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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Irish language use up 600pc on TikTok as Dubai chocolate and matcha dominate users' algorithms
TikTok HQ opened their doors to reveal emerging creators and trending content across Ireland and beyond. From #gaeltok and Irish tourism content to green food and drink trends – even if it is a Coca-Cola recipe with pickle and jalapeno juice – the app with 186 million downloads at the end of last year never fails to surprise its audience. First up for favoured trends this year is #Gaeltok which Rebecca O'Keeffe, Head of Content Operations at TikTok, describes as a 'catch-all phrase for everything that's happening within Irish culture in the app, from Irish food, Irish history, to the ever-growing popularity of the Irish language.' A creator Ms O'Keeffe recommends us to watch out for is Máire Na Greine, @maire-na-greine, who creates lifestyle content through Irish. Ms O'Keeffe said: 'What I love about Máire is she's not trying to teach you Irish. Instead it's conversational and very approachable.' We've all heard CMAT's new song [Take a Sexy Picture of Me] which is a big trending sound on the platform at the moment The use of TikTok through Irish was up 600pc in the last 12 months on the app. Irish-speaking creatives like Máire are given much kudos by the Tiktok team for this growth. Ms O'Keeffe also delved into music on the app which relies on catchy sound bites to boost views. She said: 'There are incredible artists coming out of Ireland at the moment. We've all heard CMAT's new song [Take a Sexy Picture of Me] which is a big trending sound on the platform at the moment.' CMAT or Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson is an Irish singer, songwriter and musician, known for creating country, pop and folk music. Her latest song rallies against modern beauty standards with nearly 6,000 videos on the app made using the song. Some smaller musicians also flagged as ones to watch included Khakiid @khakid who has 51,000 followers on the app, Moio @sirmoio has 164,300 followers and @florenceroad who has 902,000 followers. All things green food and drinks are also trending, from Dubai chocolate to matcha lattes and even pickles, thanks to singer Dua Lipa encouraging people to drink Coke with pickle and jalapeno juice. ADVERTISEMENT David Burke, co-owner of Sugar Plum Sweetery, the sweet makers and chocolatiers based in Mullingar whose business was launched into the stratosphere following the Dubai chocolate trend taking Ireland by storm. He said: 'Our business wouldn't exist without TikTok and the Dubai chocolate trend. Our business is now 10 times the size of what it was, and we've 70 people working for us.' Sugar Plum is part of the TikTok shop which has now been brought to Ireland. The Matcha Bar, based in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in Dublin city, is another Irish seller on the app. Elaine Fitzsimons, who opened the business 10 months ago, used the platform to take viewers through the experience of setting up a business. She said: 'You're competing against massive competitors and brands that have a lot of money to push behind marketing, and when you're starting up, you don't have that. 'So your story and your brand and your face is like, is your differentiator to cut through the noise. 'I also really enjoy authentic behind-the-scenes content myself. It's important not to take yourself too seriously.'
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Irish language use up 600pc on TikTok as Dubai chocolate and matcha dominate user's algorithm
TikTok HQ opened their doors to reveal emerging creators and trending content across Ireland and beyond. From #gaeltok and Irish tourism content to green food and drink trends - even if it is a Coca-Cola recipe with pickle and jalapeno juice - the app with 186 million downloads at the end of last year never fails to surprise its audience. First up for favoured trends this year is #Gaeltok which Rebecca O'Keefe Head of Content Operations at TikTok describes as a 'catch-all phrase for everything that's happening within Irish culture in the app, from Irish food, Irish history, to the ever-growing popularity of the Irish language'. Creator Rebecca recommends us to watch out for is Máire Na Greine, @maire-na-greine, who creates lifestyle content through Irish. Ms O'Keefe said: 'What I love about Máire is she's not trying to teach you Irish. Instead it's conversational and very approachable.' The use of TikTok through Irish was up 600pc in the last 12 months on the app. Irish-speaking creatives like Máire are given much kudos by the Tiktok team for this growth. Rebecca also delved into music on the app, which is an important area for the platform which relies on catchy sound bites to boost views. She said: 'There are incredible artists coming out of Ireland at the moment. We've all heard CMAT's new song ['Take a Sexy Picture of Me'] which is a big trending sounding platform at the moment.' CMAT or Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson is an Irish singer, songwriter and musician, known for creating country, pop and folk music. Her latest song rallies against modern beauty standards with nearly 6,000 videos on the app made using the song. Some smaller musicians also flagged as ones to watch included Khakiid @khakid who has 51,000 followers on the app, Moio @moio followers and @florenceroad who has 902,000 followers. ADVERTISEMENT All things green food and drinks are also trending at the moment from Dubai chocolate to matcha lattes and even pickles thanks to singer Dua Lipa encouraging people to drink Coke with pickle and jalapeno juice. David Burke co-owner of Sugar Plum, the sweet makers and chocolatiers based in Mullingar whose business was launched into the stratosphere following the Dubai chocolate trend taking the country by storm. He said: 'Our business wouldn't exist without TikTok and the Dubai chocolate trend. Our business is now 10 times the size of what it was, and we've 70 people working for us.' Sugar Plum is part of the TikTok shop which has now been brought to Ireland. The Matcha Bar, based in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in Dublin city, is another Irish seller on the app. Elaine Fitzsimons, who opened her business 10 months ago, used the platform to launch her business, taking viewers through the experience of setting up a business. She said: 'You're competing against massive competitors and brands that have a lot of money to push behind marketing, and when you're starting up, you don't have that. So your story and your brand and your face is like, is your differentiator to cut through the noise.' 'I also really enjoy authentic behind-the-scenes content myself. It's important not to take yourself too seriously.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lola Young comes out as bisexual in a playful TikTok comment
Lola Young dropped some truths about her sexuality over the weekend, and did so with a single line of text in a comment on a TikTok video. The 24-year-old British alt-pop sensation, fresh off her Coachella set and the Billboard success of her breakout hit, 'Messy,' posted a video of herself dancing and lip-syncing to CMAT's 'Take a Sexy Picture of Me' while wearing a corseted grey hoodie and matching sweatpants. - YouTube In the comments section of the video, one user said, 'no man deserves this,' which prompted a response from Young stating, 'i like p***y as well u kno.' Lola Young commenting on her sexuality Prior to this, Young has never publicly addressed her sexuality, though she did confirm to British GQ back in 2021 that the first time she'd fallen in love was when she was 14. 'I believe in young love, for sure, but I believe love does not change depending on your life experience,' she said at the time. 'The person [I fell in love with] was great, but it just wasn't right.' She further clarified, 'I don't love love most of the time, but sometimes I do, and I don't like change, which means I like to stay in relationships as long as they last.' Young has been a rising star since she debuted with '6 Feet Under' in 2019, and 'Messy' took the number one spot in the charts in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, and Israel. - YouTube Overall, Young's frank lyrics and unique sound have garnered her the attention, with 'Messy' initially becoming a viral sensation after it became a TikTok trending sound in 2024. Following her success at Coachella, Young's upcoming UK tour dates and festival appearances are also already selling out, and she's hinted at new music later this year. She has also shared more of her creative process on social media, giving us a deeper insight into how she works. See on Instagram Her comment about 'liking p***y' was well-received by fans, who continue to admire her blunt honesty. Be sure to follow her on social media platforms at @lolayounggg to stay up-to-date with her upcoming projects, and check out her tour page for details on upcoming shows.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lola Young goes viral: cheeky confessions about her sexuality on TikTok
British singer Lola Young. Image: X/@lolayupdates Lola Young, known for her trending but now annoying song "Messy", gave TikTok a moment recently when she casually addressed her sexuality in response to a compliment. And in true Young fashion, it was cheeky, honest, and delivered with zero pretence. In a recent TikTok, the singer was seen dancing and mouthing along to CMAT's "Take a Sexy Picture of Me," dressed in a corseted athleisure outfit. A fan dropped what was meant to be a flattering comment: 'No man deserves this.' Simple, supportive, and clearly admiring her energy. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ But Young decided to sprinkle in a little clarification. With a wink of sass, she replied: 'I like p---- as well u kno,' (know). Direct? Yes. Funny? Definitely. Refreshingly honest? Always. "No man deserves this," which was meant to praise her appearance and presence. Some fans initially misinterpreted this as an insult, but the original commenter clarified their intention, emphasizing admiration for Young. Young used the moment to remind everyone that her appeal doesn't exist solely in the context of men, and in doing so, she subtly addressed her sexuality in public for the first time. This isn't the first time she's shared bits of herself outside the studio. In an interview with "British GQ," Long opened up about falling in love for the first time at just 14. 'I believe in young love, for sure,' she said. 'But I believe love does change depending on your life experience. The person was great, but it just wasn't right.' She admitted to having a complicated relationship with romance: 'I don't love love most of the time, but sometimes I do.' She added that change doesn't sit easily with her, often preferring the comfort of relationships even when they've run their course. 'Well, I do [know why]. It's a lot to do with my childhood,' she explained. 'But I just don't like change, so love is important to me as much as I may hate it.'
