Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen to Host Star-Studded “New Year’s Eve Live” on CNN

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Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen return to Times Square for their eighth year co-hosting CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live.” The broadcast, airing live on CNN, aims to offer a unique blend of news coverage and celebratory entertainment, with a lineup of celebrity guests spanning music, comedy, and beyond.

The musical portion of the evening features a diverse roster of talent, including Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Diplo, Lil Jon, and Mickey Guyton, who will perform “Imagine” live from Times Square. This eclectic mix caters to a broad range of musical tastes.

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Bringing comedy to the fore, the show will also feature appearances by Whitney Cummings, Amy Sedaris, Sasheer Zamata, Ziwe, and Adam Devine. T

Beyond the Times Square festivities, CNN reporters will provide live coverage from celebrations across the country, including Key West, Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and Prescott, Arizona. This broader perspective on the New Year’s Eve festivities sets CNN’s coverage apart from its competitors. The show airs live Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00 PM EST on CNN.

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