Levine Resigns As Boston Symphony Music Director

Conductor James Levine is stepping down as Boston Symphony Orchestra's music director on Sept. 11 because of ill health.

• Mar 2, 2011

Levine Withdraws From Boston Symphony Season

Boston Symphony Orchestra music director James Levine has withdrawn from his remaining schedule this season because of illness.

• Mar 1, 2011

Keller @ Large: Media Exploiting Charlie Sheen

If you or someone you love sometimes daydream about what it would be like to be super-rich and famous, bring yourself or your loved one quickly back down to earth by considering the saga of Charlie Sheen.

• Mar 1, 2011

Melissa Leo's Oscars F-Bomb Proof Swearing Common In Society

"The Fighter" took home some big prizes, but the day after the show much of the buzz surrounding the film's Best Supporting Actress win was around Melissa Leo's acceptance speech.

• Feb 28, 2011

Keller @ Large: Why 'The Fighter' Did So Well

By contrast with a lot of the product they put out, "The Fighter" is Hollywood at its best, telling a real story about the real lives of real people.

• Feb 28, 2011

Bale, Leo Wins Oscars For 'The Fighter'

Supporting actors Christian Bale and Melissa Leo both won Academy Awards for the Lowell-based film "The Fighter."

• Feb 28, 2011

Phantom Gourmet Samples Danish Pastries

The Phantom Gourmet shows us a taste of the finest Danish pastries this side of Denmark.

• Feb 27, 2011

Singer Shakira Earns Harvard Honor

Grammy Award-winning singer and philanthropist Shakira is being honored by Harvard University.

• Feb 26, 2011

Levine Misses 2nd BSO Performance

James Levine, music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has withdrawn from a second straight performance because of illness.

• Feb 25, 2011

Phantom Gourmet Checks Out Restaurant Bread Baskets

Nothing can warm you up on a cold, rainy day like some fresh-baked bread.

• Feb 25, 2011

Tufts Honors Bill Cosby

Tufts University honored entertainer and comedian Bill Cosby on Friday.

• Feb 25, 2011

Curious About Pros And Cons Of Paperless Tickets For Events

Now for some bigger shows, performers like Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber want to make sure the person who bought the ticket is the one going through the door.

• Feb 25, 2011

Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Get Makeover

A pair of stars from the Toy Story movies are getting a much simpler accessory, but one long overdue.

• Feb 25, 2011

Boy Turns Down Birthday Gifts, Raises $2,600 For Charity

A third-grader from Townsend told his mother he didn't need anything for his birthday, so they raised money for charity instead.

• Feb 25, 2011

Keller @ Large: The Least Reliable Oscar Picks

It is the least anticipated moment of the run up to Oscar night, the moment when I unveil my picks for this year's key Academy Awards.

• Feb 25, 2011

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