If you have missed out on all of the latest news this week, then do not worry, we have a list of 5 top news stories that have gone viral on social media. Catch up on everything and join in on the conversation on Twitter today making sure to tag us in your posts @itplive.
Food critic TikToker helps out Las Vegas pizzeria
Frankensons Pizzeria in Las Vegas is a family-owned joint, famed for its garlic knots and peach chutney wings. Despite their amazing comfort food, they were not able to pull in enough customers until Keith Lee stepped in. Lee is a popular TikTok influencer and food critic with 8.1 million followers.
He reviewed the famed dishes on his account and was in total awe with only words of appreciation for Frank and his business. This video came after an employee of Frankensons requested Keith to check out their food after they had fallen on hard times.
The review currently has over 31 million views and the number keeps increasing. The Frankensons TikTok account has been flooded with love from around the world, and they themselves have been super busy since Keith Lee’s review allowed them to go from having no one to being completely sold out.
Instagram looks at removing the ‘Shop’ feature
It seems as though Instagram will be getting rid of its ‘shop’ tab and the reels tab will instead be taking the position. Meta, the parent company, says that you’ll still be able to set up and run your shop on IG even without the shortcut. IG started testing out this new change last year in order to simplify the user’s experience and by February this year, users will be able to see the change in action. Despite looking at getting rid of the existing shopping feature, IG is not going to be abandoning the idea altogether. The platform will be testing ‘Tab Lite,’ a simpler and less personalised version of the shop page.
Bryce Hall charged with battery
Popular TikTok influencer-turned-boxer Bryce Hall was cited on two counts of battery and one count of trespassing, all misdemeanors in Las Vegas on Friday. According to the video recovered by TMZ, Hall was seen punching a security guard at a nightclub and then also had to be restrained by 4 other guards. The fight allegedly broke out when Bryce and his group were invited up to the DJ booth during a Calvin Harris performance.
Olivia Dunne requests her fans to be respectful
The scene at the LSU’s season-opening meet has left people shocked as popular gymnast Olivia Dunne’s fans act disrespectfully by chanting her name and holding large cut-outs of her even though she wasn’t competing on the day, as well as being rude to other gymnasts. In order to avoid colliding with a mob of teenage boys, the LSU team bus had to be relocated to a safer place. Olivia Dunne, aka Livvy Dunne, is the most followed college athlete on social media. In her tweet after the meet, she asked for her fans to be respectful towards the other gymnasts and the gymnastics community as they are just doing their job.
Andrew and Tristan Tate in court
The 36-year-old controversial figure and his brother were arrested by the Romanian government last month on suspicion of trafficking and sexual assault. They arrived in court today handcuffed together in order to appeal the 30-day detention that was imposed on them. Prosecutors have seized 15 cars and several properties belonging to the Tate brothers. Eugen Vindineac, the lawyer representing both brothers has stated that Andrew Tate has been playing a ‘character’ online and his statements cannot be used against him as evidence. Andrew has been very active on Twitter during this period.
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