Broadcasting live from the heart of New York City’s iconic Times Square, CNN welcomes once again the New Year with an unforgettable global celebration, as the Emmy Award-winning duo of Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen returns for their ninth consecutive year as co-hosts to guide viewers into 2026 with an evening filled with music, laughter, and live coverage of celebrations from around the world.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakira | Musical Guest | ||
| Bryan Adams | Musical Guest | ||
| Robyn | Musical Guest | ||
| Florence + The Machine | Musical Guest | ||
| Leanne Morgan | Guest Star | ||
| B.J. Novak | Guest Star | ||
| Stephen Colbert | Guest Star | ||
| Sarah Sherman | Guest Star |