NEW YEARS EVE

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Drink Up: New Year's Eve Cocktails

5,4,3,2,1...Happy New Year!! Okay, so it's not quite New Year's yet, but we sure are getting into the spirit. The perfect way to toast to a brand new year is with an alcohol-soaked, delicious cocktail. We've rounded up the most scrumptious libations, from champagne beverages, to colorful concoctions, and yes, we've even thrown in a jello shot for good measure. Check out the list below and decide how you want to get your groove on in 2013.

French 75 (Courtesy of Spice Market)
1 oz. St. Germain
½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ oz. Plymouth Gin
1 ½ oz. Cava Dibon

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Pre-NYE Party Playlist

While were anticipating what 2013 may bring, it's a must to focus on planning the best night to close out 2012! While you're remembering the best moments you had , forgetting about mishaps and looking ahead add these funky dance tracks to your NYE playlist to get you in the party mood and don't forget to check out all the hottest parties throughout Philly here!

1.Viceroy - While We're in Love (Feat. Ghost Beach)

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Pre-NYE Party Playlist

We're just about three weeks away from the close of 2012. NYE is the topic of all topics and it's a must to make sure your night is perfect. The end result should be a celebration of the years best moments and on December 31 make sure to toast to all your accomplishments! While you're looking back on 2012, add these funky dance tracks to your NYE playlist to get you in the right party mood and don't forget to check out all the hottest parties throughout ChiTown here!

1.Viceroy - While We're in Love (Feat. Ghost Beach)

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Pre-NYE Party Playlist

Getting ready to close out 2012 involves a lot of planning but in the end, the result is a celebration of the years best moments and on December 31 make sure to toast to all your accomplishments! While you're looking back on 2012, add these funky dance tracks to your NYE playlist to get you in the right party mood and don't forget to check out all the hottest parties throughout Bean Town here!

1.Viceroy - While We're in Love (Feat. Ghost Beach)

ALMOST FAMOUS
Jersey Shore's Vinny To Get His Own Show

Vinny Guadagnino is the next Jersey Shore character to land his own show, this time in talk show form. The first cast member to score a non-reality opportunity, Guadagino's new show will allow him to interview guests inside his home and guests will also get to delight in meeting his one-of-a kind family like uncle Nino and his mother, Paula who famously cooks the Jersey Shore cast members large Italian feasts on the regular.

MTV released a statement, explaining their choice for choosing Vinny to have his own show. "Vinny's unique mix of humor, intelligence, curiosity and heart make him the perfect choice for this genre busting take on the interview format," said Chris Linn, MTV Executive Vice President of Programming and Head of Production. "As the lives of the 'Jersey Shore' cast evolve, we are excited to explore new ground while still delivering the laughs and surprises that fans have come to expect from the franchise."

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Mixtape Mondays 005

Although it's more than one month away, we're gearing up for New Year's Eve here at Joonbug.com, especially after our exciting announcement today that DJ Mag's number one DJ, trance sensation, Armin van Buuren will be headling THE best New Years Party on deck to close out 2012 at Pier 36. Snag your tickets and tables here, and listen to these van Buuren spun grooves to get you in the mood:

1. Armin van Buuren feat. Jennifer Rene- Fine Without You

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Celebrate New Years with Armin van Buuren

Trance King, Armin van Buuren, has announced he will be headline the biggest and best New Year's Eve party in NYC, Joonbug.com's NYE extravaganza at Pier 36! No bond is stronger than that of the Trance
Fam circle and Armin is sure to deliver a galvanizing performance.

Van Buuren made the official announcement at LAVO NYC while spinning for DJ Mag’s Top 100 Party. The crowd went wild further proving that this is truly going to be one hell of an epic NYE. Van Buuren needs
little introduction after being voted #1 DJ on DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll five times total including four years in a row from 2007-2010 and yet again in 2012.

Producing music for over 14-years, the Dutch trance sensation has been hosting his weekly radio show A State Of Trance (ASOT) since 2001, which has won ‘Best Mix Radio Show’ at the Miami Winter Music
Conference 5 years in a row which is broadcasted on a massive 40 FM stations as well as satellite and internet radio, with over 25 million listeners a week. His third solo album, "Imagine" soared the Dutch
album Top 100 chart to # 1, a first for a dance producer in the history of Dutch music to accomplish. Armin has headlined at major music festivals including Ultra, EDC New York, and toured across the
globe for his ASOT 500 shows and will embark on another ASOT 600 tour within the next year, with a stop in NYC as well!

Nothing short of a dedicated trance lover, van Buuren isn’t confined by a single genre, saying “What makes trance work so well is that it doesn’t stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.”

Fans will be blown away by this momentous and phenomenal event to hit NYC in years and there's no better way to spend a New Year's Eve than amidst the progressive and trance sounds of Mr. Armin van Buuren.

For more information about the most electrifying NYE party this year click here!

GLAM DAMN IT
Slimming Tips and Tricks for Every Body


Dazzling dress, sparkling stilettos, classic clutch; your New Year’s Eve outfit is the perfect opportunity to show off that body you’ve been working on all year! On the other hand, you may not be quite ready to commit to that inevitable “get fit” resolution until the New Year is official. Regardless, it’s time to flaunt your best assets. Here are some tips, tricks, and product suggestions to make sure your perfect look is just that.

Going sleeveless is a fabulous way to show off great, toned arms. A dress with straps that curve slightly inward will accentuate and reveal more shoulder. If you’re loving the one-shoulder look, seek out one that falls just below the shoulder blades to reveal that most definition of your upper back.

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Don't Drop the Ball on NYE: Round II

Don't settle for average when your New Year's can be stupendous. If you missed round 1 of our NYE round up, don't worry, you can check it out here. But we've got even more great party plans to share with you! For a more laid back New Year's check out the enticing specials below, including New Year's Day brunch. What could be better?

Sushisamba is throwing a carnival style Brazilian NYE Révellion, complete with DJs, samba dancers, drummers, and fantastic food and drinks. Join the premier seating from 6-10pm or the celebration seating from 10pm-close, with a $30 surcharge. Planning on throwing your own bash? Have specialty samba rolls and sushi platters delivered to your party! Order at least 48 hours in advance from Sushisamba Park.

SCENETRACKER Bookmarks
Don't Drop the Ball Before the Ball Drops


New York Cruise Lines is offering a night to remember aboard Duchess World Yacht to ring in 2012. Enjoy spectacular views of the city and Statue of Liberty, a premium open bar, DJ, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. There will be a five course dinner, as well. $350 tickets can be purchased here now.

Lounge out at The Carnegie Club with sophistication for NYE with a cocktail and cigar in your hand. Listen to the Stan Rubin II Piece Orchestra and Steve Maglio playing Sinatra from 10pm to1am. There is a premium open bar, champagne toast, desserts, and party favors, all for $225.