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Which Celeb Would YOU Want To Kiss On New Year's Eve?
How about a little smooch, George?

Which Celeb Would YOU Want To Kiss On New Year's Eve?

There's no better way to ring in the New Year!

According to a new survey conducted by Yahoo!, 28 percent of women want to kiss George Clooney as the ball drops this New Year's Eve, and 22 percent of men want to smooch Jennifer Aniston. But what about you?

Why We Kiss At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve?

Why We Kiss At Midnight On New Year's Eve

A look at the history of the New Year's Eve kiss.

New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah of the year, the culminating event in a holiday binge of eating, drinking, and celebrating. It’s a time to don glitzy outfits, reflect on the past, and ponder future resolutions. And then there’s the kiss at the stroke of midnight. Whether you ring in the new year by watching the Times Square ball drop on TV or toasting champagne at an upscale nightclub, tradition makes a case for celebrating the new year with people you enjoy. According to English and German folklore, the first person you encounter in a new year — and the nature of your encounter — sets the tone for the rest of the year. A kiss is about strengthening ties you wish to maintain in the future. If a couple celebrating together doesn’t take the time to lock lips, it doesn’t bode well for the relationship.

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Who are you kissing on New Year's Eve?

The Perfect New Year's Eve Kiss Lasts For...

On New Year's Eve, smooch the one you're with -- but follow kissing etiquette while doing it.

A recent star-packed movie (you know, the one with more celebrities than rehab) tell us that anything can happen on New Year's Eve. For most, however, the endless possibilities for the last night of the year aren't a top priority. Rather, the perfect kiss is.

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Ryan Gosling's 10 Most Unforgettable Kisses

Serious smooching with leading ladies Rachel McAdams, Michelle Williams and others.

New photos of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes kissing got us reminiscing about all of Ryan's past smooches, including that infamous MTV Movie Awards makeout with Rachel McAdams. But Ryan doesn't just lock lips with his hot costars and ex-girlfriends. From guys to dogs to sex dolls, Ryan's Canadian lips get around, and we like it!

Smooching 101: 3 Easy Steps To Becoming A Better Kisser [EXPERT]

Smooching 101: 3 Easy Steps To Becoming A Better Kisser [EXPERT]

Want to really electrify him (her) with your kisses? Here's how.

Want to really electrify him with your kisses? Bring it to the next level. Once you amp up your kissing skills, he'll never want to let you go. (N.B. These tips work equally as well for both women and guys.)

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Love Bytes: 8 Major Health Benefits Of Kissing

Plus: Would you freeze your eggs? Is "Whitney" a sexist show? What does a post-sex email mean?

Why kissing is great for you. Is "Whitney" cliche and anti-female? What does hooking up even mean? Should 33-year-old women freeze their eggs? They moved in together and he no longer wants sex, what to do? What does a post-sex email mean?

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Kissing 101: Comfort, Compatibility & Communication

What you should know before you lock lips.

That first kiss — oh, sometimes so magical! Other times it's completely evident that it will be the last. There are the passionate, let's-rip-each-other's-clothes-off type kisses, and then there are the perfunctory, seemingly meaningless pecks on the cheek. Some folks just want to bypass the kissing and get to the more physical activities. And, once they get there, kissing can serve to either enhance or interrupt. What's in a kiss for you?

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Lady Gaga At The VMAs: Are Public Lesbian Kisses Passe?

It's been eight years since Britney and Madonna's epic kiss. Time for some new material, divas.

As far as Lady Gaga transformations go, her gender-bending "Jo Calderone" act on last night's MTV Video Music Awards was pretty brilliant. No more egg-shaped vessels or meat dresses—just a macho dude who hits on everything in sight. Including Britney Spears.

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Enough About Rashida Jones and Zooey Deschanel's Kiss Already!

Rashida Jones talks (and talks) to the press about her lesbian smooch in 'Our Idiot Brother.'

Rashida Jones just can't stop talking about her experience making out with Zooey Deschanel, whose girlfriend she plays in 'Our Idiot Brother.' Or is it that people just can't stop asking her about it?

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Does Kissing Have To Be Erotic?

Germans say "nein" to workplace smooches, calling them "too erotic." So should they be verboten?

In many countries, a kiss on the cheek is a polite way to greet a friend or colleague. But to the Germans, specifically etiquette watchdog group the Knigge Society, cheek-kissing in the workplace is a no-no.