Odds of U.S. TikTok Ban Increase After House Fast-Tracks Revised Bill, Picking Up Key Senate Support

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor TikTok could be banned in the U.S. as soon as January 2025. Here’s what the new law means for users of the popular short-form video app.

EXCLUSIVE: The Daniel Hoff Agency has hired former KMR agent, Kate Lackey, in the firm’s Atlanta office.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to approve a bill that would ban TikTok nationwide unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells its stake in the popular app. The development will likely result in a court battle between the U.S.

Kim Kardashian is sick and tired of the drama with Taylor Swift!

Princess Beatrice looked lovely as she attended a book celebration in London with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Tuesday, 23 April.The 35 year old royal stunned in a floral dress for her night out in the capital to celebrate the book of her friend and nutritionist, Gabriela Peacock. Nutraceutical expert Gabriela hosted a celebration for her best-selling second book, 2 Weeks To A Younger You, as well as relaunching her Longevity Range, at Broadwick Soho Hotel.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A bill that would ban TikTok — unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership stake — could soon become a U.S. law. TikTok is gearing up a legal fight against the measure if that happens, with plans to challenge it in court on First Amendment grounds.

A dentist has warned of the dangers of travelling to Turkey for cosmetic dental work as many are lured by the cheap prices and all inclusive deals.

An 'amazing' mum tragically collapsed and died after she was seen taking half an ecstasy tablet before going to a music festival.

Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving after a crash in Cheshire.

EXCLUSIVE: US-Bangladeshi action movie MR-9: Do or Die, starring ABM Sumon, Michael Jai White and Frank Grillo, has been picked up by Quiver Distribution for a North American VOD/digital release this month.

Squatters have agreed to vacate a Gordon Ramsay-owned pub after lawyers successfully obtained a High Court order for the property's repossession.

JT has advised fans to use unofficial versions of her upcoming solo single on TikTok despite Universal Music Group (UMG)‘s banning their music from the platform.In January, Universal announced that it would withdraw its artists’ songs from the platform, citing unfair compensation for the artists and the harmful effects of A.I. Days later, TikTok confirmed that it had also started to remove songs from songwriters signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.Now, City Girls member JT – who is signed to Motown Records, a subsidiary of UMG – is set to release ‘Okay’ tomorrow (April 19).

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor TikTok inked a partnership with ticketing provider AXS to let users of the popular video app discover and buy tickets to live events. The feature is going live initially in the U.S., U.K., Sweden and Australia, with additional markets to follow at an undetermined date. Now, any certified artist on TikTok can use the in-app ticketing feature to promote their AXS live dates, according to the company.

Liam Gallagher has shared footage of his son’s band, after denying claims of nepotism and announcing the band as the support for his upcoming tour.The update was shared on the former Oasis frontman’s X/Twitter page last night (April 14), and comes following the announcement that his son Gene’s band – called Villanelle – will be the support act for the ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary tour.He previously said that he thought that the band were “good” and added: “I’m gonna put them on first for [the ‘Definitely Maybe’] tour”. Villanelle will join Cast and The View as support acts on the upcoming dates.Now, following what seems to be some mixed responses to the announcement, Gallagher has hit back at accusations of nepotism, and shared footage of the band performing live to explain why they were chosen.Posted last night, the video appears to be screen-recorded footage of the band playing during a live show, which they originally shared on their Instagram Stories, and comes with the simple caption: ‘Cmon’.Cmon pic.twitter.com/iWIJ8vklH7— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 14, 2024Whilst they currently don’t have any official music out, Villanelle have recently been spotted supporting Brummie rockers Overpass on tour – presumably where the footage was captured.

The Foreign Office has issued new travel warnings for 16 countries today following. In light of the recent drone attack on Israel by Iran, those planning to visit destinations including Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are strongly advised to check travel advice before making their journey.

Surprising news for Swifties – Taylor Swift‘s music is back on TikTok!

Annika Pham Seven years after showcasing “You Make a Better Window Than You Do a Door” at Visions du Réel’s Short Film competition strand, Lebanese-born Farah Kassem is back in Nyon, this time in the main international competition with her doc feature-length debut “We Are Inside.” Variety was granted access to the trailer. The film was produced by the helmer’s regular collaborator Cynthia Choucair of Lebanon’s Road2Films, in co-production with Qatar’s Al Jazeera Documentary Channel and Denmark’s Good Company Pictures (“Photographer of War,” “Beautiful Something Left Behind”).

Police have ended inquiries after Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien was caught up in an altercation involving two girls outside her home. The 40-year-old was caught up in a fight between two teenagers near to her home in Bramhall, Stockport, on March 15.

A three-year-old girl suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being hit by a van on a main road in Hindley. The child, understood to have been out with her mum, was struck by the vehicle on Market Street shortly after 1.30pm.

A police search has been launched to find a man who has not returned after leaving home on his bike. Bernard McDerra, 76, is thought to have left his home address in the Scholes area between 11am and 1pm on Thursday (April 11).