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'Persona' lacks attitude

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Get more out of Boston for less. See 25 recession-proof (and fun) things to do.

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DJ AM found dead in NYC

The 36-year-old celebrity DJ, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, was found dead at his NYC apartment, a law enforcement official said.

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Welcome to the 'Glee' club

Brad Falchuk (right) didn't sing, but for his new TV show, "Glee," the producer drew on his days as a Newton high schooler hungry for notice.

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On new disc, Houston is just good enough

Though her voice is thinner, Whitney Houston (above, in her heyday) shows that she can still sing circles around many pop stars on her new album "I Look to You."