New Year’s Eve is finally here.
Several luminaries took to Instagram to share how happy they are to be saying goodbye to 2020 – which started with the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and is ending with a horrendous spike in COVID-19 – and welcoming in 2021 which will see a vaccinated country and a new President.
The notes were full of inspiration as the celebrities tried to boost the morale of a beleaguered nation.
Scroll down for a list of New Year’s Eve celebrations on TV…
Happy to do it: New Year’s Eve falls on Thursday evening and stars were already getting ready for the celebration bright and early. Jennifer Lopez seen on a subway this week
Ready to sing: Lopez said she was looking forward to a new way of life in 2021 as she shared an image in her blue dress which she wore on Wednesday to tape a segment of Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve special
Jennifer Lopez said she was looking forward to a new way of life in 2021.
The Bronx babe shared an image in her blue dress which she wore on Wednesday to tape a segment of Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve special.
Gwen Stefani shared, ‘Can’t believe it’s almost 2021! ring in the New Year with me at #NBCNYE — LIVE thursday dec 31 at 10/9c on @nbc.’
The Voice star showed how she rang in 2020 and how she will ring in 2021 (with a mask).
Taylor Swift wore a fake fur bear suit as she posed for a portrait. In her caption the 1984 crooner said, ‘Bye 2020, it’s been weird.’
Barely bear-ing it: Taylor Swift wore a fake fur bear suit as she posed for a portrait. In her caption the 1984 crooner said, ‘Bye 2020, it’s been weird’
Bye bad year: Christina Aguilera, 40, said, ‘2020 has been too much for everybody. ‘Let’s part with it, let’s make our peace and move on … I’m very excited to shed old skins, depart from old ways’
Christina Aguilera, 40, said, ‘2020 has been too much for everybody.
‘Let’s part with it, let’s make our peace and move on … I’m very excited to shed old skins, depart from old ways.
‘I think we’ve all taken a second and reflected on what’s serving us [and] what’s not so we can move forward in our future and try to get over 2020 on many levels.’
Hello New Year: Makeup queen Kylie Jenner posed in a bikini top in Aspen as she said she was ‘swimming into 2021’
Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger posed on the beach with their baby.
She said they were closing out 2020 with a ‘quiet beach walk’ adding it was their little one’s first time at the beach.
America Ferrera took a look at her 2020.
All American charm: Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger posed on the beach with their baby. She said they were closing out 2020 with a ‘quiet beach walk’ adding it was their little one’s first time at the beach
The 36-year-old Ugly Betty star said, ‘This was the year I…had my baby girl during a pandemic learned to mother two children at once (during a pandemic) pumped a lot of breast milk while exhausted out of my mind had very little quality time with my husband but managed to sneak away to celebrate our 15 year anniversary ❤️,’ she said.
‘Had my last Superstore table read (a couple times) and also realized I ignored @benmfeldman sweet hug cause I was so emotional.’
America continued, ‘Said goodbye to How to Train Your Dragon after 12 years introduced @Gentefied and it’s unbelievably talented cast and crew to the world!
Funny: Gwen Stefani shared, ‘Can’t believe it’s almost 2021! ring in the New Year with me at #NBCNYE — LIVE thursday dec 31 at 10/9c on @nbc’
Her look: The Voice star showed how she rang in 2020 and how she will ring in 2021 (with a mask)
‘Launched @she_sepuede with an incredible gang of Powerhouse Latinas! did whatever I could to Get Out The Vote (btw, go vote Georgia) saved a lot of money doing my own glam for Zoom.’
She ended with: ‘2020- you were a worthy challenger.
‘I never liked you girl but I respected you, and above all, I’m grateful grateful grateful for the good you gave me- health & safety, time with my family, a deep appreciation for community and brighter days ahead. #2020 #thiswastheyear.’
Fashion advice: Kourtney Kardashian posed in a black dress for POOSH and said you can’t go wrong with a LBD on New Year’s Eve
She is married to Ryan Piers Williams and they have daughter Lucia, who arrived in May and son Sebastian, aged two.
Nicky Hilton was seen with her husband on a hike as she said it was ‘the perfect way to end 2020.’
Kourtney Kardashian posed in a black dress for POOSH and said you can’t go wrong with a LBD on New Year’s Eve.
KUWTK star Scott Disick posed away online as he sad, ‘Ready for 2021. Let’s pray for a better year.’
Vogue model Cindy Crawford said she was trying to figure out ways to make New Year’s Eve at home feel ‘special.’
In the mood: Tale Of Tails star Blanca Blanco tried out outfits for her celebration. ‘Happy New Years loves and goodbye 2020. What a rollercoaster year this has been for all of us. I am heartbroken for every one who has lost a loved one or has lost a job during this pandemic’
Touching: The siren added, ‘Know that I am with you during this time. I will never take for granted being able to go to a restaurant, talk to a friend (without a mask) and even being at the airport’
Tale Of Tails star Blanca Blanco tried out outfits for her celebration.
‘Happy New Years loves and goodbye 2020.
‘What a rollercoaster year this has been for all of us. I am heartbroken for every one who has lost a loved one or has lost a job during this pandemic. Know that I am with you during this time. I will never take for granted being able to go to a restaurant, talk to a friend (without a mask) and even being at the airport.
‘2020 has looked a little different for me, as it has for many of you, and I will end it with a low key party at my house in Beverly Hills where I moved in the middle of the pandemic. I am excited to get all glammed and dressed up to welcome the New Year!! I will celebrate with my sweet bunny Star Star and with John Savage. Will cook and have champaigne while watching @jlo on @abcnetwork .
Go Cindy! Vogue model Cindy Crawford said she was trying to figure out ways to make New Year’s Eve at home feel ‘special’
From dad: Andy Cohen, who is hosting New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will be held in Times Square on Thursday, shared this image with his son
‘My New Year’s resolution is to live in the present moment because the future is not guaranteed.
‘To be happy but the most important to have health and for my family and friends to have health. Without health nothing else matters. Let’s take care of our body and mind and never take it for granted. Love your self. I am grateful for work this year. My show Tale of Tales got picked up and I booked two films and am excited to share soon loves. Stay Healthy ❤’.
She added her gold pendant necklace was by Giparse Jewelry, available on Etsy. And her make up was by @abramovicm.’
You have to pay for the Biebs: Justin Bieber will debut new single Anyone during his New Year’s Eve performance. The hitmaker is set to ring in 2021 in style Thursday with a special, state-of-the-art live stream event, and fans will also be treated to the first ever performance of his brand new track. T-Mobile customers can get free access to the livestream, or those who are not with the network can pay $25 (£18)
Justin Bieber will debut new single Anyone during his New Year’s Eve performance.
The hitmaker is set to ring in 2021 in style Thursday with a special, state-of-the-art live stream event, and fans will also be treated to the first ever performance of his brand new track.
Confirming the exciting news this week, he tweeted: ‘Oh yeah I’m performing my new single #ANYONE during #BieberNYE tomorrow night.’
Justin released his most recent album Changes in February, and he has since kicked off his new era with singles’Holy and Lonel’.
The 26-year-old singer’s live stream will be his first full-length concert since 2017.
He wrote on Twitter: ‘Feeling so blessed for this opportunity to perform this New Years. Excited to celebrate with you all http://Justinbiebernye.com.’
The star has teamed up with tech giant T-Mobile to put on the ‘NYE Live with Justin Bieber’ event, during which he will be supported by a five-piece band and a crew of dancers.
Justin has shared numerous videos of him rehearsing for the show, and he has teased supporters they can expect a “wild” event.
He wrote on Instagram: ‘NYE is going to be wild, come vibe with me as we bring in 2021.’ T-Mobile customers can get free access to the livestream, or those who are not with the network can pay $25 (£18).
The show will initially air at 3.15am GMT (10:15pm EST) on January 1st, and it will re-air twice later that day.
NEW YEAR’S EVE TV EVENTS
They love to let the ball drop: New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will be held in Times Square
– Jennifer Lopez will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest on ABC. Seacrest will host the countdown with Lucy Hale and Billy Porter in Times Square, while Ciara returns to host the party in Hollywood.
– New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will be held in Times Square. Brooke Baldwin and Don Lemon will contribute with performances and appearances by John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Patti Labelle, Jimmy Buffett, Carole Baskin, Josh Groban, Leslie Jordan, Dulce Sloan, Desus & Mero, Kylie Minogue, Aloe Blacc, Goo Goo Dolls and Jon Bon Jovi. Also, CNN’s Ana Cabrera, Stephanie Elam, Randi Kaye, Richard Quest, Gary Tuchman, and Bill Weir.
– Justin Bieber will be headlining the T-Mobile Presents New Year’s Eve Live live stream event.
The big act: Jennifer Lopez will headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest on ABC. Seacrest will host the countdown with Lucy Hale and Billy Porter in Times Square, while Ciara returns to host the party in Hollywood
– Community actors Ken Jeong and Joel McHale team up in Los Angeles for a three-and-a-half-hour special. Gloria Estefan, Ava Max, Gabby Barrett, Green Day, John Legend and LeAnn Rimes will perform.
– United in Song: A Celebration of America’s Resilience on PBS features musical performances by Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle, Yo-Yo Ma, Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, Joshua Bell.
NBC’s New Year’s Eve on NBC) has Carson Daly as host, with Amber Ruffin, from New York City. The broadcast will feature performances from across the country by AJR, Busta Rhymes featuring Anderson .Paak, Chloe x Halle, CNCO, Jason Derulo, Goo Goo Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix, Bebe Rexha featuring Doja Cat, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Sting featuring Shirazee.
Times Square New Year’s Eve Webcast on ET has Andra Day singing for the six-hour, commercial-free webcast and TV pool feed from New York City. Other performers include Gloria Gaynor, Anitta, Pitbull, the USO Show Troupe, and The Waffle Crew.
Go girl: Ken Jeong and Joel McHale team up in Los Angeles for a three-and-a-half-hour special. Gloria Estefan, Ava Max, Gabby Barrett, Green Day, John Legend and LeAnn Rimes will perform