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Who Is Shou Chew? TikTok CEO Who Doesn’t Let His Kids Use App

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Who Is Shou Chew? TikTok CEO Who Doesn't Let His Kids Use App

TikTok CEO  is testifying before Congress on why the app shouldn't be banned in the U.S. amid national security fears, but the 40-year-old Singaporean native takes a different stance in his household—he doesn't allow his kids to use TikTok.

Personal Background

Chew met his Taiwanese-American wife Vivian Kao while both were attending Harvard. The pair later married and now have two children. The Guardian reported that Chew doesn't allow his children to use TikTok, allegedly stating they are too young for the social media app.

On Thursday, when questioned by Congresswoman Nanette Barragán on why he “won't let his eight-year-old child on TikTok,” Chew replied: “I have seen these news articles. Let me address that. My kids live in Singapore and in Singapore, we do not have the under-13 experience. If they lived here in the United States, I would let them use the under-13 experience.”

Chew is providing testimony and answering questions from Congress Thursday. TikTok has faced bipartisan scrutiny for years over its Chinese origins. Legislators have long voiced concerns that the app is a national security threat, alleging that it is potentially providing the Chinese Communist Party with data on millions of Americans, including their whereabouts, and increasing their access to disinformation.

In his written testimony, Chew—a relatively new face in the social media industry with an impressive business background and ties to Harvard and Facebook—said TikTok would never provide data to the CCP if asked. He cited his family life as a reason why data protection is so important, especially for children.

“We take minor safety extremely seriously,” Chew said during a televised interview with The New York Times in November. “One of the first things I did when I took on this role was to make sure that minor safety was at the top of the list.”

The Guardian reported that Chew is fluent in Mandarin and English and serves his country as a reservist in the Singaporean army.

Education and Career

Chew attended Harvard Business School for his master's in business after earning his bachelor's from University College London. He jumped into the world of social media early, when he worked as a student intern at Facebook in 2009, five years after the social media network launched. Twelve years later, Chew became the Chief Financial Officer of ByteDance in March 2021, the China-based company that owns TikTok. By May of that year, Chew became CEO of TikTok, Facebook's biggest competitor.

Chew has a rich business background and launched his career at Goldman Sachs in the U.K. before he moved on to a venture capital firm called DST Global. DST Global eventually served as an early investor in ByteDance, an internet technology company headquartered in Beijing, in 2013.

Chew also worked at Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company.

Finances

Celebrity news website The New York Banner reports Chew as having a net worth of $200 million in 2022. The number is a steep contrast compared to other tech titans, such as Facebook founder and CEO of Meta Platforms Mark Zuckerberg who is reported to have a net worth of more than $70 billion. Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO who bought Twitter in 2022 and subsequently became the site's CEO, has a net worth of $184 billion.

When asked about his total compensation by members of Congress on Thursday, Chew said he preferred to keep the number private.

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I wrote ‘Shape Of You’ for Rihanna – Ed Sheeran Claims

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Rihanna – Ed Sheeran

Grammy-winning British singer has revealed that Barbadian superstar, Rihanna was the inspiration behind his hit song, ‘Shape Of You.'

He disclosed this in a recent interview with Hits Radio.

“Rihanna is genre-less, she can do anything. She's the grail for songwriters. When I wrote Shape Of You, the person I was writing in my mind for was Rihanna,” Sheeran said.

‘Shape Of You' was released on 6 January 2017 as one of the lead singles from 's third studio album, ‘Divide.'

The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

Ed Sheeran also revealed that he wrote Justin Bieber's hit song, ‘Love Yourself.' He said the song was initially rejected by numerous artists.

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Pete Davidson explains why he’s done with ‘Bupkis’

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Pete Davidson

Despite being renewed for a second season, “Bupkis” will not be returning to Peacock.

The semi-autobiographical comedy from former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is coming to an end, he confirmed in a statement to Variety.

“I've always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family,” Davidson said. “After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way. Of all the work I've ever done, Bupkis is by far what I'm most proud of.”

Davidson also expressed his gratitude “to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt.”

“I do also feel that this part of my life is finished,” Davidson continued. “I'm very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work. Thank you to all who support me for I am forever grateful.”

CNN has reached out to representatives for Davidson.

The series in which Davidson played a fictionalized version of himself premiered last May on the Peacock streaming service and costarred Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.

Davidson also played a version of himself in the Peacock film “The King of Staten Island.”

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Adult Film Star, Sophia Leone dies at 26

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Sophia Leone

Widely known adult film star, has been reported dead after being found unresponsive in her apartment a week ago.

The 26-year old Sophia Leone is famed for her erotic scenes in the adult industry, where she starred in over 80 films. Her sadden death has led to lot of speculation as this is the fourth such incident in the adult movie industry in the past few months. Only two days ago adult star Emily Willis, who was taken to the hospital on February 5, revealed that she has been struggling for her life while on a ventilator.

In the past few weeks, Kagney Lee committed suicide at just 36 years old. Earlier, in January, Jesse Jane and her boyfriend Brett Hasenmuller in Oklahoma

A person wrote, “First Kagney Linn Karter, now and very soon Emily Willis.. my search history is slowly becoming a cemetery,”

Others chimed in, “First Emily Willis and now Sophia Leone. This is what happens when you speak up and expose the porn industry. They kill you when you speak the truth.”

Sophia Leone's death was confirmed by her family, Her stepfather Mike Romero informed about her death via GoFundMe, where Memorial funds will be raised.

Sophie's stepfather wrote on the funding page, “On behalf of her Mother & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I have to share the news of our beloved Sophia's Passing. The Sudden loss of Sophia has left her family and friends devastated and in shock.”

Sophia Leone Biography

Sophia Leone, born on June 10, 1997, is a Mexican-born actress and model. She entered the AV industry at 18, shooting over 230 videos in various studios. Leone completed her schooling at Miami Beach School and Young Women's Preparatory Academy.

After high school, she pursued a modeling career, which led her to join the AV industry. She has shot over 230 videos in various production studios, including Reality Kings, Mofos, and Team Skeet.

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