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Anthony Bourdain biopic ‘Tony’ strikes the balance between dramatic license and harsh truths

Dominic Sessa stars in this Provincetown-set look at the beloved chef's salad days.

Ben Jones, ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and former congressman, dies at 84

Jones had a heart attack in his home, his wife said on social media.

Jacqueline Woodson reminds children their stories matter

The characters born in Jacqueline Woodson's imagination sometimes find new lives off the page. They have sung and danced in theatrical adaptations of her picture books; they have roamed the streets of Harlem in a live-action miniseries based on her novel "Miracle's Boys."

Joel Cohen, who led Boston Camerata early music ensemble to international prominence, dies at 84

As music director for 40 years, Mr. Cohen led the early music group to as much renown in France as in the United States.

Stacey Yu’s ‘Kitten’ indulges in the agony and ecstasy of helplessness

Stacey Yu's debut novel "Kitten," out Aug. 4, tracks a frozen 22-year-old "girlbaby" — the term Yu just coined for Marie Claire — through her boyfriend, her estranged mother, and a very special cat. Yu discusses the book with Kelly Link at Brookline Booksmith Monday.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps pace to be among biggest blockbusters ever

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend.

William Orbit, producer for Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ dies at 69

His mastery of electronica -- house, trance, ambient, trip-hop -- made him one of the hottest producers of the late 1990s.

Abbe Lane, sultry singer with a Latin flair, dies at 94

As singer Eddie Fisher wrote ironically in his memoir, Ms. Lane was “the most exotic Jewish girl from Brooklyn ever to become a Latin star.”


odie henderson notebook

When it comes to using AI in movies, it’s legends vs. up-and-comers

Use of the technology seems a lot more popular with older directors than with young ones.

Ayo Edebiri cast as Snoopy in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ revival

She'll be appearing in the show as part of the 2027 Encores! season.

Yes, the Fourth of July was a month ago, but the 250th continues

Two notable exhibitions at Yale, "Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776-1876," and "Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250," take distinctive approaches to the Revolutionary era.

Dominic Monaghan talks hobbit pals, smoking pipe weed with Ian McKellen, and 25 years of ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies

The actor returns to the Hub alongside several cast members for this weekend's Fan Expo Boston.

chris vognar notebook

How ‘Hot Ones,’ ‘SubwayTakes,’ and other YouTube shows have reinvented the talk show format

As traditional late night struggles, a new type of celebrity interview show has sprung up.

Watch Party

Five new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend

Billie Eilish's concert film has landed on a streaming service.

Lou Koller, ambassador of New York hardcore, dies at 61

As the frontman of Sick of It All, he snarled and growled lyrics that often promoted togetherness.

‘I am so grateful to be alive’: Minnie Driver reveals she’s recovering after ‘really bad car accident’ in France

The "Good Will Hunting" star revealed in a new social media video that she’s currently recovering from injuries sustained in a recent car accident.