Let’s toast to 2025! Another year has passed, and it’s time to snuggle up on your couch and enjoy the countdown to the new year. Whether you’re watching the ball drop or your favorite movie for the hundredth time, there’s no judgment here. ABC and CNN will once again host their New Year’s Eve celebrations from Times Square, a tradition that goes back to the early 20th century. Ryan Seacrest will be hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for the 20th year, while Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return to CNN with their lively banter and drinks. CBS and NBC are also joining the fun with specials from Nashville and a party featuring TODAY hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.
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Here’s a glimpse at some of the New Year’s Eve specials:
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest:
– When: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC, also available for streaming on Hulu
– Hosts: Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora
– Performances: Carrie Underwood, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, and more
New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen:
– When: 8 p.m. ET on CNN, also streaming on various platforms
– Hosts: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
– Performances: 50 Cent, Sting, Shania Twain, and comedians Whitney Cummings and more
Each special offers a unique experience, so whether you prefer a traditional celebration or a more lively atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on New Year’s Eve.
Experience the delight of Cooper’s infectious laughter, reminiscent of a child’s innocence, as the two friends revel until the stroke of midnight with a return of cocktails. Yes, Cohen and Cooper are set to enjoy a drink on air once again, breaking the dry spell of 2022 and adopting a more controlled approach in 2023. This time, they’ve promised to throw back shots as they usher in the New Year.
Catch the excitement of “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” from 8 p.m. ET/PT to 10 p.m., and then resume at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT until 1:30 a.m. on CBS or stream it on Paramount+. Hosted by country music star Keith Urban and Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, the five-hour show promises over 40 live performances from top artists like Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Post Malone, and more.
For a musical alternative, tune in to “Sara Bareilles: New Year’s Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends” at 8 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS app. Grammy winner Sara Bareilles will headline the show, joined by Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and others, including a reunion with her “Girls5eva” co-star Renée Elise Goldsberry.
If reflection is more your style, don’t miss “A Toast to 2024!” on NBC from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT, hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. This special will look back on the year’s highlights with appearances from Tom Hanks, Michael Bublé, and more.
Film buffs can enjoy “New Year’s Eve with the Turner Classic Movies Hosts” starting at 8 p.m. ET on TCM, where hosts Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, and others will introduce films featuring New Year’s Eve scenes. Count down to midnight with classic movies like “The Apartment” and “Sunset Boulevard” for a cinematic start to the new year.
Those who would rather spend their evening indulging in a movie marathon instead of watching the antics in Times Square will find enjoyment in TCM’s programming. Additionally, the hosts add a touch of sophisticated New Year’s Eve style with the timeless “Auld Lang Syne” atmosphere that is likely unmatched elsewhere. Read the full article on Entertainment Weekly.
