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Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms

Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms

By Pradivya Lakshmi Malmarukesan, Contributing Writer September 28, 2025
Not to mention — this is his major comeback after six years, during which he canceled part of a world tour to address mental health issues, took a career break for nearly 2 years and stepped back from the intensity of the limelight. To see that fans, both new and old, are just as eager to watch him perform is a testament to their loyalty. It felt as if his fame remained frozen in time, waiting for him to claim it upon his return.
Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself

By Josh Rosenthal April 8, 2025
During a recent late-night Wikipedia dive, I was surprised to learn that Charli XCX — fresh off the massive recognition of “Brat” — has not one, not two, not three but seven appearances in films set to be released in the near future. These upcoming projects include fantasy film “100 Nights of Hero” and erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex” from queer icon Gregg Araki. She’ll also appear in “The Gallerist,” which features the likes of Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega.
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