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Behind the rise of TikTok stars Angel Mamii and John Dees, who met through the app 8 months ago and have rewritten the rulebook for viral fame

tiktok.com/@angelmamii7 Angel Mamii and John Dees are rising stars of TikTok — since September, their surreal videos have racked up tens of millions of views. Their videos are best known for their absence of structure, usually lacking plot .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 10th, 2019

US jobless claims rise to 885,000 as COVID-19 puts recovery at risk

The Labor Department said that the number of applications increased from 862,000 the previous week. It showed that nine months after the viral pandemic paralyzed the econom.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneDec 17th, 2020

Influencer-pet owners reveal what it"s like to keep the legacy alive after Lil Bub and other viral animals died

Notable pets, like Jiff Pom and Doug the Pug, have become celebrities and well-known stars through content their owners post on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. However, pets have significantly shorter life spans than everyday influencers, whic.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 7th, 2020

The original "Renegade" dance creator Jalaiah Harmon collaborated with Charli D"Amelio and performed at the NBA All-Star Game

Charli D'Amelio / TikTok TikTok star Charli D'Amelio has achieved viral fame and a coveted spot in the influencer Hype House in Los Angeles, largely due to her viral dance videos — in particular, "The Renegade."  The iconic choreography .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 17th, 2020

One of TikTok"s biggest stars say she gets hundreds of thousands of hate comments every week, often focusing on her body and weight

Unicef/YouTube Sisters Charli and Dixie D'Amelio are two of TikTok's biggest stars. In a new video for Unicef, the pair shed light on the perils of finding fame on the platform.  Both Charli, 15, and Dixie, 18, have struggled to overcome the impac.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 11th, 2020

Internet-famous celebrity lookalikes have found viral followings and gotten shoutouts from stars, but sometimes the attention turns nasty

Paige Nieman,Jaelee Greeson/TikTok .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 11th, 2020

These are the 38 biggest stars on TikTok, the viral video app teens can"t get enough of

Spencer X/YouTube; Charli D'Amelio/YouTube; Maury Phillips/Getty Images TikTok is one of the most popular social platforms, particularly amon.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2020

TikTok is a "wild west" for influencers. Here are some of the ways they"re trying to make money on the viral video app.

TikTok stars are figuring out how.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 17th, 2019

The life of TikTok head Alex Zhu, the Musical.ly cofounder in charge of Gen Z"s beloved video-sharing app

John Phillips/Getty Images for TechCrunch TikTok, the viral video-sharing app, is headed up by Alex Zhu, as revealed in a rec.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 24th, 2019

These are the 32 biggest stars on TikTok, the viral video app teens can"t get enough of

Paige Leskin/Business Insider; YouTube TikTok is one of the most popular social platforms, particularly among Gen Z, where users can wa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 4th, 2019

Papa John"s gives upbeat full-year forecast after rocky 2018, shares rise

Papa John's International Inc forecast better-than-feared North American same-store sales on Tuesday, as the U.S. pizza chain's investments on rebranding following its months-long spat with founder John Schnatter pay off......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 26th, 2019

Gen-Z Finds Anthem On TikTok. And They"re Rockin" To This Anti-Work Song

Gen-Z Finds Anthem On TikTok. And They're Rockin' To This Anti-Work Song An anti-work anthem has gone viral on the Chinese social media platform TikTok in recent days. This c.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nyt3 hr. 30 min. ago

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame inducts Prince Fielder, Matt Kenseth, Steve Stricker: Slideshow

The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame held its 74th anniversary induction ceremony Saturday honoring Wisconsin sports stars from Major League Baseball, NASCAR and the PGA. Check out scenes from the event......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 22nd, 2024

John Deere will pay up to $192K for a "Chief Tractor Officer" to travel and help launch TikTok channel

The winning applicant will get up to $192,300 to travel and showcase how John Deere products are used by workers. John Deere tractors for sale at a dealer.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 17th, 2024

Bitcoin Halving May See Rise In King Crypto Sales, Forecasts Crypto.Com CEO, But "Decent Action" Anticipated Within Next Six Months

In the lead-up to the ‘halving’ event, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek anticipates a surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sales. This event, expected to significantly boost Bitcoin’s price over time, is predicted to occur around Apr. 20. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 16th, 2024

Investors Bet On Further Rise In US Gasoline Prices

Investors Bet On Further Rise In US Gasoline Prices By John Kemp, senior energy analyst at Reuters Portfolio investors have amassed one of the largest bullish positions.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 14th, 2024

"The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are getting divorced 3 months after their televised wedding, but they still love each other

"The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are getting divorced 3 months after their televised wedding, but they still love each other.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 12th, 2024

Taylor Swift"s return to TikTok shows even the world"s biggest stars still need the app

Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok. Her return shows how .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 12th, 2024

Stamp Prices Rise By 8%, For The Second Time In 4 Months

Stamp Prices Rise By 8%, For The Second Time In 4 Months It's .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 11th, 2024

Bonk (BONK) Price Prediction: Can BONK Continue Its Meteoric Rise in 2024?

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed the rise of many unexpected stars in recent years. One such star is Bonk (BONK), a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain. Launched in late 2022, Bonk quickly gained tractio.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 11th, 2024

As threats rise, Democratic lawmakers are concerned for their safety when they head to their home districts

The Capitol Police also reported that threats against lawmakers increased by 107% in the first five months of 2021 compared to 2020. National.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 24th, 2021