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TikTok's Labyrinth Runway Finale is a grand finale to Fashion Month, promoting diversity, body positivity, and inclusivity in the fashion industry. The event will feature renowned Black designers Victor Glemaud and Carrots by Anwar Carrots, as well as TikTok creator Joe Ando. Hosted by Frankie Jonas, the event will include musical performances by Khalid, CL, and Lubalin. The runway models will include popular TikTok creators, WNBA players, and the looks have been styled by TikTok creator and stylist Tabitha Sanchez.

TikTok creators are showcasing their cooking skills and creating delicious vegan chicken dishes with the #Seitan trend. Seitan, a popular vegan chicken substitute made from flour and water, has surprised users with its versatility and delicious taste. The trend has captured the attention of both amateur home cooks and professional chefs, leading to diverse content that highlights cuisines from around the world. In addition to the #Seitan trend, TikTok also features the #dayandnight challenge, unique effects like the Face Stretch effect, and celebrates the achievements of women with the #WhenWomenWin movement.

This article highlights the TikTok creator @theres.food.at.home, who shares delicious recipes, cooking tips, and insights from running two food businesses. The creator started her TikTok journey in April 2020 and finds motivation in helping others. She advises new creators to have fun with their content and not be too focused on metrics. The article also mentions two Black creators worth following on TikTok: @_justemela_ and @knawt.kai.

TikTok creators are using the #DramaticMoments trend to showcase their witty comebacks with a dramatic flair. This trend allows creators to switch characters and respond dramatically to a general statement. It has gained popularity among TikTok users and has been used to cover various topics. The Blink effect on TikTok adds a unique and entertaining element to videos, while the Creator Spotlight features @quenwilliamss, a real estate agent promoting home buying in the Black community. TikTok has also released its H2 2020 Transparency Report, highlighting its commitment to transparency and launched the TikTok for Black Creatives program to support and promote Black creators and music artists.

TikTok has released its fourth global Transparency Report, covering the period from July 1 to December 31, 2020. The report provides insights into content removals, efforts to combat misinformation related to COVID-19 and elections, and response to law enforcement and intellectual property removal requests. Key insights include the removal of 89,132,938 videos globally and 11,775,777 videos in the US for violating Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. TikTok also removed 6,144,040 accounts and 9,499,881 spam accounts. The report highlights TikTok's efforts to provide accurate information on COVID-19 and elections, including the removal of 51,505 videos promoting COVID-19 misinformation and 347,225 videos for election misinformation. TikTok aims to improve systems to detect misleading content and prevent repeat offenders. The report also mentions legal requests received by TikTok in the US.

Introducing the 100 Black creators and emerging music artists participating in TikTok's three-month creator incubator program, TikTok for Black Creatives. The program aims to provide education, resources, and support to help these talented individuals grow their careers. The participants come from various fields such as Arts, Entertainment, Music, Education, Food, Beauty and Fashion, and Sports and Fitness. Notable creators include music artists @keshawntheking and @gracevictoriamusic, animation artists @recokh and @marcstrongedits, creative cake baker @thesweetimpact, self-love and wellness coach @livenaturallylove, and multidisciplinary artist @branmovay, among others.

TikTok has announced a multi-year partnership with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC, becoming the official jersey sleeve partner for both teams in 2021. This groundbreaking joint patch sponsorship aims to provide equal representation and recognition for female players. The partnership will also support local communities in need through donations from jersey sales. TikTok is giving its community access to premium soccer content, including highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive player content. The Portland Timbers and Thorns FC will give the TikTok community an exclusive look at their 2021 jerseys before the official reveal.

TikTok is launching new features to promote body inclusivity and provide support to those struggling with eating disorders. They are introducing in-app support resources, partnering with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), and actively promoting #NEDAwareness. They are committed to continuous improvement and refining their policies to combat content that promotes or glorifies eating disorders.

TikTok creators have embraced the #AlbumCover trend, transforming video frames into fictional album covers. This trend has expanded to include various interests and content genres, highlighting the creativity and diversity on TikTok. Kreepa's song "Oh No" has become popular on the platform, and the Love Life Predictions effect has provided a fun option for Valentine's Day content. In the creator spotlight, Fatima (@iconicgreen1) has emerged as a trailblazer on Black TikTok. Recent news includes a partnership between UFC and TikTok, as well as TikTok Fashion Month.

TikTok has announced a multi-year partnership with UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, to deliver exclusive livestream content for UFC fans worldwide. The partnership will provide access to pre-and post-fight content, behind-the-scenes footage, engagement with UFC athletes, and other exclusive content executions. With over 6.3 million followers, UFC has become the third most-followed sports league on TikTok since joining the platform in October 2019. The partnership aims to bring the action and excitement of UFC to the TikTok community.