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New albums: Strong set from Loreena McKennitt, disappointing comeback from...
On their new albums, Loreena McKennitt sounds sharp but comeback by Cranberries disappoints Loreena McKennitt Loreena McKennitt, “Troubadours on the Rhine” (Quinlan Road). 3 ½ stars. The Cranberries,...
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Put The High Horse in the winner's circle
Check out Amherst's newest brewpub. I can't get no Satisfaction. Or at least I couldn't during my inaugural trip to the High Horse in Amherst. The above isn't a criticism, however. I was actually...
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Few inspired moments during predictable 2012 Oscars
Nostalgia ruled at the Oscars, with the classic film homages "The Artist" and "Hugo" dominating with five awards each, Meryl Streep winning her first best-actress prize in nearly three decades and...
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'Guys and Dolls' to be staged at Amherst Regional High School
The weekend production involves more than 150 students. RCA This year’s Amherst Regional High School musical is unusual because it is conventional. “We usually do something outside the usual canon” of...
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Ratings for 2012 Academy Awards up over last year
Although top picture winner "The Artist" wasn't a big box office draw, the Oscars may have been helped by the return of longtime host Billy Crystal. APilly Crystal performs during the 84th Academy...
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Video: Michael Douglas denounces insider trading in public service announcement
Check out the commercial, which is part of an ongoing offensive by federal authorities in New York. Gordon Gekko would not be pleased. Michael Douglas has made the switch from corporate shark to FBI...
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The characters start to come together in this week's Luck
To some people, lying is like breathing. HBOIt was fun to watch Turo and Ace go at it a bit. Hopefully they continue to interact. To some people, lying is like breathing. Apologies for the late...
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George Lucas expansion plans get OK from California officials
The filmmaker wants to build a 270,000-square-foot digital media production compound in a quiet valley. APGeorge Lucas SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — County officials on Monday approved a controversial...
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DVD reviews: 'Hugo,' 'Johnny English Reborn' and more
Check out reviews of this week's releases on DVD and Blu-ray (GK Films)Asa Butterfield and Chloe Grace Moretz in a scene from the 2011 movie "Hugo" By CHRIS BALL Cleveland Plain Dealer "Hugo' - An...
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Tuesday Entertainment Links: CW casts lead for 'Sex and the City' prequel,...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Feature Photo ServiceAnnaSophia Robb The CW casts its young Carrie Bradshaw. (ew.com) 'Star Trek' producer unhappy with leaked photos. (trekweb.com)...
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Album reviews: Todd Rundgren reaches back for one of his best works; Woody...
Todd Rundgren goes back in time on new DVD; Guthrie tribute falls short of Mermaid Ave. Todd Rundgren Todd Rundgren, “Todd” (S’More Entertainment – DVD). 3 1/2 stars. Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, Anders...
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James Spader leaving NBC's 'The Office'
NBC sought his star power to help make up for the absence of Steve Carell, who left the comedy last spring. James Spader, seen here in a publicity photo for ABC's "Boston Legal," is leaving the...
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'Dancing With the Stars' reveals Season 14 cast
Martina Navratilova, Gladys Knight, Melissa Gilbert, and Maria Menounos are among the 12 celebrity contestants. ABC An assortment of actors, athletes, singers and TV personalities are putting on their...
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Upcoming concert news: John Prine, George Jones, John Mayer, Chickenfoot,...
Tickets are on sale this week for several spring concerts, including performances by Dave Matthews Band, Los Lobos and more. John Prine The Bushnell in Hartford welcomes John Prine with special guest...
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Jennifer Hudson on witness list for upcoming murder trial
Hudson is on the witness list for the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2011 file photo, singer and actress Jennifer Hudson...
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Heading south for some new fun
Poet/hip-hop artist named Mike "Details" Detelj will be performing in Plainfield, Conn. soundcloud.com Mike "Details" Detelj I mostly stick to very local Pioneer Valley information for this column,...
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Megan Casey crowned the 2012 Westfield colleen
The 19-year-old Westfield resident was crowned during the Sons of Erin 31st annual Colleen Ball at Chez Josef. AGAWAM - Megan S. Casey walked the runway during the colleen contest with a guardian...
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'Here Come the Brides: The Complete Second Season' arrives on DVD
The second and final season of "Here Come the Brides" has been released by Shout! Factory. Shout! Factory"Here Come the Brides: The Complete Second Season" has been released on DVD. “Here Come the...
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Charlie Sheen returns to TV on June 28 with 'Anger Management'
The sitcom will debut on FX along with a new series starring Russell Brand. APCharlie Sheen NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Sheen will be stirring up a new round of laughs when "Anger Management" arrives June...
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Meryl Streep donated $10,000 to struggling Rhode Island school
The Segue Institute in Central Falls, R.I., has more than 200 students in grades six through eight. APMeryl Streep PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the...
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