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Whitey Bulger and Hollywood: Books, TV Shows, and Movies Inspired by the South Boston Crime Boss

From nonfiction books and adapted screenplays, to television episodes and a few too many upcoming biopics, Hollywood is thriving off of the image of Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, who is currently on trial, charged with 19 killings.

By Bryanna Cappadona | June 17, 2013 1:49 pm

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The Saga of Lil’ Poopy Continues

The Brockton kid rapper's father gets arrested.

By Eric Randall | June 13, 2013 4:09 pm

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Rate This Boston Accent and Anti-Yankees Music Video

The Adam Ezra Group plays out an interaction between a Red Sox and Yankees fan to the tune of "the Devil Went Down to Georgia."

By Steve Annear | June 13, 2013 2:36 pm

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Summer on the Cape

We asked those who know the shore best to share their secret haunts.

June 2013

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The Nags: Q&A with Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo of Ronna & Beverly

A visit with Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, the Massachusetts natives behind the wildly popular podcast Ronna & Beverly.

By Brennan Carley | June 2013

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The Country’s Largest Poetry Slam Competition Is Coming Back to Boston

Based on its success in Boston in 2011, some of the best poets in the U.S. return for another round.

By Steve Annear | May 22, 2013 5:04 pm

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Study: Film Tax Created Thousands of Jobs, Millions in Economic Output

A new report looks at the impact of the film tax incentive in Massachusetts since 2006.

By Steve Annear | May 22, 2013 2:37 pm

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Bruce Springsteen and the Dropkick Murphys Collaborate on a Boston Marathon Charity Song

PLUS: Tom and Gisele go to BU's graduation ceremony, Matt Damon is getting naked next weekend, and more entertainment news.

By Bryanna Cappadona | May 21, 2013 10:03 am

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MIT Will Use 300 Programmable Umbrellas to Light Up the Cambridge Skyline

The umbrellas have interchanging LED lights and will be used for an interactive performance.

By Steve Annear | May 15, 2013 11:43 am

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Is Boston One of the Nerdiest Cities in America? Comic Book Lovers Think So.

With the Boston Comic Con and PAXEast events, Boston ranks in the top 10 "nerdiest" cities in America.

By Steve Annear | April 12, 2013 6:09 pm