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Matt Damon said in an interview with the Sunday Times that he was using a homophobic slur until just months ago, when one of his daughters educated him on the word's dangers.

Matt Damon admits he recently stopped using homophobic slur after a ‘long, beautiful treatise’ from his daughter

Not that anybody asked. The real question is why he even volunteered this information in the first place.

On Saturday, A-list couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively celebrated their romance's tenth anniversary at "O Ya," a Japanese restaurant in Boston's Leather District, where they had their first date in 2011.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrate anniversary of their first date at O Ya

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of their first date, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds dined at the restaurant where it all began: O Ya.

From left: Director Liesl Tommy, Georgetown professor Michael Eric Dyson, and actress and singer Jennifer Hudson at a screening of "Respect" on Martha's Vineyard on July 30.

At screening on the Vineyard, ‘Respect’ star Jennifer Hudson and director Liesl Tommy discuss Aretha Franklin’s legacy

The screening was hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, which kicks off officially on Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 14.

Coral Moons will release their debut album, Fieldcrest, on Aug. 6 with a live show at Aeronaut Allston.

Coral Moons frontwoman Carly Kraft brings ‘70s soul to band’s debut release

The four-piece band’s debut album, “Fieldcrest,” drops Aug. 6, the same night they’ll play their first Boston show since the pandemic started, at Aeronaut Allston.

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Tyrza Milord from Brockton took care of a large jar during her session at Just Smash It, a "wreck room" in Avon where you can take out your frustrations on bottles, televisions, and more.

Angry? Frustrated? Stressed? Just Smash It can help with that.

The “wreck room” in Avon offers patrons the chance to take out their frustrations by destroying glass bottles, flat-screen TVs, or even toilets. The best part? They do the cleanup.

Seaport Sweat enters its sixth season of free outdoor fitness series, including offerings from studios such as Equinox.

Take your gym routine outdoors with these free fitness classes

From sunrise yoga to a mini trampoline workout, these fitness classes in public spaces offer a chance to get in shape under the summer sky.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in the 2003 film "Gigli."

JLo posted a photo of her and Ben Affleck kissing. The Internet reacted accordingly

Jennifer Lopez posted a photo of herself kissing Ben Affleck while celebrating her 52nd birthday.

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Matt Damon attends the "Stillwater" press conference during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival on July 9 in France.

‘I fall heavily on the side of trusting science.’ Matt Damon talks about the importance of getting vaccinated

In a new interview, the actor spoke about the dangers of COVID vaccine hesitancy and expressed concern for those who are at especially high risk for the virus because they are immunocompromised.