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Facebook film ‘Social Network’ is status-worthy

October 7, 2010

It’s no surprise that the “The Social Network” was No. 1 at the box office this weekend: People want to see the story behind Facebook, the website that has changed the face of social media and is actively used by more than 500 million people worldwide.

Roger Waters rocks ‘The Wall,’ revamped

October 7, 2010

As predicted, the former Pink Floyd bassist rocked his eargasmic show Sept. 30 at the TD Garden.

Dutch artist keeps museum-goers trippin’

September 30, 2010

“Inside the Mind of M.C. Escher,” an exhibit at the Museum of Science in Cambridge offers an insight into the brilliant and extraordinary cranial craziness of Dutch artist Escher.

Riggle makes students giggle

September 30, 2010

“So, Northeastern University,” comedian Rob Riggle said Tuesday in Blackman Auditorium, “the administration wanted me to talk to you a little bit about STDs.”

‘DC/AC’ rock Middle East

September 30, 2010

Carson Daly, who raved about rock/pop band Alberta Cross when they played his show earlier this month, would have been equally impressed with the Brooklyn-based band’s performance Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge.

Jason Reeves discusses his career, plans

September 30, 2010

Singer/songwriter Jason Reeves, who has collaborated with Colbie Caillat and Kara DioGuardi, talked with The News before his show Monday at Harper’s Ferry. He is touring the United States with folk rock artist Brendan James, hitting stages from Omaha, Neb. to Pittsburgh, Penn.

Macklemore, Scholars rock ‘Irish’ pride

September 23, 2010

The Blue Scholars are about as big as an underground band can become before breaking into the mainstream. Their shows regularly sell out in their hometown, Seattle, and across the country in New York City.

Ben Affleck’s new movie the talk of ‘The Town’

September 23, 2010

Stealing stuff is cool. At least, that’s what heist films traditionally tell us.

Small, local bookstores a hidden treasure

September 23, 2010

Boston has its share of large chain bookstores, but the Hub is also ridden with small, unique bookstores that give their communities character.

‘Catfish’ movie a catch

September 23, 2010

A refreshing new release, “Catfish” tells a story unlike any other, breaking free from a sea of humdrum documentaries.

Postcards a throwback to vintage Hub

September 23, 2010

At the Boston Public Library’s most recent exhibition, titled "Greetings from Boston,” visitors have a chance to see these changes from a unique perspective and through a means of communication that most have long forgotten.

A new image for music icon Kanye West?

September 23, 2010

One year after his now-infamous interruption of Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Kanye West is back. He’s got a new look, a new attitude and an album coming out later this year.