Carey performed " Do n't Forget About Us " on several televised appearances , as well on all of her tours following its release . On November 15 , 2005 , the '' Chicago Tribune '' announced that Carey would perform during the half-time on the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons . Airing on the 24th , Carey performed " Shake It Off " , as well as her newly released single from the album 's re-release , " Do n't Forget About Us " . On November 22 , 2005 , Carey opened the 33rd annual American Music Awards with a performance of " Do n't Forget About Us " , held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles . Appearing on stage in a " sequined , silver , spaghetti-strap gown slit to the waist " , Carey completed the song before accepting the first award of the evening . Dave West from Digital Spy described it as a " blistering performance " , and claimed Carey " wowed " the crowd with her live rendition of the song . Two months later , she celebrated the new year on television , placing as the featured performer at the Times Square Ball drop on New Year 's Eve in New York . The special , titled Dick Clark 's New Year 's Rockin ' Eve with Ryan Seacrest , aired on ABC at 10 pm on December 31 , and featured Carey on stage wearing a short sparkling dress , and performing a selection of the album 's singles
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