You’ve probably seen the headlines by now… President Trump is trying to ban Americans from using the popular social media app TikTok and lots of people are worried they’ll lose the beloved platform.
The app is owned by a Chinese company and there have been reports about security concerns in the past. Trump said on Friday night (July 31) that he plans on using an executive order to ban the app.
Now, TikTok is responding to the news and they say they don’t plan on “going anywhere.”
“I want to say thank you to the millions of Americans who use TikTok every day, bringing their creativity and joy into our daily lives,” TikTok’s U.S. General Manager, Vanessa Pappas, said in the below video. “We’ve heard your outpouring of support and we want to say thank you. We’re not planning on going anywhere. TikTok is a home for creators and artists to express themselves, their ideas, and connect with people across different backgrounds and we are so proud of the various communities that call TikTok their home.”
“I’m also proud of our 1,500 U.S. employees who work on this app every day and the additional 10,000 jobs that we’re bringing into this country over the next three years,” Vanessa continued. “I’m thrilled about our U.S. Creator Fund where we just announced our $1 billion fund to support our creators and when it comes to safety and security, we’re building the safest app because we know it’s the right thing to do. So, we appreciate the support. We’re here for the long run, continue to share your voice here, and let’s stand for TikTok.”
Check out all of the latest news on TikTok stars right here!
Bryce Hall and Josh Richards have teamed up for a new energy drink!
The TikTok stars are among a small group of people that have worked on bringing the new Ani Energy to life.
“So pumped to be able to share what we’ve been working on for so long with all of you! #AniAllDay For Monday mornings, and Friday nights,” Josh wrote on Instagram. Be sure to pre-order yours HERE!
“We wanted an awesome taste and a simple formulation for energy and focus – not one that would carpet bomb our brains with caffeine and other additives,” the Ani Energy website reads. “We spent months tasting and refining different versions of the product with that in mind. The formula we chose tastes amazing and works perfectly. We’re excited to finally release it to our friends!”
This isn’t the only exciting thing that Josh has going on. He recently signed a recording contract with Talent X/Warner Records.
Josh, along with Noah Beck and Griffin Johnson, has also joined the new app Triller, and Josh has even signed on as an investor and chief strategy officer for the app. Noah and Griffin will serve as equity shareholders and advisors.
In case you missed them, check out the pics of Bryce out with Addison Rae earlier this week!
Dixie D’Amelio filled Josh Peck in on all things TikTok!
The 18-year-old “Be Happy” singer helped the 33-year-old actor make his first TikTok video.
Dixie and Josh did a dance to “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo and Josh 685.
“Haha what’s TikTok?? Boomer things 🤪 @dixiedamelio,” Josh captioned the video.
The duo also made YouTube videos for each of their channels. In Dixie‘s video, they ordered food and had a mukbang while she gave him all the hot gossip on the TikTok community, including how it was a little controversial when she was in Hype House and dating a guy from Sway House.
For Josh‘s video, he gave Dixie a mini tour of her family’s Los Angeles house, and she helped him create his first TikTok video.
In case you missed it, find out which makeup brand Dixie and her sister Charli are the new faces of!
Click inside to watch Dixie and Josh’s YouTube videos… More Here! »
Addison Rae and Bryce Hall continue to fuel dating rumors!
The 19-year-old and the 20-year-old TikTok stars were seen holding hands while waiting in line at a restaurant on Thursday (July 23) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Bryce, who was wearing one of his Party Animal hoodies, was also seen caressing the side of her head in another photo.
Later the night, Addison shared a new TikTok of the two dancing in a hot tub together wearing some of the same clothing they were photographed in earlier. Check it out below!
Earlier in the summer, Bryce opened up about their relationship, continuing to say that he and Addison were just “really good friends.”
In case you missed it, Addison and Bryce were last photographed out together celebrating her reaching 50 million followers on TikTok.
Teala Dunn is one of the newest members of Clubhouse BH!
The 23-year-old YouTuber and actress, along with Montes twins Alicia and Alexa, has joined the TikTok group.
Teala dished that because she was already friends with Clubhouse member Charly Jordan and she was already at the house a lot, it was an easy decision to join.
“Clubhouse BH is very classy and has this girl-power energy,” Teala dished to Seventeen. “It just worked out perfectly and it was very organic.”
“I’m excited that there’s going to be diversity in the Clubhouse,” she added. “That’s definitely something that the Clubhouse was lacking and I’m looking forward to bringing some spice, some flavor and some bad dancing.”
Alicia and Alexa are moving from Clubhouse Next over to BH.
“BH has a really good vibe,” Alexa told Seventeen. “It’s a beautiful house and I’m just excited for the new content and new opportunities.”
“I only got here like a month ago and I feel like I’ve known everybody forever. We all truly work really well together and it’s been really fun,” she added.
You can follow Teala on TikTok at @ttlyteala and follow the Montes twins at @TheMontesTwins!
In case you missed it, find out about the newly formed Clubhouse FTB (For The Boys)!
Daisy Keech and Abby Rao meet up for lunch at Catch LA on Tuesday (July 21) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The BFFs and Clubhouse founders were joined by Daisy‘s mom to celebrate Abby‘s 23rd birthday, which was the day before (July 20).
“Happy birthday to my bestfriend 💗 I love you with all my heart. I would literally cry in hs praying I’d find a friend like u, and I did 😊 I’m so grateful to have you in my life :)” Daisy shared on Instagram for her bestie’s b-day.
Earlier in the week, Abby had a big birthday dinner with a ton of friends, including Tana Mongeau and Daisy Marquez, at Boa Steakhouse. Check out all the pics!
“23🤍 Thank you to everyone who made my day so special and all the bday wishes. So grateful,” Abby captioned photos from that night.
Tana Mongeau links arms with Abby Rao as they arrive at Boa Steakhouse on Sunday night (July 19) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The two were going out to celebrate Abby‘s birthday a little early, which is TODAY (July 20). Happy Birthday Abby!
Tana has been spending a lot of time lately with the Clubhouse TikTok crew, which Abby is a co-founder of.
Other social media stars joining in the celebration include Daisy Marquez, Tayler Holder and Noah Beck, who wore matching outfits, and Jake Paul.
Earlier in the night, Jake and Tana were seen hugging each other while leaving another place before going to meet up with the others.
If you missed it, earlier in the month, Tana was seen out with Too Hot To Handle‘s Francesca Farago. The two have also been hanging out quite a bit throughout the quarantine.
