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Monday, January 28, 2013

'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' on ABC Wins Ratings Race On New Year's Eve

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" won big on New Year's Eve.

The legendary ABC special rang in 2013 with high ratings, beating out the New Year's Eve competition.

In its first year since the passing of Dick Clark earlier in 2012, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" had its largest audience since 2000 with 13.3 million viewers and a 4.1 in the key 18-49 demographic. Before the annual special officially began, which was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy, ABC paid tribute to the late Clark with "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark," which also brought in high ratings.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" also saw performances from Carly Rae Jepsen, Psy, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Brandy, One Republic, Karmin, Greyson Chance, Flo Rida, Ellie Goulding, Jason Aldean, The Wanted, Neon Trees, Pitbull and even MC Hammer showed up.

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Pregnant Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West hosted the New Years Eve Countdown held at 1 Oak nightclub at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Dec. 31.

Lindsay Lohan dined at Cipriani Restaurant in London on Dec. 30.

Orlando Bloom took his son Flynn out for a hike at Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec. 30.

Channing Tatum and his pregnant wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum enjoyed a stroll on the beach in St. Barts on Dec. 28.

Anne Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman took their dog Esmeralda for a walk on a chilly morning in New York City on Dec. 28.

Jessica Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson enjoyed a romantic, post Christmas day walk along the shore on Oahu, Hawaii on Dec. 26.

Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy took their new baby son Cyrus out for a Christmas Eve stroll in New York City.

Halle Berry and her fiance Olivier Martinez took a stroll through Paris, France on Dec. 23.

Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West left the gym after a morning workout on Dec. 22 in Studio City, Calif. Hello, see-through!

Kimora Lee Simmons showed off her beach body in the warm waters of St Barts on Dec. 22.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell took a romantic stroll to check out the snowy streets of Aspen together on Dec. 21 in Colo.

Zac Efron wore a warm blue coat as he filmed scenes for "Are We Officially Dating?" in NYC. The dapper actor looked laid back as he spent time working on the set on Dec. 20.

Katie Holmes arrived for rehearsals for her Broadway play in NYC on Dec. 19, the day after celebrating her 34th birthday. The "Dead Accounts" star rang in her special day with daughter Suri.

Uma Thurman went for shades of gray in a suit and sweater, as she arrived at the 10th Annual Tibet House Charity Auction in New York City on Dec. 18.

"Glee" co-stars and couple Lea Michele and Cory Monteith left the Arclight Theatre after watching "Argo" in Hollywood, Calif., on Dec.18.

"Silver Linings Playbook" star Bradley Cooper and his mother Gloria arrived on a flight from Los Angeles at Heathrow Airport in London on Dec. 18.

Julianna Margulies, star of "The Good Wife", was seen out for a stroll in Soho, New York City on Dec. 18.

Tom Cruise greeted fans before appearing on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in NYC on Dec. 17.

AnnaLynne McCord hit the beach wearing a bikini on the set of "90210" in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 17.

Jennifer Garner took her daughters Violet and Seraphina shopping for toys before heading to Whole Foods Grocery store in Brentwood, Calif., on Dec. 16. The Affleck girls are the happiest kids in Hollywood!

Jenna and her husband Channing Tatum are expecting their first baby together next year, their reps confirmed. Channing's next title? Sexiest daddy alive.

Brandy took a moment from the VH1 Divas festivities to sign a pair of Monster DNA headphones for the Save the Music charity on Dec. 16 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Miley Cyrus wore a risque outfit to the 2012 VH1 Divas event held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 16.

Katrina Bowden got into the holiday spirit with a Hpnotiq Harmonie Merry-tini at Delicatessen in NYC on Dec. 16.

Jessica Simpson played bridesmaid at CaCee Cobb's wedding to Donald Faison on Dec. 15 at Zach Braff's home in Los Angeles, Calif.

Charlize Theron flaunted her buzz cut while out catching a movie with her mom Gerda in Hollywood on Dec. 16.

Khloe Kardashian held birthday boy Mason Disick while leaving Serendipity's in Miami, Fla., on Dec. 14.

Justin Timberlake amused himself by playing basketball with director Brad Furman and co-star Ben Schwartz in between takes, while filming 'Runner, Runner' in Princeton, N.J. on Dec. 14.

Padma Lakshmi stopped by the Quirky.com Santa Quirk Shop in NYC on Dec. 14.

Sam Riley, Kirsten Dunst, Garrett Hedlund and Kristen Stewart posed together at the 'On The Road' New York Premiere at SVA Theater on Dec. 13.

Reese Witherspoon strutted down the street in a red patterned dress after lunching at Tavern Restaurant in Brentwood, Calif., on Dec. 13.

Hugh Jackman was honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Dec. 13 in Hollywood, Calif.

Blake Lively at the 12-12-12 Concert benefitting the victims of Hurricane Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Dec. 12.

Cate Blanchett attended the premiere of "The Hobbit" at Odeon Leicester Square in London on Dec. 12. She wowed in a white, backless dress.

Taye Diggs and Busy Philipps announced the nominations for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Pacific Design Center on Dec. 12 in West Hollywood, Calif.

Drew Barrymore debuted her daughter Olive on the cover of People's magazine's latest issue.

Amanda Seyfried made an appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman" in New York City on Dec. 11. Gorgeous!

A makeup-free Jessica Biel, aka Mrs. Timberlake, bundles up against the winter chill as she heads out and about in New York City

Kate Walsh showed off her bikini body as she spent the day on the beach in Miami, Fla., on Dec. 11.

Jessica Alba picked up some coffee and cake on the way to her office in Santa Monica, Calif., on Dec. 11.

Anne Hathaway wore bondage boots at the New York premiere of "Les Miserables" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on Dec. 10.

Jessica Chastain wowed at the premiere of "Zero Dark Thirty" at the Dolby Theatre on Dec. 10 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Tom Cruise walked the red carpet for the first time since his divorce from Katie Holmes at the world premiere of 'Jack Reacher' at The Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 10 in London.

A reportedly pregnant Jessica Simpson wore sky-high heels as she went shopping in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec. 10.

"Diamonds" singer Rihanna looked ravishing in red as she left a recording studio on Dec. 10 in Paris, France.

Denise Richards stocked up on Jell-o Pudding for her Mayan End of the World Party at her local grocery store in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 10.

Russell Simmons and his model girlfriend Hana Nitsche enjoyed the warm weather as they get close during a day at the beach in Miami Fla., on Dec. 9.

Eva Longoria looked gorgeous while arriving to the Noble Gift Gala held at the ME Hotel in London on Dec. 8.

"Jersey Shore" stars Paul" DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio and Vinny Guadagnino pose for a photo with MTV reporter Sway Calloway during Pauly D's DJ set at the Pool After Dark, Harrah's Atlantic City on Dec. 8.

Justin Bieber performed onstage during Z100's Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale, at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 7 in NYC.

A slimmed-down "True Blood" star Anna Paquin kept her baby twins covered up as she went for a walk on Dec. 7 in Venice, Calif.

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