Diana Ross to Headline New Year's Rockin' Eve

Diana Ross, the legendary Motown singer, will headline Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, performing a medley of her hits in New York City's Times Square on December 31 to usher in 2026.

The 81-year-old icon, known for her enduring influence on pop and soul music, will take the stage just before midnight. Her set will include classics such as "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down," the latter of which has recently gained renewed popularity from its feature in the fifth season of Netflix's Stranger Things. "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," Ross said in a statement.

Ross joins a diverse roster of 39 performers spanning genres from hip-hop and country to K-pop and rock, making this the most expansive edition in the show's 54-year history. The lineup features current chart-toppers like Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, and Chance the Rapper, alongside veterans including 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, New Kids on the Block, Rick Springfield, and the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM....