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

TikTok said Thursday that it officially formed a joint venture that will keep the video-sharing app operating in the United States.

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 ...