Times Square – Ryan Seacrest is set to host “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” for the 19th time, and this year he will be joined by a new co-host, pop star Rita Ora. Born in Kosovo, Ora will be making her first appearance in New York City for the event.
“I was overseas, and this was always such like a million miles away… that wasn’t real and then when you kind of get here you’re thinking ‘Wow! Everything goes into this show,'” said Ora, expressing her excitement.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” has been the most popular New Year’s Eve countdown for over 50 years. Despite being one of Hollywood’s busiest hosts and producers, Seacrest holds a special place in his heart for the show.
“He was someone who I admired and looked up to as a child, and someone I wanted to be. I wanted to be him when I grew up, so to have worked next to him during some challenging years for him and to take over for him has a special place in my heart,” said Seacrest, reflecting on his connection with the late Dick Clark.
Global Performances and Star-Studded Lineup
The heart of the five-and-a-half-hour broadcast is the energy generated by the million people gathered in Times Square each year. However, the show will also feature performances from artists around the world.
Comedians Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Matt Friend, Ms. Pat, and Sebastian Maniscalco will bring laughter to the stage. Other performers include Post Malone in Las Vegas, New Jeans live from South Korea, and Megan Thee Stallion rocking the stage in New York City.
This Year’s Performers:
Times Square
- LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Jelly Roll
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tyla
Hollywood
- Aqua
- Doechii
- Ellie Goulding
- Green Day
- Janelle Monae
- Loud Luxury x Two Friends with Bebe Rexha
- Ludacris
- Nile Rodgers & CHIC
- Paul Russell
- Renee Rapp with Coco Jones
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
Miami Beach
- Cardi B
Las Vegas
- Post Malone
South Korea
- New Jeans
Puerto Rico
- Ivy Queen
