“2020 has been a trying year for the world and I’m thrilled to have Billy and Lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings,” Seacrest said in a statement. “We look forward to making sure it’s a night for everyone to remember.” Platinum-selling rapper Jennifer Lopez will headline in New York, with additional performances by Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen. Porter and Lauper, who worked together on the Broadway hit Kinky Boots, are set to reunite for a duet performance. They’re the latest in a star-studded lineup of entertainers featured as part of the iconic Times Square celebration. The party starts at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. This year’s broadcast will be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dick Clark Productions, the longtime producer of the show, combed through hundreds of photos to select 22 images highlighting the best of the last four decades. Dick Clark may no longer be around to host the show, but we’re sure he’s smiling down on what he left behind. Check out 22 of the best photos of Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve through the years. Launch the gallery to view the images.
