New Year's Eve shows downplay terrorism jitters on one of TV's most competitive nights - LA Times New Year's Eve shows downplay terrorism jitters on one of TV's most competitive nights TV’s New Year’s Eve shows downplay any terrorism jitters Jewel Samad / AFP / Getty Images Police officers stand guard over the many revelers in New York last year. Police officers stand guard over the many revelers in New York last year. (Jewel Samad / AFP / Getty Images) Scott Collins This will be the ninth New Year's Eve in a row that Kathy Griffin has broadcast live from the teeming crowds in New York's Times Square with her CNN cohost Anderson Cooper , and she's not about to have the party spoiled by the widespread jitters over recent terrorism attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. "I'm just so used to being a target that I'm actually not one bit afraid," Griffin joked in a phone interview.

She then took a dig at her competing Times Square host on ABC's " Dick Clark 's New Year's Rockin' Eve": "If Ryan Seacrest can do it, I can do it." (Greg Braxton) Over the last few years, New Year's Eve has become one of the most competitive live-broadcast nights of the year, with multiple TV networks airing coverage of festivities in New York, Miami and elsewhere. "With a million people in Times Square and tens of millions of people watching, it is about as big as it gets for a platform these days," said Seacrest, who next year will wrap up a 15-year tenure as "American Idol" host. But this year's celebrations are tinged with wariness after recent terror attacks here and abroad. The Islamic State militant group in November released a video that showed Times Square and other New York landmarks, which was widely construed as a barely veiled threat. "The video reaffirms the message that New York City remains a top terrorist target," NYPD Deputy Commissioner Stephen Davis wrote in a statement, adding that police were not aware of a specific threat against the city.

An NYPD spokesman said the department doesn't discuss details of its antiterrorism procedures to avoid helping terror groups plan attacks. "Security comes into play every single year," said Larry Klein, the veteran executive producer of "Rockin' Eve." "We did a show just three months after 9/11. Security always comes into play when you have a million people in the crowd." TV’s New Year’s Eve shows downplay any terrorism jitters Andrew Burton / Getty Images Numerals to mark the coming year are unveiled in Times Square on Dec. 15. Numerals to mark the coming year are unveiled in Times Square on Dec. 15. (Andrew Burton / Getty Images) As far as the TV networks are concerned, the shows will go on. Plenty of people end up watching parties from home rather than attending one live, guaranteeing a surprisingly large television audience for a holiday night. It also helps that New Year's Eve is not as family-oriented as Christmas or Thanksgiving and, thus, puts fewer competitive demands on viewers' attention.

The current throng of party programs is a far cry from 1973, when impresario Clark started "Rockin' Eve" as a younger-skewing rival to the then-dominant New Year's Eve show on CBS, from bandleader Guy Lombardo. (Clark, who died in 2012, had earlier picked Seacrest as his successor.) The 62-year-old documentarian behind such PBS productions as "The Civil War," "Jazz," "Baseball" and "The Roosevelts" will oversee... Ken Burns already has a trophy case stuffed with Emmys, Grammys and honorary doctorates. But now he's about to add another honor: grand marshal of the Rose Parade. The 62-year-old documentarian behind such PBS productions as "The Civil War," "Jazz," "Baseball" and "The Roosevelts" will oversee... (Scott Collins) Last year, "Rockin' Eve" — which features Seacrest live from Times Square with top musical acts, this year led by Carrie Underwood — drew 12.9 million viewers during the 10 p.m.

hour, climbing to an impressive 22.7 million during the 11:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. slot, according to Nielsen. The show is telecast for more than three hours and for much of the country climaxes with the live countdown at midnight in New York. "Rockin' Eve's" total was far ahead of the 5.4 million who turned out for its main rival, "New Year's Eve With Carson Daly " on NBC (Daly logged 8.6 million for the late-night portion). CNN's "New Year's Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin" drew an average of 1.6 million over the course of three-and-a-half hours. I'm just so used to being a target that I'm actually not one bit afraid. If Ryan Seacrest can do it, I can do it. — Kathy Griffin NBC is hoping to expand its party into an entire night of event TV. This year Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's "Watch What Happens: Live," will emcee "New Year's Eve Game Night," airing live at 10 p.m. in much of the country (the program will air on tape in Los Angeles).

Cohen's show is an extension of "Hollywood Game Night," the Jane Lynch-hosted contest which in January will mark its fourth-season premiere on NBC. At 11:30 p.m. Cohen will join Daly in Times Square for the traditional New Year's countdown. Cohen said he's unfazed by terrorism fears. Times Square on New Year's is "either going to be the safest place in the world or the opposite," Cohen said. "Living in New York City, I have great trust in the police. I ride the subway most days." Meanwhile, Fox will again head to Miami for "Pitbull's New Year's Revolution," a dance-music extravaganza overseen by the Cuban American rap star. This year the broadcast will be supervised by veteran Nashville TV producer John Hamlin, who promises the show will, for the first time, be entirely live. Last year, "Pitbull's New Year's Eve Live" gathered 4.4 million during the 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. slot. "No pretaped performances, not a single one" this year, Hamlin said.

Security will be as key in Florida's Bayfront Park as it is in Times Square. "I've discussed it with Miami PD," he said. "They are confident that they have their eyes and ears on this situation." The various New Year's Eve shows are settling into specific niches, with CNN's aimed at news junkies who aren't interested in the pop music, dancing or games offered by other networks. Griffin expressed surprise that the cable news network keeps bringing her back year after year as a comedic foil to Cooper, who sheds his sober-newsman persona only slightly for the evening. "He really is the perfect foil for me because there's so many things he can't say," Griffin said of Cooper. As for terrorism, Griffin makes it clear that in the cutthroat world of show business, entertainers may have nothing to fear so much as one another. "We are a genuine alternative to Ryan Seacrest and his cavalcade of stars," she said of the CNN New Year's show.

"I feel very proud that we've made a small step in destroying Ryan Seacrest." Follow Scott Collins on Twitter at @scottcollinsLAT MORE ENTERTAINMENT COVERAGE Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2007 TV Show: News, Videos, Full Episodes and More | TVGuide.com Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host from Times Square in New York City, where Christina Aguilera, Ludacris, Rihanna and KT Tunstall perform. Fergie handles hosting duties and performs in Hollywood, where Natasha Bedingfield, Meat Loaf and RBD are also slated (more…) Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host from Times Square in New York City, where Christina Aguilera, Ludacris, Rihanna and KT Tunstall perform. Fergie handles hosting duties and performs in Hollywood, where Natasha Bedingfield, Meat Loaf and RBD are also slated to perform.

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(Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP Images) (Photo: Dan Hallman/Invision/AP) TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “New Year's Rockin' Eve,” 8-11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to 2:13 a.m., ABC. In a night stuffed with music and specials, ABC has the quantity and (maybe) quality. Ryan Seacrest's live portions in New York include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Demi Lovato and Wiz Khalifa. There's more: A Taylor Swift video will debut and Fergie will host a pre-recorded Hollywood party that has ... well, almost everyone. It includes One Direction, Nick Jonas, Ellie Goulding, Andy Grammer, Elle King, Fall Out Boy, Tove Lo, Alessia Cara, Rachel Platten and more, including 5 Seconds of Summer, Walk the Moon and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE II: Football, noon, 4 and 8 p.m. ET, ESPN. The last thing we need on this busy day is another distraction. But here are three bowl games, including two that decide the teams in the national championship game.

The day starts with Houston (12-1) and Florida State (10-2) in the Peach Bowl; then come the championship semi-final gamess: The Orange Bowl has Clemson (13-0) and Oklahoma (11-1); the Cotton Bowl has Alabama and Michigan State, each 12-1. TONIGHT'S ALTERNATIVE: More Eve parties, everywhere. The overload continues, with more music events – Fox, PBS, NBC – plus parties, news coverage more. We'll take them one at a time, below: Other choices include: -- Fox special, 8-10 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For the second year, Pitbull hosts a Miami bash. This one has Jessie Smollett of “Empire,” plus Shawn Mendes, Austin Mahone, Pia Mia, Prince Royce, R. City and more. -- “Live From Lincoln Center,” 8 p.m., PBS. The New York Philharmonic's annual concert has a Paris theme this year, with music by Ravel, Offenbach and Saint-Saens.

-- “Michael Feinstein's New Year's Eve,” 10-11 p.m., PBS. Backed by a 17-piece band, Feinstein is joined by Broadway's Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveitand Christine Ebersole, plus Darren Criss of “Glee,” Leslie Odom Jr. Of “Smash” and Julia Goodwin of “America's Got Talent.” -- “New Year's Eve Game Night,” 10 p.m., NBC. This is a lot like “Hollywood Game Night” -- which will start its season Tuesday – except that Andy Cohen hosts, there are some New Year-themed games and Panic at the Disco is the house band. -- “New Year's Eve with Carson Daly,” 11:30 p.m., NBC. Trimmed to an hour, this will include Gwen Stefani singing “Used to Love You.” Also, it will share several people – Andy Cohen, Whitney Cummings, Rob Riggle – with the game-night hour.

AND MORE: -- Looking backward, CNN has “All the Best, All the Worst, 2015” at 7 p.m.; NBC has “A Toast to 2015” (with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb) from 8-10. News channels will visit celebraions and more; Fox Business plans to include Donald Trump, sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight. But the big news bash is 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on CNN; Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin -- a fun, witty duo -- will host, with reporters in New Orleans, Memphis, Rio de Janeiro and (really) Hershey, Pa. -- And if you want to skip Eve and football? CBS has reruns of its strong Thursday shows, from “Big Bang Theory” to “Elementary.” And the first two seasons of David Cross' sometimes-hilarious “Todd Margaret” rerun from 6 p.m. to midnight on IFC, setting up next Thursday's start of the third .

Read or Share this story: TOP VIDEOS Ryan Seacrest Keeps Dick Clark Rockin' - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com Ryan Seacrest Keeps Dick Clark Rockin' by Matt Webb Mitovich | Dec 30, 2005 3:00 AM EST Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Ryan Seacrest, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve Who to watch, who to watch, as your watch ticks toward midnight on Dec. 31? Of course, no one can be faulted for defaulting to ABC's tried-and-true Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2006 , which begins at 10 pm/ET. Although the ageless entertainer was MIA last year (having suffered a stroke just weeks prior), he is now back, to be joined in Times Square by American Idol's Ryan Seacrest , while teen queen Hilary Duff oversees things on the West Coast feed. "I think it was important in Dick's mind that his first appearance back [on TV] would be on his own show," says Seacrest.

"This is his party and I have been invited to his party, so I'm going to operate in whatever capacity he wants me to." Here is what Seacrest had to tell TVGuide.com about his new New Year's gig, Dick Clark 's antiaging serum and the forthcoming take-no-prisoners season of Idol. TVGuide.com: So, I just got off the phone with your "arch enemy" Carson Daly , who has his own New Year's Eve show.... Ryan Seacrest: He's not my enemy. [Laughs] We're both just squirrels looking for a nut in this business. TVGuide.com: I can't goad you into some smack-talking? Seacrest: I am 159 lbs. and about 5' 9" — I don't talk a lot of smack; that's not my style. I really don't know what Carson is planning on doing, we've been so focused on putting this show together. We've added some great things, including a live performance by Mariah Carey . This is the first time in the history of Dick's show that they've done a live performance in Times Square, leading up to the ball drop, so we're excited about that.

She's the biggest artist of the year, just nominated for eight Grammy awards, and she will be right there in the middle of the action. TVGuide.com: Performing live live? Seacrest: Live. Live, live, live. TVGuide.com: Is it safe to say that when the ball drops, you'll declare, "2005... out!"? Seacrest: [Laughs] I don't know if in 2006 I'll be saying "out" ever. It's become too much of a catchy headline — for the negative! TVGuide.com: How long has this year's Rockin' Eve been in the planning? Seacrest: In terms of my official involvement, it was probably about six months ago. As I did [2004's New Year's Eve Live from Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, on Fox], obviously I looked to Dick Clark, the king of New Year's Eve, and what he has done in years past.

But it really is one of those things where you think in this dream world, "Wouldn't it be great if I could work with him and do the show?" Not do a show somewhere else, but be involved in the show that really encompasses what New Year's Eve is all about. TVGuide.com: When do you think Dick will share with you the secret to his antiaging serum? Has he discussed any timetable? Seacrest: It was very astute of you not to call it a cream because a serum is what he recommends. He thinks the creams are too thick and clog your pores. He definitely recommends a serum over a cream. TVGuide.com: As the host of two radio shows — On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 — and in light of everything going on with Howard Stern and the growth of satellite radio, do you agree that the playing field is changing? Seacrest: Oh, absolutely, there's no doubt about it. The playing field is changing. I tend to think that any time there is evolution in an industry such as ours, it's an opportunity. For me, I like the fact that there is other opportunity, more competition.

There is now so much more that anybody in the radio business can do because there are several different ways of delivering content. TVGuide.com: Given American Idol's popularity, I'm surprised you haven't guest-starred more on episodic TV. Is it simply not your cup of tea? Do you not consider yourself an "act-or"? Seacrest: Well, I'm not an actor; I struggle to make it through the scripts for my Cingular ads. [Laughs] I have been asked to guest-star, and I really am happy to make fun of myself, but the problem with scripted filming, be it a feature or sitcom, is it takes too much time. I don't have the time in a week to go to a set for more than an hour or two. So I've had to pass on some things I really wanted to do. TVGuide.com: Lastly, can we expect any twists or tweaks to the Idol format and/or rules in this, its fifth season? Seacrest: For the most part, its going to be the same format that the audience has learned to follow. The biggest change is going to be the cast of talent that we've brought back.

You're going to see some personalities who are gunning for that spot. They know exactly what they need to do to win and they're not going to let anybody get in their way! Ryan Seacrest’s rockin role on New Year’s Eve | New York Post Ryan Seacrest’s rockin role on New Year’s Eve Ryan Seacrest will be where Dick Clark used to be -- right at the center of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve where he'll be joined by Jenny McCarthy and Fergie. ABC/Bob D'Amico More On: What does Putin think of Stalin comparisons? We'll never know If it’s live TV, expect “American Idol’s” Ryan Seacrest and “The Voice’s” Carson Daly to be there. That’s certainly true on NewYear’s Eve, when Seacrest has taken over where Dick Clark, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 82, left off. Daly, who’s been hosting NewYear’s Eve celebrations from Times Square for more than a decade, has become NBC’s official emcee, making New Year’s Eve an obligatory gig for him.

ABC, whose “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” is by far the biggest of TV’s celebrations — peaking at 22.4 million viewers last year—has six hours of live programming planned for Tuesday, Dec. 31. The epic live show will be hosted by the network’s now standard New Year’s Eve team of Seacrest, “The View’”s Jenny McCarthy and Fergie, and produced by Dick Clark Productions. “We’ve become the fabric of New Year’s Eve in America,” says Larry Klein, producer with Dick Clark Productions, who has worked for the company for the last 40-plus years and also produces the “American Music Awards.” “Our show celebrates the year in music with the top songs and the top acts. People tune us in whether they are at a party, a restaurant or a bar. We’ve become the country’s habit on New Year’s Eve.” While ABC hands the whole night over to DCP, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve” peaks in the show’s fourth hour, starting at 11:30 pm ET and including the countdown to New Year’s.

This year, Miley Cyrus will close out 2013 with a live performance from Times Square. After the countdown, the show will open 2014 with a live remote with Billy Joel at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. From 8 to 10 p.m. ET, Seacrest, Fergie and McCarthy will walk audiences through “The 30 Greatest Women in Music,” a two-hour countdown that includes clips and interviews with great female performers from the past 50 years. Neither DCP or ABC was ready to say what performers would be featured because both companies were still in the process of clearing clips at press time. “As I started to get heavily into the AMAs this year, we all started to realize hat 2013 was the year of the female,” says Klein. “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” kicks off at 10 p.m. ET. Fergie will host the show from Los Angeles, while McCarthy is live from Times Square, where, as ever, this year’s multi-colored ball will start its downward drop at one minute before midnight.

After a break for local news, Seacrest and gang return at 11:30 p.m. ET, where they count down the New Year, and then celebrate with some of 2013’s biggest acts, including Icona Pop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Robin Thicke, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Blondie, Daughtry, Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Florida George Line, Ariana Grande and The Fray. Just because the ball has dropped, doesn’t mean the party is over, with ABC keeping things going until 2:12 a.m. ET. Those who want to join the festivities on social media can go to NewYearsRockinEve on Facebook, follow @officialNYRE on Twitter or tweet using the hashtag #RockinEve. ABC hosts by far the biggest party but that doesn’t mean other networks aren’t giving it a go. “Glee”’s Jane Lynch will join Carson Daly over on NBC, which airs two hours of live programming from 10 to 11 p.m. ET and 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET.

Mariah Carey, Blake Shelton and various “Voice” winners are expected to perform. Daly’s been on hand at Times Square for more than a decade, starting with his days at MTV. The increasingly ubiquitous Mario Lopez, host of “Extra” and Fox’s “X Factor,” will host Fox’s celebration from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET live from Las Vegas. J. Cole, Krewella, NewPolitics and Panic! At The Disco all will perform live from Light Nightclub at Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. It’s the seventh year in a row that Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin, who’s more famous for being a constant presence on Bravo, will ring in the New Year together on CNN. Over the years, Griffin has entertained/horrified the audience by swearing on camera and getting way too close to Cooper’s crotch, but CNN seems to enjoy the pairing. “I’m so thrilled Anderson Cooper has agreed to be my assistant once again as I single-handedly host New Year’s Eve on CNN for my global adoring audience,” Griffin said in a statement. “Wait…what? CNN hired her again? For real?” said Cooper in his own statement.

Meanwhile, CNN’s seasoned team of correspondents will report from across the country starting at 9 p.m ET. Isha Sesay will join Cooper and Griffin in Times Square, while Brooke Baldwin will be live from New Orleans, Susan Hendricks will report from Nashville, Tenn., and Gary Tuchman will chime in from the hot spot of the Watermelon Drop in Vincennes, Ind. Fox will offer “New Year’s Eve Live” from 11 pm ET to 12:30 am ET. Those who want to buck the norm and watch something else altogether can get some insight into why girls act the way they do via MTV’s “Girl Code” special at 10 p.m. ET, watch even more “Dr. Who” on BBC America, or spend the whole day on the couch taking in SyFy’s all day “Twilight Zone” marathon. Fox News Channel’s Bill Hemmer and Elisabeth Hasselbeck will ring in the new year live from Times Square with the network’s All-American New Year (9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) They’ll be joined by country music singer Rodney Atkins, rockers Blues Traveler and the one-and-only Susan Boyle.

“Duck Dynasty” cast members Willie and Korie Robertson will also join the show live from Colorado to reflect on 2013. FNC’s Griff Jenkins will provide viewers with an inside look at the celebrations taking place in the Big Apple. Share this: Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy host New Year's Rockin' Eve | abc7.com Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy host New Year's Rockin' Eve EMBED </> More News Videos <iframe width="476" height="267" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> As 2014 comes to a close, millions of people can watch the crystal ball drop in Times Square with Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy. (KABC) KABC LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Waterford Crystal Ball is the centerpiece of New Year's Eve in Time Square. Millions will be watching as the 11,875-pound ball drops, signifying the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015. An estimated 1 million people are expected to be in attendance in Times Square as the clock strikes 12.

Among those 1 million people will be Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy, both of whom watched the show when Dick Clark used to host it. "I always wanted to come down here and hang out just as somebody that watched it. So to be able to be right under it and next to it is pretty fun," Seacrest said. "And I remember watching it thinking, 'Oh my gosh, New York City looks so amazing. I wonder if I'd be there some day?' And the fact that I'm co-hosting kind of blows my mind," McCarthy said. Police by the thousands will be monitoring the Times Square crowd, with another 100 people monitoring all the cameras set up around the vicinity. McCarthy and Seacrest will be happy to be in the middle of the madness, even in the 27 degree weather. "You can't feel your mouth move after a while, your fingers are frozen, but it's worth it every year, isn't it?" McCarthy said. "You kind of forget about all of that when you're in the moment...and then afterwards, you realize how cold and how long you were out there freezing," Seacrest said.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve starts at 8 p.m. tonight. Related Topics: Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve 2016 with Ryan Seacrest: Times, lineup, TV channel | AL.com Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve 2016 with Ryan Seacrest: Times, lineup, TV channel December 31, 2015 at 4:07 AM , updated Email Ryan Seacrest will continue the New Year's Eve tradition started by the legendary Dick Clark in the annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. (Contributed photo/ABC)Leada Gore | lgore@al.com Ryan Seacrest will continue the New Year's Eve tradition started by the legendary Dick Clark in the annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest." The event from New York City's Times Square will start at 7 p.m. CST on ABC.

Seacrest will be hosting the event, with co-host Jenny McCarthy and West Coast hostess Fergie of the group "The Black Eyed Peas." While the midnight ball drop is the star of the show, there's a host of major celebrities who will be joining in the fun. The lineup includes country superstar Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Wiz Khalifa, Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth in Times Square. From the West Coastk, will be One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Alessia Cara, Andy Grammer, DNCE, Elle King, Ellie Goulding, Fall Out Boy, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Nathan Sykes, Nick Jonas, OMI, Pentatonix, Rachel Platten, Tove Lo, and Walk the Moon. Jimmy Buffet will be providing a special live performance from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn just after the ball drops. Taylor Swift will debut her new video "Out of the Woods" during the broadcast. The show is broken up into several parts: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

- Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016" 10:30 p.m.-12:09 a.m.- "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016, Part 1" 12:10 a.m.-1:13 a.m. - "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016, Part 2" How to watch The event will be on all ABC channels or you can live stream the show via the ABC app and ABC Go . About Us Fergie wows as she co-hosts Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve | Daily Mail Online comments She's been gracing our television screens as co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for the past seven years. And Fergie was certain to impress as she wore a semi-sheer gown to the red carpet arrival for her eighth year in a row on the ABC special, which she pre-recorded on November 20.

Like the past few years, the 40-year-old will be hosting the Los Angeles party while on the other side of the country Ryan Seacrest emcees the New York festivities with the aid of Jenny McCarthy. Scroll down for video Hot metal! Fergie was certain to impress as she wore a semi-sheer gown to the red carpet arrival for her eighth year as co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, which she pre-recorded on November 20 The Black Eyed Peas singer looked stunning in her metallic gown as the diaphanous material of the frock revealed she was wearing a tiny black bodysuit underneath. The fabulously fit mother-of-one wore her golden locks in flowing waves over her shoulders as she sported a bright slick of red lip paint. Of course throughout the course of the evening, the pop star will surely be making many outfit changes to ring in the new year. All fired up!

Like the past few years, the 40-year-old will be hosting the Los Angeles party while on the other side of the country Ryan Seacrest emcees the New York festivities with the aid of Jenny McCarthy Dazzle in a silver dress like Fergie Visit site Performers for the night in New York include: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Demi Lovato, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth (Times Square), Jimmy Buffett. While on the West Coast, the lineup is: One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Fall Out Boy, Andy Grammer, Ellie Goulding, Elle King, Tove Lo, Rachel Platten, WALK THE MOON, Alessia Cara, DNCE, Nick Jonas, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, OMI, Pentatonix and Nathan Sykes. Meanwhile, Fergie just enjoyed Christmas with her husband Josh Duhamel and their son Axl, and even shared their holiday card on social media.

Putting on their 'ho ho' faces: Fergie and Josh Duhamel shared their family Christmas card showing a cute snap of themselves with their toddler Axl on Friday Stunner: Ellie Goulding sported a thigh-skimming mini-dress to the event Brits are here: One Direction also performed as part of the all-star lineup in LA Scream my name: Tove Lo arrived barefoot to the red carpet while Rachel Platten sparkled in a gold maxi Macho man: Nick Jonas went hell for leather as he arrived looking tough That guy! Producer Ryan Lewis (L) and rapper Macklemore got ready to perform Just the boys: Musicians Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Michael Clifford and Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds Of Summer The card was captioned 'Ho ho holiday – Love, the Duhamels,' and it appeared to show the 43-year-old actor and his 40-year-old pop star wife both pulling their 'ho' faces while their little cutie Axl giggled. The couple posted their card on Instagram on Friday and it had notched up a combined 99.3k views by Saturday.

Fergie also shared a photo of their two-year-old sitting on Santa’s lap at Macy's when they were in New York earlier this month. The hitmaker captioned it on her son's behalf, saying: 'Me and my homie santa in new york -axl' Getting the party started: Fergie pulled out all the stops with her glam look as she hit the stage Sensational: The mum of one flashed her legs in showed off her hourglass curves in showstopping dress Finishing touches: A dash of deep red lipstick and glam side-swept locks rounded off the party look Curve appeal: Fergie pulled out her best poses as the got the party started Sparkles: Ellie looked gorgeous in her statement mini dress as she belted out her hits on stage NYE kiss: The blonde beauty blew a kiss to her fans during the set Statement dress: A winged detail belt finished off Ellie's quirky party look Ellie Goulding also pulled out all the stops for the NYE party, wowing in a tiny sparkly mini dress. The short number flashed the Brit singer's long toned legs, while she accessorised with a statement winged-detail metallic belt.

The blonde beauty left her short blonde locks loose and added a pretty pink lip colour as she took to the stage to belt out her hits. The heartthrobs are here! Harry Styles of One Direction had the crowd excited as the band performed their set Sing it! Niall Horan was in the moment as he put his all into the song Waving goodbye to 2015: Louis Tomlinson and his 1D bandmates will be going on hiatus in 2016 Bromance: Niall and Liam Payne entertained the crowd with their hits and new tracks Ringing in the new year: The band are wrapping up their final gigs before officially going on hiatus in March Racy: Tove Lo looked gorgeous in her leather crop top and matching skirt Keeping it simple: The singer ditched the heels as she ran around stage barefoot Giving it her all: The star showed off her tattoos, and plenty of skin, as she belted out her songs Dance!

Joe Jonas wore a white and print shirt as he performed with his group DNCE Party time: The singer joined JinJoo Lee and Cole Whittle on stage Family affair: Joe's brother Nick also performed during the star-studded night Rocking out: Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood of 5 Seconds Of Summer bought the noise Turn it up: Michael Clifford and Luke Hemmings dressed in their band's signature style for the NYE gig Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016 Musical Performances | Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016 Musical Performances By Micheline Goldstein | Dec 15th, 2015 Luke Bryan, Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth, and Demi Lovato will join headliner Carrie Underwood live in Times Square as part of ABC's telecast of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016 .

They join previously announced performers One Direction, who will headline the Billboard Hollywood Party in Los Angeles. Luke Bryan will perform a medley of his hit songs, Demi Lovato will perform "Confident" and "Cool for the Summer" from her new album, Confident, and Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth will perform their smash hit "See You Again." Each performance will take place in the hours leading up to the 2016 countdown, performing for over 1 million fans live in Times Square, and millions more on TV. With over 38 performances and five and a half hours of music, America's biggest celebration of the year will take place on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 8|7c on the ABC Television Network. It's going to be one epic New Year's Rockin' Eve party! Ring in 2016 with Ryan Seacrest and Carrie Underwood on ABC. Joining headliner One Direction and host Fergie at the Billboard Hollywood Party are performers 5 Seconds of Summer, Fall Out Boy, Andy Grammer, Ellie Goulding, Elle King, Tove Lo, Rachel Platten and WALK THE MOON.

Also recently added to the Billboard Hollywood line up are performers Alessia Cara, DNCE, Nick Jonas, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, OMI, Pentatonix, and Nathan Sykes. Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett will make a special live appearance from his concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016. Buffett will bring everyone to a "Margaritaville" state of mind as he performs his timeless song right after the ball drops at midnight, ringing in the start of 2016. The show will include hours of special performances and reports on New Year's celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will host and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City as he has for the last 10 years with live reporting from actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy . Pop star Fergie will oversee the festivities at the Billboard Hollywood Party in Los Angeles. Ryan Seacrest will host the countdown to midnight in Times Square as he has for the last decade.

Question: What "ageless" TV star used to host "New Year's Rockin Eve"?
Answer: Dick Clark