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July 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Sydney Jo Robinson talks 3rd season of viral TikTok series ‘The Group Chat’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with content creator Sydney Jo Robinson to discuss how the shared experience of being in a group chat turned into a binge-worthy entertainment success.
July 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
VIDEO: Sydney Jo Robinson talks 3rd season of viral TikTok series ‘The Group Chat’
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM

TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers

TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data transferred to China
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
FILE - The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
June 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM

This 1-year-old is a TikTok sensation

Fernanda Perez is a mini t-ball sensation on social media with her fun-loving t-ball playing.
June 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Fernanda Perez is a mini t-ball sensation on social media with her fun-loving t-ball playing.
1 month ago

Content creator turns heartbreak and life restart into views

TikTok content creator Reagan Lynch shared how she turned her lowest moment - a devastating heartbreak - into a TikTok miniseries that has resonated with millions of viewers.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Content creator turns heartbreak and life restart into views
1 month ago

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for 3rd time

President Donald Trump announced he signed an executive order Thursday extending the deadline for TikTok's ban.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for 3rd time
1 month ago

Trump to extend deadline for TikTok ban for third time

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the social media app, has been granted another 90 days to find an American owner.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump to extend deadline for TikTok ban for third time
1 month ago

Police warn about new viral 'door kicking' challenge

Authorities are issuing a warning about a social media trend called the "door kicking" challenge, saying the prank is not only illegal but also potentially dangerous for everyone involved.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Police warn about new TikTok 'door kicking' challenge
1 month ago

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis joins TikTok thanks to viral success

"Pretty Little Baby" singer Connie Francis has joined TikTok.
1 month ago
Connie Francis appears in this image.
1 month ago

TikTok unveils new feature giving users more control

In a “GMA” exclusive announcement, the social media platform is announcing a new suite of self-care tools, designed to help users better manage their content experience.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok unveils new feature giving users more control
2 months ago

Summer TikTok beauty trends

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shadi Kourosh joins ABC News Live to discuss upcoming TikTok beauty trends.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump touts 'golden age' of US military during West Point commencement speech
2 months ago

Orthodox Jewish nurse takes to TikTok to explain her life and beliefs

Why cover your real hair with a wig? And are LGBTQ+ people accepted? Orthodox Jewish TikTok creator Miriam Ezagui spoke with ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos about the intricacies of her religion.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Orthodox Jewish nurse takes to TikTok to explain her life and her beliefs
2 months ago

Schools, authorities sound alarm over 'Chromebook Challenge' TikTok trend

A TikTok trend challenging students to insert objects into laptops has school districts and fire departments sounding the alarm to parents and students
2 months ago
At Belleville High School in New Jersey, a student tried the "Chromebook Challenge,” leading to a Chromebook lithium-ion battery to swell up and start smoking in a classroom.
2 months ago

Why Type C parenting is taking over TikTok and what it says about parenting today

Type C parents? They're a mashup of both Type A and B personalities, often juggling the intensity of Type A energy with the messy realities of everyday life.
2 months ago
A mother of three little children preparing breakfast in kitchen at home.
2 months ago

TikTok star is breaking societal norms

Ike Ejiochi talks to Khadim Thiam about what inspires him and his friends.
2 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok star is breaking societal norms
3 months ago

Tik Toker Tori Dunlap talks how to build wealth

From negotiating salaries to paying off debt, TikToker and author Tori Dunlap says she has you covered. Dunlap told ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos how she hopes to reshape financial education.
3 months ago
VIDEO: TikToker Tori Dunlap talks how to build wealth
3 months ago

Viral 'I'm so hungry I could eat a kid' trend takes over TikTok

A new trend on TikTok has racked up tens of millions of views with parents saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a kid" and capturing their children's reactions.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Viral 'I'm so hungry I could eat a kid' trend takes over TikTok
3 months ago

TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with TikTok sensation and "King of Sandwiches" Owen Han as he takes his recipes from the screen to the page with his cookbook, "Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich."
3 months ago
VIDEO: TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'
3 months ago

China stalls deal to sell TikTok

After President Donald Trump made his tariff announcement on Wednesday, ByteDance informed the White House that China would not approve a TikTok deal until tariff negotiations could be held.
3 months ago
VIDEO: China stalls deal to sell TikTok
3 months ago

What does Trump’s deadline extension mean for TikTok?

Chief correspondent for Business Insider Peter Kafka discusses why President Donald Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold by Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance.
3 months ago
VIDEO: What does Trump’s deadline extension mean for TikTok?
3 months ago

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war 

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war, sources told ABC News.
3 months ago
TikTok app logo, Aug. 22, 2022.
3 months ago

Trump to delay TikTok ban

President Donald Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump to delay TikTok ban
3 months ago

TikTok ban set to go into effect on Saturday

ABC News’ Phil Lipoff reports on the looming ban as the Trump administration considers a deal that could let China keep control of the app.
3 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok ban set to go into effect on Saturday
3 months ago

Last-minute scramble ahead of new US TikTok ban set to go into effect Saturday

Sources tell ABC News the Trump administration will likely pursue another executive order that would avoid a ban and extend the deadline to reach an agreement.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Last-minute scramble ahead of new US TikTok ban set to go into effect Saturday
3 months ago

Trump eyeing plan to avoid TikTok ban as deadline looms: Source

The Trump administration is considering a deal to save TikTok, a source close to the deal said Wednesday.
3 months ago
A TikTok logo is shown on a phone in San Francisco, Jan. 17, 2025.
3 months ago

Clock ticks down on new US TikTok ban deadline

As the April 4 deadline nears for TikTok to sell or face a ban in the U.S., the battle to buy the massively popular app is intensifying.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Clock ticks down on new US TikTok ban deadline
3 months ago

Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the potential buyers for the Chinese-ownedapp from its parent company, ByteDance.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources
3 months ago

QVC debuts 1st 24/7 TikTok shopping experience

"GMA" explores a new way to shop on TikTok as sponsor QVC Group partners with the app to launch a unique shopping experience.
3 months ago
VIDEO: QVC debuts 1st 24/7 TikTok shopping experience
4 months ago

TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with content creator Derrick Downey Jr. about rescuing baby squirrels, his bond with their mother Maxine, and his new book “Hand and Paw: Maxine's Tale of Compassion.”
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels
4 months ago

Utah joins California, Illinois in establishing safeguards for child influencers

California joins Illinois in requiring compensation for kids on social media.
4 months ago
Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City.
4 months ago

Testing our knowledge on viral cleaning hacks from TikTok

Our weekend “GMA” co-anchors were put to the test on whether some viral cleaning hacks truly work or not.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Testing our knowledge on viral cleaning hacks from TikTok
4 months ago

Trump says TikTok deal could be reached by lowering China tariffs

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the comments from President Donald Trump as his announcement of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts is impacting global stock markets.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Trump says TikTok deal could be reached by lowering China tariffs
4 months ago

16-year-old TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers dies

Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.
4 months ago
TikTok influencer Joshua Blackledge, 16, died on March 18, according to an obituary from Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, North Carolina.
4 months ago

TikTalk: @mollyburke driving change to make disability part of the conversation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with TikTok sensation Molly Burke, a blind social media influencer on a mission to shatter misconceptions and make disability part of the conversation.
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTalk: @mollyburke driving change to make disability part of the conversation
4 months ago

TikTok is full of ADHD advice, but nearly half of it is misleading, study finds

The study explored TikTok's role as an educational tool for ADHD.
4 months ago
In this photo illustration the TikTok app is displayed on a smartphone screen, on Jan. 25, 2025.
4 months ago

College football coach bans players from dancing on TikTok

He said the ban is meant to help the team stay focused on success.
4 months ago
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez walks the sideline late in the second half during a 13-9 loss to Pittsburgh in a college football game, Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.
4 months ago

Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend

The hashtag #BlackGirlsDoLego has gained popularity and created a community for black women to show off their fantastic Lego builds.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend
4 months ago

TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls

The new tools are meant to ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform.
4 months ago
TikTok is enhancing its Family Pairing suite with new tools aimed at giving parents greater control.
4 months ago

TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens

The popular social media platform is expanding its Family Pairing feature to give parents even more control over their kids’ access to TikTok.
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens
4 months ago

'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking

ABC News' Ashan Singh talks to the social media influencer about his road to success, his now-viral home tour series and just how much Caleb is paying for rent.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking
4 months ago

Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget

Content creator Angelica Hicks discusses re-creating the hottest, most recent red carpet looks, as well as the unconventional fabrics in her "sewing box" that make for her viral fashion adaptations.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget
4 months ago

From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live'

For the first time ever, "Dancing With The Stars" is allowing cameras on the tour buses, backstage and beyond! ABC News' Will Ganssthe cast of "DWTS Live" to see how their tour comes to life.
4 months ago
VIDEO: From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live!'
4 months ago

TikTok lawsuit sheds light on social media giant’s finances

With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
4 months ago
With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
5 months ago

Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits

ABC News’ Phil Lipof sat down with the most followed visual artist on TikTok, Devon Rodriguez. With over 34 million followers, he turns everyday subway commuters into masterpieces.
5 months ago
Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits
5 months ago

How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond

ABC News’ Will Ganss sat down with the 29-year-old Julian Sewell whose character has become a TikTok sensation.
5 months ago
VIDEO: How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond
5 months ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
5 months ago
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
5 months ago

TikTok returns to app stores

The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
5 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok returns to app stores
5 months ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
5 months ago
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
5 months ago

Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok

The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
5 months ago
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
5 months ago

TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
5 months ago
TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
6 months ago

Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees

Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
6 months ago
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.