2025 was also the year of flexing on TikTok. A trend that gained traction on the platform in late May, "Holy (freaking) airball" videos, showed users bragging about what they are known for or other random facts about themselves, whether it be a career, hobby or general achievement.

On the first TikTok Awards red carpet, attendees shared their concerns about the app following the agreement on the TikTok U.S. joint venture.

In a memo to staff reviewed by Reuters, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew confirmed that all US data “will be stored in a trusted and secure cloud environment in the United States run by Oracle,” with Oracle ultimately responsible for safeguarding US data.

Viral TikTok trend claims baby carrots before bed improve sleep, but experts tell Fox News Digital there's no scientific evidence supporting this.

Going forward, nearly half of the new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will be controlled by investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX. Current ByteDance investor affiliates will own around 30 percent, and ByteDance itself will control just under 20 percent.

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of operations of TikTok's U.

The deal comes more than a year after Congress passed a law that forced its owner ByteDance to divest its US operations or face a ban.

A new ownership structure limits ByteDance’s control, addresses US security concerns, and reduces the immediate risk of TikTok being banned in the United States.

The inaugural TikTok Awards became a reality on Thursday, Dec. 18 — passing out hardware to the most important folks on the incredibly popular platform.