Oracle Enters Talks to Buy TikTok, Seeks to Edge out Front Runner Microsoft

A new public art trail from the producers behind the popular Bee in the City event is set to take over Manchester this autumn.50 different artists will take over windows and spaces right across the city centre with their creations for the 50 Windows of Creativity trail.It's Manchester's first ever window display trail, effectively turning the entire city into an outdoor art gallery.Displays will be made up of a mixture of fine art paintings, photography, murals, mosaics, ceramics and more.Some

Bay City Rollers bassist Ian Mitchell has died, Fox News has confirmed. He was 62.

One of the most memorable podcasts we listened to last year was an episode of the A24 podcast cheekily titled “Seduce and Destroy.” Therein, “Uncut Gems” directors Josh and Benny Safdie sat down to chat with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson about Darius Khondji, the magic of Adam Sandler, and the lasting influence that “Punch-Drunk Love” had on the Safdies when they were young.

CNBC, the retail and computer giants are joining forces to purchase the popular platform, which sees users sharing short-form videos.The platform currently has over 80 million users in the US alone after being launched by ByteDance in 2017.

Megan Fox once said that her Transformers director Michael Bay was “a nightmare to work with” and she received a lot of backlash after giving that interview.

Kellyanne Conway‘s daughter, Claudia, details the abuse – physical and emotional – she claims she suffered at the hands of both her parents. She also claims they quit their jobs just for attention.

Kylie Jenner had her glam squad perfect a perfect retro-inspired look for a birthday bash on Thursday night.The 23-year-old reality star helped best friend Zack Bia celebrate his birthday in West Hollywood and was seen carrying a cardboard cutout of him as she entered Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.Kylie looked ready to party in a red wrap dress and white over the knee boots and grinned as she led the way with Zack following behind her.The duo partied until 3am Friday morning, an eyewitness

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorCould TikTok end up in the clutches of Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison?Software giant Oracle is in discussions with ByteDance to acquire popular social-video app TikTok, according to multiple reports. The Chinese internet company faces a looming mid-November deadline to divest TikTok’s U.S.

straight to your inboxManchester United are continuing talks with Dean Henderson over a new contract but could allow Sergio Romero to leave this summer.The MEN understands discussions over a renewal for Henderson are ongoing amid interest from Chelsea, who are prepared to offer the 23-year-old on a £170,000-a-week deal.Romero, 33, is open to leaving United after five years and his representatives have already tried to whip up interest in the Argentinian goalkeeper.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterU.S. software giant Oracle has become the latest company to enter the mix to acquire social media platform TikTok from Chinese outfit ByteDance, according to multiple reports.CNBC is saying that Oracle and Microsoft are “far ahead” of other companies reportedly in the race for the popular but controversial service, which has been under a cloud in the U.S.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, 13 August.Grealish to talk to Villa on futureJack Grealish is set to talk to Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow about his future upon his return from holiday.The MEN cite a report from The Mirror that claims the United transfer target fears Villa may price him out of a move this summer.It is claimed that Villa could demand up to £80million for the 24-year-old, which may force United to end their

PMC administratorThe sprawling, stone-clad Chesapeake Bay estate of Tom Clancy, the late, best-selling author of spy-thrillers like “Patriot Games,” “The Hunt For Red October” and “Clear And Present Danger,” recently sold for $4.9 million, much below its $6.2 million asking price.The pastoral property was where Clancy dreamt up many of his most famous and enduring characters.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorWelcome back, live sports.It’s been a historic day in Washington but also in Canada, where the first game of the NHL’s coronavirus-delayed Stanley Cup Playoffs is headed into a fifth overtime.

Justin Bieber is a family man! The 26-year-old pop star gave a rare shout-out to his two-year-old half-sister, Bay, in an Instagram post shared on Aug. 10. In the photo, Justin’s sweet sibling rocked a floral pink outfit while cuddling next to a stuffed bear. The plushie proved it was also a Belieber by wearing a tiny yellow shirt printed with the iconic smiley logo of Justin’s clothing brand, Drew.

Shia LaBeouf is reportedly being considered to play Iceman in a reboot of “X-Men”.

PMC administratorAdam Neumann, ex-CEO of workspace-sharing behemoth WeWork, is ditching luxury real estate properties almost as fast as tenants are vacating desks at his embattled former company. The latest of his lavish homes to be jettisoned from his and his wife Rebekah Neumann’s flailing financial portfolio is a fantastically secluded and self-contained, nearly 11-acre hilltop estate in the Bay Area.