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‘I Almost Died': David Ortiz Opens Up in First Interview Since Being Shot
Three months after he was shot in his native Dominican Republic, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz says his life is forever changed. In his first interview with an English language publication, Ortiz tells the Boston Globe that he almost died. “People need to understand, this isn’t a movie where you get shot in the street and you’re back two...
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David Ortiz Shares First Photos of Himself Since Shooting
Big Papi is back! David Ortiz vowed he’d be back in his first remarks after he was shot June 9 in his native Dominican Republican, and on Sunday, he posted the first pictures of himself on Instagram since the shooting that sent shockwaves through Red Sox Nation. The photos posted Sunday show the former Boston designated hitter and his wife...
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Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott Share Powerful Advice As They Receive Honorary Doctorates
That’s Doctor Timberlake and Elliott to you. Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott and Grammy-winning composer Alex Lacamoire received honorary doctorates on Saturday from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and they all had powerful words and lessons to share with the graduating class. All three artists shared their achievements on social media and encouraged everyone not to give up...
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Philippine Contestant Catriona Gray Named Miss Universe
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.
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‘This Is My Dream': Singing Grocer Reflects After Becoming Viral Sensation
It has been almost a year since the voice of a singing grocer in Watertown, Massachusetts, went viral. Guilherme “Gilly” Assuncao has come a long way since he got his start in the produce section, and it is giving him a lot to be thankful for this season. Assuncao, 24, is originally from Brazil and started working as a dishwasher...
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Dozens of College Students Displaced by Massive Boston Fire
Dozens of Boston-area college students are without a home after a massive fire Saturday. Up to 70 students were displaced by the fire that ripped through a 5-story building in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Officials responded to 104 Hemenway Street, which is home to Northeastern University and Berklee College of Music students, just after 3:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Sexual Misconduct Reported Among Professors at Berklee College of Music
Administrators at Boston’s Berklee College of Music are defending the school’s track record when it comes to dealing with claims of sexual harassment or assault, according to an investigation.
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Beyonce to Fund Scholarships for Black Women at Four Universities
Beyonce is marking the anniversary of her album “Lemonade” by announcing scholarships for black women to attend selected colleges.
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Plenty of Surprises Await in Outside Lands Lineup, But Act Fast
Outside Lands marks a decade of music festivals in Golden Gate Park this year, with the next one planned for August 11-13.
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WATCH: Metallica Gets Covered by Young Sisters in Mexico
Young sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra, who hail from Mexico, are raising money to attend music school in the United States.