The Casual Dork Weekly #29

TECH

The US TikTok Might Actually Happen

the decision could still go to the supreme court though…

A federal appeals court has dealt a significant blow to TikTok's future in the US, upholding a law that requires the Chinese-owned social media giant to sell its assets to a non-Chinese company or face a ban by January 19th.

The ruling is the latest chapter in a long-running dispute over national security concerns sparked by TikTok's Chinese ownership. The court's decision assigns the burden to TikTok's millions of US users to find alternative platforms, citing China's "hybrid commercial threat" to US national security.

TikTok has vowed to appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court, arguing that divesting the entity is impractical and that the ban is based on inaccurate information, which would amount to censorship of American users. The company has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, including lawsuits, congressional hearings, and state-level bans. Montana was the first to attempt a ban before a judge blocked it. The fate of TikTok in the US now hangs in the balance, with millions of users eagerly awaiting the outcome of this appeal.

If this does happen, how do you think this will affect TikTok globally?

MUSIC

It’s The Billboard Music Awards This Month

who’s taking the most awards?

Taking place on Friday 13 December, the best of the music business all descend on the W Hollywood in California for one of the biggest nights in music.

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) are set to celebrate the year's biggest musical achievements with a star-studded lineup of exclusive performances, artist interviews, and award presentations from around the globe.

This year's BBMAs will honour the most impactful artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters across various genres, based on their performance on the Billboard charts from October 28, 2023, to October 19, 2024.

Leading the pack this year is Zack Bryan, with an impressive 18 award nominations and 21 total entries. Taylor Swift, the most decorated female BBMA artist of all time, follows closely with 16 nominations and 17 entries. Wallen, who dominated the 2023 BBMAs with 11 wins, is back with 15 nominations in 13 categories, including a collaboration with Post Malone. Other notable finalists include Sabrina Carpenter with nine entries, and Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone, each with eight. First-time finalists like Teddy Swims, Tyla, and Shaboozey also make their mark, adding fresh faces to the prestigious list.

This year, the BBMAs have introduced three new categories: Top Hard Rock Album, Top Hard Rock Artist, and Top Hard Rock Song, with HARDY, Falling in Reverse, and Linkin Park leading the charge in these categories.

Cross-genre recognition is also a highlight, with artists like Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, and Post Malone receiving nods in multiple categories. Bad Bunny, a consistent force in the Latin music scene, is vying for his fifth consecutive win as Top Latin Artist, competing against Fuerza Regida, Junior H, KAROL G, and Peso Pluma.

With Swift and Drake tied for the most BBMA wins (39 each), the competition for Top Artist is heating up, making this year's awards an unmissable event.

CROSSWORD #19

In Honour Of The Game Awards This Week

are you a gamekop?

MEME OF THE WEEK

What Did Your Wrapped Say?

a collection of memes…

This one takes the cake though…