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What you need to know about ‘Don’t Look Up,’ Netflix’s star-studded movie filming now in Boston

Even as COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed in Massachusetts, movies and TV shows are continuing to film across the state. The biggest movie to film in the Boston area this year, the Netflix comedy “Don’t Look Up,” kicked off production last week.

There’s more tragedy for singer Bobby Brown

The Roxbury-bred R&B star’s 28-year-old son, Bobby Brown Jr., was found dead at a Los Angeles residence on Wednesday. The death, which is not considered suspicious, is yet another calamity for Brown, whose ex-wife, singer Whitney Houston, died suddenly in 2012, followed three years later by the death of the couple’s only child, 22-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown.

Conan O’Brien to end his late-night show in 2021, move onto HBO Max

After nearly three decades on late-night TV, comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brien will wrap up his TBS show in 2021 and has signed on to do a new weekly show with HBOMax, Variety reported Tuesday.

Donnie Wahlberg leaves $2,020 tip to Cape Cod restaurant for the #2020TipChallenge

Donnie Wahlberg is doing his part to brighten up 2020. The “Blue Bloods” actor and New Kids on the Block singer left a $2,020 tip for a lunchtime order at Marshland Restaurants and Bakery in Sandwich.

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John Krasinski’s ‘Quiet Place’ franchise expands with a third film in the works
Fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting the 2021 release of “A Quiet Place Part II,” the next installment of John Krasinski’s blockbuster franchise, will be getting not one, but two sequels.

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‘Jeopardy!’ contestants —and fans— mourn Alex Trebek
For those of us who tuned in every night — especially for the generations who grew up with him — it feels like we lost a family member.

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Jennifer Lawrence celebrates Biden’s win by running through the streets of Boston

Where were you when you heard that Joe Biden had been declared the winner of the presidential election on Saturday? Well, we know where Jennifer Lawrence was.

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Film crews descend on downtown Boston to film HBO Max pilot ‘Julia,’ based on legendary chef Julia Child

British actress Sarah Lancashire portrays the iconic chef, who for decades called Cambridge home.

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Annie Murphy steps in front of the cameras in Brockton

The Emmy-winning actress plays the lead in a new dark comedy for AMC about the secret life of a sitcom wife.

Jeff Bridges, noted for ‘The Big Lebowski,’ says he has been diagnosed with lymphoma

Actor Jeff Bridges took to Twitter Monday evening to share that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, channeling his legendary character from “The Big Lebowski” in the process.

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Shooting stars: Tips for photographing the night sky

Here's the gear you'll need for astrophotography, and how to make the best use of it.

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Starry, starry nights: Check out these all-star stargazing locales

Things may not be looking up, but people are.

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Exploring Connecticut’s witchcraft past

“Salem gets all the attention, but we have a much longer history.”

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When can my child go to school? A COVID-19 primer

Two of the Boston area’s top experts (and parents) weigh in.