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The Boston Symphony Orchestra returned to Symphony Hall for a recorded performance Wednesday.

Video: Boston Symphony Orchestra returns to Symphony Hall

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy in 'Hocus Pocus.'

Bette Midler: Key members of 'Hocus Pocus' cast want to return for sequel

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HALLOWEEN MOVIES

'It is truly a terrible film, which may be why few have heard of it.' October 28, 2020 | 10:31 AM

Bob Dylan in 1974. A trove of Dylan archives arebeing auctioned in November by Boston-based R.R. Auction.

Blowin' in the wind: Long-lost Bob Dylan interviews surface at a Boston auction house October 28, 2020 | 10:30 AM

‘Did my high school sweetheart ruin me for life?’ October 28, 2020 | 8:58 AM

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart will be back in the host's chair for Apple TV+ October 27, 2020 | 10:29 PM

Matilda, 5, recreates a shot from Jaws.

Hingham dad-daughter duo recreate movie scenes on Instagram October 27, 2020 | 8:46 PM

Ashanti Davis

Listen to Season 4, episode 4 of the Love Letters podcast October 27, 2020 | 12:45 PM

We’ve been in limbo for months October 27, 2020 | 9:01 AM

HALLOWEEN MOVIES

Boston.com readers recommend the best family-friendly Halloween movies October 27, 2020 | 5:00 AM

This file photo shows Andromeda Lammott, and her mother Vignette Lammott, trick or treating in Gloucester.

Halloween Costumes

Send us your all-time best Halloween costume October 26, 2020 | 12:50 PM

John Oliver.

John Oliver blasts the Trump administration's 'truly evil' asylum policies October 26, 2020 | 12:06 PM

Is it cruel to break up with him now? October 26, 2020 | 8:57 AM

Saturday Night Live

Village People protest Trump for 'Y.M.C.A.' use on 'Weekend Update' October 25, 2020 | 2:56 AM

Saturday Night Live

Adele jokes about dramatic weight loss in 'SNL' monologue October 25, 2020 | 2:23 AM

Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump and Jim Carrey as Joe Biden on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Saturday Night Live

‘SNL’ lampoons presidential debate, Rudy Giuliani in cold open October 25, 2020 | 2:08 AM

What are the best Halloween games and activities for kids? October 23, 2020 | 3:53 PM

chris pratt

The latest celebrity cause: Defending the honor of Chris Pratt October 23, 2020 | 11:07 AM

Marvin Joseph

Captain America is trying to … captain America October 23, 2020 | 10:58 AM

Bruce Springsteen.

Bruce Springsteen

'This feels even more Springsteen-y. I love it.' October 23, 2020 | 10:40 AM

Here's what late-night hosts said about the final Trump-Biden debate October 23, 2020 | 9:56 AM

My feelings for her are back October 23, 2020 | 8:58 AM

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What critics think of the 'Borat' movie sequel October 22, 2020 | 4:56 PM

I left home for him October 22, 2020 | 9:00 AM

HALLOWEEN MOVIES

What are the best family-friendly Halloween movies? Share with us. October 21, 2020 | 12:01 PM

‘Do you believe that if it’s meant to be, he’ll come back?’ October 21, 2020 | 9:07 AM

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Affleck & Damon

You could win a chance to eat lunch with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck October 20, 2020 | 1:53 PM

FILE - James Redford, son of actor Robert Redford, laughs during a press conference on Nov. 18, 1998. Redford, a filmmaker, activist, and son of actor Robert Redford, has died. He was 58. Robert Redford’s publicist, Cindi Berger, said in a statement Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, that the 84-year-old father is mourning with his family during this “difficult time.” (AP Photo/Dave Weaver, File)

Robert Redford's son, James, dies at 58 October 20, 2020 | 10:32 AM

He deleted his phone log and texts October 20, 2020 | 9:04 AM

Actor Jeff Bridges says he is being treated for lymphoma and his prognosis is good. The actor channeled his The Dude character from “The Big Lebowski” in a statement on social media about the diagnosis Monday. He said he understands the disease is serious and expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and medical team.

Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis October 19, 2020 | 10:01 PM

Survey: Tell us your favorite terrible Halloween movies October 19, 2020 | 2:57 PM

Danbury, Connecticut mayor Mark Boughton and comedian John Oliver at the John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant.

John Oliver visited Connecticut to unveil the sewage plant named after him October 19, 2020 | 2:36 PM