Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a news release Thursday announcing the changes.
CNN will once again have Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen leading coverage, while Fox News returns to the live format with Rachel Campos-Duffy, Will Cain and Pete Hegseth.
The news channel’s audience nearly doubles over 2019, while ABC’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve maintains its position as the most watched year-end special.
In a typical year, shots of raucous parties from around the world dominate news programming. This year, the networks had to get more creative.
There will be no massive crowds, but plenty of music will still be on tap for New Year’s Eve in Times Square. Using a combination of television and streaming, the show will go on despite the pandemic restrictions against huge gatherings.
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KLAS New Year’s Eve Special Airs In 11 Cities
The co-organizers of the famous Ball Drop — The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment — are once again offering HD satellite and fiber feeds of the celebration from Times Square in […]
WLS, WMAQ To Square Off On New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over ABC, CNN and all the other networks planning to ring in the New Year. This year Steve Harvey will be hosting his own brand […]
KRON’s Live And Local New Year’s Eve Show
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NEW YORK (AP) — Messages written by Dick Clark’s fans will be part of the confetti that’s showered on Times Square next New Year’s Eve. People can share their memories […]
