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Hollywood stars turn to microdrama apps as short-form series boom
A growing number of Hollywood celebrities are investing in or starring in microdramas, the short mobile phone series that have become a fast-growing entertainment format. US revenue from the sector is projected to hit $1.5 billion this year.
TikTok and ByteDance Reach $400 Million Settlement in Children's Privacy Case
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that the platform violated children's online privacy laws.
TikTok Influencers Katie Fang and Aliya Rachinski Invest in ESW Beauty
Gen-Z TikTok stars Katie Fang and Aliya Rachinski have taken stakes in skin care brand ESW Beauty, becoming its first outside investors. The brand reported revenue exceeding $11 million in 2025.
UK Under-16 Social Media Ban Threatens Beauty Industry's Gen Alpha Pipeline
The UK government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a move that could disrupt beauty brands' reliance on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to reach Gen Alpha consumers and influence household purchases.