‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022’ Adds More Star Power for Its Golden Anniversary – The annual New Year’s celebration “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022” has expanded its on-air lineup as it marks a milestone 50th anniversary. Host Ryan Seacrest will again lead the flagship Times Square broadcast, joined by a roster of returning and familiar faces. Actress, producer and entertainer Liza Koshy, who first appeared on the show as a correspondent in 2019, returns as a Times Square co-host alongside Seacrest. Billy Porter, back for his third consecutive year on the special, will host festivities in New Orleans and guide viewers through the Central Time Zone countdown—Porter previously co-hosted in New Orleans in 2019. Multiplatinum-selling artist and seasoned New Year’s host Ciara will oversee the Los Angeles party for a fifth year, with DJ D-Nice—known for his influential “Club Quarantine” sets—on the turntables to keep the celebration energetic. Country artist Jessie James Decker will again serve as the Powerball correspondent for her third straight year. The widely watched special is scheduled to air live on ABC on Friday, Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m. EST, bringing performances and coast-to-coast countdown coverage for viewers across the United States. DGEPress
Kyndal Inskeep Signs With Cornman Music and Warner Chappell Music Nashville – Rising pop singer-songwriter Kyndal Inskeep has secured a global joint publishing agreement with Cornman Music and Warner Chappell Music Nashville, signaling a new chapter in her songwriting career. A native of Indianapolis, Inskeep moved to Nashville in 2015 to study in Belmont University’s commercial voice program, where she further developed her songwriting and performance skills. She reached a national audience as a contestant on season 17 of NBC’s The Voice, coached by Gwen Stefani, an experience that helped elevate her profile. Since returning to Music City, Inskeep has released singles including “Letter” and “Ghost Town,” and continues to perform locally while building songwriting credits under her new publishing arrangement. The deal pairs her creative output with established industry infrastructure in Nashville, positioning her for broader placement and collaboration opportunities. Music Row
David Archuleta on His Faith Journey: Keeping Belief and Identity Aligned – Singer David Archuleta has spoken candidly about maintaining his Latter-day Saint faith while navigating personal changes in his life. Archuleta emphasizes that his religious practices remain central to him: he attends church weekly, prays and studies daily, meets with his bishop to stay accountable, and continues to attend the temple. He clarified that the most significant change is in his dating life, explaining, “Nothing has changed other than the fact that I don’t date women,” and went on to describe how his friendships and romantic connections with men are about emotional bonds rather than sexual behavior. Archuleta stated, “Being gay doesn’t translate to sex. It’s just who we naturally connect with and have a bond with,” stressing that these connections are comparable to the close bonds any faithful Latter-day Saint might seek. By sharing his experience, he hopes to reassure others that they do not need to suffer in silence or leave their faith communities because of same-sex attraction. Deseret News
’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Evelyn Cormier and Husband David Announce Split – Reality television personality Evelyn Cormier has confirmed she is divorcing her husband, David Vázquez Zermenño, after four years of marriage. Evelyn, 22, told In Touch that she endured what she described as mental and emotional abuse in a relationship she characterized as passionless and narcissistic. David, 30, has publicly denied those allegations. The couple initially rose to prominence on 90 Day Fiancé, and while they kept a lower profile following their appearance on the show, Evelyn later returned to the spotlight as a contestant on American Idol season 17 in 2019. The split highlights ongoing conversations about the pressures and personal challenges faced by couples in the public eye. In Touch Weekly