How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country

Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were spotted outside on New Year’s Eve.

Even if you’re a person who generally likes to Netflix and chill, New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate. And when it comes to partying, no one does it like celebrities. The end of 2025 was no exception as some of our favorite Black celebrities rang in the new year in their own special way in cities all across the country.

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From electrifying performances to a surprise proposal, we’re looking at how some of our favorite Black celebs rang in the new year.

Ciara & Russell Wilson

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Ciara and Russell Wilson spent their New Year’s Eve together in Times Square.

Ciara

Ciara took to the stage in Times Square to show off her best moves.

Diana Ross

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Diana Ross took the stage to perform a medley of her hits for millions of fans in Times Square.

Mariah Carey

The Queen of Christmas kept the party going into the new year.

50 Cent

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Rapper 50 Cent spent his New Year’s Eve in Miami, partying with Flo Rida and Flavor Flav at E11EVEN.

Don Lemon

Journalist Don Lemon was outside in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve.

DL Hugley

Comedian and actor D.L. Hughley was among the celebrities who rang in the new year with Don Lemon in New Orleans.

G Herbo

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Rapper G Herbo made the night even more special by proposing to his girlfriend Taina Williams at NeYo and Terrance J’s party in Miami.

Lewis Hamilton

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton showed up at Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen.

Chance the Rapper

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Chance the Rapper performed at the Chicago Riverwalk for fans who braved the cold temps.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice celebrated her 26th birthday on January 1. She got it in at the gym on NYE for one last workout in 2025.

2 Chainz

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Rapper 2 Chainz spent his night at Miami’s Brooklyn Chop House at a party hosted by NeYo and Terrance J.

NeYo

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NeYo performed for guests at his New Year’s Eve party at Brooklyn Chop House in Miami.

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