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pop icon diana ross It has been confirmed as the headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocking Eve”, leading a global celebration to welcome 2026.
mythological singer Will perform live hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down” new york city,
The broadcast will feature 39 artists from across New York, vegas, chicagoand Puerto Rico.
Ross shared her anticipation, saying, “Together we begin a new year. Let’s celebrate a new beginning, new opportunities, new happiness – love, where we all come together as 2026 begins.”
Comprehensive line up Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappelle Rhone, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull boast it. The annual special will air live on December 31 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC, with repeats the following day on Hulu.
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will host times SquareNew York City.
Chance the Rapper will anchor from Chicago, while former NFL stars Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will perform from Las Vegas.
Further acts include Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, New Kids on the Block, Jordan Davis, 6LACK, The All-American Rejects, Rick Springfield and the “Kpop Demon Hunters”.
The large public gathering to watch the ball drop is free and does not require tickets.
Jonathan Bennett and Jeremy Hassell co-hosted the 2025 special with several musical guest appearances. Headlined by the Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Lenny Kravitz and TLC, just to name a few.
Times Square remains the center of attraction around the world New Year Eve, ever since the owners of One Times Square began hosting rooftop celebrations to welcome the New Year in 1904. The first ball lowering celebration took place in 1907 and the tradition is now a universal symbol of welcoming the New Year.