Networks usher in 2005

12/31/2004

Want to ring in 2005 with celebrities tonight? Television networks are giving you plenty of options. A sampling:

●Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005, ABC, 10 p.m.: Regis Philbin substitutes for Dick Clark in New York, and Ashlee Simpson hosts West Coast portions of the show. Scheduled performers include: Billy Idol, Los Lonely Boys, Ciara, Fabolous, Simple Plan, Kenny G.

●The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 11:30 p.m.: Jay Leno's New Year's Eve show features comic Kathleen Madigan, Blue Man Group, and music by Motley Crue.

●New Year's Eve: Live from Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, Fox, 11 p.m.: The American Idol host welcomes the new year with scheduled performances by rock bands Hoobastank and Evanescence and R&B performer Usher.

●MTV's Iced Out New Year's Eve 2005, MTV, 10:30 p.m.: Lindsay Lohan and MTV DJs usher in 2005 with scheduled performances by Green Day, Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and Jimmy Eat World.