The Hit Farm

Prior to the heart attack, Clark had been dealing with health issues for years, including type 2 diabetes and a stroke in 2004. Dick Clark Productions writer and former Billboard columnist Fred Bronson wrote a lovely article about the “American Bandstand” leader and what it was like to Dick Clark underwent prostate surgery the day [...]

Radio legend Rick Dees tells the fascinating story of how his hit song “Disco Duck” led to him appearing on “American Bandstand” where Dick Clark took Rick under his wing and helped boost his career. Plus, what was the best advice the television icon Dick Clark — famed TV producer and "New Year's Rockin' Eve" [...]

Radio legend Rick Dees tells the fascinating story of how his hit song “Disco Duck” led to him appearing on “American Bandstand” where Dick Clark took Rick under his wing and helped boost his career. Plus, what was the best advice the television icon The Skinny: I think we can all remember the first time [...]

By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212) On Wednesday night, just hours after the world learned that TV icon Dick Clark had passed away, his heir apparent Ryan Seacrest took to the "American Idol" stage to pay homage to his mentor and friend. He built a media empire known simply as Dick Clark Productions. Clark seemed to be [...]

When the ball drops in New York's Times Square on Saturday night, Jenny McCarthy will ring in the new year with her second appearance co-hosting ABC's 40-year-old New Year's Rockin' Eve. Dick Clark: What's Dec. 31 without America's Oldest Teenager? Or at least a namesake. Our guy was a Minor League pitcher with two unaffiliated [...]

For its 40th anniversary, Dick Clark's celebration bloats to almost six hours. This year's live portions include Clark and Ryan Seacrest, with music by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Hot Chelle Rae. A taped party is hosted by Fergie and Jenny OCEAN CITY – Remember when New Year's Eve weekend used to be mostly [...]