TikTok has announced multi-hyphenate talent La La Anthony as the host for its first-ever US TikTok Awards show. The event will take place live at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on December 18 and will be streamed live on TikTok and Tubi.
The ceremony aims to celebrate TikTok creators who have inspired and connected communities across the country. La La Anthony expressed excitement about hosting, saying, “I’m excited to celebrate the creators who inspire us, teach us, and make us laugh every single day.”
Fans can participate by casting votes daily through the TikTok Awards hub, which is open now until December 2. The voting covers fourteen categories, including Storyteller of the Year, TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year, and My Show is On Award for film and TV.
A star-studded lineup of presenters will join La La Anthony on stage. Notable presenters include Paris Hilton for Creator of the Year and Bethenny Frankel for Storyteller of the Year. Other presenters are Micky Gordon for Rising Star of the Year, Josh Richards for TikTok for Good, and Jordan Chiles for MVP of the Year in sports.
Additional presenters rounding out the event are Jools Lebron for Muse of the Year, Trixie Mattel for My Show is On Award, and Justina Valentine for TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year. The event will feature a red carpet livestream beginning at 5 PM PT, followed by the awards ceremony at 6 PM PT.
e.l.f. Cosmetics serves as the title sponsor and presents the Rising Star of the Year Award. The TikTok Awards focus on recognizing creators whose videos have made significant cultural impacts beyond the platform’s For You Feed.
TikTok encourages fans to join the conversation using the hashtag #TikTokAwardsUS and to follow @tiktokcreators and @tiktok for updates. The event highlights the theme “New Era, New Icons,” honoring innovation across fashion, entertainment, education, and sports.
With a live audience of hundreds of creators expected, the TikTok Awards promise a night of celebration and recognition for influential digital content creators shaping culture nationwide. The ceremony will be available on demand the day after the event on Tubi.
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