Diana Ross to Headline Dick Clark’s Star-Studded New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026

Diana Ross is set to shine brighter than the Times Square ball as she headlines Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Years Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026.

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The iconic diva will ring in the new year with a live performance in New York City, joining what ABC hails as the most expansive lineup in the show’s 50+ year history.

The festivities will sweep across NYC, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and more but all eyes will be on Ross as she delivers a hit-stacked medley including classics ‘I’m Coming Out’ and ‘Upside Down.’

Speaking on headlining the spectacle, Ross 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.”

Hosted by Seacrest and Rita Ora, the annual spectacle airs Dec 31 from 8 PM to 4 AM EST with next-day streaming on Hulu.

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