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Writer's Journal

Please (don’t) ask me about my newly published book

On the author’s shame, panic, horror, envy — and, secretly, gratitude.

STAGE REVIEW

‘MJ the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ astonishing at Citizens Opera House

The production, which opened on Broadway in 2021, chronicles the major milestones of and traumatic moments in Michael Jackson’s life by way of flashbacks.

STORY BEHIND THE BOOK

R.O. Kwon’s ‘Exhibit’ puts sensuality on display

Kwon's “Exhibit” is a lyrical, sensual exploration of the relationship between two Korean American women who meet at a party and soon establish bonds both creative and sexual.

ART REVIEW

An artist’s ordinary day, in extraordinary woodblock prints

LaToya M. Hobbs’s massive works, on display at Harvard Art Museums, depict a day in her family’s life.

Boston Lyric Opera leases large Fort Point space

The opera company, which has been without a long-term hub since 2016, signed a multiyear lease for an anchor space at Midway Artist Studios.

Josh Gad and the Berkowitz brothers talk penning ‘The Writer,’ a Boston-set comic book rooted in Jewish folklore

The creators explain how Massachusetts and Indiana Jones inspired their new comic-book miniseries.

After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle last month against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a celebration of Los Angeles unity.

Milton-based designer Taniya Nayak’s latest HGTV gig is ‘Battle on the Beach’

In addition to her HGTV fame, Nayak designs and co-owns Boston-area restaurants with her husband.


THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

BOOKS

Local bestsellers for the week ended June 16

Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

What’s in a name? Less than you might think

It’s been a long time since high-profiles series needed high-profile leads.

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★

‘The Bikeriders,’ about a 1960s Chicago motorcycle club, is a movie in motion

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy are good, but it’s Jodie Comer who’s really going places.

JUNETEENTH

Marking Juneteenth in N.H. after lawmakers voted against making it a state holiday

After Senate Bill 481 was defeated in May, a legislative committee concluded an annual proclamation marking Juneteenth as an observance, rather than a full-fledged holiday, would be “the proper position for New Hampshire” to take. Here’s how people are observing the day.

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Missing characters leave a void in ‘House of the Dragon’

The absence of Paddy Considine as King Viserys leaves a large hole, as he was one of only a few acting heavyweights in the mix. And then, with Rhaenyra hiding out, grieving the loss of her son, we get less of actor Emma D’Arcy.

‘Star Wars’ at Fenway? Sounds like a home run.

Fenway Park will screen “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” for its annual movie night July 2.

Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons

Timberlake was released from custody later in the morning after being arraigned in Sag Harbor.