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**** NEW YEARS EVE TIMES SQUARE 2013 **** New Years 2013 Times Square Live We wish everyone a great New Year.  We would like to thank our readers and advertisers for making this our best year.  After so many years in Times Square for New Y ears Eve, we decided to just stay home tonight and watch the show on Times Square Gossip. We have m a ny new things about to happen in 2013, and we hope you do too. Happy New Year!

Pitbull Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull, performed two sold out shows in Las Vegas at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort New Year’s Eve Weekend. Playing all of his hits including International Love , Don’t Stop the Party and bringing out special guest Havana Brown to perform Last Night, Pitbull kept the energy going throughout the night proving he is one of the top live performers around today. Photo Courtesy Of: Jeff Bottari/Wire Image

**** NEW YEARS TIMES SQUARE PARTIES **** New Year's Eve Drinks At Bamboo 52 Gourmet Food Adult film star turned Hustler Magazine photographer Gia Jordan has a wealth of stories about the porn industry. Her favorite is the one about the actress Aliana Love who canceled her photo shoot an hour before because she was getting married. She called Jordan shortly thereafter to say that she forgot "the last name of the guy I married." Another favorite, how a club in Vegas wouldn't let renowned porn actress Sasha Grey in to celebrate her 21st birthday because she forgot her ID. Jordan is guest DJ at club mogul Noel Ashman's New Eves fete at Bamboo 52 in NYC. She will be joined by such guest hosts as NY Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw, "Beverly Hills 90210" star Vincent Young and Playboy Playmate Courtney Culkin. The guest entertainer is Grandmaster Melle Mel, the first rapper to be inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame. W

**** PSYCHIC PREDICTIONS FOR 2013 **** Mitt Romney The biggest stories of the New Year are already old news for Celebrity Psychic Thomas John. An internationally regarded psychic medium and clairvoyant, Thomas John is known for his accuracy and detailed readings. Take a glimpse at what the future has in store through Thomas John’s predictions for 2013 1. Kate Middleton will repeatedly be featured in the news for health drama around her pregnancy, including major hospitalizations and the delivery of a child BEFORE its due date. 2. There will be a death surrounding the British Royal Family, possibly the passing of the Queen. 3. Pippa Middleton will begin a new career path. She will be seen partying a lot and there will be concern about her drinking and behavior. There will also be some drama around locating her when Kate delivers.

The Aggrolites The Aggrolites performed at Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. Photo By: RD/Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** BROADWAY @ TIMES SQUARE **** Pamela Bob And Harry Bouvy After announcing that SILENCE! The Musical will end its run December 30th at the Elektra Theatre, ticket sales have unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records for the show so far. As a result, the producers have determined that performances of the smash hit show will resume on January 18th. Originally announced as a strictly limited engagement through August 13, 2011, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square, which was constructed especially for the show. SILENCE! opened at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews and spawned a highly successful L.A. production starring Davis Gaines and Christine Lakin. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the La

 **** HAMPTONS PHILANTHROPIST BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER, GIFTS TO HOMELESS CHILDREN Dhonna Goodale Takes Children, Teens from Shelters and Foster Care on Annual Shopping Spree; Remembers Being ‘That Kid’ **** Dhonna Goodale Get's A Hug The Children With Santa Philanthropist-actress-reality show star Dhonna Goodale helped ensure that homeless and foster children in Riverhead and surrounding areas had a delightful Christmas. The Flanders resident and her family headed up a Christmas Eve shopping excursion to Kmart in Riverhead on Monday, where they outfitted 22 Riverhead-area children from head to toe and purchased toys of their choice. Goodale, who was recently seen showing off her holiday decorating talents on the TLC reality show special Four Houses: Deck the Halls, has been taking children on holiday shopping sprees and otherwise helping less fortunate young people all of her adult life. “We were taught to serve others,” said Gooda

**** US WEEKLY ROUNDUP **** Bethenny Frankel The cover story from the new issue of Us Weekly has all of the details on Bethenny Frankel’s split from Jason Hoppy. After nearly three years, the outspoken reality star turned head of the Skinnygirl company, 42, and Hoppy, a pharmaceutical sales exec, 41, are calling it quits. “There was no final straw. No one cheated,” says a Frankel friend. “Their marriage just wasn’t working.” At issue: everything from her massive financial success to his close-knit family. Adds the friend, “They really tried, but they grew apart. She is very upset.” From the start, there was tension. Soon after the wedding, they were bickering like an old married couple. He made passive aggressive comments about her wearing the pants in their relationship: “My balls [were] cut off two years ago,” he quipped in 2012. And she complained about his “nitpicking” and moodiness. “I’m walking on eggshells at home,” she once confessed on camera.

**** WATCH TIMES SQUARE NEW YEARS EVE LIVE **** New Years Eve Times Square The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of New Year's Eve in Times Square, announced today that revelers across the globe will get to experience the Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration via a six hour, live commercial-free webcast of the event. Last year's webcast was watched by over 600,000 viewers representing 200 countries. This year's 4th annual webcast, produced in partnership with Livestream, will be hosted by national television and radio personality Allison Hagendorf (Fuse TV, The CW's "The Next") and will cover the action and festivities in Times Square including the Ball Raising at 6 pm EST, performances by star-studded musical artists and hourly countdowns as the anticipation builds towards the midnight countdown and the famous Ball Drop. Additional features will include interviews with revelers who made the jour

**** NEW JERSEY GOSSIP **** Queen Extravaganza After making their television debut in front of 20 million viewers on American Idol earlier this year and wrapping up an incredibly successful coast to coast U.S. and Canadian tour last summer, the Queen Extravaganza have announced the first leg of their 2013 tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood New Jersey on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 8PM, reserve tickets now at Ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 201 227 – 1030 or visit the Box Office at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey. "The response to the second tour for the Queen Extravaganza tells us that the word is spreading about this sensational live act!” says Taylor. “Don't miss them.” The Queen Extravaganza is a spectacular touring concert show designed to take the glorious music and live experience of legendary rock band Queen and bring it to generations of fans. “We did the first 10 years of

**** ON THE NEWSSTAND **** Metropolis Nights Simon Cowell might want to think about shopping for strollers and diapers. In the January issue of Metropolis Nights magazine (NY/NJ newest entertainment magazine), his new new girlfriend Carmen Electra tells only Chaunce Hayden she wants to have a baby! Carmen also tells Hayden how she thought her career was over until she decided to turn to singing...... CARMEN ELECTRA ON HAVING CHILDREN: I want to be a mom. I love kids. I just love kids. They put you in a good mood and they are so full of life. That is a relationship I would really cherish. If it doesn’t happen I’m okay with that to. But I do have a strong desire to be a mom. Would you consider adoption? I would do that! I haven’t gotten to that place yet, because I want to do all my selfish things first so I can get into that place where there is no resentment. I want to be the best mom I can be. My mom was amazing. She believed in

 **** TELEVISION NEWS **** Jack Klugman Odd Couple legend Jack Klugman, has died at age 90. Klugman died at his Northridge, Calif. home today, with his wife at his side, the Associated Press reported. Born in rough-and-tumble South Philadelphia to Russian Jewish immigrants, Klugman took the part that made him famous in the 1970s, playing the sloppy, cigar-puffing Oscar Madison opposite Tony Randall as neurotic neat freak Felix Unger. Klugman and Randall shared a New York City Manhattan apartment that entertained ABC viewers for five seasons. Klugman won two Emmy Awards and earned a Golden Globe as Oscar, a New York sports journalist. Having photographed Jack Klugman many times over the years, he was always a class act who always wanted to pose for some good shots. Another legend that will surely be missed.  Photo By: Walter McBride/Retna  

**** CHRISTMAS TELEVISION **** The Katie Couric Show Katie is in the holiday spirit for this special Christmas Eve episode of "Katie!" It's a fun mix of guests all with a festive twist, including Katie's seasonal fashion and a trip to pick out her Christmas tree. During this show, you'll meet the Hoversten family, and their story will pull at your heartstrings. Jake Hoversten has been in the Marine Corps for 15 years, and is deployed for the fifth time since 2005, leaving behind his wife, Samantha, and two children under the age of two. Samantha shares the difficulties of Jake missing their kids' milestones, and the sadness of being without him during the holidays – but Katie makes sure this is one Christmas they will never forget.        Also in this show, special holiday performances by the legendary Rod Stewart and also Colbie Caillat, will perform in Katie's studio. Plus, everything y

**** DINING LAS VEGAS **** Mitsuo Endo Of Raku Robin Leach and Chef Rick Moonen Chef Kerry Simon Chef's Susan Feniger With  Mike Minor And Mary Sue Milliken Al Mancini World famed chef's w ere snapped at the Eating Las Vegas 2013 edition book release party at Rao's at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos By:  RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Calvin Broadus AKA Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg performed at the Hard Rock Cafe last night in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sin City strip is heating up for the winter. Photo By:  RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

Sam Champion and Rubem Robierb wed ABC News weather editor and "GMA" anchor Sam Champion and Rubem Robierb wed in an intimate ceremony at Champion’s New York City apartment Friday afternoon. They were surrounded by friends, family and Champion’s fellow “GMA” anchors. Robierb’s mother and sisters even Skyped in from Brazil to be a part of the special day. N.Y. State Supreme Court Justice George J. Silver conducted the ceremony, which lasted about 10 minutes. Robin Roberts also played a part in the nuptials, reading a beautiful poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Earlier in the day on “GMA,” Champion spoke about the big day. When Lara Spencer asked him if he was nervous, he replied, “The whole family is at the house right now, so I should be able to walk in and have everything [done].” Though he didn’t divulge any details, Champion joked about the first dance song. “Is ‘Stairway to Heaven’ out of the question? That was the ‘70s love song.” He al

**** THE US WEEKLY ROUNDUP **** US Weekly Cover The cover story from the new issue of Us Weekly has all of the details on Channing Tatum’s and Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s baby news! Yes, Hollywood’s sexiest husband-and-wife team are capping off an amazing year by sharing their happy news with Us. “Channing’s going to be the best dad,” Dewan-Tatum, 32, gushes to Us. “Channing is so excited for the baby,” says a friend of the couple. “He’s been wanting this a long time. They are over the moon about becoming parents.” Sports nut Tatum “will be happy no matter what the baby is,” says a friend. “But he’d love to have a little boy to throw the ball around with.” Boy or girl, when the new little one arrives, Dewan- Tatum told Us in September, the child will no doubt share Mom and Dad’s moves: “It’s going to come out dancing!” Also included below are this week’s Hot Stuff items which include the scoop on the Queen inviting Kate Middleton’s parents to the Royal Christmas

 **** REAL ESTATE K2 Realty Closes Sale of Major Oceanfront Estate In North Palm Beach’s Exclusive Seminole Landing Community **** The Pool At 12210 Banyan Road 12210 Banyan Road K2 Realty announced the closing of the sale of a major oceanfront estate at 12210 Banyan Road located in Seminole Landing, North Palm Beach, FL - a transaction that was completed within six months due to a coordinated effort between K2 teams representing both the seller and the buyer. Considered one of the most significant private estates to come to market in Palm Beach County in recent years, the Banyan Road property was listed by the firm in April, 2012 and closed in September, 2012 with the K2 team of Paul Kaneb, James Kenny and Gary Pohrer representing the transaction. Situated on four acres, the 21,000-plus square-foot Tuscan-style home has some 247 feet of ocean frontage, seven bedrooms, a theater, wine room plus VIP guest suite. The property is located in Seminole Landin

Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo Donald Trump With Miss Universe Donald Trump and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo pose for the cameras after the Miss Universe 2012 finals at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** ATLANTIC CITY GOSSIP **** Pauly D Corks will take flight as Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City preps for New Year’s Eve 2012 with an assortment of lavish packages that include VIP concert tickets, premier nightlife, exclusive restaurant menus and deluxe hotel accommodations. Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is your party headquarters with entertainment, including: DUSK (Caesars) - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST - End of the World Party hosted by The Devil from Acapulco. · Price: Free for women all night. $5 for guys before midnight · Ages: 21+ The Concert Venue (Harrah’s Resort) - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28th - Chaka Khan • Tickets: $70, $55, $40 • Ages: All Ages Circus Maximus (Caesars) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29TH - 3 Doors Down · Tickets: $89, $69, $59 · Ages: All Ages House of Blues (Showboat) - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH - Backstreet Boys ·