LUCY HALE TO JOIN RYAN SEACREST AS NEW CO-HOST IN TIMES SQUARE AND BILLY PORTER TO HOST NEW ORLEANS FESTIVITIES FOR 'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2020'

Ciara Returns to Host Los Angeles Celebration

The New Year's Celebration Begins Live at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC From New York City's Times Square

dick clark productions and ABC today announced that award-winning actress Lucy Hale, who previously served as host of the New Orleans festivities, will join Ryan Seacrest in Times Square as new co-host in New York for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020." Emmy?, Tony? and GRAMMY Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright Billy Porter will also join the show, taking the reins in the central time zone and making his debut as host of the New Orleans countdown. Returning to the show for her third year, multiplatinum-selling artist Ciara will once again oversee the Los Angeles festivities. Ryan Seacrest, who returns as host for his 15th year, will lead the traditional countdown to midnight live from New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

"As we ring in a new decade and my 15th year hosting the show, I'm so excited to welcome the talented Lucy Hale to the stage with me," said Seacrest. "It's going to be a powerhouse year with Billy and Ciara, and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone!"

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" marks the 48th anniversary of America's biggest celebration of the year and will include 5� hours of special performances and reports on New Year's festivities from around the globe. The lineup of performances will be announced in the coming months.

Ciara is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, model and actress. Over her 15-year career, her music catalog has surpassed more than 2 billion streams, selling more than 23 million records and 22 million singles worldwide, including chart-topping hits "Goodies," "Ride," "Oh," "1, 2 Step," "Body Party" and "I Bet." Most recently, Ciara released her seventh studio album, "Beauty Marks," which spawned platinum-selling hit "Level Up," and is the first release from her newly formed label Beauty Marks Entertainment (BME). In an effort to reclaim creative control over her artistry, Ciara formally launched BME as a boundless platform for her music, media, film, fashion, philanthropy, technology and entrepreneurial pursuits. Since launching BME, Ciara, alongside husband Russell Wilson, has formed Why Not You? Productions and a management company through his West2East empire. Ciara is a devoted wife and mother of two as well as a philanthropist who sits on the board of her and her husband's Why Not You? foundation and is dedicated to improving the lives of children and empowering women across the globe.

Multitalented and dynamic, Hale captured the attention of millions as the star of Freeform's smash hit series "Pretty Little Liars." She is the seven-time winner of the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress, was nominated for People's Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actress in 2017 and presented with the 2013 Gracie Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Rising Star. She recently starred in the thriller "Truth or Dare" from Blumhouse Productions and the Netflix Original film "Dude." Hale can next be seen in the titular role of "Katy Keene" premiering on The CW on Feb. 6 as well as in Sony/Blumhouse's "Fantasy Island" in theaters Feb. 14. In addition to her thriving acting career, Hale joined forces with Rascal Flatts to release a cover of "Let It Go," the epic anthem from "Frozen," for the We Love Disney compilation. This followed the release of her debut album, "Road Between," the year prior. Hale is repped by Reel Talent Management and ICM Partners.

Porter is an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. He most recently won the Emmy Award for Lead Actor for his appearance in FX's Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated drama "Pose," as well as appeared in "American Horror Story: Apocalypse." A Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee, Porter has numerous theater credits, including the role of Lola in the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots," which he originated in 2013 and for which he won the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards, as well as the GRAMMY for best musical theater album. Porter's pop single "Love Yourself" was released in June.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" is produced by dick clark productions with Ryan Seacrest, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco serving as executive producers. Larry Klein is producer.

Follow "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube) and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #RockinEve.

For more information, please visit www.newyearsrockineve.com.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with over 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. dcp is a division of Valence Media, a diversified and integrated media company with divisions and strategic investments in television, film, live entertainment, digital media and publishing. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in prime-time television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "How to Get Away with Murder," "A Million Little Things" and "Station 19"; the Emmy(R) Award-winning "Modern Family" and trailblazing comedy favorites "American Housewife," "black-ish," "Bless This Mess," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," and "Schooled"; the popular "Summer Fun & Games" programming block, including "Card Sharks," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley" and "Press Your Luck"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long-running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as the critically acclaimed hit special "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons.'" The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards."

ABC programming can also be viewed on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

PAULA ABDUL, KELSEA BALLERINI, BLANCO BROWN, CIARA, DAN + SHAY, GREEN DAY, DUA LIPA, AVA MAX, MEGAN THEE STALLION, ANTHONY RAMOS, SALT-N-PEPA AND SHAED ALL SET TO PERFORM AT WEST COAST CELEBRATION OF 'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2020'

The New Year's Celebration Begins Live at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC From New York City's Times Square

Presenting Sponsor YouTube Will Feature Trends and Stories From 2019 During the Broadcast

dick clark productions and ABC today announced that multiplatinum-selling artist and West Coast host Ciara, along with Paula Abdul, Kelsea Ballerini, Blanco Brown, Dan + Shay, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Megan Thee Stallion, Anthony Ramos, Salt-N-Pepa and SHAED, will all perform on the West Coast celebration of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020." GRAMMY(R) Award winner Ciara returns for her third year as host of the Hollywood Party. YouTube returns as the presenting sponsor and will produce special content featuring top YouTube trends and stories from 2019 during the live broadcast. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" will broadcast LIVE on Tuesday, Dec. 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

"Hosting 'New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' has become something I look forward to every year, and now my friend Lucy Hale and Billy Porter have joined the family, so the party just leveled up!" said Ciara. "I am going to be performing my new song 'Melanin,' so I hope all my melanin kings and queens tune in to rock out with me and the amazing lineup of performers this year."

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" marks the 48th anniversary of America's biggest celebration of the year and will include 5� hours of special performances and reports on New Year's celebrations from around the globe. In addition to Ciara on the West Coast, Ryan Seacrest will continue his reign as host of the prime-time festivities for his 15th year and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, joined by newly announced co-host, Lucy Hale. Emmy?, Tony? and GRAMMY Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright Billy Porter will host the 4th annual Central Time Zone celebration from New Orleans, providing viewers with exclusive performances and celebrity and fan interviews leading up to the midnight countdown and stunning fleur-de-lis drop at the dawn of the New Year.

Additionally, country artist Jessie James Decker will reveal the first-ever First POWERBALL Millionaire of the YearSM during this year's live broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020." Decker will provide live updates from the First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year party throughout ABC's live telecast and the big reveal announcing the winner will air just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2020.

Special content produced by YouTube will run throughout the broadcast. Announcements on creators and talent featured will come at a later date.

Times Square and New Orleans performances to be announced in the coming weeks.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" is produced by dick clark productions with Ryan Seacrest, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco serving as executive producers. Larry Klein is producer.

The complete lineup Tuesday, Dec. 31, on ABC:?

8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 1"

10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 2"

11:30 p.m.-1:09 a.m. EST - "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 1"

1:09-2:13 a.m. EST - "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 2"

Follow "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube) and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #RockinEve.

For more information, please visit www.newyearsrockineve.com.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with over 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. dcp is a division of Valence Media, a diversified and integrated media company with divisions and strategic investments in television, film, live entertainment, digital media and publishing. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in prime-time television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "How to Get Away with Murder," "A Million Little Things" and "Station 19"; the Emmy(R) Award-winning "Modern Family" and trailblazing comedy favorites "American Housewife," "black-ish," "Bless This Mess," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," and "Schooled"; the popular "Summer Fun & Games" programming block, including "Card Sharks," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley" and "Press Your Luck"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long-running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as the critically acclaimed hit special "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons.'" The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

About YouTube

Launched in May 2005, YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories. YouTube is a Google company.

MULTIPLATINUM-SELLING ARTISTS SHERYL CROW AND USHER TO PERFORM LIVE FROM THE ALLSTATE(R) FAN FEST IN NEW ORLEANS DURING 'DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2020'

Billy Porter to Host the Fourth Annual Central Time Zone Countdown

The New Year's Celebration Begins Live at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC From New York City's Times Square

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that multiplatinum-selling artists Sheryl Crow and Usher will perform on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020," live from the Allstate(R) Fan Fest in New Orleans, where locals and tourists gather each year to celebrate the New Year in advance of the annual Allstate Sugar Bowl(R). As previously announced, Billy Porter will host the Central Time Zone celebration from New Orleans, providing viewers with exclusive performances and interviews leading up to the countdown, plus stunning fleur-de-lis drop at midnight to ring in the New Year. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" will be broadcasted live on Tuesday, Dec.31, 2019, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST on ABC.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" marks the 48th anniversary of America's biggest celebration of the year and will include 5� hours of special performances and reports on New Year's celebrations from around the globe. In addition to Billy Porter hosting live in New Orleans, Ryan Seacrest will continue his reign as host of the primetime festivities for his 15th year and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, joined by newly announced co-host, Lucy Hale. Ciara will once again ring in the New Year from the West Coast as the host of the Hollywood Party, which will feature performances from herself, as well as Paula Abdul, Kelsea Ballerini, Blanco Brown, Dan + Shay, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Megan Thee Stallion, Anthony Ramos, Salt-N-Pepa and SHAED.

Additionally, country artist Jessie James Decker will reveal the first-ever First POWERBALL Millionaire of the YearSM during this year's live broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020." Decker will provide live updates from the First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year party throughout ABC's live telecast. The big reveal announcing the winner will air just after midnight (EST) on Jan. 1, 2020.

"We in New Orleans pride ourselves on being both a welcoming city and a world-class destination, which makes us the perfect city to welcome the New Year - and a world-class TV production to showcase our festivities for the world to see," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "We are beyond excited to welcome a Tony(R), GRAMMY(R), and Emmy(R) Award-winning entertainer in Billy Porter as our new host. We want everyone to join us to watch the fleur de lis drop and help us usher in a New Year and a new decade."

"The excitement of the new year ahead combined with the annual Allstate Sugar Bowl pageantry come together once again with awesome music and a fireworks extravaganza on the banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans," said Mark Romig, president/CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation. "I wish to thank the thousands of hospitality workers and other key stakeholders, including Allstate Sugar Bowl, the City of New Orleans, New Orleans & Company, the office of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Dick Clark Productions for helping make this a very special holiday season in our city."

"We're proud to again join Allstate and other community partners to bring the national spotlight to New Orleans on New Year's Eve," said Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley. "With performances by Sheryl Crow and Usher, fans in town for the Allstate Sugar Bowl are going to be treated to a New Year's experience second to none. It's going to be fun to be a part of it all."

"In Louisiana, we know how to celebrate like nowhere else. New Orleans is a world class destination and we are proud to welcome visitors from around the world as we ring in the New Year on live television for the third straight year during 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.' This is a great way to highlight New Orleans and Louisiana at a time when people can begin to think of where they may like to travel in the new year. We couldn't afford to pay for the amount of publicity this event brings to Louisiana," said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.

"On behalf of the New Orleans hospitality industry, we are eager to host the 4th annual Central Time Zone New Year's Rockin Eve countdown in our city. Millions of visitors from around the world visit New Orleans annually, and New Year's Eve has become an event that attracts tens of thousands each year. This event is a great opportunity for us to showcase the joyous, celebratory spirit of New Year's Eve live from our beloved French Quarter to ABC viewers across the country, and we hope it will inspire them to have a fabulous 2020 as we welcome the world to New Orleans once again," said Stephen Perry, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company.

YouTube is the presenting sponsor of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020."

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" is produced by dick clark productions with Ryan Seacrest, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco serving as executive producers. Larry Klein is producer.

The complete lineup airing?Tuesday, Dec. 31, on ABC:?

8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 1"

10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 2"

11:30 p.m.-1:09 a.m. EST - "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 1"

1:09-2:13 a.m. EST - "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 - Part 2"

Follow "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin'?Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020" on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube) and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #RockinEve.

For more information, please visit www.newyearsrockineve.com.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with over 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. dcp is a division of Valence Media, a diversified and integrated media company with divisions and strategic investments in television, film, live entertainment, digital media and publishing. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in prime-time television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "How to Get Away with Murder," "A Million Little Things" and "Station 19"; the Emmy(R) Award-winning "Modern Family" and trailblazing comedy favorites "American Housewife," "black-ish," "Bless This Mess," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," and "Schooled"; the popular "Summer Fun & Games" programming block, including "Card Sharks," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley" and "Press Your Luck"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long-running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as the critically acclaimed hit special "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons.'" The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

About YouTube

Launched in May 2005, YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories. YouTube is a Google company.