Ring in 2024 with Variety‘s list of New Year’s Eve specials to watch, including performances by stars like NewJeans, Ivy Queen, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Cardi B and Maroon 5.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”
The most-watched annual New Year’s Eve special, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns with a global twist: K-pop girl group NewJeans will perform their hit song “Super Shy” live in South Korea, the first-ever performance on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from that country.
Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for his 19th year and will lead the live countdown with pop star Rita Ora in Times Square. Performers in New York include LL Cool J, Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll with Jessie Murph, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.
Other “Rockin’ Eve” performers include Post Malone in Las Vegas, Cardi B in Miami, “Queen...
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”
The most-watched annual New Year’s Eve special, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns with a global twist: K-pop girl group NewJeans will perform their hit song “Super Shy” live in South Korea, the first-ever performance on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from that country.
Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for his 19th year and will lead the live countdown with pop star Rita Ora in Times Square. Performers in New York include LL Cool J, Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll with Jessie Murph, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.
Other “Rockin’ Eve” performers include Post Malone in Las Vegas, Cardi B in Miami, “Queen...
- 12/29/2023
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
With five hours of airtime to fill, CBS’ Nashville-based New Year’s Eve special has to book a significant amount of the stars of country music, and many of those names were announced in a talent rollout Wednesday morning — including the genre’s blockbuster artist of the moment, Morgan Wallen.
Among those also newly announced as joining the lineup for “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” are Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Hardy, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Jackson Dean, Jon Pardi and Grace Bowers. Two duo performances round out the rollout: Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins, and Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty.
Previously announced for the special were Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Elle King and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The special airs in two two-and-a-half-hour blocks for a total of five hours — 7:30-10 p.m. Et/Pt, followed after a half-hour...
Among those also newly announced as joining the lineup for “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” are Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Hardy, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Jackson Dean, Jon Pardi and Grace Bowers. Two duo performances round out the rollout: Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins, and Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty.
Previously announced for the special were Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Elle King and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The special airs in two two-and-a-half-hour blocks for a total of five hours — 7:30-10 p.m. Et/Pt, followed after a half-hour...
- 12/13/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
CBS will again ring in the new year with New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The five-hour celebration returns to the network, airing live Sunday, Dec. 31 from downtown Nashville at 7:30-10 Pm Et/Pt/10:30 Pm-1:05 Am Et/Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ as part of a multi-year deal.
The first group of performers include Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Lainey Wilson.
“Building on what we have established over the last two years by focusing on our artists, the fans and the vibrancy of downtown Nashville, this year’s lineup is shaping up to be our most exciting yet. We will celebrate 50 years of the iconic southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, the skyrocketing Lainey Wilson and country music superstar Thomas Rhett, with over a dozen artists and special guests still to be announced,” said executive producer Robert Deaton. “Nashville is quickly becoming The...
The first group of performers include Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Lainey Wilson.
“Building on what we have established over the last two years by focusing on our artists, the fans and the vibrancy of downtown Nashville, this year’s lineup is shaping up to be our most exciting yet. We will celebrate 50 years of the iconic southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, the skyrocketing Lainey Wilson and country music superstar Thomas Rhett, with over a dozen artists and special guests still to be announced,” said executive producer Robert Deaton. “Nashville is quickly becoming The...
- 10/2/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper fight with Ryan Seacrest as the ball drops? Will Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton premiere a new duet, viewers can only hope this New Year’s Eve. And we have all the details for what to watch so you won’t miss a single thing. Here’s our list of Nye TV specials you absolutely will want to have eyes on at the end of the year celebration.
Below is a rundown of what programming to watch leading up to the ball drop, with updates to come throughout the month. Cable-cutters can still access all the festivities through live TV streaming platforms such Sling TV, Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.
NBC’s “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party”
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” debuted on NBC last year to solid viewership. This year, the “Prisoner” singer’s Miami-based party will feature...
Below is a rundown of what programming to watch leading up to the ball drop, with updates to come throughout the month. Cable-cutters can still access all the festivities through live TV streaming platforms such Sling TV, Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.
NBC’s “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party”
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” debuted on NBC last year to solid viewership. This year, the “Prisoner” singer’s Miami-based party will feature...
- 12/31/2022
- by Katie Reul and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Jimmie Allen and Elle King are going to be ringing in the new year with some of country music’s biggest stars on CBS‘ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash next month. Entertainment Tonight‘s Rachel Smith is also returning to host alongside the country singers.
Airing from downtown Nashville on Dec. 31, the five-hour broadcast will cross multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight Et, culminating with the renowned Nashville music note drop and fireworks at midnight Ct.
The special will include music performances from stars including Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band and more. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
CBS returned to live New Year’s Eve programming last year with Nashville’s Big Bash. Smith hosted in 2021 with Bobby Bones, and the special included performances from Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, and Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Airing from downtown Nashville on Dec. 31, the five-hour broadcast will cross multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight Et, culminating with the renowned Nashville music note drop and fireworks at midnight Ct.
The special will include music performances from stars including Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band and more. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
CBS returned to live New Year’s Eve programming last year with Nashville’s Big Bash. Smith hosted in 2021 with Bobby Bones, and the special included performances from Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, and Fisk Jubilee Singers.
- 11/16/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Zac Brown Band will be among the country music stars helping to ring in 2023 on CBS with the return of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
The network announced the special today. Nashville’s Big Bash will air Saturday, December 31 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Et/Pt on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The inaugural broadcast in 2021 peaked with 5.51 million viewers in the midnight hour.
Additional artists and information about the special will be announced at a later date. The show originates from downtown Nashville across multiple locations. The five-hour celebration will feature nearly 50 performances from the various locations that include a mainstage in Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
The broadcast will cross multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight Et,...
The network announced the special today. Nashville’s Big Bash will air Saturday, December 31 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Et/Pt on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The inaugural broadcast in 2021 peaked with 5.51 million viewers in the midnight hour.
Additional artists and information about the special will be announced at a later date. The show originates from downtown Nashville across multiple locations. The five-hour celebration will feature nearly 50 performances from the various locations that include a mainstage in Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
The broadcast will cross multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight Et,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
SAG Awards Announces 2022 Production Team, Led by Executive Producers Jon Brockett and Kathy Connell
Jon Brockett has been tapped to serve as executive producer of the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year, joining returning EP Kathy Connell at the helm. Brockett had previously served as a producer on the show, and has been a part of the SAG Awards since its fifth show, while Connell has been with the ceremony since it began in 1995.
Brockett and Connell are a part of this year’s production team, which the SAG Awards announced on Thursday. Not returning are Hazy Mills Productions’ Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, who served as EPs with Connell of the in-person 2019 and 2020 events, as well as last year’s pre-taped virtual special.
For 2022, as previously reported, the SAG Awards are shaking things up by moving venues, to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. There’s still no word yet on whether there will be a host for the show, which will air on Feb.
Brockett and Connell are a part of this year’s production team, which the SAG Awards announced on Thursday. Not returning are Hazy Mills Productions’ Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, who served as EPs with Connell of the in-person 2019 and 2020 events, as well as last year’s pre-taped virtual special.
For 2022, as previously reported, the SAG Awards are shaking things up by moving venues, to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. There’s still no word yet on whether there will be a host for the show, which will air on Feb.
- 2/3/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CBS will twang in the new year with Bobby Bones and Rachel Smith, who are set as the respective host and co-host of its holiday special New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
Airing from 8-11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Et/Pt and crossing multiple times zones, the five-hour welcoming of 2022 — and “see ya” to 2021 — will feature performances by some of country music’s biggest names. Among the dozens of acts set to play are Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell and Zac Brown Band.
“I’m so excited to celebrate and host New Year’s Eve this year right down the street from my house, with so many of my friends who have great performances planned,” said Bones, who hosts radio’s The...
Airing from 8-11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Et/Pt and crossing multiple times zones, the five-hour welcoming of 2022 — and “see ya” to 2021 — will feature performances by some of country music’s biggest names. Among the dozens of acts set to play are Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell and Zac Brown Band.
“I’m so excited to celebrate and host New Year’s Eve this year right down the street from my house, with so many of my friends who have great performances planned,” said Bones, who hosts radio’s The...
- 11/17/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is throwing their hat into the New Year’s Eve concert special ring after two decades on the sidelines with New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash headlined by some of country’s biggest stars. The special will air live from downtown Nashville Dec. 31 on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The last time CBS had a Nye special was to mark the new millennium on Dec. 31, 1999. Prior to that, CBS aired annually a New Year’s Eve special featuring Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadian Band live from the Waldorf Astoria in NYC from December 31, 1956 until December 31, 1976. (It was on CBS radio for decades before that.) Over the past 22 years, CBS has largely run repeats/pre-recorded specials on New Year’s Eve as counter-programming to the live programming on ABC,...
The last time CBS had a Nye special was to mark the new millennium on Dec. 31, 1999. Prior to that, CBS aired annually a New Year’s Eve special featuring Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadian Band live from the Waldorf Astoria in NYC from December 31, 1956 until December 31, 1976. (It was on CBS radio for decades before that.) Over the past 22 years, CBS has largely run repeats/pre-recorded specials on New Year’s Eve as counter-programming to the live programming on ABC,...
- 9/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow are among the celebrity contestants on “25 Words or Less.” Also, Ruby Rose, Sarah Snook and Dacre Montgomery will be honored at the Australian in Film Awards.
Castings
Fox TV announced Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Chelsea Handler, Jane Lynch and Rick Fox are among the celebrity contestants to appear on new game show “25 Words or Less.“ The half-hour game show is produced by Dino Bones Prods. and executive produced by Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Mary McCormack, Michael Morris, Michael Canter (who also showruns) and Bruce Sterten. Two teams comprised of celebrities and civilians are pitted against each other as they compete to see who will win the top prize of $10,000. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, “25 Words or Less” will debut Sept. 16.
Renewals
Food Network has renewed “Delicious Miss Brown” for a 13-episode second season. Starring Kardea Brown, the daytime series, shot on-location in South Carolina,...
Castings
Fox TV announced Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Chelsea Handler, Jane Lynch and Rick Fox are among the celebrity contestants to appear on new game show “25 Words or Less.“ The half-hour game show is produced by Dino Bones Prods. and executive produced by Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Mary McCormack, Michael Morris, Michael Canter (who also showruns) and Bruce Sterten. Two teams comprised of celebrities and civilians are pitted against each other as they compete to see who will win the top prize of $10,000. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, “25 Words or Less” will debut Sept. 16.
Renewals
Food Network has renewed “Delicious Miss Brown” for a 13-episode second season. Starring Kardea Brown, the daytime series, shot on-location in South Carolina,...
- 9/11/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Disney Channel has ordered a second season of multicamera comedy Just Roll With It, a unique scripted/improvisational hybrid that includes the live participation of the studio audience. Additionally, the network has entered into an overall development deal with the show’s creators and executive producers Adam Small and Trevor Moore to write and produce programming for Disney Channel and Disney+. Production on season two will begin this month.
Just Roll With It blends a scripted family sitcom with improvisational elements and allows the studio audience the opportunity to vote on the outcome of certain scenes. It follows the newly blended Bennett-Blatt family as they navigate everyday family life and the ups and downs of adolescence. Tobie Windham (Walk the Prank) and Suzi Barrett star as fun-loving newlyweds and parents Byron and Rachel. Ramon Reed (Disney’s The Lion King...
Just Roll With It blends a scripted family sitcom with improvisational elements and allows the studio audience the opportunity to vote on the outcome of certain scenes. It follows the newly blended Bennett-Blatt family as they navigate everyday family life and the ups and downs of adolescence. Tobie Windham (Walk the Prank) and Suzi Barrett star as fun-loving newlyweds and parents Byron and Rachel. Ramon Reed (Disney’s The Lion King...
- 9/10/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix dropped the first trailer for its upcoming comedy series “Russian Doll” starring Natasha Lyonne, and Disney has ordered a second season of its animated series “Star Wars Resistance.”
Dates
Fox is set to premiere its new competition series “Mental Samurai” on Feb. 26 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Hosted and produced by Rob Lowe, the show will feature contestants testing their acumen in categories of knowledge, memory, puzzles, and sequencing all within a specially designed capsule capable of rotating 360 degrees and moving around the set at high speeds. “Mental Samurai” is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and Apploff Entertainment with Arthur Smith, Toby Gorman, Jeff Apploff and Noah Bonnett executive producing.
“2 Dope Queens” is returning to HBO on Feb. 8 at 11:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Adapted from the hit podcast of the same name, season...
Dates
Fox is set to premiere its new competition series “Mental Samurai” on Feb. 26 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Hosted and produced by Rob Lowe, the show will feature contestants testing their acumen in categories of knowledge, memory, puzzles, and sequencing all within a specially designed capsule capable of rotating 360 degrees and moving around the set at high speeds. “Mental Samurai” is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and Apploff Entertainment with Arthur Smith, Toby Gorman, Jeff Apploff and Noah Bonnett executive producing.
“2 Dope Queens” is returning to HBO on Feb. 8 at 11:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Adapted from the hit podcast of the same name, season...
- 1/9/2019
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
Directors Guild President Paris Barclay has announced the TV, documentary and commercial nominees for this year's DGA Awards. “The spectrum of directorial excellence across today's nine television and documentary categories is revelatory for the breadth and depth in what each of these women and men have directed – from 30-second commercials to multi-hour miniseries,” said Barclay in a statement. “As fellow filmmakers, we’re inspired by the quality, imagination and creativity demonstrated by these impressive nominees; as audience members, we’re incredibly fortunate to enjoy the fruits of their labors. Our congratulations to all of the nominees.” First-time nominees include Jodie Foster ("House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black"), Cary Fukunaga ("True Detective"), Mike Judge ("Silicon Valley"), Lisa Cholodenko ("Olive Kitteridge"), Michael Wilson ("The Trip to Bountiful") and Jill Soloway ("Transparent"). Winners will be announced Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles at a ceremony hosted by Jane Lynch.
- 1/14/2015
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
The DGA revealed their nominees for the best direction of 2010 today and for the most part, they were pretty expected. Modern Family, Boardwalk Empire, and The Pacific all had multiple episodes/installments nominated in their respective categories, but joining them in being nominated (though not necessarily in the same category) were an episode from The Hills, an episode of Glee that wasn't received terribly well, and Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. You can read the full list of nominees below in the press release.
Los Angeles – Directors Guild of America President Taylor Hackford today announced the DGA’s nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials for the year 2010.
“Whether it’s a 30-second commercial or a multi-part miniseries, television directors are crucial to the success of any television project.” said Hackford. “As the DGA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year,...
Los Angeles – Directors Guild of America President Taylor Hackford today announced the DGA’s nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials for the year 2010.
“Whether it’s a 30-second commercial or a multi-part miniseries, television directors are crucial to the success of any television project.” said Hackford. “As the DGA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year,...
- 1/11/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
hollywoodnews.com: Directors Guild of America President Taylor Hackford today announced the DGA’s nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television and Commercials for the year 2010.
‘Whether it’s a 30-second commercial or a multi-part miniseries, television directors are crucial to the success of any television project.’ said Hackford. ‘As the DGA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, we salute the critical role of the director in TV and are proud to honor the tremendous range of excellence found in the projects nominated today. Congratulations to all of the nominees.’
The winners will be announced at the 63rd Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.
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Movies For Television And Mini-series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series for 2010 are (in alphabetical order):
Mick Jackson
Temple Grandin
(HBO...
‘Whether it’s a 30-second commercial or a multi-part miniseries, television directors are crucial to the success of any television project.’ said Hackford. ‘As the DGA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, we salute the critical role of the director in TV and are proud to honor the tremendous range of excellence found in the projects nominated today. Congratulations to all of the nominees.’
The winners will be announced at the 63rd Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.
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Movies For Television And Mini-series
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series for 2010 are (in alphabetical order):
Mick Jackson
Temple Grandin
(HBO...
- 1/11/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
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