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‘I have a new squad.’ Pressley says she’s heard from fellow alopecia sufferers after revealing hair loss
“I have a new squad now, the bald squad," Representative Ayanna Pressley told WGBH on Friday, a day after she revealed she's living with alopecia.

5 fitness trends that promise to keep you interested in 2020
Flexibility. Resistance. Mindfulness. Wearable tech. There are many ways to get in shape - physically and mentally - this year.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia network to debut Oct. 4
Magnolia cable network will debut this fall, with a dozen shows currently in production.

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Grammys CEO fires back after academy announces her leave
Deborah Dugan, who the company announced Thursday was placed on administrative leave, has fired back in a statement through her lawyer, saying: “What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told.”

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Meryl Streep to lend her voice to Apple animated short film

Apple TV Plus said Friday Streep will join Chris O’Dowd, Jacob Tremblay and Ruth Negga to give life to Oliver Jeffers' picture book “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth."

Paget Brewster on ‘Criminal Minds’ series finale: ‘It’s an ending, but it’s not an ending’

The Concord native talks about the 15th and final season of the hit CBS procedural.

Just JP steps into the spotlight of Boston’s drag scene

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Demi Lovato to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl

NFL and Fox on Thursday announced the performance, which will take place ahead of the big game on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 4:32 p.m.

Catherine Varitek weighs in on the possibility of her husband becoming the Red Sox’ next manager

In response to a question on Twitter Thursday morning, she said she'd be "more than OK" with her husband, former Sox catcher Jason Varitek, getting the nod. 4:24 p.m.

Local hair care company’s mane mission: creating a serum that will make you roar

Local hair care company creates serum that will make you roar 3:29 p.m.

Discovery Museum offers a different kind of toy story

“TOYS: The Inside Story” opens Jan. 18 at the Discovery Museum in Acton. 3:20 p.m.

Cash in your chips at Encore Cantina, or go green in Southie

Restaurant news you can use. 2:30 p.m.

Lily P’s enters the competitive fried chicken arena with its super crispy bird

The large, sleek Kendall Square restaurant in the Sanofi Genzyme building also has oysters and dart boards 12:00 p.m.

The war against single-use plastics heads to the bathroom

Boston-area hotels are part of a growing trend in switching from mini plastic toiletry bottles to large refillable dispensers. 12:00 p.m.

Don’t let airlines bully you with their ‘bad’ seats

It pays to check multiple sources before booking. Consult SeatGuru or another site, such as SeatMaestro, or talk to a travel adviser. 12:00 p.m.

First solo trip? First time abroad? Here’s how to make the most of your maiden voyages

We’ve rounded up some expert advice for members of the first-timers’ club. 12:00 p.m.

A family getaway to Banff that was anything but rocky

The area around the Alberta national park offers easy accessibility, three ski areas, a variety of lodging, top-notch restaurants, and upscale but rustic towns and villages where development has remained in check. 12:00 p.m.

James Taylor to play Tanglewood on the Fourth of July

Get those picnic blankets ready and pack your bug spray. Tickets go on sale Feb. 3. 10:00 a.m.

DANCE

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival announces 2020 season

The longest-running dance festival in the United States, Jacob’s Pillow enters its 88th consecutive summer in 2020. 9:07 p.m.

5 things to do in Boston this weekend

Here are ways to get out of your home and not be bored in the city this weekend. 6:03 p.m.

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‘I have a new squad.’ Pressley says she’s heard from fellow alopecia sufferers after revealing hair loss “I have a new squad now, the bald squad," Representative Ayanna Pressley told WGBH on Friday, a day after she revealed she's living with alopecia.

5 fitness trends that promise to keep you interested in 2020Flexibility. Resistance. Mindfulness. Wearable tech. There are many ways to get in shape - physically and mentally - this year.

NAMESChip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia network to debut Oct. 4Magnolia cable network will debut this fall, with a dozen shows currently in production.

NAMESGrammys CEO fires back after academy announces her leaveDeborah Dugan, who the company announced Thursday was placed on administrative leave, has fired back in a statement through her lawyer, saying: “What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told.”

LATEST LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

Meryl Streep to lend her voice to Apple animated short film

Paget Brewster on ‘Criminal Minds’ series finale: ‘It’s an ending, but it’s not an ending’

Just JP steps into the spotlight of Boston’s drag scene

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‘I have a new squad.’ Pressley says she’s heard from fellow alopecia sufferers after revealing hair loss
“I have a new squad now, the bald squad," Representative Ayanna Pressley told WGBH on Friday, a day after she revealed she's living with alopecia.

5 fitness trends that promise to keep you interested in 2020
Flexibility. Resistance. Mindfulness. Wearable tech. There are many ways to get in shape - physically and mentally - this year.

NAMES
Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia network to debut Oct. 4
Magnolia cable network will debut this fall, with a dozen shows currently in production.

NAMES
Grammys CEO fires back after academy announces her leave
Deborah Dugan, who the company announced Thursday was placed on administrative leave, has fired back in a statement through her lawyer, saying: “What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told.”