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Fabolous gives thanks in Lawrence

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:16:45 -0500

Fabolous performs at the Roxy in Lawrence. (Globe Photo by Winslow Townson) How fabulous is Fabolous? Pretty fabulous, if you ask fans who went to see the rapper's late-night appearance at the Roxy in Lawrence on Wednesday night. Fabolous...

Maine writer has plenty to celebrate

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:04:46 -0500

Portland, Maine author Phillip Hoose says that writers know how to party. After winning the National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his non-fiction work "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice," (above) Hoose watched as his publishing industry peers...

Local actor too young to see his own movie

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:56:53 -0500

Aaron Wolff and Michael Stuhlbarg in "A Serious Man." Fifteen-and-a-half-year-old Aaron Wolff is old enough to star in "A Serious Man" -- but he isn't old enough to see the movie at the West Newton Cinema. Wolff, a Newton...

Put the Pixies on your feet

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:43 -0500

Psyched about those Pixies shows at the Wang? Us, too. How'd you like to wear some special Pixies sneaks to the Pixies show? Vans is marketing a new line of Pixies-themed skate shoes, and they're on sale now. The "Death...

Vicki Kennedy's interview with Oprah

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:46:44 -0500

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Vicki Kennedy talks about her late husband's battle with cancer and addresses speculation about her own political future. The interview - her first since Sen. Ted Kennedy's death in August - airs tomorrow. Kennedy,...

Kerry daughter charged with DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:59:59 -0500

Gossip site TMZ.com is reporting that Alexandra Kerry, Sen. John Kerry�s daughter, was arrested in Los Angeles this morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. Kerry, 36, is a producer in Hollywood. She has also had small acting roles...

"Grown Ups" first look

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:40 -0500

Seems like "Grown Ups" just finished filming and already the trailer is online. The movie, which filmed this summer in and around Gloucester, stars Adam Sandler and his buddies Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek, and...

Joey Mac attack

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:15 -0500

New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre is back with a solo track and his pals at People.com posted the vid. "I've made a lot of music in my life, but this is the boldest and most raw stuff yet,"...

Tom Brady is the "Man...of the Year."

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:58:00 -0500

So what if he couldn't convert on fourth and two, Tom Brady is still "Man of the Year." As much for his pinup persona off the field as his play on it, the Pats QB is one of five fashionable...

They've got high hopes

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:34:02 -0500

Photos by Bill Brett/The Boston Globe VIPs at Saturday Night's Joslin Diabetes Center High Hopes Gala were treated to a performance by New Edition member Johnny Gill (above). Attendees at the Seaport Hotel soiree included Kevin Youkilis, Shannon Allen,...

Clay Buchholz is the marrying kind

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:39:42 -0500

BoSox pitcher Clay Buchholz and his fiancee, "Deal or No Deal" model Lindsay Clubine, will walk down the aisle tomorrow in California. The pair, who've been an item for over a year, are getting hitched at Trump National Golf...

Say, aren't you Derek Jeter?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:48 -0500

World Series winner Derek Jeter this week donned a fright wig for a cameo in "The Other Guys," a cop caper co-starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. The Yankees captain plays himself in the film, but far in the...

Gordon Gano drops by Mullen's Boston office

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:18:45 -0500

Before his gig at the Middle East the other night, Violent Femmes frontman Gordon Gano dropped by Mullen's Boston office, treating employees of the ad agency to an unplugged version of the Femmes classic "Blister in the Sun." Why? Gano...

Enchanted, we're sure

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:56:36 -0500

Eliot Tatelman would like to welcome you to the Enchanted Village. Welcome you back, that is. The holiday display that drew generations to Jordan Marsh back in the day, opens tomorrow at its new location: Jordan's Furniture in Avon....

Bergeron is all eyes and ears in Boston

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:51:08 -0500

It's not for no reason that Tom Bergeron's book is titled, "I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!" Since departing WBZ in 1994, Bergeron has cobbled together a very respectable career hosting several TV shows. (He's currently on his...

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