Jackman crowned People's 'Sexiest Man Alive'

NEW YORK — Hugh Jackman says wife Deborra-Lee Furness teased him after finding out he'd been named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive." More

WRRV to host canned food drive at Galleria Saturday

WRRV (92.7 / 96.9) in Poughkeepsie will hold its 10th annual canned food drive Saturday, from noon-4 p.m. at Best Buy in the Poughkeepsie Galleria. More

Did you see Pete Seeger play at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh?

Fishkill resident Pete Seeger and his grandson, Tao-Rodriguez Seeger, performed at the Ritz Saturday night. More

• PJ PHOTOS: Seegers at The Ritz

Personalities: Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Suge Knight

LAS VEGAS - The Clark County district attorney's office is seeking charges against Suge Knight in the alleged beating of his girlfriend in August. More

Disney’s Cody Linley fails to make ’Dancing’ finals

LOS ANGELES — Cody Linley won’t be graduating “Dancing with the Stars.” More

Emmylou Harris to play UPAC; Ronan Tynan set for Bardavon

Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller and Patty Griffin will share the stage at the Broadway Theater at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston Feb. 21. More

Do you remember when the world came for Woodstock?

Did you attend the Woodstock concert in 1969? More

Larry the Cable Guy to perform at Mid-Hudson Civic Center

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy will bring his "Eat, Drink & Be Larry Tour 2009" to Poughkeepsie Feb. 7. More

New Springsteen disc set for January

NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen returns with a new album in January 15 months after "Magic." That's unusually quick for an artist with a reputation as a perfectionist. More

Garth joins Levon at the Ramble

The Town of Woodstock's long history with rock 'n' roll was underscored Saturday night by an appearance from multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson at drummer Levon Helm's latest "Midnight Ramble" house concert. More

Bond finds cash 'Solace' of $70.4M

LOS ANGELES — James Bond's quantum of the weekend box office: $70.4 million. More

Turner's music, life had highs, lows

When you're keeping up a mansion on the French Riviera and traveling worldwide by private Learjet, perhaps it's not the best idea to retire at age 60. More

Calling all baby boomers: Do you remember Arthur Godfrey and his ukulele?

Did you watch Arthur Godfrey on television when you were a child? More

Do you like bluegrass music?

The Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association will host a concert Saturday night in Poughkeepsie by National Flatpicking Championship Steve Kaufman. The concert, at Muddy Cup Coffee House in Poughkeepsie, will follow a two-day workshop held by Kaufman. Too Blue will open the concert. More

Personalities: Whoopi Goldberg, Ryan O'Neal, Sandra Bullock

NEW YORK - Whoopi Goldberg is getting in the act again with "Sister Act." More

Juanes wins 4 Latin Grammys; sweep still possible

HOUSTON— A sweep was still in the cards for Juanes on Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, as the Columbian rocker picked up four awards and was in the running to win record of the year. More

Craig building on superspy's persona

Even as Daniel Craig ticks off all the injuries he sustained shooting "Quantum of Solace," he gushes about what a great job he has, updating the world's most-famous spy for a new era. More

• Local Bond followers, critics analyze 007

Local Bond followers, critics analyze 007

James Bond has been portrayed by different actors, battled different villains and seduced different femme fatales, all in a wide range of different movies. More

• Craig building on superspy's persona

Red Dot offers eclectic fare

Nestled in the buildings on historic Warren Street in Hudson is an eatery of a different color. Red Dot Bar & Restaurant is a gutsy combination of down-home comfort, take-us-as-we-are attitude and a wide spectrum of cuisine styles. More

Porcelain artist returns to gallery for holiday show

More than 100 pieces of hand-painted porcelain by Poughkeepsie artist Paola Bari will be showcased in a holiday exhibit at the James Cox Gallery in Woodstock through Dec. 21. More

Readers and writers mingle over wine 'Sip & Sign'

Book lovers and oenophiles will have the opportunity Saturday to "Sip & Sign" with a slew of Hudson Valley authors at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. More

Follow coverage of last night's CMA Awards here

The Country Music Association awards were last night on ABC. Kenny Chesney won his fourth entertainer of the year trophy. More

Personalities: Lindsay Lohan, Paula Abdul

NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan referred to President-elect Barack Obama as the country's "first colored president" in an interview on "Access Hollywood." More

Chesney is entertainer of year at CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney took home the CMA Awards’ top honor of entertainer of the year, besting other heavy-hitting nominees Brad Paisley, George Strait, Sugarland and Keith Urban. More

Turkish town of Batman suing Warner Bros.

Batman, a city in southeastern Turkey, is suing Warner Bros. and director Christopher Nolan over the summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight," claiming the city's name was used without permission. More

Do you like bluegrass music?

The Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association will host a guitar workshop Friday and Saturday at Muddy Cup Coffee House in Poughkeepsie. More

Pete Seeger concert at The Ritz in Newburgh is sold out

Tickets are on sale for several upcoming concerts at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh, including a concert by jazz musician Bucky Pizzarelli. More

• Bardavon aids Newburgh's cultural revival
• VIDEO: Clearwater

Fun Fest set for Mid-Hudson Civic Center Sunday

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center Sunday will stage its inaugural Hudson Valley Fun Fest, featuring food, games, vendors, prizes, music and games, Wii Sports and Guitar Hero on big screens, Gladiator Joust, remote control race cars and a trivia contest for college students. More

NY’s financial woes curtail state fair concerts

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state’s budget crisis is hitting the New York State Fair. More

Pete Seeger concert at The Ritz in Newburgh is sold out

Tickets are on sale for several upcoming concerts at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh, including a concert by jazz musician Bucky Pizzarelli. More

• Bardavon aids Newburgh's cultural revival
• VIDEO: Clearwater