New Year

New Year Travel: Escape to Europe

Accommodation offers in Berlin, Rome, Instanbul and Prague

9 Jan 2012

If travelling more is one of your new year’s resolutions check out the HostelBookers.com January Sale. There are offers of accommodation with up to 50% off, making it the perfect time to embark on a European city break to give your 2012 a…

Lauren Pope's new year break

TV Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Lauren Pope plans to have a "little break" over new year. The 'Only Way Is Essex' star usually spends New Year's Eve (31.12.11) DJ-ing in nightclubs and bars, but this year she is hoping to use the festive period to relax before hopefully starting…

Resolution breaker Cher Lloyd

TV Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Cher Lloyd always breaks her new year's resolutions "within the first day". The 'Swagger Jagger' hitmaker - who shot to fame on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - admitted while she has vowed to put a stop to her foul language in the past, her aims never work…

Joey Essex to learn Spanish in new year

TV Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Joey Essex's new year's resolution is to learn Spanish. The 'Only Way Is Essex' hunk - who shared a saucy smooch with co-star Jess Wright during the series three season finale of the ITV2 reality show - is hoping to bag "free lessons" from the…

Caggie Dunlop's Australian new year

TV Gossip

28 Dec 2011

Caggie Dunlop is spending Christmas and New Year on the beach in Australia. The 'Made In Chelsea' beauty has headed Down Under with her co-star and former flame Oliver Proudlock - who recently called time on his romance with her cousin Alice - and…

Rihanna's Barbados New Year show

Music Gossip

9 Dec 2011

Rihanna is to perform a private concert in Barbados on New Year's Eve (31.12.11). The 'We Found Love' singer - who hails from the Caribbean island - will headline the VIP bash for the UK's Global Radio boss Ashley Talbot at the luxurious Sandy Lane…

Kasabian announce New Year's Eve show

Music Gossip

7 Nov 2011

Kasabian will headline The O2 in London on New Year's Eve (31.12.11). The 'Days are Forgotten' rockers will celebrate the turning of the year with an "amazing" interactive show incorporating a full orchestra, while Chase & Status are lined up as…

EastEnders and Corrie's New Year storylines spark outrage

TV Gossip

4 Jan 2011

'EastEnders' and Coronation Street's New Year's Eve (31.12.10) storylines have sparked outrage among viewers. More than 2,000 'EastEnders' fans complained to the BBC about the soap's gruesome scenes, which saw Ronnie Branning's (Samantha Womack) baby…

Cheryl Cole shares new year kiss with Derek

Celebrity Gossip

2 Jan 2011

Cheryl Cole sealed her romance with Derek Hough by sharing a public kiss with him on New Year's Eve (31.12.10). The 'Promise This' singer - who has always refused to confirm whether she is dating dancer Derek despite constantly being linked to him…

Sally and Tyrone pucker up for New Year's Eve smooch

TV Gossip

31 Dec 2010

Coronation Street's Sally Webster and Tyrone Dobbs will pucker up for a saucy smooch on tonight's (31.12.10) episode. The pair - who recently discovered their partners Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Molly (Vicky Binns) had been embroiled in a steamy…

Beverley Callard's New Year bashes

TV Gossip

30 Dec 2010

Coronation Street's Beverley Callard has been invited to 10 New Year's Eve (31.12.10) parties. The 53-year-old actress explained she and husband Jon McEwan have been inundated with various offers to ring the new year in, but aren't sure which of the…

Kym Marsh's New Year's resolution

TV Gossip

30 Dec 2010

Kym Marsh has vowed to take better care of herself in 2011. The 'Coronation Street' actress - who is expecting a child with fiance Jamie Lomas in the spring - is hoping to get more shut-eye and pamper herself, rather than putting others first, in the…

Beady Eye ready to conquer world in New Year

Music Gossip

28 Dec 2010

Beady Eye are looking forward to being "massive" in 2011. The group - consisting of the former members of Oasis, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock - will release their new album, 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' in February and…

Party planner Shayne Ward

Celebrity Gossip

28 Dec 2010

Shayne Ward is planning to throw a huge New Year's Eve party. The 26-year-old singer intends to get all his friends and family together on December 31 and see in 2011 with a huge bash. He told BANG Showbiz: "Yeah I'm gonna throw a big party. I…

Lauryn Hill to give New Year's Eve show

Music Gossip

24 Dec 2010

Lauryn Hill is to give a rare concert on New Year's Eve (31.12.10). The former Fugees singer is to perform on the rooftop of New York's Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotel, where she and an exclusive audience will see in 2011. Although it is quite an…

Scarlett Johansson's New Year's pizza

Celebrity Gossip

29 Dec 2009

Scarlett Johansson will spend New Year's Eve (31.12.09) eating pizza and watching 'The Twilight Zone'. The 25-year-old actress - who is married to actor Ryan Reynolds - will see in 2010 with a take away, champagne and a marathon viewing session of…

Elly Jackson's Caribbean New Year

Celebrity Gossip

28 Dec 2009

La Roux singer Elly Jackson is planning to spend New Year's Eve (31.12.09) on holiday in the Caribbean. The pop star plans to see in 2010 in the tropical paradise with her family after enjoying a hugely successful 2009. Elly - whose mother is…

Russell Brand wants New Year 'utopia'

Celebrity Gossip

28 Dec 2009

Russell Brand wants to live in a "sexual utopia". The British comic star - who is currently romancing pop star Katy Perry - says he wants to see the world as we know it "evaporate" in 2010. Russell - who has overcome drug addiction and alcoholism…

Hugh Grant's unhappy New Year

Celebrity Gossip

22 Dec 2009

Hugh Grant has made it his New Year's resolution not to smile. The British actor - who stars in new movie 'Did You Hear About The Morgans?' alongside Sarah Jessica Parker - is so worried about gaining weight, he has pledged not to alter his facial…

Alternative Hogmanay

17 Dec 2009

If you’re a healthy combination of sporty and ah, carefree, there are numerous NY options available. The infamous Loony Dook takes place in various locations around the country, notably South Queensferry and Dundee. For the uninitiated, it involves…

Kate Hudson's lonely New Year

Celebrity Gossip

17 Dec 2009

Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve (31.12.09) plans have been ruined following her split from Alex Rodriguez. The 'Nine' actress and the New York Yankees baseball star - who ended their seven-month relationship earlier this month - had planned to see in…

Tom Cruise's New Year baby

Celebrity Gossip

2 Dec 2009

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes will try for another baby in the New Year. The couple - who celebrated their third anniversary last month - are said to have agreed the time is right to add to their family and give three-year-old daughter Suri a…

Rihanna's New Year payday

Celebrity Gossip

25 Nov 2009

Rihanna will earn $500,000 to perform at a New Year's Eve party. The 'Umbrella' singer has been asked to sing at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi to help revellers see in 2010 in what will be her first performance in the Middle East. A…

Hogmanay: How Hogmanay Got Hip

1 Dec 2008

Shiny silver baubles, mince pies and novelty socks don’t quite cut it in the coolness stakes for most trendy young Scots. In fact, Christmas was once just another working day here. During long Scottish winters, it’s New Year that we turn to for our…

Hogmanay: The best of Hogmanay

1 Dec 2008

EDINBURGH Edinburgh hosts the daddy of all celebrations, with a four-day extravaganza running from 29 Dec-1 Jan, highlights include: Torchlight Procession, 29 Dec, 6pm, departs City Chambers. The Dancin’ (open air dance event), Grassmarket, 30 Dec…