Taylor Rooks, known for her sharp reporting and magnetic interviews, is no stranger to the spotlight. But at the Grizzlies vs. Suns game on Tuesday, she took center stage for a different reason. Wrapped in a sleek lavender knit dress, she turned heads with effortless charm. With purple heels and diamond accents, she blended elegance with a dash of daring. Now, she’s back—still dazzling, still bold. But this time, she’s got an even quirkier guest at the NBA All-Star Weekend to match her energy. And who’s she?
Stepping into the Chase Center, Rooks spoke to one of the rising stars of the new generation players. Known for his TikTok antics, Jared Mccain is no stranger to social media fame. Dancing around, playing games, or simply doing one of his basketball tricks, the Philadelphia 76ers guard is all over the internet, being the coolest guy you’ll ever see.
However, missing his first opportunity at the All-Star fame due to his injury, McCain is here in the Bay Area as a guest, more like an audience. So, when Taylor Rooks caught hold of him ahead of the ASG actions, she couldn’t help but ask him a few questions. “I need to know, how many TikToks are we seeing? Can we be in one? Are you going to invite us in?” Rooks asked.
“Of course, of course. Anytime someone wants to be on TikTok, I try not to ask people because I don’t want to put that pressure on them,” McCain responded. “But anytime someone wants to be on TikTok, I usually, I definitely let them in. But definitely TikToks will be, will be shown this weekend.” So, the 20-year-old has sorted his plans for the weekend. Of course, there are going to be endless TikToks from his side! What were you expecting? Nothing?
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Taylor Rooks had another question for the Sixers rookie. She wanted to know what about Jared’s outfit ideas for the All-Star Weekend? Surely, the newbie is turning into a fashion icon of some sort. So, he said: “You have to, I think. There’s a lot of cameras, a lot of stuff going on, a lot of people you want to meet. So, I did some shopping. I’m scrolling on TikTok. I’m scrolling on Pinterest, seeing what vibes I’m liking. And I pick a vibe and I try to execute that outfit.”
Thus ending the conversation with a ‘Go Birds’ as an ode to the Philadelphia Eagles for winning the Super Bowl LIX 2025, Rooks and McCain gave the crowd a good moment to enjoy. Meanwhile, some major updates on the popular app, TikTok, dropped. And let’s just say it might be a huge sigh of relief for social media influencers.
Amidst Taylor Rooks and Jared McCain antics, TikTok makes its grand comeback
After weeks of uncertainty, TikTok is back in U.S. app stores. Apple and Google have restored the app, ending a tense standoff that began when a new law banned it in January. Now, millions of users can once again download updates, ensuring smoother performance and better security.
The tech giants originally pulled TikTok on January 19, complying with a law targeting its ties to ByteDance. But on Thursday, a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi changed everything. She assured trillion-dollar companies Apple and Google that the Trump administration would not prosecute them for supporting the app.
Still, the decision comes with risk. The law threatens heavy fines—$5,000 per user who keeps access. With millions of users, penalties could reach staggering amounts. Yet, for now, TikTok has dodged the digital blacklist.
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Thus, Taylor Rooks and Jared McCain brought style and fun to the NBA All-Star Weekend, keeping fans entertained. Meanwhile, TikTok made a dramatic return to U.S. app stores after Apple and Google received legal assurances. Now, millions can update and create without disruption. But uncertainty remains—heavy fines still loom, and the battle over TikTok is far from over.
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