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Chieftains fiddler Martin Fay dead at 76
He was one of the original members of the group formed by piper Paddy Maloney in 1962. Martin Fay Martin Fay, one of the founding members of The Chieftain, has died at the age of 76. The Irish musical...
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Joe Bonamassa bringing the blues to Springfield Symphony Hall
Guitar Edge magazine called Bonamassa "a blues guitar hero and the face of his blues generation." Joe Bonamassa By his own admission, Joe Bonamassa’s name is far from a household word, but his slow,...
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Bright Nights to light up Forest Park beginning Wednesday
Springfield's annual holiday light show runs through January 1. Bright Nights at Forest Park The Republican What’s big and bright and shines through the night with more than 450 ornamental display...
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Where do the 'Twilight' stars go from here?
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner must now step into careers of their own using the superstardom the "Twilight" franchise has provided them. From left, actors Taylor Lautner,...
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Lady Gaga tweets some racy images before concert
Lady Gaga shared a link this week to a short video showing her doing a striptease and fooling around in a bathtub with two other women. Lady Gaga fans gather outside the stadium where the U.S. pop...
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How Hungry Girl shed the pounds without guilt
Lisa Lillien presides over a multimillion-dollar empire of Hungry Girl cookbooks, low-calorie recipes, specialty products and TV shows, all of them geared to letting people eat the junk food they love...
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Black Friday becoming Black Thanksgiving – though not quite in...
The average holiday shopper will spend $749.51 on gifts, food, greeting cards and decorations in 2012, according to a study by BIGinsight for the National Retail Federation. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside...
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Theo Chipkin 'good enough' in TV debut
Preparation is a two-edged sword. You sacrifice the present for the future and you're always one step away from worry, which is about the most undoglike characteristic I can imagine. Watch video...
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'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro talks about Sandy damage, show in Springfield
The popular baker will speak at Symphony Hall on Saturday. "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro AP The open sign is hanging once again at Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, home to “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro who will...
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Travel: Tourists catch a Tuna auction at Tokyo fish market
As the biggest seafood market in the world, the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market is a top sight for tourists visiting Japan. This Oct. 15, 2012 photo shows whole tunas being inspected at...
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'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2' hauls in $141 million in...
The saga's finale took in an additional $199 million overseas for a worldwide debut of $340 million. From left, Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Foy and Robert Pattinson in a publicity still for "The...
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Photos: 2012 American Music Awards
The 40th annual American Music Awards took place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and No Doubt were among the stars who turned out for the 40th annual American Music Awards in Los...
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Video game review: 'XCOM: Enemy Unknown' revives turn-based strategy
Fighting for the good guys, you have a couple of gleefully deranged scientists who seem more obsessed with studying alien tech than with saving the planet. This video game image released by 2K Games...
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Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj among winners at American Music...
Carly Rae Jepsen won favorite new artist. Justin Bieber thanked his haters after winning the first award at the American Music Awards, while Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift performed their new singles....
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Twinkies likely to survive Hostess bankruptcy
Hostess Brands Inc., baker of Wonder Bread as well as Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Ho's, will be in a New York bankruptcy courtroom today to start the process of selling itself. Relax Twinkies lovers,...
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Monday Entertainment Links: Jessica Simpson sheds 60 pounds, Jamie Foxx to...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Jessica Simpson AP Jessica Simpson drops 60 pounds. (eonline.com) Jamie Foxx to host 'SNL' on Dec. 8. (ew.com) 'Liz and Dick' panned by critics....
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Movie trailer: 'Now You See Me'
Jesse Eisenberg and "Zombieland" cohort Woody Harrelson head a group of illusionists who commit heists. Jesse Eisenberg and "Zombieland" cohort Woody Harrelson head a group of illusionists who commit...
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'Lincoln' director Steven Spielberg to speak at Gettysburg
Spielberg's remarks at Soldier's National Cemetery in Gettysburg today were to be accompanied by a recitation of the famous speech by a Lincoln re-enactor. Steven Spielberg AP file photo GETTYSBURG,...
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Stone Brewing Co. toasting the end of the world
The brew has a smooth malt up front, quickly dissipating into a massive onslaught of hops. All things must pass, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them as they do. If the alleged Mayan prediction...
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Club Scout: Sun to set on Black Moon Lounge in Belchertown
Black Moon had quite a great run over the past four years. It is with great sadness that I write today that the Black Moon Lounge in Belchertown will go dark at the end of December. According to a...
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