TikTok Awards 2025: How to Watch, Nominees, Celebrities and Why Tonight Matters

Today, the TikTok Awards 2025 mark the platform’s first large-scale awards show in the United States. As a result, the event brings creators, musicians, and cultural figures together to celebrate the videos and voices that shaped TikTok this year.

This guide explains how to watch the show live, where it is happening, who is nominated, which celebrities are expected to appear, and why the event signals something bigger for TikTok’s future..

When and Where the TikTok Awards Take Place

Tonight, TikTok is holding the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. TikTok chose the venue for its history as a live entertainment space and its ability to support both in-person guests and global livestream viewers.

Earlier this week, TikTok confirmed the event details through its official newsroom and in-app announcements.

How to Watch the TikTok Awards Live

Fans can watch the TikTok Awards in two official ways today:

Inside the TikTok app via TikTok LIVE
On Tubi, TikTok’s official streaming partner, available for free

Here is the schedule for today:

Red carpet livestream begins at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Main awards ceremony begins at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET

To watch on TikTok, search for “TikTok Awards” or follow the official TikTok Live stream. Tubi viewers can watch through the Tubi website or app without a subscription.

Host and Musical Performance

Meanwhile, La La Anthony hosts the show, leading the ceremony and introducing the evening’s segments.

Ciara will deliver a headline performance, and her music has consistently driven viral trends on TikTok. TikTok announced her appearance ahead of the event.

Key Nominees to Watch Tonight

Fans selected the winners through in-app voting earlier this month. Categories highlight creativity across entertainment, music, storytelling, and community impact.

Creator of the Year Nominees

Adam Waheed
Alix Earle
Brooke Monk
Keith Lee
Kristy Sarah

Breakthrough Artist of the Year Nominees

Alex Warren
KATSEYE
Laufey
Ravyn Lenae
Sombr

Additional awards include Video of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Storyteller of the Year, Muse of the Year, and TikTok for Good, recognizing creators across multiple verticals.

Celebrities and Guests Expected

In addition, several well-known figures from entertainment, fashion, and sports are expected to attend or present alongside top creators. This mix reflects how TikTok now sits at the intersection of internet culture and mainstream media.

Over time, TikTok has increasingly become a place where creators and traditional celebrities share the same stage.

Why the TikTok Awards Matter

Ultimately, this awards show is more than a celebration. It signals TikTok’s evolution into a full cultural platform.

Unlike traditional award shows, TikTok’s honors are driven by community voting and algorithmic reach. The show now recognizes creators who built audiences without studios, labels, or networks.

This moment mirrors broader shifts in how audiences engage with media, similar to the competition for attention explored in our analysis of platform engagement trends.

What to Expect After the Show

Once the ceremony ends, however, the real impact begins.

Acceptance speeches, fashion moments, performances, and unscripted clips are expected to flood the For You Page within minutes. These moments often spark new trends that extend the awards show’s influence far beyond one night.

TikTok News Hub will continue tracking how tonight’s event shapes creator visibility and platform culture in the days ahead.