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Gibbins-Croft and drummer Ian Robles jam out together. They announced they will be touring almost all of the eastern to midwestern portion of the U.S. with The Backfires.
The Backfires set Sonia ablaze with a night of gritty rock
David Martínez-Dimnet, photo staff • February 25, 2025

Muffled sounds of bands practicing inside Sonia, a live music venue in Cambridge, filtered through the building’s brick exterior while a crowd...

Horn hits a high note while her band members look on. She performed songs from her latest album, “Messages,” an album encouraging those facing tough choices and sacrifice that difficulties along the way are worth it.
Jazzmeia Horn brings ‘old school soul’ jazz vocals to City Winery Boston
Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff • February 21, 2025

Couples, jazz fans, friends and families braved the tundra-esque wind chill Feb. 10 to hear the smooth, spontaneous sounds of “old school soul”...

Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance
Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance
Jennie Koh, news correspondent • February 20, 2025

Kendrick Lamar became the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 9. With 133.5 million viewers, he not only drew a larger...

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) gazes at herself in the mirror in "The Substance." Throughout the film, Elisabeth struggled with self-confidence and body image before succumbing to a mutated fate. Photo courtesy Mubi, Metropolitan Filmexport.
Review: ‘The Substance’ is body horror at its finest
Kristina DaPonte, news staff • February 20, 2025

Struggling with unrealistic beauty standards is a harsh reality for women, especially for those in the entertainment industry. When faced with...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.
NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day
Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent • February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies....

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Meagan Ellis, news correspondent • February 10, 2025
Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth in "The Brutalist." The film followed the Hungarian-Jewish architect as he immigrates to the United States and begins working on a community center project for industrialist Harrison Van Buren. Photo courtesy A24.
Review: ‘The Brutalist’ hones in on art and capital’s precarious relationship
Jake Guldin, news staff • February 10, 2025
Brandon Wilson (left) and Ethan Herisse star in "Nickel Boys." The film was based on Colson Whitehead's novel "The Nickel Boys." Photo courtesy Amazon Content Services LLC.
Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ reaffirms subjective storytelling’s political power
Jake Guldin, news staff • February 3, 2025
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Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys
Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys
Sarah Pyrce, news staff • February 18, 2025

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.  Within the three-and-a-half-hour long ceremony, Doechii...

Visitors enter the MFA's Remis Auditorium Jan. 31 for a film screening. The film festival showcased seven Iranian and diasporic films.
Festival of Films from Iran spotlights stories from a vanguard of global cinema
Chloe Craft, news staff • February 17, 2025
Column: Did BookTok save Barnes & Noble?
Column: Did BookTok save Barnes & Noble?
Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent • February 14, 2025
Passengers board a Commuter Rail train. The Huntington News selected five New England spots for spring break.
Column: 5 last-minute New England spring break trips
Meghan Hirsch, news staff • February 14, 2025

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Gipeun members perform traditional Korean instruments in the Shapiro Family Courtyard. The MFA's Lunar New Year event showcased Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese culture.
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Jenny Tran, news staff • February 12, 2025

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Canned beans, eggplant and chickpeas from Trader Joe's.
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Maya Quinlan and Emily Chung February 9, 2025

With one busy semester after the next, college students are constantly searching for quick, cost-effective meals that will keep them satisfied...

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Janira Skrbkova, news staff • February 7, 2025

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A Cold Stone Creamery employee prepares an order of ice cream. The employee threw and caught scoops of ice cream with two spatulas.
Ice cream, you scream: 4 spots for the best frozen treats near campus
Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff • February 6, 2025

We all scream for ice cream. Everyone’s favorite sweet treat is available all over Boston, so if you’re tired of the chocolate and vanilla...

Column: Valentine’s Day: Straight from the heart or straight from your wallet?
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Sarah Pyrce, news staff • February 3, 2025

As we transition into February, that inescapable day draws closer and closer. Whether you’re dreading it, excited for it or couldn’t care...

The audience cheers as Tom flings his hair. After every song, a soundbite of the classic email notification, “You’ve got mail!” would play.
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Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor • January 31, 2025

A cold, rainy night in Cambridge didn’t stop fans from lining up to see Tom The Mail Man Jan. 18 for his “Romance & Pandemonium” tour. Tom...

Britt Stewart (left) and Alan Bersten perform for the audience. The opening dance featured flashy orange costumes with sequins.
Review: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast lights up Boston with live show
Chloe Craft, news staff • January 30, 2025

Sequins, sparkles and salsa dancing lit up the Boch Center’s Wang Theatre as the cast of the reality TV competition “Dancing with the Stars”...

Customers wait in line outside Seaport's new PopUp Bagels store. The new location opened Jan. 10.
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Grace Phillips, news correspondent • January 28, 2025

Blobs of parkas and puffer jackets — with frigid, blue-lipped faces above them — stand idly in single file, shuffling forward on occasion...