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Duff Responds to Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom Group Buzz in LA Times Interview
entertainment4 days ago

Duff Responds to Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom Group Buzz in LA Times Interview

Hilary Duff publicly addressed speculation that she is part of Ashley Tisdale’s alleged ‘toxic mom group’ in a Los Angeles Times interview promoting her new album, saying this kind of scrutiny has followed her since she was a teen and that TikTok-driven chatter often fuels clickbait. She defended the moms at her kids’ school as lovely, noted she focuses on family life to quiet the noise, and acknowledged her husband’s comment that seemed to confirm the rumors. The piece also references November 2025 chatter and tracks reactions from other celebrities.

Hilary Duff’s Honest Pop Comeback: Family, Fame, and 2000s Nostalgia
music6 days ago

Hilary Duff’s Honest Pop Comeback: Family, Fame, and 2000s Nostalgia

Hilary Duff discusses her first new album in over a decade, Luck... or Something, written with husband Matthew Koma and produced with Bryan Phillips. She explains how she balances motherhood with a renewed pop career, addresses online scrutiny and the culture shift since her Lizzie McGuire days, and notes the record blends bright pop with candid, at‑times unglamorous lyrics. The album arrives February 20 via Atlantic, and Duff is plotting a tour while staying deeply connected to her family.

TikTok’s U.S. JV steadies as user engagement holds near prior levels
business9 days ago

TikTok’s U.S. JV steadies as user engagement holds near prior levels

Despite initial fears of a mass user exodus after TikTok’s U.S. joint venture, U.S. user activity has remained largely stable, with daily active users around 95% of the pre-announcement period and average time spent near 80 minutes. A spike in uninstalls around the JV announcement appears temporary, suggesting no sustained boycott. While some concerns linger about data collection and potential algorithm changes under new ownership, there’s little evidence yet of a structural shift in user behavior.

Quad God’s setback sparks concern over Malinin’s TikTok posts after Olympic fall
sports10 days ago

Quad God’s setback sparks concern over Malinin’s TikTok posts after Olympic fall

Ilia Malinin, the U.S. figure skater nicknamed the Quad God, faltered twice in the men’s free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics and finished eighth, amid a wave of personal pressure; he then posted vulnerable messages on TikTok, prompting concern and an outpouring of support from fans as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold with 291.58 points.

EU presses TikTok to curb ‘addictive design’ or face multi-billion fines
technology18 days ago

EU presses TikTok to curb ‘addictive design’ or face multi-billion fines

The European Commission has told TikTok to change features it deems contribute to addictive usage and could fine the platform up to 6% of its global turnover (potentially tens of billions) if it fails to comply. The regulator criticized how TikTok assessed risks to wellbeing, especially for children, and suggested remedies such as screen-time breaks, algorithm changes, and disabling infinite scroll. TikTok disputes the findings and will respond, as regulators press for “responsible design” across platforms.

Zara Larsson’s 2026 Hot 100 Comeback Fueled by Nostalgia and TikTok
music20 days ago

Zara Larsson’s 2026 Hot 100 Comeback Fueled by Nostalgia and TikTok

Zara Larsson rides a 2016 nostalgia revival into a 2026 Billboard Hot 100 resurgence, charting three concurrent songs—Stateside (with PinkPantheress), Lush Life, and Midnight Sun—thanks to a viral TikTok dolphin meme, retro visuals, and savvy collaborations; her Midnight Sun era also earns a Grammy nomination and boosts her U.S. touring momentum.

US TikTok grapples with outages, censorship backlash, and rising scrutiny
technology21 days ago

US TikTok grapples with outages, censorship backlash, and rising scrutiny

TikTok’s US debut under new owners has been rocked by outages blamed on winter storms and data-center issues, fueling accusations of censorship as users report suppressed views; California’s governor announced an inquiry into content suppression, while a rival app Upscrolled gains traction, signaling mounting political and regulatory pressure around the platform’s data practices and control in the US.