Diana Ross to headline 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'
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NEW YORK (AP) — Diana Ross is set to headline this year’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”

The legendary pop star will deliver a medley of her iconic tracks, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” during the New Year’s Eve festivities in New York City. The star-studded broadcast will feature 39 performers from various locations such as New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Puerto Rico.

Ross expressed her enthusiasm in a statement, saying, “As we step into 2026, let’s welcome fresh beginnings, seize new opportunities, and revel in a celebration of love and unity.”

The lineup also boasts performances from Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic, and Pitbull.

Airing live on ABC on December 31 at 8 p.m. EST, the event will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day. Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will host the festivities from New York City’s Times Square, with Chance the Rapper leading from Chicago. Meanwhile, Las Vegas will see former NFL player Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough at the helm.

The performers will also 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 voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”

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