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A 1960s-era vehicle was parked near the Winn Brook Elementary School in Belmont Monday for the first day of filming on "Boston Strangler," starring Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola, and Oscar winner Chris Cooper.

Dispatches from ‘Boston Strangler’ set: Production begins filming in Belmont

The Winn Brook Elementary School in Belmont was the backdrop Monday for the first day of filming on “Boston Strangler,” the upcoming movie about a series of murders that terrorized Boston in the early 1960s.

Olivia Rodrigo announced her first world tour Monday.
Olivia Rodrigo announces Boston date for 2022 ‘Sour’ world tour
Rodrigo announced dates for her “Sour” tour, which kicks off in April 2022 in San Francisco, and concludes in London in July. The tour includes a May 3 performance at Roadrunner, a new 3,500-seat concert venue due to open in Allston next spring.

Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner
Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner is back on the ice, on her own terms
Now a junior at Northeastern, the Olympic bronze medalist is redefining retirement.

The set of actress Margot Robbie's video for "73 Questions," a Vogue video series where Boston College alumnus Joe Sabia asks celebrities 73 rapid-fire questions.
The guy from ‘73 Questions’ answers 73 questions
Fist-bumping Tom Brady, bouncing on a trampoline with Reese Witherspoon, and drinking tea with Adele. Just a normal day in the life of Joe Sabia.

Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in June.

Mookie Betts ties the knot with longtime girlfriend Brianna Hammonds

The former Red Sox right fielder and five-time All Star tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Brianna Hammonds. The couple made it official in an oceanside ceremony on Wednesday in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., according to multiple reports.
Mariah Carey offered to replace Ayanna Pressley's missing copy of the singer's Christmas album on Twitter on Friday morning.

All Ayanna Pressley wants for Christmas is her Mariah Carey album returned

Representative Ayanna Pressley revealed on Twitter Friday that one of her beloved records — a Christmas LP by Grammy winner Mariah Carey — had mysteriously gone missing. Then the pop star herself offered to send the Massachusetts congresswoman a new one.

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David Dastmalchian attended the UK special screening of "Dune" at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Oct. 18, 2021.

‘Boston Strangler’ cast grows as filming is set to begin in Mass. on Monday

The latest star to join the cast of the upcoming “Boston Strangler” movie is David Dastmalchian, known for his recent roles in “Dune” and “Suicide Squad.” “Boston Strangler” begins shooting around the city and suburbs on Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

‘What’s up, fellas?’: Tom Brady, Bucs drop in on a high school basketball team’s group chat

When a freshman basketball player was left in charge of setting up a group chat for his high school team, one erroneous number landed the group a FaceTime with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lola's boasts unique vintage finds and one-of-a-kind designs in Cambridge.

Lola’s one-of-a-kind designs find a home in Central Square

The urban shop sells handmade, designer, and vintage clothes.

A staff member poses for photographs with a print of "Girl with Balloon, 2004" by British street artist Banksy, at Bonhams auction house in London, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Banksy art show to touch down in Boston in February

“The Art of Banksy,” a traveling exhibit showcasing more than 100 works by the renowned street artist and provocateur, will arrive in Boston this February in a yet-to-be-announced location.

Karen M. McManus, author of "One of Us Is Lying" and the new "You'll Be the Death of Me"

Cambridge author Karen M. McManus’s new YA novel gives ‘Ferris Bueller’ a Boston spin (with murder, of course)

The author of “One of Us Is Lying” discusses her latest thriller, "You’ll Be the Death of Me," out this week.

Flare safety bracelets can send users a prerecorded phone call, send their location to friends and family, or connect them with emergency services.

Flare puts survivors’ voices and experiences first when developing their unique safety tech

Flare, a Boston-based startup, sells safety bracelets. The founders hope someday their product doesn't have to exist.

Necklaces sold by Etsy shop Eight Acorns.

Unique and creative gifts from these 14 Boston-based Etsy makers

These 15 Etsy makers let you shop local without ever leaving your house.

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Aaron Rodgers said he has options to treat his injury that wouldn't require him to miss games.

Aaron Rodgers clarifies: No, he doesn’t have COVID toe — just a fracture

During a Zoom session Wednesday — a day after he made the joke about COVID toe — he revealed his bare left foot to reporters.