New Year’s Eve events are rightfully some of the biggest parties thrown throughout the year. Next to the ball drop, the celebrity performances are arguably the most anticipated moments. Performing at a nationally televised New Year’s Eve party has given many performers the opportunity to end, (or start) the year on a high note, while others are left publicly shamed.

In 2016, Mariah Carey had an iconic New Year’s Eve performance. Viewed as creating one of the most popular Christmas songs ever, Mariah Carey has since dominated the music industry in regards to the holiday scene.

But it’s this performance that best could be dubbed a trainwreck. Carey was performing at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” when she alternated in and out of singing for nearly six whole minutes. She strutted nervously on stage as she claimed she couldn’t hear her tracks because of a faulty earpiece. This incident has tainted her reputation as a token holiday singer.

In 2011, Jennifer Lopez rang in the new year with her steamy medley of her songs “Louboutins,” “Waiting for Tonight” and “Let’s Get Loud” in New York City’s Time Square at Dick Clark’s Rockin Eve celebration. Her undeniable energy, along with a stunning, sequined jumpsuit got everyone pumped for midnight, whether in the crowd or watching at home.

This performance was nothing short of memorable—honestly, who could forget J.Lo strutting around stage performing some of her biggest hits at the time, all in the rain by the way as the final minutes of 2010 approached.

Lady Gaga has been known for her wacky outfits and unique concerts and her New Year’s performance  back in 2011 in Times Square was sure no disappointment. She sang a rendition of her singles “Marry the Night,” “Heavy Metal Lover” and “Born This Way” emerging in a black sequinned octopus costume.

Gaga entertained the NYC crowd for nearly seven whole minutes as the last performer until the new year rang in. This mini-concert was nothing short of phenomenal and for sure iconic.