ABC’s iconic extravaganza, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” is poised to mesmerize audiences nationwide tonight with an incredible lineup of performances, renowned personalities, and a global showcase of New Year’s festivities.
The highly anticipated event kicks off live tonight, starting at 8/7 c on ABC, promising over 5 1⁄2 hours of uninterrupted entertainment.
In a groundbreaking move, this year’s show will debut its inaugural live broadcast radio simulcast on 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide, including acclaimed stations like Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, and 102.9 Dallas. Viewers can also catch the spectacle via the iHeartRadio app, ensuring widespread accessibility like never before.
Hosting the event for the 19th consecutive year, Ryan Seacrest will be joined by global superstar Rita Ora as co-host for the exhilarating countdown to midnight, broadcasted live from the iconic Times Square in New York. The evening promises a star-studded lineup of performances featuring LL COOL J, Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, and more.
Meanwhile, Hollywood’s celebrations will be led by Emmy Award-winning television personality Jeannie Mai. The West Coast performances will showcase acts by Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Loud Luxury x Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
The global celebration transcends boundaries, highlighting performances by the K-Pop group NewJeans from South Korea, alongside electrifying shows by Post Malone at the new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas and Cardi B at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Additionally, the “Queen of Reggaeton” Ivy Queen will ignite the stage from the Puerto Rico Convention Center at DISTRITO T-Mobile, marking the show’s third Spanish-language countdown broadcast.
Adding humor and insight to the evening, comedians Gabriel Iglesias, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Ms. Pat will share their perspectives on fashion trends, pop culture moments, and memorable occurrences from the past year.
In a unique twist, content creator Airrack is set to conclude his “30 Videos in 30 Days” series with a New York City adventure, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for visiting the most fast-food restaurants in 24 hours.
Notably, President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to make a special appearance on the show, offering reflections on the past year and sharing a hopeful message for the year ahead.
With an eclectic and captivating lineup, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024” promises an unforgettable night of celebration, uniting audiences worldwide as they bid farewell to the old and eagerly welcome the new year ahead.