Los Angeles/Hollywood
Gridlock New Year’s Eve Party at Paramount StudiosHosted By: Pamela Anderson
Cool Factor: With Adam Lambert and Kevin Rudolph performing, as well as music from 10 different deejays, the party will transform to become “Times Square West” with New York-themed streets, a midnight countdown and a fireworks display.
Beso
Hosted By: E!’s Jason Kennedy
Cool Factor: With an open bar, renowned chef Todd English will be dishing out his Spanish Steakhouse cuisine. A special surprise performance is also planned at the Eva Longoria Parker-owned restaurant.
Miami
LIV at the FontainebleauCool Factor: Lady Gaga will lead the midnight countdown before performing poolside. Guests can even watch the performance from temperature-controlled VIP cabanas.
W South Beach
Hosted By: AnnaLynne McCord
Cool Factor: Champagne toast and 3-hour open bar. The party will also feature a performance by Kid Cudi, with a musical interlude by John Legend.
Gansevoort (Rooftop). sponsored by Joonbug.com
Hosted By: Brody Jenner
Florida Room at Delano
Hosted By: Common
Cool Factor: Common will also perform. And expect girlfriend, tennis star Serena Williams, to likely be by his side.
Las Vegas
LAVO Nightclub inside Palazzo Las VegasHosted By: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
Cool Factor: Richie will lead the midnight countdown while Madden deejays for the evening. The terrace also provides stunning views of the $30,000 fireworks display that will be shot from the roofs of several Strip hotels.
Tao Las Vegas inside The Venetian
Hosted By: Christina Aguilera
Cool Factor: Guests include Aguilera’s husband Jordan Bratman and jeweler Stephen Webster, who designed Aguilera’s wedding ring.
Eve Nightclub inside Crystals at CityCenter
Hosted By: Eva Longoria Parker
Cool Factor: Signature hors d’oeuvres from Beso, Longoria Parker’s highly popular restaurant that connects with her nightclub, Eve. Open Bar from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Don’t be surprised by a possible appearance by Kim Kardashian, who will host at Eve on Dec. 30.
Jet Nightclub inside The Mirage
Hosted By: Pete Wentz
Cool Factor: Whether wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz will make an appearance remains to be seen, but Wentz will lead the complimentary champagne toast at midnight. It’s also likely the rocker will jump on the turntables to ring in the New Year.
The Bank Nightclub inside Bellagio
Hosted By: Robin Thicke
PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace
Hosted By: 50 Cent
Cool Factor: PURE offers one of the best views in the city to see the massive fireworks display on the Vegas Strip.
LAX Nightclub
Hosted By: Black Eyed Peas
Cool Factor: Following back-to-back concerts by the trio, party with Fergie, Will.I.Am and Taboo
The Joint Inside The Hard Rock Hotel
Cool Factor: Performance by the John Mayer Trio
The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort
Cool Factor: Maroon 5 concert and afterparty at the Playboy Club
Privé
Hosted By: Holly Madison
Cool Factor: Jermaine Dupri will be deejaying for the evening. But the question of the night: Will Madison’s rumored beau Benji Madden make an appearance to kiss her at midnight?
