MTV tabs Gwen, Nas, PCD, Ciara for NYE

Times Square party will also include performances from AFI, Chamillionaire, Lady Sovereign, and Three 6 Mafia.

MTV said today that it plans to ring in the New Year with a star-studded cast of artists, several of whom have new albums in stores.

The network's MTV Goes Gold: New Year's Eve 2007 show will feature performances from Gwen Stefani, Nas, Pussycat Dolls, Ciara, AFI, Chamillionaire, Lady Sovereign, and Three 6 Mafia. Stefani, Nas, and Ciara all have new albums out this month.

The 90-minute event, which kicks off at 11 p.m. December 31, will also feature appearances from Timbaland and Fall Out Boy, which has a new album, Infinity On High, hitting stores in February.

"Once again, we are planning the biggest party in Times Square this New Year's Eve, guaranteeing fans at home, and here in our studio, a truly memorable celebration to welcome the new year," MTV's Dave Sirulnick said in a statement. "Fans will be treated to an entire night of star-studded performances and appearances, on-air and online, as we welcome an all-star list of talent, and celebrate the music, people and moments of 2006."

Performances will be available on the network's Web site immediately after they air on the live show. MTV is also holding several contests for fans to win trips to NYC for the festivities.