Ryan Seacrest will end 2020 with a special pair of guests at his side: the president-elect and the future first lady.
Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, are scheduled to appear on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve Rock” alongside Seacrest.
The Bidens will “share an inspiring message as we come together to close 2020 and look to the future with hope in 2021”, according to a statement from the producers.
Jennifer Lopez will be the main musical attraction. The pop star will perform live before the iconic ball launch on December 31. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will be closed to the public.
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Los Angeles artists include Brandy, Doja Cat, Ella Mai, En Vogue, Julia Michaels and JP Saxe, Lewis Capaldi, Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, Nelly and Saweetie. New Orleans natives, Big Freedia and PJ Morton, will appear from that city.
Ryan Seacrest will be accompanied by President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, on Thursday night for the ‘New Year’s Eve Rock’ event.
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Other artists in New York include Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Jimmie Allen and Machine Gun Kelly. Lauper and Porter collaborated on the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” and will join forces for a performance during the TV special, which starts on ABC at 8pm.
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“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin ‘Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021” will take place until 2 am on January 1. Seacrest is returning to host the event for the 16th year, and will be joined by Porter and Lucy Hale in New York. Ciara will host Los Angeles.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.