China’s ByteDance to divest the popular video app over what he says are national-security concerns.Amid that backdrop of uncertainty, TikTok is carrying on in business-as-usual fashion: Starting this week in the U.S., it’s unleashing its biggest ad campaign to date, aiming to lure even more American users to the platform.

LOS ANGELES — Comedian Sarah Cooper, who became a TikTok sensation with satirical videos of President Donald Trump, will appear in her own variety special on Netflix , the streaming service announced on Wednesday.

Donald Trump impersonator on TikTok, has landed her own Netflix comedy special.Cooper’s videos, which satirise the President’s speeches, have been seen by millions and gone viral on the social network.The first of her videos was shared back in April as the coronavirus lockdown was being imposed across America.

Zach King, 30, is one of the most influential TikTokers with over 45 million followers on the popular social media platform. But the illusionist, who gained popularity with his magic 6-second Vine videos, says the US ban on TikTok “could potentially hurt” many creators just getting started.

Comedian Sarah Cooper, who became a TikTok sensation with satirical videos of President Donald Trump, will appear in her own variety special on Netflix, the streaming service announced on Wednesday.

Citing security concerns, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans American companies from doing business with TikTok’s parent company. He also said he would bar the app from operating in the country if an American company doesn’t buy TikTok by Sept.

Rebecca Davis editorU.S. President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order that will effectively ban TikTok, unless the app is sold to a U.S.

Donald Trump issued an executive order regarding TikTok on Thursday, barring transactions with parent company ByteDance if they don't sell the app in 45 days, according to The Hollywood Reporter. With over 100 million users in the U.S., the video-sharing platform has come under fire over user data privacy and security concerns.

Think TikTok is a waste of time? Not for these teens and young adults who are apparently making boat-loads of bucks on the video-sharing app! 

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIf Donald Trump wanted to shore up America’s national security with his Thursday night executive orders pinpointing two Chinese apps, he has certain not achieved much.

Pres. Donald Trump's executive order essentially banning the popular social video app in the U.S.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorPopular video-sharing app TikTok said it may turn to the courts after an Executive Order by President Donald Trump last night effectively banned it from the U.S. on Sept.

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a sweeping but unspecified ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, although it remains unclear if he has the legal authority to actually ban the apps from the U.S.

Donald Trump has ordered a ban of “transactions” with the owners of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat.The orders – which come into force in 45 days – remain vague but could potentially involve the removal of the apps from the Apple and Google app stores.The US President previously threatened a deadline of September 15 to “close down” the app unless Microsoft or “somebody else” purchased it.TikTok, which is wildly popular among young people, is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.

Microsoft said it is in discussions with Beijing-based ByteDance about a possible acquisition, and has said it hopes to clinch a deal by September 15. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke last weekend with Mr.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorShares of Snapchat parent Snap Inc. fell more than 5% today on news that President Donald Trump is backing a deal for Microsoft to acquire TikTok.The slide to about $21.20 came on double the average trading volume and on a day when most media and tech stocks posted gains.

Jill Goldsmith, Ted Johnson President Donald Trump told after a Cabinet meeting Monday that he’ll ban video sharing app TikTok in the U.S. on September 15 if Microsoft, or another party, doesn’t close a purchase of the platform by then.The President and Microsoft CEO Satya Nardella discussed the possible deal ove the weekend.“We had a great conversation.