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Big Boi makes big plans for New England

Currently touring in support of his new album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, Big Boi will conclude the “Shoes for Running” tour next month in New England. The Atlanta bred rapper and one half of hip-hop superstars Outkast will perform shows in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Get all the details, inside.

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Boston Calling reveals plans for dining options

With the inaugural Boston Calling Festival rapidly approaching, festival organizers have revealed plans for the array of food options that will be available at the highly anticipated event. Get all the details, inside.

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Harry Connick, Jr. maps summer tour

Harry Connick, Jr. has revealed plans to return the road this summer for a tour in support of his forthcoming album, Every Man Should Know. The acclaimed crooner will make several stops in New England, including two nights in Boston next month. Learn more about the new album and tour, inside.

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Streetlight Manifesto release new album, plan final tour

Touring in support of their brand new album The Hands That Thieve, Streetlight Manifesto have announced 2013 will mark their last year on the road. The first leg of the band’s “The End Of The Beginning” tour will include a summertime stop in Rhode Island. Get all the details on the band’s tour, new album and more, inside.

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Alice Cooper & Marilyn Manson join forces

Both have recently toured with Rob Zombie, now Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson are joining forces for a co-headlining tour. The summertime trek dubbed the “Masters of Madness” tour, will include two stops in New England with shows scheduled for Connecticut and New Hampshire. Find out when and where, inside.

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Music for your weekend

Still looking to fill in your calendar for this weekend? Well, you have worked too hard not to enjoy your free time so here are some ideas on how to spend it.

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Beverly’s Angie Miller voted off American Idol

In a shocking result, Angie Miller’s memorable run on the twelfth season of American Idol ended last night. The Beverly, Massachusetts native had been expected to square off against Candice Glover in next week’s finale but instead she was voted off the show.

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Newport Sunset Series reveals festival lineups

Organizers for the Sunset Music Series in Newport, Rhode Island have revealed the full details for their Blues & BBQ and Celtic Rock festivals. Get all the details – including the liineups – on both day festivals, inside.

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Lil Wayne to hit New England on summer tour

Lil Wayne has revealed plans to return to the road this summer. Joined by special guests T.I. and Future, the veteran rapper will bring his “America’s Most Wanted” tour to New England for a pair of shows, including a stop at the Comcast Center in Mansfield. Get all the details, inside.

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Josh Groban to go ‘In The Round’ on arena tour

Josh Groban has revealed plans to embark on an arena tour this fall in support of his new album, All That Echoes. The acclaimed singer will stop in Massachusetts for a performance at Boston’s TD Garden in October. Learn more about the tour and his new album, inside.