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Cooper, Cohen Together Again for CNN’s ‘Independence Day Live’
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Pair have hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve show for past nine years.
by
Paige Albiniak
June 24, 2026

CNN loves its Odd Couple pairing of serious newsman Anderson Cooper with fun-loving Bravolebrity Andy Cohen so much that it’s giving them another holiday hosting gig.

After spending the last nine years ringing in the new year together, Cooper and Cohen are coming together on July 4 eve (also known as July 3) to celebrate America’s 250th birthday – or its semiquincentennial, as Cohen sort of points out in the below spot.

As always, Cohen comes dressed for the occasion.

CNN’s Independence Day Live starts on Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET. 

Key art for CNN's 'Independence Eve Live' with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen.
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CNN Worldwide 

SVP, Brand Marketing: Stephen Krill

VP, Brand Marketing: Matt Barnett

Sr. Creative Director: Robin Sterling

Sr. Design Director: Kerry Laster

Creative Director: John Dance

Design Director: Jobel José-Bombase

Design Director: Krishnan Purushothaman

Senior Copywriter: Cristina Galushko

Writer/Producer: Anila Alam

Production Resource Manager: Jordan Boge

Assistant Production Manager: Maxine Gross

Digital Designer: James Mato

Production Assistant: Ethan Chin

Editor: Andy Garland

 

Key Art: Warner Media Brand Experience 

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Director, Still Photography: Keith Grieger

Production Manager: Lauren Matthews

Photo Editor: Meghan McInnis

Photo Editor: Molly Berry

 

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Executive Producer: Craig DiBiase

Head of Production: Chris Hughlett

Production Designer: Marko Orso

Production Supervisor: Tim Snow

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