Luminaries around the country celebrated the arrival of 2009 in true star fashion—from bold named hosts to hot Hollywood attendees, check out our full gallery of celebs that rang in the New Year.

The likes of Pete Wentz and a newly-blonde Ashlee Simpson, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, Lance Bass and Denise Richards and a glittering set of Kardashian Sisters showed out for the ball drop.

Stars of all ages were represented as well, from hot young crooner Jesse McCartney to seasoned actor Mickey Rourke, as well as Kristin Cavallari and Rob Iler in Miami at Shore Club’s Skybar.

Give us your thoughts on red carpet looks and couplings. Celebuzz wishes you and yours a fabulous ’09!

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