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The inaugural TikTok Awards in the U.S. will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The show will feature live performances and appearances by some of TikTok’s most influential creators and entertainers. The TikTok community will have the opportunity to support their favorite creators by casting their votes on the TikTok Awards in-app hub from Nov. 18 through Dec. 5. Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae and sombr are nominated for breakthough artist of the year. All of these artists except Laufey are strong contenders for Grammy nominations for best new artist. Grammy nods will be announced on Friday Nov. 7. (Laufey isn’t eligible because she won a Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album in 2024.) On Dec. 18, the TikTok Awards show will be presented in front of a live audience of hundreds of creators, complete with a red-carpet welcoming arrivals one hour prior. Fans can watch live on @TikTok and onTubi, the official streaming partner of the TikTok Awards 2025. The ceremony will also be available on demand the next day on Tubi. The show’s theme is “New Era, New Icons.” Here’s a sampling of categories and nominees: Creator of the Year Video of the Year Rising Star of the Year Breakthrough Artist of the Year Storyteller of the Year TikTok for Good Award My Show is On Award [Film & TV] MVP of the Year [Sports] Okay Slay Award [Fashion/Beauty] Immediately Added To Cart Award CapCut Creator of the Year TikTok Live Creator of the Year
