TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years.

The app itself still faces an uncertain future—one that might result in a platform that is far more right-leaning, more hostile, and less secure.

Netflix rebooted the talent show Star Search this week, hosted by Anthony Anderson with judges Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen. The original gave early exposure to stars like ...