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Jason Statham puts his arm around a barefoot Rosie Huntington-Whiteley while taking a sunny stroll on Friday (December 31) in Gustavia, St. Barts.

The couple did some shopping around town and checked out the items on display at local jewelry store Carat.

The Victoria’s Secret model and Jason are just two of a handful of celebs on holiday in the French West Indies!

The same day, the pair also hopped on a speed boat for a ride, just like they did earlier in the week.

Ellen Pompeo steps out in a black suit at The Cosmopolitan’s Grand Opening and New Year’s Eve Celebration held at Marquee Nightclub on Friday (December 31).

Also attending the party: Kirsten Dunst, who made a pit-stop at Del Taco on her way to Sin City.

Jay-Z and Coldplay treated celeb guests, including John Mayer, Emmy Rossum, and Kellan Lutz, by hitting the stage and performing.

The night before, Ellen attended the opening of Marquee with husband Chris Ivery.

Ke$ha hits the stage to perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on Friday (December 31) in New York City.

The day before, the 23-year-old pop phenom was spotted leaving her hotel en route to rehearsals.

Ryan co-hosted the annual bash, while Jenny McCarthy served as a special correspondent.

Also performing in Times Square: Taio Cruz!

10+ pictures inside of Ke$ha, Taio Cruz, Jenny McCarthy on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve…

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony catch a performance of The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage on Friday (December 31) in Las Vegas.

The 41-year-old will soon be getting ready for the new season of American Idol, which premieres on January 19!

“The chemistry is fantastic,” Idol host Ryan Seacrest recently said on Good Morning America about Jennifer and her fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.

“I had them over for dinner the night before the first tape day, and we all just hit it off. There’s a lot of camaraderie. Steven and Jennifer are artists [and] who doesn’t love Randy Jackson? He’s huggable,” Ryan added.

Jessica Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson take a romantic stroll on Friday (December 31) in Aspen, Colo.

The couple held hands and bundled up in boots to keep warm in the snowy weather.

Earlier this week, Jess, 30, and Eric, 31, went shopping with some friends and popped into the Fendi boutique.

10+ pictures inside of Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson taking a stroll around Aspen…

Reese Witherspoon goes for a run with fiance Jim Toth on Friday (December 31) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Earlier this week, the couple announced some exciting news - they’re engaged!

Jim, 40, an agent at Hollywood talent agency CAA proposed with a 4-carat Ashoka diamond stunner set on a pave diamond and platinum band, People reports.

Ashoka stones are rare, according to Eve Goldberg, co-owner of William Goldberg Diamond Corporation, which produced the custom-designed sparkler.

Less than 10 percent of rough diamonds each year can be cut in such a unique way - with 62 displayed facets and rounded corners!

15+ pictures inside of Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth jogging…

Taylor Momsen hits the cover of French magazine Rock One’s latest issue.

The 17-year-old actress and singer, who’s been working in the entertainment industry since she was toddler, recently spoke out about feeling like a “product” of the business.

“You get more insight as you get older, on everything. I kind of woke up one morning and was like, ‘Oh I see what’s happening, I get everything,’” she said.

WATCH: Taylor’s John Galliano Parlez-Moi d’Amour Ad

“I woke up and was like, ‘I get it, I’m a product.’” she revealed. “You get used to [fame]. You ignore it, because whatever people say about me doesn’t bother me at all.”

“If you’re in high school or college or at work, someone’s not going to like you. It’s inevitable. But it doesn’t mean anything,” she added.

Emma Watson touches down at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday (December 31).

Looks like the 20-year-old British actress will be celebrating the New Year away from home!

“Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Can’t believe it’s New Year’s Eve on Friday - where has the year gone??!” she recently tweeted.

Emma flew in from London, where she celebrated the holidays in “6 inches of snow.”

Emma also had to film some Harry Potter reshoots with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint.

“Feels strange to be back!” she wrote on her Facebook page.

Miley Cyrus flashes a peace sign while out and about in Los Angeles on Friday (December 31).

The 18-year-old singer and actress recently landed on Forbes’s list of Hollywood’s 20 Highest Earners of 2010.

Miley came in at number 18, with an estimated $48 million in earnings this year!

Oprah Winfrey topped the list at $315 million. James Cameron ($210 million), Tyler Perry ($125 million), Michael Bay ($120 million), and Tiger Woods ($105 million) rounded out the top five.

Christina Aguilera and boyfriend Matt Rutler leave Blu Jam Cafe after having breakfast together on Friday (December 31) in Los Angeles.

The couple then dropped by The Ivy for lunch on trendy Robertson Boulevard.

Earlier in the week, Christina and Matt went shopping at Fred Segal.

The couple also spent some time together while taking her son Max to L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum.

Christina revealed she’ll be throwing a massive end-of-the-year party to ring in 2011 and to celebrate her recent birthday.

“[Turning 30] was a big one - the next chapter of my life. But, because I was working so much on [Burlesque], I postponed my birthday party, so New Year’s Eve is my big 30th birthday party,” she said.

On her actual birthday, December 18, Christina enjoyed a romantic carriage ride with Matt in France!

10+ pictures inside of Christina Aguilera and Matt Rutler out and about…

With the year coming to a close, we’d like to take a moment to remember the celebrities that we lost in 2010.

RIP

Leslie Nielsen, 84, Naked Gun actor
Elisabeth Edwards, 61, political figure
Gary Coleman, 42, actor
Alexander McQueen, 40, fashion designer
Rue McClanahan, 76, Golden Girls actress
Corey Haim, 38, actor
Dennis Hopper, 74, actor
Teena Marie, 54, musician

Click inside for the complete list…

Bobby Farrell, 61, musician
Steve Landesberg, 65, actor
Blake Edwards, 88, director
Dan Levitt, 35, brother of Joseph Gordon Levitt
Gloria Stuart, 100, Titanic actress
Rich Cronin, 35, Former LFO member
Dixie Carter, 70, actress
Jill Clayburgh, 66, actress
Patricia Neal, 84, actress
George Steinbrenner, 80, NY Yankees owner
Ali “Ollie” Woodson, 58, Temptations singer
Ronnie James Dio, 67, musician
Lena Horne, 92, actress
Lynn Redgrave, 67, actress
John Forsythe, 92, actor
Andrew Koenig, 41, actor
Justin Mentell, 27, actor
Casey Johnson, 30, Socialite
Nancy Dolman, 58, wife of actor Martin Short

Times Square during New Year’s Eve is sheer madness, especially when the excitement and anticipation fills the air moments before the NYE ball drops.

This year, JustJared.com is streaming the live feed of New Year’s Eve — a six-hour, commercial-free webcast with live performances from Times Square including Taio Cruz singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” at midnight.

I wanna celebrate and live my life!

Blake Lively rocks a pair of metallic blue pants while attending the grand opening of Marquee Nightclub at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on Thursday (December 30).

Inside the party, the 23-year-old actress hung out with Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine.

The band hit the stage to perform for celeb attendees, including Beyonce, her younger sis Solange, Kellan Lutz, Kellan Lutz and Blake’s Gossip Girl co-star Jessica Szohr.

The night also featured a special set by DJ Vice!

Beyonce and younger sis Solange Knowles hit up the grand opening of Marquee Nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan on Thursday (December 30) in Las Vegas.

The sisters partied with Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z and Solange also DJ’d in the club’s Library room.

Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery and Samantha Ronson were just a few of the celebs who also came out for the bash.

Beyonce is also in town for Cosmopolitan’s big New Year’s Eve party.

Jay-Z is set to perform, as is Coldplay!

Check out Chris Brown’s brand-new track “Where Do We Go From Here“!

The song features rapper Pitbull and was produced by Jim Jonsin, who previously worked on hits including T.I.’s “Whatever You Like,” Usher’s “There Goes My Baby,” and Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop.”

“Where do we go from here. Somebody please let me know. Where do we go from here. I want the whole world to show. Where do we go,” Chris sings.

FYI: Chris will releasing more new music soon. He’s set to premiere a new song with Justin Bieber this weekend and recently announced he’s also teaming up with Bruno Mars!

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Chris Brown’s new song “Where Do We Go From Here”?

Blog buddies!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making 2010 a memorable year — from getting our boots felt up by Katie Holmes during NY Fashion Week to presenting in front of 20,000 people at Madison Square Garden during Z100’s Jingle Ball. Unforgettable!!

There’s much, much more in store for 2011 and I couldn’t be more excited. There are some great partnerships and announcements to make in the next few months — can’t wait to tell you all!!!

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE to see on JustJared.com in 2011?

XX/JJ

Britney Spears‘ new single “Hold It Against Me” may not be released on January 7th, as previously announced.

Brit’s manager Adam Leber took to Twitter to shoot down “misinformation regarding the release of [her] 1st single.”

He said, “Don’t believe everything you read, unless of course it’s an official announcement coming in January. STAY TUNED….. That said, the single is DEFINITELY coming in January.”

Adam added, “Sorry guys, but never pay attention to unofficial announcements. Just trying to clarify. Please don’t ‘hold it against me.’”

We can’t wait to hear it no matter how long we have to wait!!!

• Crystal Harris tweets picture of engagement ring- PopEater
• Tom Felton spends New Year’s in Miami- Just Jared Jr
• Spider-Man actress Natalie Mendoza exits troubled musical- Huffington Post
• Sebastian Bach splits from his wife- DListed
• LeAnn Rimes is a bikini babe- Hollywood Tuna
• Robert Pattinson cuddles up to an elephant- Towleroad
• Cameron Diaz will ring in the new year in Vegas- Radar
• Paris Hilton is white hot in a bikini- Celebuzz
• Bethenny Frankel gets ready for a swim- Celebslam
• Miley Cyrus is a babe in boots- ASL
• Cee Lo Green may record with Gwyneth Paltrow- Idolator
• Jennifer Hudson performs for Oprah- Concrete Loop

Taylor Swift strolls through the streets with a gal pal and her bodyguard while out and about on Wednesday (December 29) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 21-year-old singer stopped into Pei Wei Asian restaurant for a quiet bite to eat in the early evening.

Taylor has reason to celebrate this week. Her album Speak Now will end the year on top of the charts for yet another week at number one!

Speak Now has sold an incredible 2.9 million copies in just over two months. Congrats Taylor!

Jenny McCarthy is dating entertainment-sports attorney Paul Krepelka, according to People.

The 38-year-old actress has been on a “couple dates” with Paul and she is trying to start seeing “normal folks,” according to a source.

Paul is a certified agent by the NHL Players Association and works out of Massachusetts.

Jenny recently split from her boyfriend Jason Toohey, who she went on a romantic vacation with back in October.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Jenny McCarthy and Paul Krepelka dating?

Zoe Saldana pays Elmo a visit to teach the word “transportation” in a recent episode of Sesame Street.

The 32-year-old Avatar actress chugged along like a train, spread her arms like a plane, and blasted off like a rocket ship during the fun segment.

More recently, Zoe transported herself over to Aspen, Colorado where she enjoyed some time skiing with her fiance Keith Britton for the holidays.

Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha both sport feathered ensembles while leaving their hotel en route to rehearse their performances for New Year’s Eve on Thursday (December 30) in New York.

Ke$ha will be part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest on ABC while Nicki will be performing with Lil’ Wayne on Carson Daly’s NBC special, both happening in Times Square!

Later in the evening, Nicki kept hidden from the cold while arriving back at the hotel for some rest.

ARE YOU GOING TO WATCH Ryan Seacrest or Carson Daly’s New Year’s Eve special?

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz enjoy some quality time together on St. Bart’s on Thursday (December 30).

Swizz, 32, and Alicia, 29, held hands and did some shopping at Louis Vuitton.

The musical pair welcomed a son, Egypt Daoud Dean, two months ago! Looks like they’re still able to squeeze in some romance!

In case you missed it, check out Alicia’s latest hot single, ‘Speechless’, with Eve!

Chris Brown and Bruno Mars are set to get into the studio together to record a single!

Chris announced the news on his Twitter, saying “ME and BRUNO MARS are doing an incredible record soon… (like 2011 ELVIS and MICHAEL) gonna be a movie!!!!”

We can’t wait to hear it!

Chris also recorded a song with teen superstar Justin Bieber, which will be released this weekend.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Chris Brown and Bruno Mars recording a duet?