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'Arrested Development,' Ben Stiller earn Hudson Valley Tweets of the Week

Ben Stiller, Jason Bateman and Megan Neuringer share

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Among this week's top Twitter contributors with Hudson Valley connections are the narrator and stars of "Arrested Development," proving once again there's always money in the banana stand.

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'Star Trek Into Darkness:' 5 things to watch for

Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine star in Paramount

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"Star Trek Into Darkness" makes its wide theatrical release Thursday, but I attended an advance screening of the highly anticipated sequel, and I have a lot to say about it.

No spoilers, I promise. But here are a few things to consider before you see the movie, directed by Sarah Lawrence College alumnus J.J. Abrams.

1. There are some pretty sweet nods to classic "Star...

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'Arrested Development' trailer: 3 ways to celebrate

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Now that the "Arrested Development" trailer has gone viral, it's the "Final Countdown" for the fourth and final season, whose 15 episodes will be released via Netflix on May 26.

Newsday Westchester breaks it down to offer three ways you can gear up for the release.

1. Celebrate your weird family. Like Rye native Jason Bateman's character, are you the one seemingly...

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'Nashville' renewed; 'Go On,' 'Guys With Kids' axed

ABC's quot;Nashvillequot; stars Palisades native Hayden Panettiere as

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With the 2012-13 TV season coming to a close, here's the breakdown of renewals and cancellations among new fall series with ties to Westchester and other parts of the Hudson Valley.

RENEWED

“Nashville”: If news of a renewal would be music to your ears, then you're in luck, as it was announced tonight that the soapy drama starring Palisades native Hayden Panettiere (pictured) has been...

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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.

In third...

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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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Bill Cosby to headline White Plains show in September

Bill Cosby — star of the stand-up circuit,

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Bill Cosby will headline a Sept. 7 show at the Westchester County Center (198 Central Ave., White Plains; 914-995-4050; wmconcerts.com), with the tickets presale kicking off at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Besides his incredible TV résumé -- which includes "The Cosby Show," "Fat Albert," "I Spy," to name a few -- Cosby might be even more revered for his laid-back, observational...

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Justin Timberlake's second '20/20' album: 5 duets we'd like to see

Singer and actor Justin Timberlake attends the TIME

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Justin Timberlake's next "20/20" album is slated for a September release, piquing the interest of audiophiles wondering how the follow-up will compare.

The first single from the first "20/20" album, "Suit & Tie," paired J.T. with Jay-Z, who claimed his marriage license in Scarsdale and is joining the pop star on tour this summer. Because too much of a good...

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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.

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