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Film fans in Asia want light fun, make Oscars wait
Even with the Academy Awards buzz at a peak barely two weeks before the ceremony, patrons in Asia are opting for lighter fare. A woman looks at an advertisement for the U.S. film "Cloud Atlas" at a...
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'You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!' headed to CityStage
Lee native and stand-up comedian Kevin Bartini returns to western Massachusetts on Wednesday for five days at Springfield’s CityStage in the new comedy “You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!” about love and...
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Tony Sheridan, sang with The Beatles on first recordings, dead at 72
His June 1961 sessions for Polydor yielded the single "My Bonnie" with "The Saints" on the flip side. Tony Sheridan Facebook.com Tony Sheridan, a British singer who played with the early Beatles on...
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Theo: 3rd place popularity finish makes me howl
Don’t get me wrong. Some of my best friends are Labradors and since we are somewhat related, I am happy for them in the way you might be if your cousin won the lottery — which is to say to a point....
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Two area authors nominated for book award enjoy how their work make readers...
Tom Reiss, Michael Gorra up for National Book Critics Circle Award. Tom Reiss File Two authors with ties to Western Massachusetts are up for a National Book Critics Circle Award, both in the...
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Travel: Atlanta's High Museum features Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
"Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting" opened Thursday at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the only U.S. venue where it will be shown. By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA — A major exhibition...
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Black History Month events set at Springfield's Pan African Historical Museum
Events include a culinary demonstration. Wayne E. Phaneuf, executive editor of The Republican, and editor of The Republican's forthcoming "The Struggle for Freedom: The History of the African...
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'Die Hard' sequel rakes in $25 million at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Willis remains a die-hard at the box office. Willis' action sequel "A Good Day to Die Hard" debuted as the weekend's top draw with a $25 million debut from Friday to Sunday....
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Overseas slice of 'Pi' flips Hollywood formula
With 11 Academy Awards nominations and the sort of global box-office receipts normally reserved for superheroes, 'Life of Pi' is one of the most unusual megahits ever to hit the big-screen. This film...
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CONCERT REVIEW: Daughtry and Three Doors Down join forces at Mohegan Sun
Rock bands Daughtry and Three Doors Down shared the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday night Daughtry lead singer Chris Daughtry UNCASVILLE _ Despite two strong separate performances by both...
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Country singer Mindy McCready, 37, commits suicide
Personal problems plagued her beginning in 2004 and included a custody battle with her mother over one of her sons. In this undated file photo, country singer Mindy McCready performs in Nashville,...
View ArticleBerkshires adventure park proposed for tree tops
Developers hope to build a $1.5 million nature-based adventure park in the Berkshire Mountains. LANESBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Developers hope to build a $1.5 million nature-based adventure park in the...
View ArticleSeth MacFarlane putting all he's got into the Oscars
The multitalented entertainer talked with The Associated Press about what makes a great Oscar show, juggling multiple jobs and who he thinks will host next year. SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer...
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Modern Lovers' 'Roadrunner' could become official rock song of Massachusetts
"Roadrunner" is an ode to the joys of driving along Route 128 late at night. The Modern Lovers' self-titled debut album (1976). Beserkley Records BOSTON (AP) — The Modern Lovers' "Roadrunner," an...
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"Home" is 'The Walking Dead' episode we should have gotten last week
It was the first time the show genuinely surprised me since the midseason break in season 2. The Governor (Morrissey) has the firepower advantage in this war. AMC I was mere minutes away from...
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'Skin Deep' to probe beauty at Majestic Theater
The production kicks off its run on Thursday at the West Springfield theater. Buzz Roddy and Liliane Klein are pictured in a scene from "Skin Deep," which runs February 21 - March 30 at West...
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Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners prepare Spring Gardening Symposium...
Lean to grow veggies, make a water garden or create a labyrinth. Birdbath garden Submitted It may be early to be getting outside and digging in the soil, but the Western Massachusetts Master...
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Mindy McCready shot dog before killing herself, according to sheriff
The dog and McCready were found dead next to one another the home in Heber Springs, Ark. HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say they found country singer Mindy McCready's body on the same porch of...
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Letters from John Lennon's killer to arresting police officer on auction block
In the letters from 1983, Chapman asks for help locating his copy of “The Catcher in the Rye.” John Lennon in New York City on Aug. 22, 1980. AP Letters from John Lennon’s killer detailing his...
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Video: NBC readies 'Hannibal' – weekly series based on 'Silence of the...
Beginning April 4, it will air on Thursday nights at 10 p.m. on NBC. NBC is readying a weekly series based on the "Silence of the Lambs" villain Hannibal Lecter. Beginning April 4, "Hannibal" will air...
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