Multiple TikTok creators have taken to the platform to detail their experience of alleged racism while attending the 2025 TikTok Awards in Sydney last week. The discussion was launched on social media by creator Florence Baitio, who was nominated for Beauty and Fashion Creator of the Year at the event.

FIRB has to approve any data center project where more than 10 percent of the facility is foreign-owned, and the AFR report said lobbying firm Anacta Strategies is working on behalf of TikTok to secure permission.

TikTok influencer Indy Clinton attended the social media platform’s awards show on Nov. 26 in Sydney, Australia, and faced criticism for her red-carpet conduct. She has since addressed the claims in a new video.

To keep you in tune with all things TikTok -- hosted by Sophie Monk -- here's everyone who won a trophy at the 2025 TikTok Awards.

This year’s TikTok Awards received a record-breaking 6.4 million votes, which is three million more than last year. You can find the full list of award winners, including Entertainment Creator of the Year, New Zealand Creator of the Year, Food Creator of the Year, and more, below.

According to people aware of the negotiations, TikTok applied to FIRB last year and has been aiming to construct a 100 megawatt data centre in New South Wales or Victoria to support its Asia Pacific services. Operations would be handled by a local partner, with AirTrunk viewed as the likely operator.

“We’re thrilled ICC Sydney’s iconic theatre will now be known as TikTok Entertainment Centre. This is far more than a naming rights deal, it’s a dynamic partnership with one of the world’s most innovative and future-focused entertainment platforms,” said ICC Sydney CEO, Adam Mather-Brown.

Jonathan Bailey has continued to be quenched after the Wicked hunk of spunk surprised punters by appearing at the 2025 TikTok Awards.