Ryan Seacrest concludes 2020 with a special pair of guests by his side: the President-elect and the future First Lady.
Joe Biden and his wife, dr. Jill Biden, is expected to appear with Seacrest at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve.
The Bidens will share an inspiring message as we come together to conclude 2020 and look forward with hope to 2021 ‘, according to a statement from the producers.
Jennifer Lopez will be the musical mainline. The pop star will perform live before the iconic ball falls on December 31st. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will be closed to the public.
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Performers in Los Angeles include Brandy, Doja Cat, Ella Mai, En Vogue, Julia Michaels & JP Saxe, Lewis Capaldi, Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, Nelly and Saweetie. Indigenous residents of New Orleans, Big Freedia and PJ Morton will appear from the city.
Ryan Seacrest, along with President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, will take part in the ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve ‘event on Thursday night.
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Other artists in New York include Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Jimmie Allen and Machine Gun Kelly. Lauper and Porter have collaborated on the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” and will join forces for a performance during the TV special, which airs on ABC at 8 p.m.
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“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021” lasts until 1 o’clock Eastern on January 1st. Seacrest returns for hosting the event for a 16th year, and will be in New York with Porter and Lucy Hale. Ciara hosts Los Angeles.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.