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All things entertaining in Westchester, Rockland and the Hudson Valley

'Arrested Development' to premiere May 26 on Netflix

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“Arrested Development” fans, your day has finally come! Netflix has announced that 15 episodes of the acclaimed comedy series will debut Sunday, May 26, at exactly 12:01 a.m.

The new episodes about the wealthy, self-absorbed Bluth family are unique in that each of them is told from a different character’s point of view. And like “House of Cards,” the Netflix drama starring Bedford's Kate Mara...

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Sammi 'Sweetheart' of 'Jersey Shore' to debut cocktail line in Scarsdale

Sammi quot;Sweetheartquot; Giancola attends the quot;Jersey Shorequot; album

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“Jersey Shore” star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola is debuting Smush Cocktails at Midway Wine and Liquors in Scarsdale (1001 Central Park Ave., 914-874-5444) on Saturday.

Smush Cocktails, a line of premixed alcoholic beverages, was recently launched by Sammi’s castmate and real-life sweetheart Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and is named after Ronnie and Sammi’s favorite “Jersey Shore” pastime. 

Sammi...

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Jay-Z, Beyonce release new songs this week

Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive in Washington for President

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Beyonce and Jay-Z are arguably music’s top power couple, and the two, who received their marriage license in Scarsdale, are both making headlines this week with new releases.

On Sunday, Beyonce dropped the new single “Bow Down/I Been On,” a track that could foreshadow what we can expect from her next album, due out this year. In the song, she refers to her high-profile marriage with the following...

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Beyonce, Jay-Z, Hillary Clinton among local celebrities targeted by hackers

Jay-Z and Beyonce at the U.S. Open tennis

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Beyonce, Jay-Z and Hillary Rodham Clinton are among the celebrities with Hudson Valley ties who have been victimized by hackers who posted their personal information online yesterday.

The site that posted the stars' private information has a Russian Web address. Information posted on individual celebrity pages included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, home addresses,...

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Ron Howard ready for TV Hall of Fame induction

Star: Ron Howard Best known for: quot;Arrested Development,quot;

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Ron Howard will be among the broadcasting legends honored tonight by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at a Los Angeles gala.

The Academy Award-winning director, who turned 59 March 1, kicked off his showbiz career in 1960, when he played young Opie Taylor on CBS' "The Andy Griffith Show." Although many child stars can struggle to find their way on and off the screen as...

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International Women’s Day: 5 Hudson Valley females to honor

Angelina Jolie: The Oscar-winning actress and mother to

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International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8, is a time to recognize acts of courage, strength and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in their communities.

Here are five females with ties to the Hudson Valley that deserve to be honored today:

Hillary Clinton: The former secretary of state, New York state senator and first lady, who lives...

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Oscars 2013: Five local reasons to watch

Anne Hathaway, Benh Zeitlin and Denzel Washington were

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There's a lot to look for at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony tonight, from red-carpet analysis to handing out of hardware in the most coveted categories.

ABC's coverage from the red carpet begins at 7 p.m., and the ceremony starts at 8:30. But before then, Newsday Westchester is offering five incentives to watch the broadcast in its entirety, keeping a focus on Hudson Valley connections.

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Watch Beyoncé's 'Life is But a Dream' for behind-the-scenes look

Beyonce attends the premiere of her new movie,

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Beyoncé's HBO documentary, "Life is But a Dream," premiered Saturday, and in it, the pop superstar, who's rumored to own a home in Scarsdale, offers viewers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at her performances and private life.

In November, Beyoncé said through a statement that she chose to collaborate with HBO because of the network's "history of pushing every boundary with class...

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Beyonce, Jay-Z and Obama through the years

President Barack Obama greets singer Beyonce after she

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z were among the honored guests at Monday’s inauguration event for President Barack Obama’s second term, with the R&B diva performing the national anthem to conclude the public ceremony.

But it’s by no means the first time the hip-hop power couple, who own a home and got their marriage license in Scarsdale, have been in the president’s corner.

Support dates back to...

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Beyonce to perform at Obama's inauguration

Pop sensation Beyoncé was named the 32nd-most powerful

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Beyonce is shaping up to have a very busy 2013 and we’re only two weeks into the new year. The superstar, who owns a home in Scarsdale, has been tapped to perform at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Jan. 21.

According to People magazine, Beyonce will sing the National Anthem during the ceremony, which will take place at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Other performers include...

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