TikTok Plans Inaugural U.S. Awards in Los Angeles Featuring Over 70 Creators

The inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards will be held on December 18, 2025, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles to celebrate the platform's influential creators across 14 categories. Fans can vote for their favorites via the TikTok app from November 18 to December 5, with the event featuring live performances, red-carpet arrivals, and streaming live on TikTok and Tubi. Leading the Breakthrough Artist of the Year nominations are Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Laufey, Ravyn Lenae, and sombr, with most also considered strong contenders for the upcoming Grammy Awards except Laufey, who is ineligible due to a previous Grammy win. The awards extend beyond music, recognizing creators in categories such as Creator of the Year, Video of the Year, and specialized honors including the TikTok for Good Award and My Show Is On Award for film and TV. TikTok highlights its role as a launchpad for emerging talent, noting the substantial follower bases and viral successes of nominated artists like Katseye and Alex Warren. The event underscores TikTok's growing impact on music discovery and creator recognition in entertainment and social media.