Ciara Headlines Inaugural TikTok Awards 2025 at Hollywood Palladium

The first TikTok Awards in the US will be hosted by Ciara and streamed live from the Hollywood Palladium on December 18, 2025. The Grammy-winning singer will perform songs like “Oh,” “1, 2 Step,” “Get Up,” and “Love Sex Magic” to honor the TikTok creator community. This is TikTok’s way of honoring digital influencers in front of hundreds of people.

There will be red carpet coverage on TikTok Live starting at 5 p.m. PT. The main ceremony will start at 6 p.m. PT and will also be available on Tubi the next day. Dylan Kevitch, Hannah K, Taylor King, Tan France, Tefi Pessoa, and others will host and present awards in categories like Break Artist of the Year and CapCut Creator of the Year. In addition, Ciara talked about how the platform affected her: “There’s nothing like performing for a community that loves movement, music, and expression.”

Furthermore, Ciara’s choreography fits TikTok’s short-form energy perfectly. She was known for topping the Billboard charts with “Goodies” in 2005 and her 2006 album Ciara: The Evolution. Her Grammy win in 2006 for Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control” shows how much she still matters. Fans can watch the free livestream on @TikTok, which makes her return to big stages even bigger.