TikTok
TikTok, known in China as Douyin (Chinese: 抖音; pinyin: Dǒuyīn), is a Chinese short-form video hosting service owned by ByteDance Ltd. It hosts a variety of short-form user videos, from genres like pranks, stunts, tricks, jokes, dance, and entertainment with durations from 15 seconds to ten minutes. TikTok is an international version of Douyin, which was originally released in the Chinese market in September 2016. TikTok was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China; however, it became available worldwide only after merging with another Chinese social media service, Musical.ly, on 2 August 2018.
TikTok and Douyin have almost the same user interface but no access to each other's content. Their servers are each based in the market where the respective app is available. The two products are similar, but features are not identical. Douyin includes an in-video search feature that can search by people's faces for more videos of them and other features such as buying, booking hotels and making geo-tagged reviews. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok and Douyin rapidly gained popularity in virtually all parts of the world. TikTok surpassed 2 billion mobile downloads worldwide in October 2020.Morning Consult ranked TikTok as the third fastest growing brand of 2020, after only Zoom and Peacock. Cloudflare ranked TikTok as the most popular website of 2021, surpassing Google.
May 19, 2022
Halsey Claps Back at Trolls Who Say They Look ‘Sick’: ‘Let Me Live’
The "Without Me" singer took to TikTok this week to take part in a trend in which users share things that people tell them that they already know.
May 19, 2022
Russ Talks Viral Hit ‘Handsomer,’ Teases Ed Sheeran Collab & More | Billboard News
Russ sat down with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly to discuss his viral TikTok hit “Handsomer,” white rappers, his collaboration with Ed Sheeran that’s on the way and more.
May 19, 2022
TikTok User Claims Surgery Was Required After She ‘Got a Vibrator Stuck Up My Arse’
The assistance of medical professionals was allegedly required following a vibrator incident in which a toy became "stuck" in the woman's "arse."
May 18, 2022
TikTok Launches Tools to Credit Original Creators of Trends
The new features come after BIPOC creators have spoken out about not receiving credit for creating viral dances, trends and sounds on the social media platform.
May 18, 2022
TikTok Helps Lizzo’s ‘About Damn Time’ to No. 1 on Hot R&B Songs Chart
A TikTok dance challenge fuels sales and streams, while radio airplay improves across multiple formats.
May 17, 2022
Shakira Proves Her TikTok Dance Skills on ‘Fallon’
The Latin singer also discussed her recent single, "Te Felicito"
May 17, 2022
Shakira Takes TikTok Dance Challenge, Talks ‘Te Felicito’ and ‘Focus’ on Late-Night TV
“I don’t put out music too often,” Shakira explains. “To me, it’s a priority to dedicate time to my kids. But when I do it, I focus.”
May 16, 2022
Gryffin, Olivia O’Brien make for ultimate house-pop cross on surprise third ‘Alive’ single, ‘Caught Up’
No one was expecting back-to-back Fridays with new Gryffin music. Exactly a week after publicizing that Alive was the name of his presently dateless sophomore album and delivering its title track alongside Calle Lehmann, Gryffin decided that one single wasn’t enough. And on the very same day that “Alive” landed, Gryffin posted a TikTok from... Read More ▸ The post Gryffin, Olivia O’Brien make for ultimate house-pop cross on surprise third ‘Alive’ single, ‘Caught Up’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.
May 16, 2022
SZA opens up about mental health: “It’s hard not to fall into that weird hole of self-loathing”
It comes less than two weeks after the singer deleted her TikTok account, encouraging others to "delete anything anyone and everything that doesn't serve you" The post SZA opens up about mental health: “It’s hard not to fall into that weird hole of self-loathing” appeared first on NME.
May 16, 2022
Anitta Talks ‘Envolver’ TikTok Success, Being on the Cover of Billboard & More | BBMAs
Anitta spoke with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
May 15, 2022
Here are all the winners from the Billboard Music Awards 2022 – rolling list
The bulk of the awards were handed out on TikTok, with the rest of the winners to be announced during the televised ceremony The post Here are all the winners from the Billboard Music Awards 2022 – rolling list appeared first on NME.
May 13, 2022
Lizzo tells fans they’re doing the viral ‘About Damn Time’ TikTok dance wrong
"No... it's: 'Pump. Me. Up!'" The post Lizzo tells fans they’re doing the viral ‘About Damn Time’ TikTok dance wrong appeared first on NME.
May 12, 2022
Lizzo Wants You to Know You’re Doing The Viral ‘About Damn Time’ TikTok Dance Wrong: ‘I’m Tired Of Seeing It’
"Some of y'all be going, 'Pump me up.'" Lizzo demonstrates. "No b---hes, it's: 'Pump. Me. Up!'"
May 12, 2022
Joe Jonas Jokes About the Jonas Brothers’ Purity Rings on TikTok: ‘Literally Doing Anything in Our Teen Years’
"People are making fun of it anyway, we can make fun of it ourselves,” he once said about his old purity ring.
May 12, 2022
3 EP
The Georgia teenager’s oddball digicore tracks reflect the creative freedom of rap on TikTok. His debut EP opts for a more traditionally hard sound to diminishing returns.
May 11, 2022
Doja Cat and Dolly Parton to appear in Taco Bell TikTok musical
The show revolves around the chain's much-loved and discontinued Mexican pizza The post Doja Cat and Dolly Parton to appear in Taco Bell TikTok musical appeared first on NME.
May 9, 2022
Dolly Parton Partners With Taco Bell for ‘Mexican Pizza: The Musical’
Get ready to live más on TikTok!
May 9, 2022
‘American Idol’ Contestant Fritz Hager Tests Positive For COVID-19, Shines With Original Song
"Idol" didn’t miss the opportunity to create a moment around every mom’s special day, as the Top 7 performed songs popularized on TikTok.
May 9, 2022
TREASURE to release music video for TikTok hit ‘DARARI’ this week
The boyband will also release a new remix of the viral song The post TREASURE to release music video for TikTok hit ‘DARARI’ this week appeared first on NME.
May 5, 2022
SZA deletes TikTok for Mental Health Awareness Month
"The internet is demonic" The post SZA deletes TikTok for Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on NME.
May 5, 2022
Joe Jonas & DNCE Show Off Their ‘Move’s to Lizzo’s ‘About Damn Time’ TikTok Dance: Watch
The band is hyping up their upcoming single, "Move."
May 3, 2022
Will.i.am to Join ‘American Idol’ as Guest Mentor For Mother’s Day Episode
The top 7 contestants will dedicate songs to their mamas and perform viral TikTok hits.
April 29, 2022
Douyin, TikTok’s Chinese Counterpart, Launches New Music Streaming Service
Quishiu Yinyue will be available only in China, with no plans to offer it in other markets.
April 29, 2022
TikTok Taps Anitta to Launch #Rompiendo Program Highlighting Latinx Music
The program is designed to "highlight the success and impact" of Latinx music and artists on the app.
April 28, 2022
Here Are the Lyrics to JNR CHOI & Sam Tompkins’ ‘To the Moon!’
Follow along with the lyrics to JNR CHOI & Sam Tompkins' TikTok viral hit.
April 28, 2022
Here Are the Lyrics to Troye Sivan’s ‘Angel Baby’
Follow along with the lyrics to Troye Sivan's TikTok viral hit.
April 27, 2022
On the Radar Latin: Marc Segui, Annasofia & More Emerging Artists to Discover
From TikTok hidden gems to LAMC discoveries, here are rising artists we are listening to and should be on your radar.
April 27, 2022
Glastonbury Festival launch new TikTok account
Check out the festival's latest TikTok here The post Glastonbury Festival launch new TikTok account appeared first on NME.
April 25, 2022
Selena Gomez Reunites With ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Star Jennifer Stone to Conjure an Iconic Song: Watch
"We had to…" Gomez wrote on the TikTok video.