Have any big plans for New Year's Eve? You better have plans soon, the clock is ticking. Whether you are out partying in a bar or city streets, or have a gathering of friends and family at home, I hope you have a great New Year's holiday.
For those in the Cleveland area, here is an incomplete list of some NYE parties going on around town.
For those gathering at homes to ring in the New Year, there is always one small debate among party members: What television show do you choose to help you countdown to midnight. Allow me to give you a small guide to your viewing options:
NBC: New Year's Eve with Carson Daly (10-11PM; 11:30-12:30AM) Yes, Carson Daly is still on the network, usually at 2 in the morning I think. For this NYE celebration from Times Square Daly features musical performances by T.I., Katy Perry, Elton John, and Ludacris among others. The special will also air on the network's cable outlets MSNBC and CNBC.
CBS: Late Show with David Letterman (11:30-12:30AM) CBS is the only major network without a NYE special, instead counter-programming with a NYE edition of Late Show. Letterman's guests include actress Emma Thompson, fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta, and music from Purple Reign.
ABC: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (10-11PM; 11:30-12:30AM) Ever since Clark suffered a stroke a few years back he has passed on the majority of his NYE hosting duties to protege Seacrest. Clark is still around making the occasional appearance, however. This year brings American Idol has-been Kellie Pickler reporting on events in and around Times Square and musical performances from across the country by Taylor Swift, Lionel Richie, Will.I.Am, the Pussycat Dolls, the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, Jesse McCartney, Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Solange, and Robin Thicke.
FOX: New Year's Eve Live (11-12:30AM) Fox's only late night host, Spike Feresten, along with Mark Thompson close out 2008 with a mix of music and hyped-up stunts. In addition to performances by David Cook, Daughtry, Scott Weiland, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, daredevil Robbie Knievel attempts a 200-foot jump of some kind.
For those gathering at homes to ring in the New Year, there is always one small debate among party members: What television show do you choose to help you countdown to midnight. Allow me to give you a small guide to your viewing options:
NBC: New Year's Eve with Carson Daly (10-11PM; 11:30-12:30AM) Yes, Carson Daly is still on the network, usually at 2 in the morning I think. For this NYE celebration from Times Square Daly features musical performances by T.I., Katy Perry, Elton John, and Ludacris among others. The special will also air on the network's cable outlets MSNBC and CNBC.
CBS: Late Show with David Letterman (11:30-12:30AM) CBS is the only major network without a NYE special, instead counter-programming with a NYE edition of Late Show. Letterman's guests include actress Emma Thompson, fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta, and music from Purple Reign.
ABC: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (10-11PM; 11:30-12:30AM) Ever since Clark suffered a stroke a few years back he has passed on the majority of his NYE hosting duties to protege Seacrest. Clark is still around making the occasional appearance, however. This year brings American Idol has-been Kellie Pickler reporting on events in and around Times Square and musical performances from across the country by Taylor Swift, Lionel Richie, Will.I.Am, the Pussycat Dolls, the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, Jesse McCartney, Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Solange, and Robin Thicke.
FOX: New Year's Eve Live (11-12:30AM) Fox's only late night host, Spike Feresten, along with Mark Thompson close out 2008 with a mix of music and hyped-up stunts. In addition to performances by David Cook, Daughtry, Scott Weiland, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, daredevil Robbie Knievel attempts a 200-foot jump of some kind.
PBS: Live from Lincoln Center: New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala Concert (Times vary) For those who toast with a bottle of Dom and caviar, an educational evening as Lorin Maazel conducts the New York Philharmonic with mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. How divine!
If network TV isn't your thing, here are some of your choices on cable:
ESPN: New Year, No Limits (11-12:30AM) ESPN does NYE from Las Vegas while talking about Bowl games, NFL playoffs, a look at sports in 2008, and special guests.
CNN: Anderson Cooper 360 (10-12:30AM) The Coop and D-list celebrity Kathy Griffin from Times Square.
MTV: FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise... New Year's Eve 2009 (10:30-12:30AM) I'm not sure who will be on this show, but I'm guessing Miley Cyrus and lots of screaming kids will be present.
TLC: Dateline: Real-life Mysteries Marathon (All Night)
Food: The Next Food Network Star Marathon (All Night)
SciFi: Twilight Zone Marathon (All Night)
Disney: Totally New Year's Eve (All Night)
Nick: The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie (9-12AM)
Comedy: South Park Marathon (All Night)
Spike: CSI Marathon (All Night)
What fun things do you have planned for NYE?
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