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Boston Globe - Entertainment

TELEVISION - In 'The Other Bennet Sister,' a neglected sibling gets the spotlight - If you're the type of person who's watched every other Jane Austen adaptation out there, you'll probably have room in your heart for Mary Bennet's journey, which premiered Wednesday on BritBox.

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BOOK REVIEW -- Crime and punishment among mothers and daughters in a stunning debut novel -- Prisons have been irresistible settings for fiction almost as long as there have been prisons and fiction. "The Hill" is inspired by Clark's real-world mother, Judy Clark, a one-time member of the Weather Underground and other Communist-leaning revolutionary groups.

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The devil may wear Prada, but B.J. Novak wears his Boston pride on his sleeve - The Newton native opens up about starring in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Boston fashion and sports fandom, and giving back to the Bay State.

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Why isn't there a 'Real Housewives of Boston'?

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'Widow's Bay' stars on why Mass. was perfect place to film Apple TV series

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How Carlos Vives transformed a Colombian sound into a global music phenomenon -- The Colombian superstar's May 10 performance at the Agganis Arena will include a nod to the 30th anniversary of his album "La Tierra del Olvido."

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'Machinal: Dance of Defiance': A century-old story comes to life as a ballet -- Sophie Treadwell's 1928 play is reimagined in this collaboration between Ballet RI and University of Rhode Island.

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TELEVISION - 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 6: It's masks off in Newport - The group's seaside getaway features a doll party, a backhanded compliment, and plenty of sob stories.

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Anthony Bourdain biopic set in Provincetown releases first trailer - The first trailer for "Tony," the upcoming biopic on late chef and author, dropped on Tuesday morning.

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79th Annual Tony Awards -- Tony Awards: Rachel Dratch, Daniel Radcliffe, and more earn nominations. See the full list. -- It's time to give our regards to Broadway as the nominations for the 79th Tony Awards rolled out on Tuesday morning.

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BOOK REVIEW -- You know who else was a dirtbag from Massachusetts? Johnny Appleseed. Isaac Fitzgerald's latest follows in his footsteps. -- Fitzgerald writes with a folksy wit that might come off as an affectation were he not so searingly honest about his own shortcomings and the fact that he's far from figuring it all out.

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'The O.C.' star Ben McKenzie wants you to know: 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' -- The actor, a former econ major, has a new and effective documentary about the risks of cryptocurrency.

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New docs on Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' arrive in time for NBA Playoffs -- Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend -- You'd think you'd learn something about "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels from this documentary. But NOOOOO!

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Beyond the apps: A meteorologist's list of must-read weather books for every age

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Noah Kahan talks Red Sox dreams, upcoming 'SNL' gig with 'icon of New England' Matt Damon on 'Late Night'

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Laura Zigman's love-hate relationship with the publishing industry lies at the root of her latest novel

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Photos: See Beyoncé, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and more stars on the Met Gala red carpet

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BSO closes Symphony Hall season with music of unity, 'Harmonium' and a triumphant Beethoven's 9th

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Pebbles says she's leaving Hot 96.9 after 13 years at the station

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A musical tale of sound and fury, signifying nothing but a good time

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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The 'Devil in Silver' haunts Dan Stevens and a psychiatric hospital with really bad vibes

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On 'Matlock,' the homefront is where the heart is

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Robby Roadsteamer crashes protests and MAGA rallies for a living. Millions of people are watching online.

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This week's TV: Sally Field in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' a new 'Amadeus' series, and more

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Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

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When Mother Nature and art collide: Seeing weather through a different lens

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Workers quietly unionize at ICA in Boston, and management quickly recognizes the union

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Watch: Olivia Rodrigo hosts and performs on 'Saturday Night Live'

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The best local book events this week

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