On Wednesday (12.10,) organizers of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve confimed that Diana Ross who will ring in 2026 with a live performance in New York’s Times Square.
Including such classics as ‘Upside Down’ and ‘I’m Coming Out,’ along with a medley of her greatest hits, the legendary diva said “Together we begin a new year.” “Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy – a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026.”
Now 81-years of age, Diana follows country star Carrie Underwood, who headlined last year’s Times Square celebration that attracted 29,000,000+ viewers at midnight.
The Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest announcement comes shortly after a lineup of 39 performers – including 50 Cent, Chappell Roan, Post Malone, Mariah Carey, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, OneRepublic and Pitbull and more – was unveiled for the 2026 extravaganza.
Like 2025, Seacrest and Rita Ora will return as hosts from Manhattan, while Chance the Rapper leads the Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago. NFL alum Rob Gronkowski returns alongside Dancing with the Stars host Julianne Hough, who will make her New Year’s Rockin’ Eve co-hosting debut in Las Vegas.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 airs live on ABC on Wednesday December 31 at 8pm EST, with the broadcast available to stream on Hulu the following day.
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Author: Saul Goode
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