What a show! Lady Gaga leads whole host of celebrity stars serenading Times Square crowd to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Oh what is she like: The Born This Way, who is a native New Yorker star also kissed the ball

It is one of most iconic New Year’s Eve traditions and last night Lady Gaga led a galaxy of stars performing in Times Square to celebrate the New Year.
The kooky singer put on a stellar show in front of the one million revellers gathered in New York to welcome in 2012.
Gaga was joined by the likes of Justin Bieber, Pitbull, LMFAO, Florence and The Machine and The Band Perry who all took to the stage throughout the evening.

Glitter girl: Lady Gaga lead a whoe host of celebrities serenading the crowd in Times Square celebrating New Year's Eve

As ever the Born This Way singer did not disappoint and neither did her outfits with Gaga enjoying several wardrobe changes throughout the evening.
And when the time came activate the ball drop she was on hand to help New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

What an honour: The 25-year-old singer joined New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to activate the New Year's Eve ball drop

Oh what would the boy say? Gaga was seen kissing the Mayor to celebrate the arrival of 2012

Looking glittery as the orb itself, the singer was invited by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to press the crystal button at 11.59pm that triggered the decent of the 2012 New Year’s Eve Ball – a dazzling sphere 12 feet in diameter that weighs 11,875 pounds.
More than one ton of confetti – some of it inscribed with wishes for the New Year written by people across the globe –descended on the revellers in New York, who enjoyed an unseasonably warm New Year's.

Putting on a show: Gaga took to the stage earlier in the evening in an all black body suit with jewel embellishment

Hat's nice: Gaga donned a bizarre headpiece during her set which was as kooky as ever

Born this way: Gaga didn't disappoint her fans and was seen plenty plenty of effort into her performance

Dick Clark – who has hosted his New Year’s Eve special since the 1970s – is again being helped this year by his protege Ryan Seacrest for the 40th anniversary of the show. The ABC special has been expanded and now begins at 8pm, making the six-hour broadcast the longest ever.
Teen favourite Justin Bieber took to the stage alongside legendary guitar player Carlos Santana to perform the classic Beatles hit Let It Be.

Spiderlady: Gaga climbed high to serenade the crowd

Quirky: Gaga emerged in her glittering sequin covered ensemble

The 17-year-old showed off his piano skills as he spoke about New Year's resolutions but said 'what's done is done'.
Justin donned a bright red beanie a camel coloured coat a Burberry scarf and maroon jeans for the occasion for his performance.

Team heartthrob: Justin Bieber also performed and as he played the piano Carlos Santana showed off his skills on the guitar

Are you a belieber? The 17-year-old was dressed for the winter weather as he sang at the piano

Still feeling festive: Justin donned a bright red beanie a camel coloured coat a Burberry scarf and maroon jeans for the occasion

After the celebrations were over Lady Gaga took to Twitter to talk about her experience.
She posted: 'I cant even quite describe what tonight felt like. Sort of poetic madness. A dream come true. Moments recalling a leather taking the subway.'
She added: 'My new years resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.'
Before the actual show Lady Gaga had treated those revellers who had arrived early to a rehearsal performance as she practiced her routine.
The shiny, bejeweled number was teamed with a pair of retro sunglasses and a side ponytail, with the 25-year-old singer appearing to recycle a look from earlier in December.

Familiar face: Cee-Lo Green got out his fur coat for the occasion

Party people: Pitbull and Drake also took to the stage to perform

Happy couple: Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill Rancic were also there to celebrate the new year

The Born This Way singer stepped out in the shades and a eccentric gold ensemble in Tokyo just before Christmas.
Wearing similar looks more than once is not typical of the kooky singer, who prides herself on putting on a show at all times for her 'little monster' fans.
Gaga is performing in New York tonight and the singer was seen making her way to rehearsals.
As well as the brash outfit Gaga carried a padded Chanel handbag and stepped out in sky high gold Christian Louboutin heels.

Looking to the past? Lady Gaga appears to have taken inspiration from the 1980's for her New Year's Eve look as she left her Manhattan hotel

Showing off her metal: The 25-year-old singer had donned a shiny gold bejeweled number, which she teamed with a pair of retro sunglasses and a side ponytail

Preview: The singer was seen practicing her set for fans in Times Square

The red sole of the shoes matched her red lips and her talon-like nails.
Revelers in Times Square were treated to a preview of tonight's performance and saw the signer rehearse her set.

Putting on a show: The singer looked every inch her star as she performed her set

Lady Gaga Time Square final count Live At New Year's Eve's 2012


source: dailymail