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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:06 PM ET

Boston Globe - Entertainment

STORY BEHIND THE BOOK - 'Ugly' is Stephanie Fairyington's rallying cry to subvert damaging ideas about beauty - "It's a very aggressive, angry, queer point of view," the author says of her new book's title. "I wanted it to have that punch in the gut, like an Elena Ferrange novel."

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Summer Arts Guide -- Akram Khan's 'Thikra' makes US indoor debut at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival -- It will be the troupe's first festival appearance in 20 years.

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph talks with Amy Poehler about the importance of her Boston accent in 'The Holdovers' -- The Burlington native dove into Randolph's approach to talking like a Bay State resident in the 2023 film "The Holdovers."

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They shoot! They score! But what are Jaylen Brown and LeBron James (Bronny, too) doing in movie ads?

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Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Trombone Shorty to headline Boston Pops July 4 bash

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Bravo is bringing 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' back for a season 2

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Summer Arts Guide - Unearthly light: Abstraction Expressionism's Gloucester connection - The early work of Rothko and other seminal abstract expressionists will be on view at Gloucester's Cape Ann Museum.

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Who are the five people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry's death -- Three of them have been sentenced. The last two will be sentenced in the coming days.

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Drug counselor who delivered the fatal dose of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is up for sentencing -- The drug counselor is one of five people who pleaded guilty in connection with the actor's 2023 death in the Jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home.

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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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Sound Check -- You can avoid AI music — but can you avoid AI show fliers, merchandise, and venue decor? -- Once you learn the AI tells, they're impossible to unhear – or in some cases, unsee.

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'Marty, Life Is Short' takes a serious look at comedian Martin Short -- The Netflix documentary features interviews with Short's many collaborators, including Steve Martin, John Mulaney, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

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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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Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyonce

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Spielberg, 'Star Wars,' Spider-Man, and more: Here are all the movies you'll watch this summer

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Chris Robinson on The Black Crowes' new LP, the 1990s 'rock wars,' and his friendship with Joe Perry

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In 'Coyoteland,' Vanessa Hua provides a field guide to suburban terrors

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Watch: Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers, and Oliver join Colbert as 'The Late Show' heads into final episodes

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South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real

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New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

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Rex Reed, film critic known for acerbic reviews, dies at 87

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Wordle to become primetime TV show, with Savannah Guthrie as host

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In 'Is God Is,' vengeance is theirs

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Tom Brady makes Spirit Airlines joke, pokes fun at Kevin Hart in surprise roast appearance

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Suddenly it's (almost) summer. Here are 10 new shows to watch on TV.

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Some Mass. restaurants may add a mandatory tip during the World Cup

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In 'The Boroughs,' a ragtag group unites to battle monsters. They just all happen to be in their 70s.

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This week's TV: 'Good Omens' returns, a new hockey romance, and more

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