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If you needed one more reason to brave the barricades, <\/span>the freezing temps<\/span><\/a> and the very real possibility of losing feeling in your toes: Diana Ross will ring in 2026 from the heart of Times Square tonight<\/a>, just minutes before the ball drops.<\/span><\/p>\n The legendary icon is set to take the Countdown Stage at 11:37pm on \u201cDick Clark\u2019s New Year\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Eve with Ryan Seacrest,\u201d performing a medley of her hits that includes \u201cI\u2019m Coming Out\u201d and \u201cUpside Down.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ross\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n She\u2019s far from the only big name lighting up Times Square tonight, though. The festivities officially kick off at 6pm with the ceremonial lighting and raising of the New Year\u2019s Eve Ball<\/a>, followed by a rapid-fire lineup that spans pop, country, K-pop and everything in between.<\/span><\/p>\n 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 celebrity.land\u2019s \u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve Live,\u201d bringing \u201cDancing on My Own\u201d 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Just before midnight, Tones And I returns to perform \u201cImagine\u201d at 11:55pm, setting the mood for the final countdown. After the ball drops, Grammy-winner Ciara keeps the party going with a post-midnight performance airing shortly after 12am.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re watching from home, you can catch the Times Square action across ABC, celebrity.land and official livestreams via TimesSquareNYC.org<\/a> and <\/span>TimesSquareBall.net<\/span><\/a>. Planning to watch in person? Layer up, charge your phone and pace yourself. But know this: when Diana Ross takes the stage at 11:37pm, it will all be worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.timeout.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you needed one more reason to brave the barricades, the freezing temps and the very real possibility of losing feeling in your toes: Diana Ross will ring in 2026 from the heart of Times Square tonight, just minutes before the ball drops. 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