More than 200 artists have performed on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve since it debuted 40 years ago, and in tonight’s countdown of the Top 40 performances, Jennifer Lopez (and her bedazzled bodysuit) took the crown.
See the full list below.
Things we learned watching Fergie and Jenny McCarthy host tonight’s live two-hour countdown special: The crowd dancing in the ’80s was so much better than today, Rick Springfield actually pulled off that pink suit (which is, we assume, why his name and “Jessie’s Girl” trended on Twitter), and meeting McCarthy was one loud man’s life dream.
40. “Celebrate,” 1973 — Three Dog Night 39. “Just Another New Year’s Eve,” 1981 — Barry Manilow 38. “Like a G-6,” 2011 — Far East Movement 37. “Who Let the Dogs Out,” 2001 — Baha Men 36. “All Night Long,” 2009 — Lionel Richie 35. “Last Dance,” 2004 — Donna Summer 34. “Hold My Hand,” 1995 — Hootie & the Blowfish 33. “Home,” 2010 — Daughtry 32. “Shoop,” 1995 — Salt-N-Pepa 31. “Walk Like an Egyptian,” 1987 — The Bangles 30. “Unfaithful,” 2007 — Rihanna 29. “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg,” 1993 — TLC 28. “Girl’s Night Out,” 2008 — Miley Cyrus 27. “White Wedding,” 2005 — Billy Idol 26. “Conga,” 1987 — Miami Sound Machine 25. “S.O.S.,” 2008 — The Jonas Brothers 24. “Maneater,” 1983 — Hall & Oates 23. “I Honestly Love You,” 1975 – Olivia Newton-John 22. “One Time,” 2010 – Justin Bieber 21. “Fergalicious,” 2007 — Fergie 20. “Picture to Burn,” 2009 – Taylor Swift 19. Medley/“Larger Than Life,” 2011 — NKOTBSB 18. “Good Vibrations,” 1975 — The Beach Boys 17. “Shout,” 1986 — Tears for Fear 16. “Get the Party Started,” 2002 — Pink 15. “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye,” 1992 — Boyz II Men 14. “Get Down Tonight,” 1976 — KC and the Sunshine Band 13. “Don’t Cha,” 2006 — The Pussycat Dolls 12. “Hart of Glass,” 1980– Blondie 11. “Jessie’s Girl,” 1982 — Rick Springfield 10. “Before He Cheats,” 2008 — Carrie Underwood 9. “We Got the Beat,” 1983 — The Go-Go’s 8. “Boom Boom Pow,” 2010 — The Black Eyed Peas 7. “Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble,” 1989 – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince 6. “Wannabe,” 1998 — The Spice Girls 5. “Candyman,” 2007 — Christina Aguilera 4. “Karma Chameleon,” 1984 — Culture Club 3. “Y.M.C.A.,” 1983 — The Village People 2. “We Belong Together,” 2006 — Mariah Carey 1. “Let’s Get Loud,” 2010 — Jennifer Lopez
The performer roster for the upcoming 2011 American Music Awards continues to grow. The show, which airs on November 20 on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT, will feature performances from party starters LMFAO, Chris Brown and Marc Anthony. The three stars will join a previously announced group of performers that includes Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull and Maroon 5. The host-free event will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and be preceded by a one-hour red carpet ABC special at 7 p.m. The action will start even earlier with an online pre-show beginning at 5 p.m. EST hosted by former 'NSYNC member Lance Bass, with help from Michael Buckley, Estelle, Sarah Hyland, Audrina Patridge, Josh Sussman and Xzibit. Aguilera and Maroon 5 will hook up to play their current smash hit "Moves Like Jagger."
Last month, in a nomination special hosted by Pitbull and Nicki Minaj, it was revealed that Perry would head into the show as one of the night's most-nominated acts (along with fellow females Adele, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift), up for Artist of the Year, Pop or Rock Music: Favorite Female Artist and Adult Contemporary Music: Favorite Artist. It's somewhat fitting, given not only the rather huge year she's had, but that she also delivered a full-throttle version of her hit "Firework" at last year's AMAs.
For the fifth year, American Music Award winners will be determined by online voting. Fans can support their favorites in all categories by heading over to AMAVote.com.
Michael Forever Tribute Concert to be broadcast LIVE in 3D to Cinemas across the UK and Ireland on October 8th 2011
On October 8th cinema-goers across the UK and Ireland will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to witness some of the most recognised acts in the music world for an incredible one-off show from Cardiff, in as the official tribute to the late 'King Of Pop'. The Michael Forever Tribute Concert will be broadcast live in to cinemas in 2D and 3D direct from the Millennium Stadium and will feature performances from the likes of JLS, Christina Aguilera, Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis, as well as the recently confirmed The Black Eyed Peas.
The concert, which will be attended by members of the Jackson family, will also feature Ne-Yo, 3T, Cee-Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Alien Ant Farm, Craig David and Pixie Lott. The Jackson Brothers and La Toya Jackson are performing in public for the first time in around 20 years to honour their brother. The event will be hosted by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx, alongside Britain's Fearne Cotton.
US superstar Beyonce is also set to be involved in the event via video with her management recently confirming that she is promising a 'unique, never before seen performance' for the fans in attendance.
Michael's Mother, Katherine Jackson, also looks forward to what she believes will be a spectacular and fitting event to celebrate the life of her son:
'Michael gave his entire life to the world through his love, his music and his devotion to healing the planet. It is with great gratitude for me to give my complete blessing and full support to what I consider to be the one and only Official Michael Jackson Tribute Concert. This is how Michael would have wanted it and I am sure it will be exactly that. Thank you WORLD for your LOVE and SUPPORT! I'll see you on October 8th, 2011!"
The live show, beamed direct to the big screen in cutting edge 3D technology, will available to watch from 8:30pm at cinemas across the following locations:
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Christina Aguilera belts out Etta James‘ classic, “At Last,” at the late singer’s funeral on Saturday (January 28) in Los Angeles.
