The first ever U.S. based TikTok Awards have been officially scheduled to take place on December 18, 2025, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The ceremony will recognize the best TikTok creators, musicians, athletes, actors, digital personalities, and more, as voted on by fans via the app.Ciara has been officially announced as the headline performer for the night. In an official press statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Ciara mentioned:"There is nothing like performing for a community that loves movement, music, and expression as much as I do. The TikTok platform plays a significant role in entertainment. It is one of the most influential platforms in the world. The TikTok Awards are all about celebrating that spirit, and I am honored to hit the stage for first-ever show in the US." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCiara's headline slot announcement at the 2025 TikTok Awards follows the release of her latest single, Nice n' Sweet. She made an official Instagram post regarding the song, captioning:"New music, new cocktail, same island energy 🌴✨ Dropping a sip to go with my newest single, Nice n'wSweet. Crisp, refreshing, and balanced with a touch of natural sweetness. The bright, zesty, herbaceous notes of Ten To One White Rum pair perfectly with Honeycrisp apple, and the fine bubbles in Fever-Tree Premium Club Soda lift it all up for that island-breeze in every sip."The post continued:"Recipe: 1.5 oz @tentoonerum White Rum (additive free | 0g added sugar). 2 oz Honeycrisp apple juice. 0.75 oz lemon juice. Top with @fevertree_usa Premium Club Soda. Salted caramel + dried apples Instructions: Add everything to a glass with ice, top with club soda, garnish, enjoy."More on TikTok Awards 2025The TikTok Awards 2025 will be streamed live on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from the Hollywood Palladium. Red carpet coverage is set to begin at 5 p.m. PT on TikTok Live. On the other hand, the main ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. PT. The show will also be streamed on Tubi.Voting for the TikTok Awards 2025 took place inside the app. Users accessed the Awards hub through the For You page or by searching "TikTok Awards." Fans browsed categories and nominees and submitted votes between November 18 and December 2, 2025.It is worth noting that there was no web based voting option. Below is the complete list of nominees across all announced categories.Creator of the yearadamwalixearlebrookemonk_keith_lee125kristy.sarahVideo of the yearbretmanrockchrisandfinckronclark__taylortiminskasturkuazkitchenRising star of the year: sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmeticscalebsaysthingsdrewkey5000findjeremiahsoyeddynieblasthatgirlsydjoBreakthrough artist of the yearalexwarrenkatseyeworldlaufeyravynlenaesombrStoryteller of the yearjordan_the_stallion8katievanslykelogagmthelawntoolstinekeyoungerMuse of the yearangelreese10cocogauffgiannis_an34parishiltonshaymitchellTikTok for good awardalexisnikolecybersecuritygirlsamueljhyunthepsychdoctormdvalentinebrothersMy show is on award: film and TVcvneladayanechrisselguywithamoviecamerajustthenobodyssupesMVP of the year: sportsbrittany1wilsondaniel_buyeskemariahcrosemkiatipismoalifcOkay slay award: fashion and beautyglamzillakatiefangggmeredithduxburymissdarceiwisdm8I was today years old award: learning, sponsored by H and R Blockafamstudiesalexisanddeanastro_alexandralawbymikeoddanimalspecimensImmediately added to cart award: presented by TikTok Shopboise_brookeginiglowitsmekelscklothesmindedlexirosensteinCapCut creator of the yearchloeshihliahyoomoniqueyvonnepaigepiskinreciderTikTok LIVE creator of the yeareliesparzaaezeexnataliejonathantilkinjourdanbluekiraliseFor further updates, fans can keep an eye on the official TikTok Awards pages.Also Read: "My north star is always telling a true story": Amy Allen reflects on her career and Grammy nods"He is the devil himself": Internet erupts after 50 Cent says more unseen Diddy footage will be released on YouTube