American Bandstand was a television institution from 1952 until 1989, launching some of the most iconic acts of the 20th century, from Connie Francis to Janet Jackson and Madonna. And at its helm from 1956 until the show ended, the legendary Dick Clark left his mark on decades of music and style. So to honor his legacy, see how the acts and the dancers on Bandstand evolved alongside American music now.
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Dick Clark passed away today at 82 years old after suffering a heart attack in LA. The legendary host of TV and radio was close with many music and acting stars over the years, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Seacrest, and many more. In honor of Dick's memory, we're taking a look back at the many famous faces who worked alongside him.
Dick Clark has passed away at the age of 82. The legendary TV personality hosted the annual New Year's Rockin' Eve broadcast for the past 40 years — see some awesome performances from recent years in today's PopSugar Rush.
Dick Clark has sadly passed away today as a result of a heart attack. The producer and TV personality was 82 years old, and had suffered a stroke in 2004. We'll always remember Clark for his annual hosting duties on New Year's Rockin' Eve, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Ryan Seacrest was surrounded by millions of people in Times Square Friday night as he co-hosted Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. He took a break from American Idol to make the trip to the Big Apple while new AI judge Jennifer Lopez headed to Las Vegas with Marc Anthony. Last week Ryan laughed off rumors of an engagement to girlfriend Julianne Hough, though she was in attendance to lock lips at the stroke of midnight. Jenny McCarthy also got a surprise kiss from her new boyfriend, attorney Paul Krepelka. New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys shared the stage again performing a mashup of their greatest hits as they prep for a 2011 Summer tour that has most of you really excited. Willow Smith was in the spirit of the night whipping her hair back and forth while Ke$ha kept the party going with her chart topping hit "Tik Tok." Avril Lavigne debuted a new song, "What the Hell" and Jennifer Hudson showed off her fit frame while belting out the appropriately titled tune, "Feeling Good."
Christmas is over and now it's time to turn our attention to the New Year. For many that means watching the ball drop in Times Square. Dick Clark has owned the night but now he shares it with youngins' like Ryan Seacrest and Carson Daly. However, Carson insists there's no rivalry between the boys to replace the superstar. Here's highlights:
"Dick Clark is a huge inspiration for the huge success he's achieved," Daly told the Los Angeles Times in a recent interview. "But that's where I stop. The world is changing. I'm young; I have my own thoughts as a producer. I'm not trying to keep his tradition. I'm trying to do my own."
Both Daly and Seacrest will return Sunday night as competitors in their second New Year's Eve as Clark, 77, continues to recover from a 2004 stroke.
Clark, a former host of American Bandstand, has reported on the madness in New York's Times Square for viewers nearly every year since 1972. Last year Seacrest, who hosts the popular television show American Idol, took over much of the broadcast for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, a three-and-a-half hour show broadcast on ABC. He returns in that role again this year.
Daly will host NBC's "New Year's Eve With Carson Daly," which starts at 11:30 p.m.
Last year's "Rockin' Eve" was Clark's first national TV appearance since his stroke. He plans to return for at least a small role again this year.
"He and I have a great relationship. Whatever he wants to do, whether he wants to do more or less than last year, I'll do it," Seacrest said.
At least the interview sparked enough headlines to remind us that Carson was going to be doing NBC's show.
