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‘I’m heartbroken’: Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has died at the age of 40

The man best known as the dancing DJ on The Ellen Degeneres show has been found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room.

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is the former So You Think You Can Dance contestant, who was found on Tuesday morning local time.

His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed her husband’s death in a statement to People.com.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.”

“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.”

ALLISON HOLKER BOSS, TWITCH’S WIFE

“He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans,” she said.

Boss was a freestyle hip hop dancer who was the runner-up on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” his wife said.

Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to Boss on Twitter, where she said she “loved him with all my heart”.

Boss made his first appearance on the program in 2014, before he was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020.

He is survived by his wife, and three children Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.ti

If you or anyone needs mental health support, please contact your local helpline.

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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