Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve: Jennifer Lopez arrives in fur coat with Alex Rodriguez as she prepares to ring in 2021 with live headlining performance from Times Square with no crowds amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
- The 51-year-old singer and A-Rod, 45, bundled up as they arrived in Midtown
- J-Lo will perform a medley of her hit songs before the crystal ball drop at midnight in Times Square during the annual celebration broadcast on ABC
- The event was being held with no public attendance at Times Square and also at a location in New Orleans due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
- Ryan Seacrest, Lucy Hale and Billy Porter hosted the event in New York City
- Big Freedia was hosting from New Orleans
- Ciara was in Hollywood where performances were kicked off by Miley Cyrus
- Miley performed her 2009 song Party In The USA
- President-elect Joe Biden and Dr Jill Biden also had a New Year’s message for America
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Jennifer Lopez arrived in a fur coat with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez for a rehearsal Thursday ahead of her headlining performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC.
The 51-year-old singer bundled up in an orange leopard-print coat that she wore over a black hoodie and matching sweatpants while walking hand-in-hand with Alex, 45, in Midtown.
J-Lo completed her outfit with tan boots with the laces undone and accessorized with large brown sunglasses.
Headlining performer: Jennifer Lopez arrived in a fur coat with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez for a rehearsal Thursday ahead of her headlining performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC
She also covered her mouth and nose with a plain pink face mask amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A-Rod kept warm in a thick brown sweater under a matching vest and white T-shirt along with black trousers.
He also sported brown shades and wore a black face mask.
Jennifer earlier was spotted in Times Square looking simply enchanting in a beautiful blue Balmain gown as she filmed ahead of her performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Getting ready: The 51-year-old singer was shown rehearsing in Midtown for her pre-midnight performance to ring in 2021
Bundled up: J-Lo bundled up in an orange leopard-print coat that she wore over a black hoodie and matching sweatpants while walking hand-in-hand with Alex, 45, in Midtown
Mask on: The singer also covered her mouth and nose with a plain pink face mask amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Hair up: J-Lo had her hair up while rehearsing for her performance before the traditional crystal ball drop in Times Square
She was expected to perform a medley of her hits before the traditional crystal ball drop in Times Square.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was no public attendance at both the Times Square and New Orleans celebrations broadcast on ABC.
Longtime host Ryan Seacrest, 46, opened the show by describing the past year in a word as ‘different’.
Gorgeous gown: Jennifer earlier was spotted in Times Square looking simply enchanting in a beautiful blue Balmain gown as she filmed ahead of her performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
He held a face mask while explaining that official health protocols were being following throughout the multi-hour broadcast.
Ryan was joined by returning NYC host Lucy Hale, 31, and Billy Porter, 51, who previously hosted the New Orleans segment.
Big Freedia, 42, hosted this year from New Orleans, while Ciara, 35, was hosting from Los Angeles.
No crowds: The celebration in New York City was being held without public attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic
One word: Longtime host Ryan Seacrest, 46, opened the show with co-host Lucy Hale by describing the past year in a word as ‘different’
Miley Cyrus, 28, kicked off the entertainment in Hollywood with a spirited rendition of her 2009 song Party In The USA.
She wore a patriotic leather jacket along with stars-and-stripes trousers and a black bralette while performing.
A small crowd was shown dancing along with face masks on.
Nelly, 46, also performed his hit 2002 song Hot In Herre from Hollywood.
Hollywood location: Miley Cyrus, 28, kicked off the entertainment in Hollywood with a spirited rendition of her 2009 song Party In The USA
Patriotic outfit: The pop star wore a patriotic leather jacket along with stars-and-stripes trousers and a black bralette while performing
Flag theme: A giant US flag was behind Miley as she performed her party anthem
Masks on: Dancers in Hollywood wore faces masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Getting hot: Nelly, 46, also performed his hit 2002 song Hot In Herre from Hollywood