Times Square numerals installed ahead of New Year’s Eve ball drop
Numerals were installed atop historic One Times Square in preparation for the city’s iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop and celebration.
Christmas has passed, but the holiday season is not over. We still have to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with the ringing in of the new year. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the ball drop after “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live from New York City.
There are more than 30 names on the performers list, including multiple acts with Georgia ties. Here’s a look at who all will be hitting the stage:
Lil Jon
Lil Jon is a rapper, record producer, and was the lead singer of Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. He’s been nominated for four Grammy awards, with one win for his part in Usher’s hit song “Yeah!” His most popular song might be his single with DJ Snake, “Turn Down for What?”, which has been streamed more than 610 million times on Spotify, and its music video was streamed on YouTube 1.2 billion times. Lil Jon is from Atlanta.
Ciara
Ciara is a singer, songwriter, and dancer. She’s been nominated for five Grammy awards with one win for her part in the short-form music video of Missy Elliot’s “Lose Control.” The two also collaborated on perhaps Ciara’s most popular single, “1, 2 Step”, with just under 700 million streams on Spotify and more than 340 million streams on the YouTube music video. Ciara is from Decatur and grew up in Riverdale.
6LACK
6LACK is a singer and songwriter. He’s been nominated for six Grammy awards and won an MTV Video Music Award for his part in Normani’s “Waves.” His most popular song is his single with Lil Tjay “Calling My Phone”, with over 911 million Spotify streams and 288 million streams on its YouTube music video. 6LACK was born in Baltimore and raised in east Atlanta, also known as “Zone 6” (hence the name).
T.I.
T.I. (also known as T.I.P.) is a rapper, actor, and record producer. He’s been nominated for 20 Grammy awards with three wins, including best rap performance by a duo or group for “Swagga Like Us”, best rap/sung collaboration for “My Love”, and best rap solo performance for “What You Know”. He also played Dave in both of the first “Ant-Man” movies. T.I. is from the Bankhead area of Atlanta.
Who else is performing at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?4 Non Blondes50 Cent6lackAJRBigXthaPlugChance the RapperCharlie PuthChappell RoanCiaraDemi LovatoDJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef JeanFilmoreGoo Goo DollsJess GlynneJessie MurphJordan DavisThe Singing Voices of Huntrix from “KPop Demon Hunters” – EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei AmiLeon ThomasLe SserafimLil JonLittle Big TownMadison BeerMaren MorrisMariah CareyNew Kids on the BlockOneRepublicPitbullPost MaloneRick SpringfieldRussell DickersonThe All-American RejectsTucker WetmoreZara LarssonWhen is Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will go live from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 4 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
How to watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will broadcast live on ABC channels and will be available to stream the day after on Hulu.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.