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See Crazy Photos From Coney Island's New Year's Polar Bear Swim

Emerald Catron — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:06:57 +0000

The Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s annual New Year’s swim looks like a great time. People in costumes, swimming, having fun. We probably should’ve gone, but there was that whole hangover thing to deal with. Which makes us wonder, does jumping into the freezing Atlantic ocean cure a hangover? If so, we’re totally there next [...]

Jamie Kennedy Hosted the Worst New Year's Eve Show Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:25:15 +0000

It seems that a massive undertaking like a New Year’s Eve Special was a little more than independent, LA-based television station KDOC could handle. Really. It definitely was. Here is Jaime Kennedy “hosting” said special, replete with swearing, dead air, cameras panning over nothing in particular, more swearing, Macy Gray trashed out of her mind, [...]

Best Firework Show Ever… WOW!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:43:23 +0000

When New Year’s Eve hit, many countries decided to go crazy and fireworks were heard and seen around the world! But none like Dubai! I’ve never seen anything like it! The tallest building in the world is Dubai’s Burj Dubai. It’s 2,625 feet tall. That’s 1,175 taller than the Sears Tower in Chicago. Could you [...]

Kathy Griffin Tried to Kiss Anderson Cooper on New Year's Eve…Where?

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:31:49 +0000

Happy New Year! Why not start your year off right — by watching Anderson Cooper desperately trying to keep Kathy Griffin’s face away from his groin. It seems Kathy thought it would be HILARIOUS to make Cooper feel as awkward as possible while they were covering New Year’s Eve on Times Square for CNN, so [...]

10 Other Objects We Drop on New Year's

Danny Groner — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Everyone knows about the ball that drops in New York City's Times Square to mark the start of a new calendar year. What you may not realize, though, is that other cities around the nation have similar traditions that entertain and enthrall their local communities. Here's a look at some of the odder traditions that will be taking place in America tonight:

12 Cats Starting New Year's Eve Partying Early

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:05:39 +0000

The hourly countdown to 2013 has officially begun, which means New Year's Eve preparations are in full swing. We're practicing our photobombing techniques, cranking up the tunes and bejeweling jean shorts, among other things. December 31st is the party of all parties, after all!

Doctors Warn Champagne Bottles Can Cause Eye Injuries

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:35:27 +0000

New Year’s Eve is all fun and games until somebody loses an eye. That’s the takeaway from the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual year end warning on champagne bottles. According to the doctors, ‘When a champagne cork flies, you really have no time to react and protect your delicate eyes.” GAH! Shield yourself with the nearest [...]

Andy Capwell's New Year Wishes to Our Listeners

Andy Capwell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:42:44 +0000

We are hours away from 2013, it sounds so futuristic to me. I do want to thank our B98.5 listeners for another great year. I’ve been working here since August of 2000 and it’s amazing to look back at all the fun we’ve had this year. We’ve had great concerts like Dierks Bentley, then there’s [...]

How Are People Really Preparing for New Year's Eve?

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:05:09 +0000

It's hard to believe 2012 is coming to an end, and we're gearing up for another year of photobombing, pranking and costuming our pets. We have a feeling 2013 will bring even more hilarity and entertainment, so ringing in the new year is definitely a cause for celebration. This usually involves party hats, tons of noisemakers and a bit of prep, like any sort of holiday.

It's the Official 2013 New Year Song

Emerald Catron — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:09:31 +0000

If you're having a big party tonight and don't know what to play, you could play this song at the stroke of midnight, if you're the sort of person who plays 'Friday' on Friday just because it's Friday. It's Rhe De Ville's newest New Year's song. It's all about how it's a new year, and things