Ciara To Perform At First-Ever TikTok Awards In LA

TikTok, the world’s most popular social media platform, has tapped Ciara to perform live at its first-ever awards show in the U.S.

The R&B pop star will be headlining the inaugural TikTok Awards taking place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, joining a group of popular digital creators. The show will stream live on TikTok and Tubi at 6 p.m. PT, preceded by red carpet coverage beginning at 5 p.m.

“There’s nothing like performing for a community that loves movement, music, and expression as much as I do,” Ciara said in a statement. “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’m honored to hit the stage for the first-ever show in the U.S.”

The awards show’s theme is “New Era, New Icons,” celebrating a “new era of creativity” and innovators in the digital media space who produce content of all kinds, from fashion to sports to education to daily life.

The list of presenters includes REI AMI, who provided the singing voice for Zoey in the animated hit Kpop Demon Hunters, Tan France, Tefi Pessoa, Justin Danger, Patrick Starrr, Carter Gregory and Ashby Florence.