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65th Grammy Awards: A list of winners and nominees
The Grammy Awards honor the best in music in 2022. Here’s a list of the nominees and winners at the 65th awards show.
DANCE REVIEW
BalletX transports and transcends with ‘Become a Mountain,’ ‘Credo,’ and ‘Exalt’ at the Cutler Majestic
The trio of Boston premieres didn’t have much new to say. But you couldn’t complain about how the dancers said it.
Cardi B pays homage to Kallman, Greenwald at pre-Grammy gala
Cardi B paid homage on Saturday night to Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman, who were honored with the 2023 Industry Icons Award at the star-studded Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala in Beverly Hills, California.
‘Mario Kart’ gets the HBO treatment as Pedro Pascal hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’
"The Last of Us" actor reflected on encountering fans, and a beloved video game franchise got a gritty reboot. Meanwhile, Coldplay was the night's musical guest.
MUSIC REVIEW
BSO returns to Wagner in concert
On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and a capable cast in selections from “Tannhäuser.”
Wu Junyong’s exhibit at the MFA explores different cultural traditions
Scenes of epic proportions, drawn from mythology and folklore, come alive in one of the newest exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
TV CRITIC'S CORNER
A different kind of reboot: ‘The Last of Us’ gives 1970 Linda Ronstadt song a new audience
After Sunday's episode, Spotify tweeted that there was a more than 4,900 percent increase in US streams of “Long Long Time” between 11 p.m. and midnight.
Calling Tom Brady: This real-life ‘80 for Brady’ lady wants a photo with her favorite QB
We caught up with 94-year-old Betty Pensavalle, one of the original members of the Over 80 for Brady Fan Club.
15 shows to binge while you’re chilling out during this deep freeze
You're definitely staying indoors. So grab a snack and watch.
MATTHEW GILBERT
When TV commercials are on repeat, ad nauseam
This gripe session is for those viewers who find themselves in front of the most unimaginative ads possible, and, worst of all, see them over and over again, to the point where you actually recite them back at the screen.
BOOK REVIEW
Salman Rushdie’s ‘Victory City’ is a grand epic about a magical city — and a triumph over censorship
“Victory City” contains enough adventures and action to keep even the most demanding readers entertained, but it’s also the kind of novel that welcomes — no, that invites — introspection.
BIBLIOPHILES
Leila Philip on flash fiction and beavers
A Guggenheim fellow, Philip lives in Connecticut and teaches at the College of the Holy Cross.
BOOK REVIEW
Thomas Mallon’s ‘Up With the Sun’ is a fictional biography of real-life actor Dick Kallman, replete with murder and celebrities
Mallon has a gift for mixing dogged research with a keen understanding of power and human foibles. He conjures empathy for the most despicable of characters.
BOOK REVIEW
Mark Whitaker’s ‘Saying It Loud: 1966′ gives new insight into the Black Power movement
A history of activism challenges entrenched beliefs about the origins and intentions of the Black Power movement.
BOOKS
I had no time to read for myself when my kids were babies. Now that’s changed, and bedtime will never be the same.
The unexpected joy of parenting a new reader, and reclaiming an old one.
New England Literary News
A pirate graphic novel, the BPL celebrates Black History Month, Brookline Booksmith expands event accessibility
Literary news from around the region.