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NBC will not move forward with a planned New Year’s Eve special starring iconic rapper Snoop Dogg.
NBC had previously announced a two-hour special, "Snoop Dogg’s New Year’s Eve," that was scheduled to air live from Miami on December 31, but the rapper told Deadline it was no longer happening.
"Sometimes the calendar gets in the way of the celebration, which is why my NBC family and I decided this winter was time for us all to focus on the Olympics," Snoop Dogg told Deadline.
NBC had previously announced a two-hour special, "Snoop Dogg’s New Year’s Eve," that was scheduled to air live from Miami on December 31, but the rapper said it's no longer happening. (James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
NBCUniversal previously announced that Snoop Dogg would be part of the network’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. A May press release touted "a high-energy, star-studded celebration" that would be "packed with unforgettable music, iconic performances and surprise artist collaborations. "
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