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Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.
Jeff Neira/ABC via GIBelow, Billboard has compiled all of the information about this year’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve so you can properly prepare for your at-home New Year’s Eve festivities.
When
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022 will air live on Friday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Puerto Rico’s countdown is set for 11 p.m. ET.
Who’s Hosting
Seacrest, the show’s 17-time host and executive producer, will headline the Times Square countdown in New York City. Veteran host and Grammy-winning superstar Ciara will celebrate her fifth year taking over the Los Angeles party. Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning actor Billy Porter will co-host the Central Time Zone countdown from New Orleans, which he also did in 2019. And Liza Koshy, who previously served as one of the show’s correspondents in 2019, will make her grand return alongside Seacrest in New York. Jessie James Decker will return as the Powerball correspondent for the third year in a row.
For the first time in the show’s history, the King of Reggaetón Daddy Yankee will host the inaugural Spanish-language countdown in Puerto Rico. Joining him is actress and singer Roselyn Sanchez from the Puerto Rico Convention Center at DISTRITO T-Mobile, the island’s newest entertainment and nightlife complex.
Who’s Performing and Where
Journey and Karol G will perform from Times Square in New York. The legendary rock band will run through its most notable hits, and reggaetón’s leading lady will perform her fan-favorite songs. LL Cool J was originally slated to perform shortly before midnight, but canceled his performance Dec. 29 after testing positive for COVID-19. Chlöe also pulled out of the NYC lineup.
Porter and Yankee will be pulling double duty in New Orleans and San Juan, respectively, by hosting and performing. Porter will deliver a new single while on the riverboat Louis Armstrong on the Mississippi River in the city’s historic French Quarter, while Yankee will give a special hometown performance.
Joining L.A. host Ciara will be award-winning DJ D-Nice and performers AJR (“BANG!” and “Record Player” with Daisy the Great), Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker (“Sk8er Boi” and “Bite Me”), Big Boi and Sleepy Brown (“The Way You Move” and “Animalz”), Don Omar (“Danza Kuduro” and “Se Menea” with Nio Garcia), French Montana (“FWMGAB” and “Unforgettable”), Macklemore with Ryan Lewis (“Can’t Hold Us” and “Next Year” with Windser), Mae Muller (“Better Days” with Polo G, who will perform “Rapstar” and “Smooth Criminal”), Måneskin (“Beggin'” and “Mamma Mia”), Masked Wolf (“Astronaut in the Ocean” and “Pandemonium”), OneRepublic (“Counting Stars” and “Run”), and Walker Hayes (“Fancy Like” and “AA”).
How to Watch
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022 will air live on ABC Friday, Dec. 31. Viewers can also catch all the NYE action on the ABC website and app or use subscriptions to access New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on the Hulu+ app or ABC’s YouTube TV.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest is produced by MRC Live & Alternative, which is owned by MRC. MRC and Penske Media are co-parent companies of Billboard.
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NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
