- - Diana Ross to Headline ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Ethan ShanfeldDecember 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM

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Diana Ross will ring in the new year as the 2026 headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”

From Times Square, the disco legend will anchor a lineup of 39 artists appearing across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and more. All will be part of America’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration, airing on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET.

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Ross’ performance will feature a medley of hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” which just received a substantial streaming boost thanks to a placement in “Stranger Things” Season 5.

“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,” Ross said in a statement.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora, with Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago. Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will hold down the fort in Vegas, while Puerto Rico anchors will be announced soon.

Ross joins previously announced performers including 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Ciara, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean, Filmore, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters (Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami), Leon Thomas, Le Sserafim, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, the All-American Rejects, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.

Variety parent company PMC owns Dick Clark Prods. in a joint venture with Eldridge.

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