WireImage Entertainment Report: 1/5/09

The video recaps the celebrity-friendly end of 2008, highlighting events in Times Square with Taylor Swift and Ludacris, and Ryan Seacrest's successful night. It covers New Year's Eve celebrations with Miley Cyrus in California and the Hilton sisters in Australia. January 1st events in Chicago feature Vince Vaughn and the NHL Winter Classic. The Golden Globes are set for Sunday, with notable presenters announced, while John Travolta and Kelly Preston are absent due to a family tragedy. Liza Minnelli rings the NYSE closing bell, coinciding with a positive stock market gain.

Which celebrities performed in Times Square during the last minutes of 2008?

• Adrian Grenier and Vince Vaughn

• Paris Hilton and Nikki Hilton

• Miley Cyrus and Fergie

• Taylor Swift and Ludacris

Where did Miley Cyrus perform on New Year's Eve 2008?

• Sydney, Australia

• SeaWorld, Gold Coast

• Arnold O. Beckman High School, California

• Times Square, New York

What event did Vince Vaughn attend on January 1st in Chicago?

• New Year's Eve Party

• Golden Globes

• NHL Winter Classic

• Stock Exchange Opening

Why were John Travolta and Kelly Preston not expected to attend the Golden Globes?

• They were on vacation

• They had a family tragedy

• They were attending another event

• They were unwell

What was the outcome of Liza Minnelli's appearance at the New York Stock Exchange?

• The market closed early

• The DOW dropped significantly

• The DOW gained 258 points

• The market remained unchanged