Bigger and better than ever, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) have announced 2026 will see the largest and longest nationwide performer lineup in the history of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (NYRE) with Ryan Seacrest.’

Boasting some of music’s biggest names including Mariah Carey, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Chappell Roan, and Post Malone on its performance roster, the upcoming NYRE edition will kick off in New York and then keep the celebration rocking from coast-to-coast with continuations in Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and beyond.

Slated to showcase dozens of performances across multiple time zones, look inside to see which of your favorite musical artists will be rocking you into 2026.

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As if commemorating the 20th anniversary of Chris Brown‘s self-titled debut album on November 29 wasn’t enough for his fans to celebrate, the dedicated stan group – affectionately called #TeamBreezy – were given even more great news to toast to from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Monday (December 1).

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Ray J isn’t holding back with his latest live rant, and this time his sights are set on music “it” couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z.

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Mario may be thrilling his fans all over North America with performances on the ‘Nobody But Us Tour,’ but the GRAMMY nominee still found time to give his critically acclaimed new single ‘Home‘ the video treatment.

Arriving nearly a month after the tune first hit digital shelves, the romantic slow jam serves as the follow-up to the September-released ‘Nobody But Us.’

“It don’t matter how many girls around me in this party / I only see you / We know they love me / But I let them know I love you more / Body to Body / But I don’t let them get to close,” he sings.

One of many gems found aboard his latest body of work, the November 13-released ‘Mood Swings‘ EP, swing inside to get a taste of the ‘Home’ visual.

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Apple Music has officially dropped its ‘Replay 25,’ giving listeners a glossy rundown of their most played artists and anthems of the year, and, unsurprisingly, Drake sits firmly at the top.

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It might be game over for The Game – at least on social media after the rapper lit up his own Hollywood birthday party with a storm of controversy.

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Jessie J Teams with O2 Priority for Intimate Christmas Concert

Jessie J is stepping into the holiday season with a gift for fans, unveiling a rare intimate Christmas concert in London.

And she’s doing so in partnership with O2 Priority.

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Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, and Joe are making a beeline for London for an unmissable spectacle.

The trio of R&B titans will topline the RNB Xmas Ball 2025 at the iconic O2 Arena on December 8.

That Grape Juice is giving a PAIR of tickets to attend the must-see TCO Group extravaganza.

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Next Generation of R&B Stars Pay Tribute To Brandy & Monica [Watch]

Brandy and Monica are getting their flowers in a brand new tribute. 

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Rihanna 'ANTI' spent 500 weeks on Billboard 200

Rihanna continues to make history, almost years on from her last studio album.

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Eyes will undoubtedly be glued to Netflix this week in anticipation of the arrival of ‘The Reckoning‘ – an explosive, four-part docuseries featuring never-before-seen footage of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in the days leading up to his 2024 arrest on charges of federal sex crimes.

Produced by his longtime nemesis 50 Cent and directed by EMMY-winning filmmaker Alex Stapleton, the streaming special is described as “a revealing look at Combs’ journey from music mogul to controversial figure” that even includes “insider accounts that expose” the “troubling shadows behind his [Bad Boy Entertainment] empire.”

And while the embattled businessman-rapper sits behind bars serving four years in prison for his crimes, his reps have wasted little time slamming and Netflix for the documentary – even calling the venture “shameful.”

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