In USA TODAY’s The Essentials , celebrities share what fuels their lives, whether it's at home, on the set or on the road. NEW YORK — Ryan Seacrest is known for, amongst many things, helping tens of million Americans ring in the new year . But Seacrest isn't going for "one big" New Year's resolution.
"Just dabble in things that you can actually do," the TV host, 50, says. "Take three or four things you've never done before. Do them once and see if you like them.
You don't have to go deep, just try." In a little over 24 hours, Seacrest will welcome in 2025 as the host of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" (ABC, Tuesday 8 p.m.
EST/PST). The program's title still pays homage to creator Dick Clark, who died in 2012 , though Seacrest has taken on hosting duties for the show alongside a cast of co-hosts since. This year, Rita Ora returns to help emcee for a second consecutive time, and performers on the broadcast in New York include the Jonas Brothers and Carrie Underwood .
"The one thing that I say to all of them is, 'Have fun,'" he reveals of any advice he gives to his colleagues. "'You're here because of who you are. Enjoy it, embrace it.
This is a celebration.'" Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. But besides the confetti, a countdown and " Auld Lang Syne ," what else is essential to Seacrest seamlessly ringing in a new year? Chatting with USA TODAY inside his greenroom at ABC's " Good Morning America " in Times Square, the media m.