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‘Porgy and Bess’ gets 10 Tony Award nominations
The revival of the George Gershwin classic that began last fall in Cambridge was second only to “Once,’’ which received 11...
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Jessica Simpson's luxurious hospital room
We know 31-year-old singer Jessica Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson...
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Pop-country band Lady Antebellum comes to the DCU Center in Worcester on May 5.
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Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy remains sidelined
NESN won’t say so, but we’re told there’s more to ...
'The Voice': The final four
OK, we are down to the final four on "The...
TOUR DIARY: Mean Creek hits the south
[This week, Boston-based band Mean Creek finish up the final...
'The Avengers' movie review, video, more
With "The Avengers" opening at midnight Friday, May 4, interest...
"Simulating Iraq" at the Wadsworth Atheneum
Claire Beckett's riveting show, "Simulating Iraq" is entering its final weeks at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT. My colleague Cate McQuaid already reviewed this haunting...
Diane Paulus’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ gets 10 Tony Award nominations
“The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess,’’ a revival of the George Gershwin classic that began life last fall at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge before moving to Broadway, has racked up 10 Tony Award nominations, second only to “Once,’’ which received 11 nominations. “Porgy and Bess’’ was nominated for best revival of a musical, and Diane Paulus, the ART’s artistic director, was nominated as best director of a musical. For her unforgettable performance as the tormented Bess, Audra McDonald was nominated as best actress in a musical.
BSO players sign new labor agreement
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What to do this weekend, May 4-6
Making plans? Short on ideas? No worries. See Nicole Cammorata...
Greater Boston author readings April 29-May 5
SUNDAY: David A. Kelley (“The Astro Outlaw”) reads at Newtonville...
Food chat May 2 at 11 a.m.
Todd English's Olives has miraculously reopened. Michael Schlow's Happy's Bar & Kitchen opens Wednesday, when Boston Speed Dog's new truck debuts. Noma is No. 1...
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Spring Vegetable Risotto
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Movie Review
(Walt Disney Pictures)'Marvel's The Avengers' is satisfying, action-packed
There's almost nothing to dislike in this star-studded adaptation; it's as close as a movie can come to the fantastical reality of a good comic book. - Pictures Scenes from 'The Avengers' premieres
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- 'Avengers' hurtles to $178.4M overseas debut
'New Girl' star Jake Johnson chat Q&A;
Johnson, who plays the oft-frowning Nick opposite Zooey Deschanel’s Jess on “The New Girl,” visited the Boston.com offices to hang out and take your questions online.
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Jaleel White bounced from 'Dancing With the Stars'
The actor and former "Family Matters" star was eliminated from the competition last night. See more "Dancing" news.
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- Ashton Kutcher ad is called racist, yanked offline (AP, 12:24 a.m.)
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- A look at record art auction prices (AP, 5/2/12)
- Eli Manning prepares to host 'Saturday Night Live' (AP, 5/2/12)
Theater/Art
'Porgy and Bess' gets 10 Tony Award nominations
Diane Paulus's "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" has racked up 10 Tony Award nominations, second only to "Once," which received 11 nominations.
Through Aug. 19
Carrie Moyer: Interstellar
This Worcester Art Museum show is loaded with concepts: about history, feminism, graphic design, and painting.
Through May 5
'Tigers Be Still'
Quirky doesn't begin to describe playwright Kim Rosenstock's characters in this enchanting production by Zeitgeist Stage Company.
Celebrity news
Celebrity Baby Buzz
Jessica Simpson gives birth to daughter
The singer and fashion mogul and her fiance, Eric Johnson, welcomed baby Maxwell Drew. See more star baby news.
Chris Evans promotes ‘The Avengers’
The Sudbury native and Boston resident has started making rounds to promote his latest superhero blockbuster, which comes out Friday. (Names)
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Tom Brady spotted in Los Angeles
The Patriots QB was spotted reportedly filming a spot for FunnyOrDie.com. See more pictures of Tom and Gisele.
Food/Restaurants
Cheap Eats | Roslindale
At Suya Joint, Nigerian cuisine comes to Roslindale Square
Based largely on starches, such as beans, plantains, and black-eyed peas, and stewed meats, meals are “like a Sunday dinner where you want to just kick your feet up after.”
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Dining Out | North End
Mare serves seafood and Italian fare, with a wait
Everything does not work right at Mare Oyster Bar. There are long stretches between courses. Happily, the oysters are marvelous. If only the rest of the food were as good.
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Movies
'The Five-Year Engagement'
This pleasant but predictable romantic comedy from the Judd Apatow production factory gets its laughs while having virtually no dramatic tension. - Movie Nation Globe critics on latest openings
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'Safe'
Filmmaker Boaz Yakin manages his many chaotically moving parts mostly as intended, but fails to coax out the emotion he’s seeking from Jason Statham and newcomer Catherine Chan. Music
Carrie Underwood learns from imperfect moments
"American Idol" did more than launch Underwood's career -- it helped shape the picture-perfect image she has today. (AP)
Norah Jones, Danger Mouse channel heartbreak
"Little Broken Hearts" little resembles Jones' previous four solo albums, from the vampy cover photo to its lyrical content and vaguely psychedelic sound. (AP)
TV/Radio
Blaze hits backlot at Tyler Perry Atlanta studios
The structure of a large building at mogul Tyler Perry's studio is fine after part of it caught fire, sending flames into the night sky, authorities said. (AP)
Louis C.K., Bjork among Webby Awards winners
When the Newton-bred Louis C.K. released a comedy special by himself on his website for $5, it was little more than a cautiously optimistic experiment. (AP)
Books
'Three Cups of Tea' author was overwhelmed
Greg Mortenson says the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused him of fabricating book passages to make money confirms his faith in the U.S. justice system. (AP)
Joshua Graham's `Darkroom' is haunting tale
Memories of the Vietnam War and terrible secrets buried over 35 years ago propel this haunting tale. (AP)
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