New York, Dec 12 : With New Year round the corner, it's that time of the year when D-list celebrities make a few bucks by offering to host New Year''s Eve parties, however, this year round, making moolah in such a fashion would be tough - all thanks to recession.

Hilton and her sister Nicky are reportedly hosting the Bongo Virus New Year''s Eve party in Sydney, Australia, however, its doubtful that they would get 500,000 dollars, the amount paid for Las Vegas venture last year, reports the New York Post.

Charlie Sheen''s ex, Denise Richards, will apparently pocket more than five figures to host New Year''s at Prive in Vegas, now that her reality show "It''s Complicated," is unlikely to be renewed.

Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson - who have turned down "a bunch" of offers in Sin City are said to be hosting the Eve party together at Mansion, in Miami. (ANI)