Brendan McGuirk
Metro US
Cambridge, MA, United States
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How TJ the DJ keeps Patriots fans on their feet
Whether you know it or not, chances are you’ve attended an event deejayed by TJ Connelly. After all, he’s been the DJ in residence for Red Sox games at Fenway Park since 2005, and just completed his third season in that same role for New England Patriots games at Gillette Stadium. → Read More
Whitney Cummings on pot, Boston men and necrophilia
Whitney Cummings doesn’t know how exactly she became a headlining advocate of the marijuana movement, but true to form the bold stand-up doesn’t shy from the tough questions. As part of the Cannabis Comedy Tour, Cummings is playing a free show Thursday at the Wilbur, sponsored by Leafly — an emerging company that is seeking to become the primary information resource on all things pot. → Read More
Is Drake's Summer Sixteen tour this year's best ticket?
To see Drake on his Summer Sixteen tour is to see a performer at the height of his powers. He commands a following whose youth he largely shaped by defining the eras and coining the catch-phrases that they use to punctuate and demarcate their lives. Riding the wave of his most commercially successful album, the rapper carries himself like someone confident that the only thing standing between he… → Read More
How Frank Ocean broke our hearts this weekend
Frank Ocean wants you to know that his art takes time. → Read More
Are Kim and Kanye on the outs?
Gossip, gossip. There’s just no way to stop it. Everybody knows it’s an attention-grabbing monster. Rumors of discord between Kanye and Kim Kardashian West surfaced this weekend when Radar Online scored photos of the celebrity couple looking somewhat listless while walking daughter Nori to a playdate in Brentwood, California. They reported that KimYe are having — of all things — sex troubles,… → Read More
Derek Jeter finally settles down
One of America’s most notorious bachelors is finally off the market, as this week retired New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter married his partner of four years, model Hannah Davis. The two were wed Saturday in Napa, California, according to the New York Post, in a small ceremony of less than 100 guests — only three of which were Jeter’s former Yankees teammates. Jeter, 42, has long held a… → Read More
Beyonce and Jay Z Cheer on Serena Williams at Wimbledon
This weekend’s batch of lemonade came out more sweet than sour, as music’s most speculated-upon couple made a powerful, unified public statement in support of one of the world’s most accomplished athletes. Beyonce and Jay Z were in the building as tennis superstar Serena Williams won her 22nd Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on Saturday, watching the action from the player’s box while wearing… → Read More
Spice Girls are back..as GEM
In the latest "zig-a-zig, ah," news, the Spice Girls are back, albeit missing a few flavors. Rebranding themselves as “GEM,” Ginger, Baby and Scary Spice (AKA Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown) released a video thanking their fans for their 20 years of support since the debut of the UK pop group’s breakout hit “Wannabe.” While Posh and Sporty Spice, AKA Victoria Beckham and Melanie… → Read More
Doubts about budding Taylor Swift/Tom Hiddleston romance surface
Sure, he’s been seen gallivanting across the globe with her ever since the ingénue’s most recent high-profile breakup, but does “Avengers” and “Night Manager” actor Tom Hiddleston REALLY <3 Taylor Swift? RELATED: And now TayTom has drawn the ire of Calvin Harris → Read More
Jon Favreau's 'Jungle Book' Swings to $103.6M Opening Weekend
"The Jungle Book" had the second-biggest opening of any April release, falling only behind "Furious 7" but beating out "The Winter Soldier." → Read More
'Game of Thrones' Producers Brush Off Talk of HBO Prequel Series
Sorry, "Dunk and Egg"-heads. "Game of Thrones" producers say there will be no Westeros prequel series set on HBO. → Read More
See How the Robo-Lions of 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' Get in Formation
A new teaser for Netflix's "Voltron: Legendary Defender" series, coming this June, shows the fabled robotic lions assemble. → Read More
WONDERCON: Ratchet Meets Clank in Footage from Upcoming Big-Screen Playstation Adaptation
Watch new footage from the "Ratchet & Clank" movie adaptation due out later this month from Gramercy Pictures. → Read More
New 'Game of Thrones' Trailer Promises the Death We All Deserve
With season six premiering April 26, HBO has released another "Game of Thrones" trailer with some all-new footage. → Read More
WATCH: Shadows Mean Danger in New 'Lights Out' Trailer
"Lights Out," the latest thriller from New Line Cinema, will have you shopping for a night-light, judging from its first trailer. → Read More
WATCH: Dark Spirits Cross the Pond in New Trailer for 'The Conjuring 2'
Watch the new trailer for "The Conjuring 2," starring Vera Farmiga. → Read More
'Mad Max: Fury Road' a big winner at 2016 Academy Awards with six Oscars
It was a lovely day for "Mad Max: Fury Road," which won six Oscars at the 2016 Academy Awards, including for Best Editing and Best Sound Editing. → Read More
J.J. Abrams says it's time for gay "Star Wars" characters
Director J.J. Abrams says homosexual characters are the next frontier of inclusivity for the "Star Wars" universe. → Read More
Watch Matthew McConaughey fight his own Civil War in 'Free State of Jones' trailer
Matthew McConaughey is ready to fight for his country, even if he has to fight his country, in a trailer for his new movie, "Free State of Jones." → Read More
Kevin Spacey and Michael Shannon tell the tale behind famed photo in 'Elvis & Nixon'
History's least likely team-up get the spotlight in a new trailer for "Elvis & Nixon," which stars a pair of former "Superman" villains in the titular roles. → Read More