"If you needed one more reason to brave the barricades, and the very real possibility of losing feeling in your toes: Diana Ross will ring in 2026 from the heart of the freezing temps Times Square tonight, just minutes before the ball drops. The legendary icon is set to take the Countdown Stage at 11:37pm on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," performing a medley of her hits that includes "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down.""
"She's far from the only big name lighting up Times Square tonight, though. Ross's late-night slot makes her one of the final performers before midnight, a prime position typically reserved for truly iconic artists. The Supremes frontwoman and solo superstar holds two Lifetime Achievement Grammys (one solo, one with the group), plus a Tony, a Golden Globe, Kennedy Center Honors and enough cultural clout to soundtrack nearly 50 years of celebrations."
"Early in the evening, expect performances from B.o.B, Tones And I, LE SSERAFIM and New York dance crew AGNEW. Swedish pop star Robyn hits the stage at 9:18pm on CNN's "New Year's Eve Live," bringing "Dancing on My Own" energy to the square (arguably the most emotionally appropriate song choice for standing in a crowd for eight hours). Country fans get their moment with Little Big Town at 9:35pm and Maren Morris at 10:33pm, both airing on ABC."
Diana Ross will ring in 2026 from Times Square with an 11:37pm performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, delivering a medley that includes "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down." Her late-night slot places her among the final pre-midnight performers and highlights decades of acclaim, including two Lifetime Achievement Grammys, a Tony, a Golden Globe and Kennedy Center Honors. Festivities begin at 6pm with the New Year's Eve Ball lighting and raising, followed by a diverse lineup spanning pop, country and K-pop. Early acts include B.o.B, Tones And I, LE SSERAFIM and AGNEW; Robyn appears at 9:18pm; Little Big Town at 9:35pm; Maren Morris at 10:33pm; Tones And I returns at 11:55pm; and Ciara performs after midnight.
Read at Time Out New York
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