The Latest Breaking News from TikTok

Perez Hilton ‘able to communicate’ after hospitalization following live stream

Family says celebrity blogger remains under medical care after viewers raised alarm over disturbing TikTok broadcast

The Guardian - US · Aug 6

Sydney Towle dies at 26: Everything to know about the TikTok creator's rare cancer journey

Sydney Towle, a popular TikTok creator, has died at the age of twenty-six. She bravely documented her three-year fight against a rare bile duct cancer for followers. Towle underwent experimental immunotherapy treatment in her final weeks of life. Her family announced her passing through a video posted on her account.…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

TikTok Admits Human Moderator Error Allowed Perez Hilton Graphic Video To Stay Live 15 Minutes

TikTok faced criticism after a moderator error delayed the removal of Perez Hilton's self-harm livestream, sparking concerns over the platform's content moderation policies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Sydney Towle health update: TikTok star enters hospice after courageous three-year battle with rare cancer

TikTok creator Sydney Towle, 26, has entered hospice care after a three-year battle with the rare bile duct cancer cholangiocarcinoma. Her family shared the emotional update, thanking supporters for their love and prayers. Diagnosed at 23, Towle inspired more than 1.1 million followers by documenting her journey with honesty, hope,…

The Times of India · Aug 6

What is emotional regulation? A child psychologist explains

If you’ve followed mental health topics on TikTok or Instagram lately, you have probably heard the term emotional regulation. But emotional regulation isn’t just a trendy buzzword. It’s a nuanced concept that psychologists like me have been studying for decades.

The Conversation · Aug 6

The TikTokification of Disney+ makes me worry about the future of animation

“The best storytellers are fans first," Disney says after firing animators.

Creative Bloq · Aug 6

Dallas woman gets a midday knock while working from home. Then he starts scraping his hands across the door: ‘I’m calling my boyfriend’

The door handle also started to move.

We Got This Covered · Aug 6

TikTok User Tags NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a Pothole Repair and Wins a Same-Day Fix Immediately

A TikTok user's tag to NYC Mayor Mamdani led to a same-day pothole repair, showcasing the city's new strategy to rebuild public trust through rapid infrastructure fixes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Woman orders her favorite Filet-O-Fish at McDonald’s. Then she opens the box and gets stunned: ‘double price and half the size’

McDonald's says the sandwich size hasn't changed

We Got This Covered · Aug 6

Is Perez Hilton Related to Paris Hilton? Quick Facts About the Celebrity Blogger Amid Alarming TikTok Livestream

Following reports Perez Hilton was hospitalised after a TikTok livestream, here's everything to know about the celebrity blogger, his family, career, children, and why he is trending.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6