Hudson Buzz

New York City hosted a once-in-a-lifetime concert Wednesday night on a once-in-a-lifetime date: 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off the show, with Steven Van Zandt backing Springsteen one night before his Rascals reunion concert debuted at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester....

Celebrities with Hudson Valley ties are well-represented in the Grammy nominations announced Wednesday night.

Jay-Z earned an impressive six nominations for songs from "Watch the Throne," his album with Kanye West, as well as collaborations with other artists. The Scarsdale homeowner earned nominations in four categories, including two nods for Best Rap Performance and two nods for...

In just a few hours, the final four contestants will be revealed on tonight's episode of "X Factor." And considering Carly Rose Sonenclar's powerhouse performances of Justin Bieber and Beyonce songs on Wednesday's show, the Westchester teen seems guaranteed a spot in the semifinals.

On Wednesday's episode, each contestant performed twice: The first song was an unplugged version of...

Taylor Swift, Alec Baldwin, Lorraine Bracco and Jerry Springer were among the celebrities to walk the red carpet at Monday night's gala for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in Manhattan.

Among the last to arrive was Swift, who posed for photos with RFK Center president and Mount Kisco resident Kerry Kennedy, before bypassing reporters on the red carpet....

Taylor Swift is not only scheduled to appear as a guest of honor at tonight's sold-out Robert F. Kennedy Gala to raise money for human rights programs, but she also has donated a signed "baby guitar" to the cause's auction.

Yes, Swift dated and split with Conor Kennedy, a Bedford-raised nephew of Kerry Kennedy, who's president of the RFK Center and supervisor of tonight's event....

Taylor Swift will be the youngest-ever recipient of the Ripple of Hope Award when she attends Monday night's New York City gala for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.

In addition to raising money, the circumstances may raise a few eyebrows as well. In recent months, Swift dated and reportedly split from Bedford's Conor Kennedy, a nephew of Mount Kisco resident Kerry...

Carly Rose Sonenclar is ready for tonight's final six after topping the "X Factor" scoreboard for the second week in a row on the Fox singing competition.

"I am so excited. Thank you to everyone who voted. Just, thank you," Carly Rose said after finding out she'd bested country crooner Tate Stevens by a narrow margin last week.

Two acts were cut again tonight. The...

Carly Rose Sonenclar, the 13-year-old singing phenom from Mamaroneck, is set for the next round Wednesday after advancing to the final eight on "X Factor" last week, coming out above Tate Stevens and topping the leaderboard for the first time.

Although Carly Rose had a great night, two of her team Britney teammates didn't fare as well. Both Arin Ray and Beatrice Miller were eliminated...

Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Soneclar brought her A-game to Wednesday night's episode of "The X Factor," bringing down the house with her performance of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On."

In a full-length gown, Carly Rose captivated the crowd with her subtle approach to the "Titanic" theme's intro before unleashing a powerful belt that wowed the crowd — as well as...

Aretha Franklin will wait another few months before heading to the Hudson Valley for her show at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

In an email sent moments ago to Newsday Westchester, a publicist cited "storm-related conditions" and "many troubling issues still facing the community at large" as reasons for postponing the show, which was originally slated for...