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By Isoken Osagie
(NEW YORK) Ryan Seacrest will return to host "New Year's Rockin' Eve" for the 16th time in a row on Thursday.
During "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021," Seacrest will count down to 2021 with the help of actors Lucy Hale and Billy Porter. Ciara will also cohost from Los Angeles while Big Freedia will count down in New Orleans.
Jennifer Lopez is set to headline the show's performances from New York, taking the stage at midnight right before the ball drop in Times Square. Lopez will be joined by country star Jimmie Allen, Porter and Cyndi Lauper and Machine Gun Kelly.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, are scheduled to appear for their 'final interview of 2020'. According to producers, the Bidens will "share an inspiring message as we come together to close out 2020 and look ahead with hope to 2021."
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, there will be performances by:
- Nelly
- Miley Cyrus
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Doja Cat
- Maluma
- Brandy
- Ella Mai
- En Vogue
- Julia Michaels & JP Saxe
- Lewis Capaldi
- Saweetie
Singer PJ Morton will also make an appearance in New Orleans.
Just after midnight, singer Jessie James Decker will reveal the "Powerball First Millionaire of the Year."
The show will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. and run until 2 a.m. EST on Jan. 1.
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