TikTok is taking its influence beyond the app with its first-ever awards show in the United States. The event, themed “New Era. New Icons.”, will take place on December 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. It marks a major milestone for the platform that has redefined entertainment and pop culture around the world.

The show will be livestreamed on both TikTok and Tubi, giving millions of fans a chance to celebrate their favorite creators in real time. Viewers who miss the live broadcast can watch the replay the next day on Tubi. Voting opens on November 18 through a special in-app portal, allowing users to choose their favorite creators, videos, and moments that made the biggest impact this year.

TikTok’s award categories highlight creativity in all its forms. Some of the titles include Creator of the Year, Video of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Muse of the Year, and the TikTok for Good Award. Others include Storyteller of the Year, MVP of the Year, Okay Slay Award, and TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year.

Among the top nominees are some of the platform’s most popular stars, such as adamw, alixearle, brookemonk_, keith_lee125, and kristy.sarah. All five are up for Creator of the Year. The Breakthrough Artist of the Year category also features rising music stars like alexwarren, katseyeworld, laufey, ravynlenae, and sombr. Their nominations reflect how TikTok continues to shape modern music discovery.

TikTok has hosted similar award events in countries like Germany, Mexico, and South Korea. However, its U.S. debut marks a huge step for the platform. It shows how far TikTok has come, evolving from a short video app into a global cultural powerhouse. The event also highlights its ambition to stand among the biggest names in entertainment while celebrating the creators who turn viral moments into global movements.

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