dick clark rockin new year's eve

On Friday, the Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund voted 5-1 to cover the half-a-million-dollar bill so New Orleans can have its spot on the national stage as the countdown for the entire central time zone.

WDSU has posted Laren Daigle's statement in response to the French Quarter performance, Mayor Cantrell's involvement with Dick Clark Productions and proclaims her love for New Orleans and the people of Louisiana.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser accused Nola Mayor Latoya Cantrell of having the Christian singer taken off the show, but a report says she wasn't offered the gig.