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Fabolous gives thanks in Lawrence
Fabolous performs at the Roxy in Lawrence. (Globe Photo by Winslow Townson) How fabulous is Fabolous? Pretty fabulous, if you ask fans who went...
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Cranberry craze
In the spirit of the season, we've rounded up where to go to find this fall favorite.
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‘Glitter and Doom Live’
The double-disc album documents the crackling energy and force of various performances from Tom Waits's 2008 tour.
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And the 'DWTS' winner is
Donny Osmond! Osmond won the 9th season of "Dancing...
Second act for NSMT?
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25 under $25
Get more out of Boston for less. See 25 recession-proof (and fun) things to do.
A shift in tone for BMAs
The Boston Music Awards have managed a tricky feat this year. The annual showcase, which honors the best musical talent that Boston has to offer, is simultaneously scaling back and expanding its reach. Above: Rock Act of the Year nominee Dear Leader.
Music gift guide
Our picks for holiday CDs
Andrea Bocelli tops the list for holiday music. See who else we recommend.
Latest headlines
- Al Alberts, founding member of The Four Aces, dies (AP, 2:11 p.m.)
- Swiss: Polanski in jail until at least Monday (AP, 1:11 p.m.)
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- Chess notes (Boston Globe, 12:45 p.m.)
- Mo’Nique’s success is built on fearlessness (Boston Globe, 12:43 p.m.)
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Stage Review
Old soldiers of 'Heroes' still have a battle plan for life
In this small comic gem, a trio of WWI veterans in an old soldiers' home combat their fear of mortality.
Art Review
Artists add vigor to verses
Two exhibitions now up feature works that strive to embody poems in art objects. Left: Peter Grippe's illustration of a Dylan Thomas poem.
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Sting keeps to the shadows
The latest seasonal album from Sting, "If On a Winter's Night," features the rocker's interpretations of traditional British songs, ranging from carols to lullabies.
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Donny Osmond wins 'Dancing with the Stars'
The former teen pop star won the 9th season of the ABC reality competition show, beating Mya and Kelly Osbourne.
Music
Pixies return to 'Doolittle' days
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Pixies' "Doolittle," the band is touring again, playing all the songs from the album and its B-sides in concert.
American Music Awards
Highlights and wins
Adam Lambert raised eyebrows, Jermaine Jackson wore a white glove as his late brother was honored, Shakira shook, and Whitney returned.
- Lambert not exactly sorry for his racy performance
- Taylor triumphs, Lambert gets risque, J.Lo goes boom
- Adam Lambert grabs attention | The winners
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Anderson's wit and warmth lift ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’
By forgoing actual human beings, the director has made his most charming, least annoyingly fey film — a thing of lovely comic wisdom.
‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
Nicolas Cage thoroughly inhabits the character's exhilarating madness in William Herzog's film.TV/Radio
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Frontline examines the credit card industry
“The Card Game" looks at the dark - and highly profitable - underbelly of the credit card system.
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Oprah's departure could have quite the effect
It's known as the "Oprah effect" — anything the billionairess media mogul touches, endorses, or barely mentions acquires a cult following. But what will happen once "The Oprah Winfrey Show" ends?
- Who’s lining up to fill Oprah’s shoes - or her time slot?
- Oprah ending talk show after 25 years on the air
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- Survey Are you sad to see the show go? Or is it time?
Books
G Force | Michael Chabon
He's looking inward
Author Michael Chabon's new book is a collection of essays covering everything from his childhood in the '70s to being a parent of four today.
Review
A shortsighted memoir from Sarah Palin
Palin has a way to go before she is likely to be perceived as having that kind of stature. It is not at all clear how 'Going Rogue' will help her get there.