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Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has entered rehab to treat an addiction to pain killers. ...
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Mary J. Blige, at full strength
It takes serious hubris to declare "I'm the best" 17 years into a career. But dang if Mary J. Blige isn't right in her self-assessment on her latest, "Stronger withEach Tear."
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Bubs take second place
After a week of strong competition, the Beelzebubs took second place...
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'Avatar' projection issues? Maybe yes, Maybe no.
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'Sherlock Holmes'
Robert Downey Jr. brings his brain, his wit, and his gift for intelligent underplaying, even as he understands he has been hired to play Sherlock Holmes, action hero. Stage Review
Stealing puppies, and the show
As Cruella, Rachel York puts the bite in "The 101 Dalmatians Musical." When she's not onstage, the show settles into a less compelling but still reasonably entertaining groove.
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The 10 biggest stories of 2009
We count down the top 10 entertainment stories that most captivated Boston.com readers' attention in 2009. See what makes number one.
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Celebrity look-alikes
We've scoured the Hub and New England (sometimes beyond) for people who are dead ringers (or claim to be) of famous stars and celebs.
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A life pieced together though photo montages
John O'Reilly's way with photomontage - his combination of intellectual wit and eroticism - is also intimately present and even conversational.
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Decade's biggest art stories
The real story of the '00s has been a cultural building boom that's brought nothing short of an arts revolution.
Movies
Top films of the decade:
Ty Burr's picks
The wacky "Borat" and "The Pianist" made Ty Burr's Top 10 movies.
Top films of the decade: Wesley Morris's top 10
Wesley Morris liked Disney's "Wall-E" and "Mulholland Drive."
'Nine'
While “Chicago’’ won the best-picture Oscar and rekindled enthusiasm for movie musicals, “Nine’’ is full of the director's same mistakes.
‘Avatar’
Out of body experience: It’s easy to get lost in the visually spectacular world of director James Cameron’s movie.TV/Radio
Bubs take second place
After a week of strong competition, the Beelzebubs took second place in NBC's a cappella contest "The Sing-Off."
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Top unscripted TV moments
TV critic Matthew Gilbert has rounded up 14 of the decade's most profound unscripted television moments. Why 14? Why not?
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Top CDs of 2009
Lady Gaga had a big year in 2009, and while certain critics were known to sing along to "Poker Face" in their cars, it was the smaller releases they tended to savor.
A musical guide to partying into 2010
We offer the following handy (and admittedly highly subjective) consumer guide for those inclined to bid farewell (or say good riddance) to 2009.
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Decade's best books
Globe books editor Nicole Lamy takes us through her list of the most unforgettable books from the past 10 years.
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Sherman’s gift to President Lincoln
"General Sherman's Christmas: Savannah, 1864" recounts the tale of Sherman's March to the Sea, weaving in poignant anecdotes of Southerners, black and white, who found themselves in the army's path.