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All things entertaining in Westchester, Rockland and the Hudson Valley

Bjork, William Shatner earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Bjork, Nick Kroll and William Shatner share their

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For this edition of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, we salute local celebrities who have been celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and "selfies."

Because the following embedded tweets, links and videos involve HTML coding, this feature is best viewed with a Web browser. If you missed previous installments of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, click here.

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Fox picks up 'Sleepy Hollow' series

The headless horseman at the 2011 Horseman's Hollow

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Fox has granted a series order to "Sleepy Hollow," inspired by Washington Irving's spooky tale set in Westchester County.

Newsday Westchester picked up on the buzz last July, when two "Sleepy Hollow" pilots were in development -- one at Fox, another by the same name at The CW. In January, Fox gave the gave the green light for a pilot of its version, whose executive producers,...

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'I Love Lucy' stars' daughter, Lucie Arnaz, headlining local show

Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of Lucille Ball and

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Former Katonah resident Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of "I Love Lucy" stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, will perform a Latin-inspired concert in nearby Ridgefield, Conn.

A Broadway veteran, Emmy Award-winning documentarian and Golden Globe-nominated actress for her performance in 1980's "The Jazz Singer," Lucie Arnaz will sing selections from her album, "Latin Roots,"...

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Martha Stewart, Rosie O'Donnell earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Susan Sarandon, Rosie O'Donnell and Martha Stewart share

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Martha Stewart, Rosie O'Donnell and Susan Sarandon are this week's winners for the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, honoring Twitter greatness from stars with connections to the region.

Because the following embedded tweets, links and photos involve HTML coding, this feature is best viewed with a Web browser. If you missed previous installments of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, click...

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Paul Teutul Sr., Orange County Choppers hiring for new show

quot;American Chopperquot; stars Paul Teutul Jr. and Paul

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“American Choppers” rode off into the sunset last year after 10 seasons on the air, but “Choppers” star Paul Teutul Sr. and his Newburgh-based custom-motorcycle shop, Orange County Choppers, is returning to television -- and they’re looking for a new person to join the show.

According to a casting notice posted by Pilgrim Studios, the producers of “American Chopper,” Teutul is seeking a “new...

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'American Chopper' run, UFO fair invading Orange County

quot;American Chopperquot; stars Paul Teutul Jr. and Paul

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The custom motorcycle shop behind "American Chopper" will host a charity run this weekend, after the county accommodates the annual Beacon Barks dog parade and Pine Bush UFO Fair and Parade.

First up is Saturday's third annual UFO Fair, which kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a 5K run-walk starting on Center Street, followed by a street fair with live performances, games, vendors...

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Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon and Jordan Peele share

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It's a particularly visual edition of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week, which, as usual, focuses on the best of Twitter from celebrities with connections to the Hudson Valley.

Because the following embedded tweets, links, pictures and videos involve HTML coding, this feature is best viewed with a Web browser. If you missed previous installments of the Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week,...

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'Daryl Hall Project' to air on DIY Network in 2014

Half of the duo Hall & Oates, Daryl

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Whoa, here he comes: Rock star and "Live from Daryl's House" host Daryl Hall will be renovating someone else's home next year on the DIY Network.

The cable network announced this week that it has approved "The Daryl Hall Project," a reality TV show that would allow the rocker to explore his love for house restoration in front of TV cameras. Hall, who made it big in music...

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'Idol' contestant Melinda Ademi to sing at Westchester event

Melinda Ademi is a Yonkers native competing on

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Oh, say, you can see former "American Idol" contestant Melinda Ademi sing the national anthem at tonight's State of the County address in White Plains.

A Yonkers High School grad who advanced to the top-40 round this season, Ademi will be a guest of honor at the event in the central jury room of the Westchester County Courthouse (111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains,...

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Tom Cotter's wife, Kerri Louise, auditions for 'America's Got Talent'

Comedians Tom Cotter and his wife, Kerri Louise,

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When Stony Point resident Tom Cotter finished as the runner-up last year on the NBC reality TV competition "America's Got Talent," his wife, fellow comedian Kerri Louise, stood by his side. Now, it's Louise's turn to see if she can take home "AGT's" top prize.

Last Wednesday, Louise performed a 90-second set in front of a packed Hammerstein Ballroom, which included the...

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