Gloriana Takes the Stage at the Boston Royale

By Caterina Stahl Breakout country band Gloriana performed at the Royale in Boston on Thursday night. Fans lined the street hours before the show, hoping to get the best seats in the house.

Santorum is Out

By Ariana Sandillo Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign. The former Pennsylvania Senator made his announcement following the weekend hospitalization of his 3-year old daughter Isabella.

Screenwriter Seth Grahame Smith Gives Advice

By Logan Leavitt Author Seth Grahame Smith was in Boston to speak about his increasingly successful career as a screenwriter.

Cabin In The Woods Thrills

By Katie O'Donnell "The Cabin in the Woods" is a love letter to classic horror flicks. Writers Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse) and Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) invite viewers to what seems like a spoof on horror flicks. It evolves into a story filled with monsters, clichés and a touch of science fiction.

Next to Normal Rocks the SpeakEasy Stage

By Jordan Moncada This musical is anything but normal. The Boston premiere of the rock musical Next to Normal was brought to the SpeakEasy Stage Company. Next to Normal takes you into the life of an ordinary suburban family dealing the extraordinary effects of a mother's mental illness.

Amy Andersen Knows How to Make You Laugh

By Shakala Alvaranga Comedian Amy Anderson just performed in Boston. Anderson's comedic personality runs in the family. Her 4-year-old daughter, Aubrey Anderson, plays Mitchell and Cam's adopted daughter Lily on the hit TV series "Modern Family."

Move over Avatar! Here Comes John Carter.

By Shannon Dwyer The new action flick John Carter is giving James Cameron a run for his money. Academy award-winning director Andrew Stanton and Walt Disney Pictures have combined forces to bring Edgar Rice Burroughs' book series Barsoom to the big screen.

George Clooney's Sudan Efforts Get Him Arrested

By Kate Spalla George Clooney is continuing his fight for peace in Sudan. This time he has taken it to Washington, D.C. Earlier today Clooney was arrested for civil disobedience at the Sudan Embassy. He and a crowd of about 100 other demonstrators want there to be peace on the Sudanese borders.

Comedy Film "Jeff Who Lives At Home" Makes You Smile

By Erin Farley Living at home doesn't look so bad in the comedy "Jeff Who Lives at Home."

Massachusetts Cries Out Against Three Strike Bill

By Dominque Banas Three strikes and you're out. Three-hundred protestors are using this baseball terms to describe a new crime bill. The Massachusetts bill states that if you commit 3 felonies, you would be in prison for life.

BREAKING NEWS: Transformer Explosion Plunges Boston Into Darkness

By: Dominique Banas Boston's Back Bay has been plunged into darkness tonight. It is because of a three-alarm fire in a parking garage on 40 Dalton Street.

Astros Get Ready For The Future

By Markus Garcia Change is coming to Houston. Next year the Houston Astros will be moving from the National League Central to the American League West and the team is already preparing for the move.

Astros Mills Believes In Quantity & Quality

By Ross Lippman When Spring Training ends, the Houston Astros roster will go from 65 players to 25. Manager Brad Mills wants to make sure he creates relationships with everyone on the team, even with the players who don't make the cut.

Skies Clear for Phillies in Clearwater

By Lily Zhao One big hit made Lou Montanez a big hit. Montanez's walk off home run in the tenth inning helped redeem the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3 loss to the Houston Astros yesterday.

New Team, New Season For McGehee

By Christine Roy Casey McGehee is looking for a fresh start in Pittsburgh. This comes after the third baseman was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers during the offseason.

Orioles Eye Flight From Divisional Depths

By Alex Yoh Baltimore has been bogged down in the AL East for more than a decade. The Orioles have not had a winning season since 1997.

Atlanta Drops the Ball in Sarasota

By Samantha Russo The Atlanta Braves have only one win to show so far this Spring Training. Today's 2-1 loss against the Orioles will make three consecutive losses.

A New Prince in Lakeland

By Ross Lippman Motown's future is looking bright. It's all because of a Prince....Fielder that is. The Tigers may have found their key to a World Series title by signing Prince Fielder to a $214 million, nine-year contract.

Astros Blast the Phillies for Second Straight Win

By Lily Zhao The runs came fast and often. The Houston Astros outplayed and outscored the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3 for their second straight Spring Training win.

Braves Rookie Steps Into Big Role

By Christine Roy Tyler Pastornicky has a new job. This year he'll be the Atlanta Braves starting shortstop. Coming into Spring Training as a rookie can be overwhelming.

Beachy Can't Find the Sun in Lakeland

By Christine Roy The Atlanta Braves can't seem to figure out the Detroit Tigers. In their two previous matchups this spring, the Braves have lost by a combined score of 20-3. Today's 5-1 loss only added to their troubles.

The Red Sox Need The Right Fielder

By Markus Garcia Cody Ross is playing baseball in a familiar state. For the majority of his career he has played for the Marlins in Florida. But during the offseason the Boston Red Sox signed him as a free agent right-fielder.

Papelbon Now Closing a Different Door

Alex Yoh Jonathan Papelbon may have a new gig, but his attitude remains the same.

Sox and Blue Jays End in a Draw

By Samantha Russo The Red Sox didn't win today, but they remain undefeated in Grapefruit League play. After nine innings, the game between the Red Sox and Blue Jays ended with a pair of threes.

Romney's Big Hometown Win Is No Surprise

By Elizabeth Montaquila Mitt Romney cruised to victory in Massachusetts.

Super Tuesday: The Race Continues

By Taylor Smith Super Tuesday came, and Super Tuesday went. The day was meant to be the pivotal moment in the campaign, but it has left people still guessing. Candidate Mitt Romney took six states: Ohio, Alaska, Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Idaho. Rick Santorum took three: North Dakota, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. And former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich took Georgia.

The Voice Behind the Team

By Lily Zhao His No. 28 jersey might be retired, but his voice carries on. After 22 years on the mound, former Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven traded in his seat in the dugout for one in the broadcast booth.

Jumping Onto the Scene

By Lily Zhao Ben Revere is making a name for himself. Last season the Minnesota Twins outfielder burst onto the scene by recording 34 stolen bases and making acrobatic catches in centerfield.

Red Sox continue to roll

By Markus Garcia It didn't take long for the Red Sox newest starting pitcher to be impressive. Today, Daniel Bard made his debut as a starter against the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox React to Varitek's Retirement

By Ben Barker The Boston Red Sox will be without a captain in 2012. After a full off-season of uncertainty, Jason Varitek announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Varitek played for the Red Sox for fifteen seasons, seven of them as captain.

Fourth Straight Spring Training Loss Stings Rays

By Christine Roy The Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training is off to a rough start. In their first four games this year, they have come up short. Today things were no different when they lost to the Minnesota Twins 3-2.

McCutchen's New Deal

By Samantha Russo It's a pay day for the face of the franchise. Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a six-year, $51.5 million contract.

Buccos Best Bombers

By Alex Yoh The Pirates beat the visiting Yankees 7-4 today in front of one of the largest crowds in McKechnie Field history. Andrew McCutchen had two hits to lead Pittsburgh to its second straight Grapefruit League win.

Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Talks Spring Training

Yankees manager Joe Girardi talks Spring Training with WEBN Sports reporter Samantha Russo before a game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Pirates McKechnie Field.

WEBN at Spring Training

WEBN Sports is in Florida. Our crew is covering the Grapefruit League during Major League Baseball's spring training.

Playing It Safe

By Mykah Murphy These days, most action movies seem more or less the same. They feature a glorified montage of bullets, blood, car chases, and sex. It has been a while since a film has broken the mold, but Safe House seemed poised to be the one to do so.

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"Salmon Fishing In The Yemen" Hooks Hearts from the Start

By Lauren Moquin What a pleasure it was to watch a complex relationship unfold through such vivid imagery. "Salmon Fishing In The Yemen" is a romantic comedy that takes each individual character and helps them to find themselves within each other.

"La Luna" Leaves a Lasting Impression

By Jordan Moncada "La Luna" is a short film that you won't easily forget.

Oscars Press Room Reacts

By Darian Harvin You could cut the tension on the Academy Awards press room with a knife. Each time the winner was announced we knew who was soon going to be coming into the room.

"Moneyball" Actor Brent Jennings Landed A Grand Slam Role

By Jordan Moncada This actor didn't need to be an athlete to be on an all-star team. Brent Jennings plays third base coach Ron Washington in the Oscar-nominated film "Moneyball."

Spirit Awards Honors May Be Oscar Precursor

By Darian Harvin Tonight's Independent Film Spirit Awards just might give us an eye into tomorrow night's Oscar winners.

WEBN coverage of the Iowa Caucuses

Click through to see our 30-minute special on the 2012 Iowa Caucuses.

No More Boozing In Boston

By Ryan Pfleiderer Bobby Valentine is making big changes. Some of those include no drinking.

GMA Host Brings Oscar Glamour to Your Home

By Jillian Wilson Robin Roberts is the co-host of "Good Morning America." And every February she has one goal...to bring the Oscars right into our homes.

Hoping To Transform A Robot Into A Statue

By Mike Lamia Transforming a car into a robot is harder than it seems. At least it is on the big screen.

Academy President Sherak Wants Viewers Involved

By April Baker Who can forget Halle Berry's emotional acceptance speech when she won an Oscar for "Best Actress" in 2009?

Puck Pops With 3-D Dessert

By Darian Harvin Wolfgang Puck is the man with the 3-D glasses...not to watch films but to eat food. The celebrity chef is making a chocolate dessert that looks like it can pop. Well, it looks that way when you look it through 3-D glasses. It is all in honor of the new trend in 3-D movies.

The All-New Governor's Ball

By Darian Harvin Governor's Ball Producer Cheryl Ceccheto is calling this year's after party the "moveable ball."

Matthew Mungle Uses "Albert Nobbs" To Prove He Is Not Your Regular Make-Up Artist

By Darian Harvin Matthew Mungle is a make-up artist. But his job isn't about applying eye shadow and mascara. It 's about prosthetics and transformations.

Defining a "Carousel" Movie in Hollywood

By Jordan Moncada A sense of humor and sensibility...those are just two things the executive producers of "Crazy, Stupid, Love" have in common.

"The Artist" Crew Was Moved To Tears

By Jordan Moncada "The Artist" proved that you can move an audience without words and color. But the executive producer Richard Middleton explained to WEBN today in LA, that the crew of the Oscar-nominated film was hesitant at first.

"The Descendants" Star is a Natural

By Jordan Moncada Amara Miller had her life figured out at seven years old.

Project X Hits Theaters...Hard

By Logan Leavitt House parties may never be the same now that the teen comedy flick Project X has been released.

The Red Carpet is Almost Ready

By Jordan Moncada Award pre-show prep isn't as simple as rolling out a red carpet. Making the Academy Awards red carpet look immaculate does take some serious work.

Kansas City Chiefs Sign CB Stanford Routt

By Trevor Savage They say one team's trash is another team's treasure.

Off to the Academy Awards

WEBN Entertainment is heading to the west coast. Our team will be covering the red carpet at the 2012 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.

James Neal Is Staying Put In Pittsburgh

By Cody Marcroft James Neal is having himself quite a year on and off the ice.

Rajon Rondo Suspended for Throwing Ball

By Austin Fontanella Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse in Boston, Celtics' guard Rajon Rondo has upped the ante.

"Time Stands Still" for Lyric Stage Journalists

By Georgiaree Godfrey The life of a journalist comes to the stage in "Time Stands Still."

9/11 Is Backdrop For Oscar Nominated Film

By Leslie Diana "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" is a movie encompassing the sensitive subject of 9/11.

A Parisian Twist At The Oscars

By Amanda Hittinger Paris at night...Some say it's even more beautiful than it is while the sun is up. For Owen Wilson, it's magical.

Red Sox Truck Heading South

By Samantha Edwards Truck day means one thing to Red Sox fans...springtime.

Get a Front Row Seat to NY Fashion Week

By Bianca Buono It's time to switch out those peplum blazers and oversized sweaters for new trends.

"Home Alone" Star is Looking Painfully Sick

By Brittany Murphy Looks like Macaulay Culkin shouldn't stay home alone.

Josh Hamilton has Alcohol Relapse

By Courtney Swift Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has had an alcohol relapse. The relapse came at a Dallas bar last week.

Football Brain Injuries Can Be Devastating

By Garrett Turner Football is considered to be the all-American sport. But more and more we are realizing the dangers that football players' brains face.

"Smash" is a Hit

By Elah Davidson "Smash" brings big time Broadway to the small screen. The creative team of NBC's hopeful hit has injected the grandeur of sweeping musicals and large numbered choreography into the intimacy of television.

"HUGO" Brings The Past To Life

By Mykah Murphy "Martin Scorsese" and "family film" are not phrases one hears together often. However, the infamous director's newest film, "Hugo," has proven the combination not only works, it may even be Oscar-worthy.

The Artist has the Academy Talking

By Lauren Monquin "The Artist" may be silent...but it has the Academy talking.

The Descendants: A Movie Review

By Christie Clements A movie starring George Clooney in Hawaii sounds like a day at the beach. But be prepared to bring the tissues...and lots of them

Super Bowl XLVI is Deja Vu All Over Again

By Patrick Welter The Giants vs Patriots Super Bowl sequel ended the same as the first. The New York Giants are Super Bowl champions.

Boston Peace Rally Against War On Iran

By Dominique Banas "No Justice, No Peace, U.S out of the Middle East." That was the chant heard this afternoon in downtown Boston.

And The Payton Winner Is...

By Emari Traffie Ravens center Matt Birk is the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.

Inaugural NFL Honors Winners

By Elizabeth Montaquila The first ever NFL Honors was a success.

Occupy the Super Bowl

By Patrick Welter It's all about the unions for Occupy Indianapolis.

Payton Man Of Year Finalists

By Emari Traffie Three out of 32 NFL players have been chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

NFL Expansion Not On Agenda

By Emari Traffie If the NFL expands, it will probably look west. But that could be in the very far future.

NFL Alumni Hit the Red Carpet

By Garrett Turner Tonight in Indianapolis the red carpet was rolled out for NFL Alumni.

The Coughlin Super Bowl Way

By Garrett Turner Tom Coughlin has the definition for winning. Today, the New York Giants head coach described his winning mantra.

Rob Gronkowski Injury Update

By Elizabeth Montaquila Rob Gronkowski is looking good. This morning at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that Gronkowski is doing better than expected following his limited practice yesterday

'The Help" Exposes Our History

By Shakala Alvaranga "The Help" began as a #1 New York Times bestseller turned big screen, and is now one of the top frontrunners to receive an Oscar.

Three Point Clutch

By Garrett Turner Clutch is the difference between love and hate. That's what NFL field goal kickers experience late in the fourth quarter with the game on the line.

The NFL Gets Physical

By Elizabeth Montaquila The NFL wants to keep its players healthy.

Giants are a Band of Brothers

By Patrick Welter What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. For the New York Giants, that adversity started early.

Brees Fights Childhood Obesity

By Emari Traffie Drew Brees is in town, but not for the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Word of the Day Is Preparation

By Garrett Turner This time practice has to make perfect. That's because the Super Bowl is on the line.

Patriots vs. Super Bowl History

By Patrick Welter The odds are stacked against the Patriots defense. History says so.

Gronkowski Practices, Not Sure About Super Bowl

By Patrick Welter Rob Gronkowski is back. The Patriots tight end practiced for the first time since injuring his ankle in the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Giants Couglin Embraces Change

By Garrett Turner Tom Coughlin has changed a lot over the years. The Giants coach has developed a reputation of being a strict disciplinarian and not a "players" coach

Super Bowl Sibling Rivalry

By Emari Traffie Eli can't escape Peyton's shadow.

Giants Defensive Line Is Focused

By Patrick Welter The Giants defensive line doesn't care what the Patriots do or say. The players' focus is on execution.

First Time Fans At Super Bowl Media Day

By Emari Traffie Fans filled the stands on Media Day.

Giants Kiwanuka Returns To Indy

By Garrett Turner Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka has come full circle.

James' Journey to Super Bowl XLVI

By Patrick Welter James Gale used to struggle to find clean water. Now he's presenting the game ball at Super Bowl XLVI.

Trouble in Gronk Nation

By Elizabeth Montaquila Rob Gronkowski's Super Bowl fate is still unknown. Today the powerhouse New England Patriots' tight-end said he is taking his ankle injury one day at a time.

Not Brady's First Rodeo

By Garrett Turner Tom Brady's first Media Day was ten years ago. He had just replaced Drew Bledsoe as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Romney Takes Florida

By Taylor Smith Mitt Romney has won the Florida primary in a landslide victory. This gives him more leverage in securing the Republican nomination for President.

Mission Aborted: Final GOP Debate in the Sunshine State

By Leeza Yeretzian The GOP candidates will not be traveling to space anytime soon. There is just too much to do here on earth.

State of the Union, Recharging the Economy

By Terri Ogan President Barack Obama wants to preserve the American dream. In tonight's State of the Union speech, the President emphasized an economic "blueprint" for his second term if he's re-elected.

Mitt Romney On The Ropes

By Kate Spalla The GOP presidential candidates seemed to have ganged up on Mitt Romney. It happened tonight in the South Carolina debate sponsored by Fox News Channel and the Wall Street Journal. The former Massachusetts Governor has won the first two states to vote in the presidential campaign, but his four competitors are fighting for the third state, South Carolina.

Huntsman Quits, Backs Romney

By Ariana Sandillo Jon Huntsman's run for the White House has ended. The former Utah Governor said his campaign never took off.

The "Santorum Surge" Fizzles

By Elizabeth Montaquila Rick Santorum fell flat in New Hampshire.

Ron Paul is Not Backing Down

By Colleen Shaughnessy Ron Paul can taste a comeback.

Huntsman's Next Stop is South Carolina

By Katie O'Donnell Jon Huntsman has a ticket to ride...right down to South Carolina.

Fifty Fifty in Dixville Notch

By Brittany Haddad Dixville Notch, New Hampshire has spoken. The New Hampshire Primary is jump-starting with a tie between Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman.

Two Firsts for Romney

By Patrick Welter It was a good night for Mitt Romney. He finished first. And he made history.

Some Voters Say Romney's Words Are Out of Context

By Madeline Smeaton Voters seem to be ignoring Mitt Romney's talk on firing people.

Vermin Supreme on the Democratic Ticket in the NH Primary

By Katie O'Donnell Get out your toothbrushes and flux capacitors! Vermin Supreme was spotted at a Newt Gingrich event in Manchester tonight with his trademark boot hat and excitable posse.

First Town to Vote in the First-In-the-Nation Primary

By Terri Ogan Dixville Notch is staying traditional. It is the first town in New Hampshire to vote in the nation's first primary.

Rick Perry Quits, Endorses Gingrich

By Ariana Sandillo Rick Perry has ended his bid for the Presidency.

Santorum's Dream

By Patrick Welter Rick Santorum believes in a field of dreams.

Gingrich Claims He is an Equal Opportunity Candidate

By Samantha Edwards Newt Gingrich is saying "no" to handouts. But the former House Speaker says he wants all Americans to have a shot at success.

Ron Paul Says It is the Constitution

By Tamara Sacharczyk Ron Paul is a strict constitutionalist.

Romney Wins NH Debate

By Terri Ogan Mitt Romney seemed to be untouchable in tonight's Republican debate. At St. Anselm's College in Manchester, NH, Romney refrained attacking his fellow candidates. Instead he lashed out at President Obama.

Occupiers Don't Dampen Romney

By Madeline Smeaton Two protestors from the Occupy movement tried to disrupt Mitt Romney's rally early today in Derry, New Hampshire. But the crowd of supporters booed them and chanted "Mitt! Mitt! Mitt!"

The Death of the American Dream

By Taylor Smith The American Dream is dead. At least that's what those at Occupy the Primary in New Hampshire believe.

Buddy Roemer is Left Behind

By Colleen Shaughnessy Buddy Roemer is missing during yet another debate.

Santorum's Confidence Rises With Polls

By Emari Traffie All eyes are on Rick Santorum. He's finally getting his turn in the spotlight. This morning the former Pennsylvania Senator was in a small café in Polk City, Iowa. He made his case for being election president to more media than actual registered voters.

DNC Chair Rejects Occupy's Offer to Meet

Micaeli Rourke The Occupy movement has reached another roadblock. Although the group  representing the 99 percent have made advancements in recent weeks, it has failed to get the attention of the Democratic National Committee.

The Candidates' Next Stop Is New Hampshire

By Christina Winske Win or lose every candidate is going to New Hampshire. Six presidential hopefuls have been traveling Iowa speaking at local businesses, churches, and even parking lots along the way. No matter what happens on caucus night Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Michele Bachmann have all confirmed they'll be in the Granite State next week for the primary.

Santorum Campaigns To Win

By Patrick Welter Rick Santorum expects to win Iowa and go straight to New Hampshire. The presidential hopeful talked about his campaign plans at an Ames sports bar.

Pro-Life Group Accuses Santorum Of Being A Fraud

By Dominique Banas Rick Santorum's Faith, Family, and Freedom tour is on the move. Tonight the former Pennsylvania Senator talked about his campaign in a town hall meeting. It was held at the American Legends Grill in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Occupiers Arrested Peacefully

By Cat Ross This afternoon ten voters traded in their campaign badges for handcuffs. Seven occupiers were arrested in front of Mitt Romney's Des Moines headquarters. Three others were cuffed at a nearby Wells Fargo Bank building. They all were demanding that Romney release his income tax information and return any corporate campaign donations. Wells Fargo had reportedly given Romney's campaign almost $62K.

Bachmann Is Almost At The Finish Line

By Wynn Harrison Michele Bachmann has only five more counties to go. The presidential candidate wants to visit all 99 Iowa counties before caucus night. Today she was at the Pizza Ranch in Waukee where she told voters she is their best choice for president.

Perry Will Never Waver

By Liz Montaquila Rick Perry has been talking tough on issues of immigration and abortion.

Ron Paul's Trillion Dollar Promise

By Micaeli Rourke Congressman Ron Paul was talking business today. He held a town hall meeting at Guide One Insurance in West Des Moines. Guide One insures churches, but claims it is not a faith-based company.

Ron Paul Calls for Bringing the Troops Home

By Ariana Sandillo Ron Paul wants to stop it all...wars, spending and corruption. Instead he wants freedom, property rights and sound economic policies. Today at a town hall meeting in Newton, Iowa, the republican presidential candidate told about 200 people the country needs to be run according to the constitution.

Democrats Question Romney's Healthcare Motives

By Ariana Sandillo By Dominique Banas Democrats are questioning Mitt Romney's motives concerning healthcare. Today a media conference call was held with Minneapolis Mayor and DNC Vice President RT Ryback and Iowa Democratic Chair Sue Dvorsky.

Iowan Democrats Take On Romney

By Wynn Harrison Iowan Democrats spent today blasting Mitt Romney. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky criticized the GOP Presidential candidate for not spending much time in the state. In a media conference call, Dvorsky denounced Romney's record. She described him as having failed policies.

This Caucus Doesn't Have A Victor

By Cat Ross This is one Iowa Caucus which will never have a winner. That's because it belongs to the Occupy Movement. Its goal is to challenge this American tradition of choosing presidential nominees.

The First People's Caucus

By Ariana Sandillo The nation's first people's caucus has kicked off a week of protests here in Des Moines,Iowa. A little more than 250 occupiers came from all across the country to confront the GOP Presidential Candidates.

Roemer Is A Different Republican Candidate

By Katie O'Donnell Buddy Roemer isn't your grandpa's kind of Republican. The former congressman and governor of Louisiana is running for President of the United States on a platform that is not being discussed by many in the political field today.

Pujols To The Angels

By Garrett Turner -- 12/8/11 There will be a new Angel--in the infield. Sources have told ESPN's Buster Olney the three-time MVP Albert Pujols has signed a 10-year, $250 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

Marlins Reel in Reyes

By Greg Burud -- 12/05/11 This Marlin is a big catch. Tuesday, the new-look Miami Marlins signed shortstop Jose Reyes to a 6-year, $106 million contract. A club option for a seventh year could pay Reyes $22 million or result in a $5 million buyout

Jaguars Fire Del Rio, Owner Weaver to sell team

By Patrick Hutchinson -- 12/1/11 The Jacksonville Jaguars have parted ways with longtime coach Jack Del Rio. Del Rio has been on the sidelines for the Jags' for nine seasons

War Horse Is Emotional

By Elah Davidson -- 12/01/2011 The race to the Oscars has begun, and "War Horse" is in the lead. Steven Spielberg's latest war epic has found a way to bring new emotion to a commonly told story.

Detroit Lions' Suh Suspended

By Christine Roy -- 11/30/11 If the NFL were a high school, Roger Goodell would be the principal. Ndamukong Suh would be the bully who never learns his lesson. It seems as though his November conversation with Goodell about the rules of the game meant nothing

Valentine's Day Comes Early For Boston

By Patrick Hutchinson -- 11/29/11 The Boston Red Sox have chosen Bobby Valentine to become their next manager. Valentine, who this past season was an ESPN analyst for "Baseball Tonight", is returning to the bigs after almost a decade.

Christmas Came Early: NBA LOCKOUT OVER

By Markus Garcia -- 11/28/11 Christmas came early..well almost. After 149 days the NBA Lockout is expected to come to an end. Saturday the NBA owners and NBA Players tentatively agreed on a new CBA.

Verlander Wins AL MVP Award

By Courtney Swift -- 11/28/11 Justin Verlander is the American League's Most Valuable Player. He is the first pitcher in 25 years to claim the honor since Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in 1992

Congressman Barney Frank Is Leaving

By Erin Connolly -- 11/28/11 Congressman Barney Frank is quitting. After 30 years, he will no longer represent the Massachusetts 4th District 4. Today at Newton City Hall Frank announced his decision not to run for re-election.

New York Jets' Rex Ryan Fined $75K

By Markus Garcia -- 11/22/11 Rex Ryan is putting his money where his mouth is. On MondayThe NFL fined the Jets coach, $75,000 for cursing at a fan nine days ago at MetLife Stadium. This is one of the largest coaches' fines in recent NFL history.

Mariners Outfielder Greg Halman Stabbed to Death

By Samantha Russo -- 11/22/11 Early Monday morning Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death. His 22-year-old brother Jason Halman was arrested as a suspect.

President Obama in New Hampshire

By Colleen Shaughnessy -- 11/22/2011 President Barack Obama came to New Hampshire today, urging Congress to vote in favor of his American Jobs Act. The President gave a speech at Manchester Central High School during his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years.

"Ain't Misbehavin" Lets The Music Do The Talking

By Jaime Toscano -- 11/21/2011 The Lyric Stage Company's production of the Fats Waller musical "Ain't Misbehavin" was certainly a blast from the past.

"Breaking Dawn" is far from breath-taking

By Logan Leavitt -- 11/20/2011 The fourth installment of the "Twilight" movie series has hit theaters. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are back as the stars in the vampire flick, "Breaking Dawn: Part 1."

NBA Lockout Update

By Alex Yoh -- 11/18/11 Almost a quarter of this NBA season is gone. This week the league announced the cancellation of all games through December fifteenth.

Cubs Pick Sveum As Manager

By Courtney Swift -- 11/18/11 The Chicago Cubs have hired Dale Sveum as their new manager. He has reportedly received a three-year deal with an fourth year option. He will turn 48 at the end of this month.

Harvard Students Give Gingrich A Hard Time

By Madeline Smeaton -- 11/17/2011 Students at the Harvard Kennedy School gave GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich anything but a warm welcome.

Papelbon Is Shipping Down To Philly

By Courtney Swift --11/12/11 Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon is leaving the Fenway Faithful for Philadelphia. Papelbon has reportedly signed a four-year $50 million deal with the Phillies

Pujols Gets a Marlins' Offer

By Sarah Luz -- 11/12/11 The Marlins aren't only looking to change their name and logo. The new-look Miami Marlins have given Albert Pujols a contract offer. Details of the deal have not been disclosed. However he is the biggest name on the free-agent market.

Paterno Out At Penn State

By Markus Garcia --11/11/11 Joe Paterno is officially out as the Nittany Lions head coach. The Penn State Board of Trustees has fired both Head Coach Paterno and President Graham Spainer. This ends the legendary coach's 46 years with the team.

Tom Conroy's Plans for Job Growth

By Erin Connolly -- 11/04/2011 Tom Conroy has big plans for job growth. The state representative sat down with WEBN for an interview as part of the station's political coverage of the Massachusetts Senate race.

The Big Bad Bruins are Back

By Sarah Luz --11/03/11 The Bruins have snapped their losing streak. Tuesday, the Bs broke a three-game losing run with a 5-3 triumph over the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden.

La Russa Retires From Cardinals

By Markus Garcia --11/3/11 Tony La Russa is going out on top. Just days after the Cardinals won game seven of The World Series, the 67 year old manager announced that he is retiring.

Alan Khazei out of the MA Senate race

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 10/27/2011 Democrat Alan Khazei's MA Senate campaign is over. In an announcement today at his campaign headquarters in Boston, Khazei said he believes the best way he now can be of service is to bring his campaign to a close.

Political Support Lacking for Occupy Wall Street

By Kate Spalla -- 10/24/2011 Lawmakers are not responding. That's what the Occupy Wall Street protestors are saying after weeks in New York City's Zuccotti Park.

MA Senate Candidate Khazei Isn't Going Anywhere

By Leeza Yeretzian -- 10/22/2011 Alan Khazei is in it for the long haul. In a special in-studio interview with WEBN, the social entrepreneur, the father, the idealist, and Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate discussed his proactive campaign platform and his inspiration behind joining the race.

Lyric Stage "Or" Borders On Obscene

By Garrett Turner -- 10/20/2011 The Lyric Stage Company's production of "Or" definitely isn't for everyone. A dark crude humor floods the audience's ears and doesn't let ever let up, not even at the end.

GOP Presidential Debate Gets Testy

By Katherine Spalla -- 10/18/2011 The GOP presidential candidates were back debating tonight. Anderson Cooper moderated the CNN Western Republican Debate in Las Vegas.

"Moneyball" is a Grand Slam

By Mykah Murphy -- 10/18/2011 Every few years it seems a new film is added to the list of Great American Sports Movies. Combine an A-list cast, Academy Award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, a true story and you've got 2011's contender: Moneyball.

Occupy Boston March Through Boston

By Marc Liverman -- 10/17/2011 Occupy Boston demonstrators are not going away. Saturday they marched through downtown Boston starting at Park Street.

"Footloose" Doesn't Miss a Beat

By Logan Leavitt -- 10/14/2011 The remake of a classic dance flick doesn't miss a beat. The musical film "Footloose" is back in theaters.

Theo Epstein Heads to Chicago

By Samantha Russo -- 10/12/2011 Another manager is leaving Boston. It is reported that Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein is going to the Cubs. He has reportedly signed a five-year, almost $20 million deal with the Chicago.

"Slasher" Scares Audiences Into Laughter

By Amy Hansen -- 10/14/2011 The Apollinaire Theatre Company's production of Slasher is guaranteed to be unlike anything audiences have ever seen.

"Speaker's Progress" Play Is Confusing

By Rachel Smith -- 10/14/2011 Sulayman Al-Bassam's "The Speaker's Progress" lacked the fervor the Arab Spring demonstrated to the world.

Occupy Movement Is New Generation's Revolution

By Markus Garcia -- 10/13/2011 Jylnn Erikson believes that Occupy Boston is the "revolution of her generation." Erikson is a 14 year old, home schooled student, who joined the Occupy Boston protest two days ago with one of her friends. They are currently sleeping at the site in a tent and on cardboard to show their solidarity.

The Big Year Movie Review Is For The Birds...Not Really

By Jasmyn Jacob -- 10/12/2011 You don't have to be an extreme bird watcher to enjoy the film "The Big Year."

Occupy Boston Protestors Are Arrested

By Leah Mishkin and Marc Liverman -- 10/10/2011 Occupy Boston protesters have increased in numbers. After being camped out for more than a week at Dewey Square, they expanded and claimed the northern section of the Greenway. However, after protesters failed to leave by Mayor Menino's deadline of Tuesday at midnight, Boston police removed them from that area.

Logistics At Occupy Boston

By Markus Garcia -- 10/12/2011 "We're here for the long haul," said Philip Anderson, a media representative for the protest group Occupy Boston. Anderson says the group will continue to protest until there is "real systemic change."

Candidates Talk Economy at Republican Presidential Debate

By Kate Spalla -- 10/11/2011 All eyes are on the economy. Tuesday night's GOP debate in Hanover, New Hampshire focused on the Republican presidential candidates' plans to fix the country's finances.

Bob Massie Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

By Kate Spalla -- 10/7/11 Bob Massie is out of the race. The former 1994 lieutenant governor candidate is now a former U.S. Senate candidate. Massie withdrew from the race less than a week after Setti Warren dropped out, and...

Massachusetts Nurses Association Supports The Occupy Boston Movement

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 10/5/11 The Occupy Boston movement is growing. The Massachusetts Nurses Association is just one of many unions across the state that is standing in solidarity with the demonstrators.

Warren Is Ready to Win the MA Senate Race

By Eugenie Inniss and Colleen Shaughnessy -- 10/06/2011 Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren says she is energized and ready to win the upcoming election against current Republican Senator Scott Brown.

MA Senate Candidates Debate at UMass Lowell

By Sharline Nabulime -- 10/04/11

"Rising Design" Runway Transports Fashion Back in Time

By Jordan Moncada --9/29/2011 It wouldn't be a fashion show without a little bit of drama.

MassArt Paves The Boston Fashion Trail

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 09/28/2011 The fashion industry in Boston is evolving. This is becoming most apparent at the Massachusetts School of Art and Design in Boston.

Denise Hajjar "Know-how" to Dress for Success

By: Brittany Berkowitz --9/27/2011 Boston gets set to dress for success. Designer Denise Hajjar unveiled her fall collection at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The hotel played host to the organization Dress for Success' fall fashion show.

Haitian Designer Brings Caribbean Flavor to Fashion

By Leah Mishkin --9/25/2011 The tent lights dimmed. The audience was presented with bold and bright colors that certainly were not designed for the fashionably faint of heart.

Isabella Blow Lives On In "Everything Enamour" Fashion Show

By Shakala Alvaranga -- 10/25/2011 Models strutted to Ke$ha's hit single "Blow" in little black dresses at this year's Everything Enamour fashion show. Designer June Monteiro's models quickly redefined a woman's LBD.

Boston's Got Passion for Fashion

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 10/13/2011 It was runway meets retail at Copley Place. On the eve of Boston Fashion Week, designer lovers united to kick things off in style at the Fall Into Fashion runway show.

Centro Presente Holds Vigil in Solidarity with the Immigrant Community

By Satenik Karapetyan -- 09/22/2011 The message at Boston's City Hall Plaza was just say "No" to deportation. Dozens of immgrants and immigrant advocates gathered to protest the Secure Communities initiative.

Democratic Senate Candidates Talk Jobs

By Leeza Yeretzian -- 9/18/2011 The Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidates believe voters need to assess the state of the economy.

Chelsie Hightower Matures, and Finds Success, Dancing

By Jordan Moncada -- 09/20/2011 Chelsie Hightower is a young woman with big talent. After her high school graduation, Hightower landed a spot on the reality competition "So You Think You Can Dance." But that was just the start of her career. After watching Hightower on the show, the producers of "Dancing with the Stars" were hooked.

A Look Behind the Lens

By Jordan Moncada -- 09/18/2011 Levie Issacks can tell a story without using words. That's because he lets images do the talking. Issacks is the director of photography for a brand new ABC show, "Man Up."

Oliver's Food Show Is Truly Revolutionary

By Brandon Penny -- 09/16/2011 New reality shows pop up on television all the time. Hundreds of channels are available to viewers, so shows are created around almost any premise. But it is rare to find television that is truly making a difference. "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" did just that.

Art Director Celli Proves America's Got Talent

By Joshua Sackheim -- 09/17/2011 If you've ever wondered who makes your favorite shows look so good the answer might be Joe Celli. As an art director his credits range from "America's Got Talent" to the Academy Awards but he had to work his way up first.

American Idol Auditions Search for Rare Gems

By Brandon Penny -- 09/16/2011 It is a place where everyone is welcome and dreams come true. It is where the American Idol auditions take place.

"Weeds" Star is Not Your Average Teenager

By Jordan Moncada -- 09/16/2011 Alexander Gould is not your typical teen. The child star began acting when he was two years old.

Evry Uses Emotions to Edit "Castle"

By Ryan Pfleiderer -- 09/16/2011 Turning 24 hours into 42 minutes is tough. But the editor of ABC's "Castle" Marta Evry makes it look easy.

Marini Loves Sitcoms

By Brandon Penny -- 09/16/2011 Comedy, drama, reality or science fiction, Mara Marini can do it all. The Canadian-born actress has been dreaming about becoming an actress since she was four years old.

Making It Up For TV

by Jordan Moncada -- 09/16/2011 Television makeup involves more than just lipstick and blush. Special effects makeup artist Matthew Mungle is responsible for some of television's most gruesome faces.

Hanson Launches "The Finder" in Hollywood

By Joshua Sackheim -- 09/16/2011 A lot goes into making a television show and no one knows that better than Hart Hanson. Since the early 90s he has been working as a television writer in both Hollywood and Canada.

Casting Director "Gleeful" Following Emmy Win

By Ryan Pfleiderer -- 09/15/2011 It only takes a matter of seconds. Casting director Robert Ulrich knows which actors are destined to be stars just moments after they walk through his door. Ulrich's ability to fit actors with their characters was recently recognized at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

3D is Here to Stay

By Joshua Sackheim -- 09/15/2011 3D is here to stay. At least that's what Ted Kenney says. He's the director of technology at 3ality Technica and believes 3D isn't going anywhere.

Warren Runs Against Senator Brown

By Kate Spalla -- 09/14/2011 It is official. Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren is running against Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown here in Massachusetts.

Animal Kingdom could take Triple Crown

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 05/09/11 Animal Kingdom could take the Triple Crown. Racing experts claim the colt may have the chance of winning big and being the next 3-year-old to win it all.

Women's Day at The Derby

By Saniya Ghanoui -- 05/07/11 Rosie was the Riveter of this Derby. Rosie Napravnik has become the first woman to finish in the top ten in a Kentucky Derby. She is also only the sixth female jockey to compete in the race.

Velazquez Wins After All

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 05/07/11 John Velazquez was not Animal Kingdom's original jockey. The horse's rider was changed days before the race. But that did not hinder Velazquez's plans to win with the underdog.

Suffolk Downs Celebrates The Derby

By Ryan Pfleiderer -- 05/07/11 No horses, no problem...That was the mood at Suffolk Downs on Derby Day. There was not any live horse racing but there was the next best thing. The East Boston thoroughbred race track held its annual "Biggest and Best Kentucky Derby Day Party" to celebrate the 137th race at Churchill Downs.

Underdog Animal Kingdom Wins The Derby

By Brandon Penny -- 05/07/11 And the winner is... Animal Kingdom. The Kentucky-bred horse has won the 137th Kentucky Derby in his first race on dirt. His odds were 21-1.

Thousands Are Waiting For The Derby

By Brandon Penny -- 05/07/11 The 137th Kentucky Derby is less than an hour away. The 19 jockeys are preparing their horses for what some consider the most exciting two minutes in sports.

Plum Pretty wins Kentucky Oaks

By Saniya Ghanoui -- 05/06/11 Plum Pretty was more the peach of the race. The 3-year-old filly exploded out of the starting line gates to win first place and the $1 million purse in the Kentucky Oaks 137 at Churchill Downs.

Bobby Flay's Her Smile Ready to Run

By Justine Frostad -- 05/06/11 Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is running a filly called Her Smile in the Kentucky Oaks. Today's race is another milestone in Flay's horse racing life.

Castellano Is Ready With Derby Kitten

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 05/06/11 Think of 19 horses, 2 minutes and 2 million dollars...that is the stake at tomorrow's Kentucky Derby. WEBN got a chance to speak to derby jockey Javier Castellano. He is riding Derby Kitten and says he's comfortable with his post position.

Napravnik Confident "Pants On Fire" Will Love Running in Slop

By Justine Frostad -- 05/06/11 Rosie Napravnik is hoping to make history tomorrow. She would become the first female jockey to cross the finish line first in the Derby. Right now she is one of the top riders in U.S. thoroughbred racing.

Hats Take Center Stage

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 05/06/11 Go big or go home. That's the motto behind one of the most celebrated traditions of the Kentucky Derby...the derby hats.

Kindergarteners Take On The Derby

By Saniya Ghanoui -- 05/06/11 The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year olds. But this year the contenders are a couple years older...in the Kindergarten Derby.

BREAKING NEWS - DERBY HORSE SCRATCHED

By Justine Frostad -- 05/06/11 Uncle Mo will not be running in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Owner Mike Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher made the announcement that they have scratched the colt from the Derby.

Mixed Emotions At The Derby Post-Positions Draw

By Saniya Ghanoui -- 05/06/11 This was one of the few times when being number one is not the best option. It turns out that number eight is a solid choice. Dialed In drew eighth place in the post-position draw for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Roses Stand Out At the Derby

By Justine Frostad -- 05/05/11 It takes a lot of roses to decorate "The Run For The Roses." That is what some people call the Kentucky Derby. Thousands of roses are sorted through by hand to make sure the best of the best are selected for the decoration.

Kentucky Derby Prep is Underway

By Justine Frostad -- 05/05/11 Horses train bright and early. Kentucky Derby weekend is fast approaching and the horses have been working on the racetrack as their trainers prepare them for their respective races.

Boston Peace March on the Iraq War Anniversary

By Alex Yoh -- 03/19/11 The Iraq War started 8 years ago today. And that anniversary brought protestors to a peace march in Boston.

Vets Denied to March in Boston Parade

By Alex Yoh -- 03/19/11 Pat Scanlon is the coordinator of the Smedley Butler Brigade for Veterans for Peace. It is based in Boston. The group is determined to march behind the traditional Southie St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow.

Halladay Takes Down The Empire

By Samantha Russo -- 3/10/2011 The 2-year extension of Phillies manager Charlie Manuel wasn't the only good news Philadelphia fans got today. Phillies ace Roy Halladay took down the visiting New York Yankees in a 7-0 victory.

Manuel Signs On For Two More Years

By Greg Burud -- 3/10/2011 Charlie will stay in charge. The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed manager Charlie Manuel after a long negotiation process. Manuel's new contract will have him leading the Phillies through 2013.

Yogi Berra Taken Away In Ambulance

By Samantha Russo -- 3/10/2011 85-year-old Yogi Berra was brought to a hospital in Clearwater, Florida this afternoon. Sources said the Yankees Hall-Of-Famer fell on his backside after catching one of his sneakers on the carpet in the New York Yankees clubhouse. Berra was visiting the Bright House Field to watch the Yankees take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mike Cameron Bounces Back

By Jerilyn Novia -- 03/10/11 "Stay healthy, stay healthy, stay healthy, have fun, stay healthy." Those are Mike Cameron's goals for the upcoming season.

Navarro Takes One For The Team

By Nick Coit -- 03/10/11 There's good news and bad news for Yamaico Navarro. The good news is that his team, the Boston Red Sox, defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 tonight at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, FL. Navarro's hit by pitch with the bases loaded was the difference in the 9th inning.

Tigers Honor Past Great

By Greg Burud -- 3/9/2011 Steve Boros earned his Tiger stripes. Today, the late Detroit third baseman was honored. He had played seven seasons with the club over the course of his career.

Damon And Ramirez Reunited With The Rays

By Samantha Russo -- 3/9/2011 The Tampa Bay Rays lost a lot of key players this off season. But, the club gained two invaluable veterans with playoff experience. Former Red Sox teammates Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez are back together but this time in in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Fate Unpredictable

By Samantha Russo -- 3/9/2011 It was a rough offseason for the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff. Last year's bullpen was one of the best in the majors and Rays franchise history. Closer Rafael Soriano signed with the New York Yankees.

Tigers Legend Stays In The Game

By Greg Burud -- 3/9/2011 Fifty years later, he's still got it. Five decades ago, Jake Wood became the first African-American from the Tigers' farm system to play for Detroit. Today, the 73-year-old donned his Tiger's cap and took the field once more

Schneider's Three-Run Homer Tames Tigers

By Ryan Pfleiderer -- 03/08/2011 It only took four batters to score four runs. In the second inning, the Detroit Tigers were defenseless as the Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging. Raul Ibanez, Delwyn Young, Ross Gload and Brian Schneider had consecutive hits off of Tigers' starter Rick Porcello. The biggest blow came off Schneider's bat.

Orioles Soar To Victory

By Benjamin Barker -- 3/9/2011 The Orioles didn't waste any time showing off their new offense. The Baltimore Orioles got to Minnesota ace Francisco Liriano early, tagging the lefty for 6 runs in just an inning and two thirds.

Markakis Takes It Day By Day

By Benjamin Barker -- 3/9/2011 Nick Markakis is a diamond in the rough. It has been twelve years since the Baltimore Orioles finished above .500, but Nick Markakis gives Orioles fans something to cheer for.

Twins Success Starts With Span

By Benjamin Barker -- 3/9/2011 He sees the first pitch of the game. Being a leadoff hitter in the MLB comes with a lot of added pressure. For the Minnesota Twins, that pressure falls on the shoulders of Denard Span.

Martinez Shakes Up Center of American League

By Nick Coit -- 03/09/11 The American League Central Division saw some big changes in the offseason. The biggest was the Detroit Tigers' signing of Victor Martinez. The former Red Sox catcher signed a four-year, $50 million contract with Detroit, where he said he feels comfortable.

The Big Five Of Philly

By Jerilyn Novia -- 03/09/11 The Philadelphia Phillies are gambling with some aces. Manager Charlie Manuel has high hopes for his rotation this season. "We are going to send a guy out there every day, all five days and who are very capable of pitching a shutout or a no-hitter or keeping you real close in the game."

Wise Brings Wisdom To Young Outfield

By Nick Coit -- 03/08/2011 Imagine yourself on the field when your pitcher is throwing a perfect game. Yes, your teammate on the mound is feeling nervous, but what about you and the guys behind him? Everything is riding on the plays you make in the field. No one on your team wants to be "that guy," the guy who messed with perfection.

Matt Dominguez has Big League Dreams

By Samantha Russo -- 03/08/2011 Spring training is an exciting time for fans, players and coaches. But for Marlins rookie Matt Dominguez, it is much more than that. Four years ago Dominguez was the 12th overall pick in the MLB amateur draft and is likely to make his major league debut this season.

It's All On The Line For Leyland

By Benjamin Barker -- 03/08/2011 Six years ago they were the laughing stock of the league. 2005 marked the twelfth straight season that the Detroit Tigers finished with a losing record. Just one year later the Tigers were in the World Series.

Young Fish Leads Florida Through Tiger Town

By Nick Coit -- 03/08/2011 Matt Dominguez is proving his doubters wrong. Coming into Spring Training, many baseball experts believed the only thing holding Dominguez back from the majors was his ability to hit big league pitching. Today, he may have taken a big step forward.

Rivero Ends It In Style

By Greg Burud -- 03/08/2011 It took nine innings, but the Phillies got the job done. It was a seesaw game. Carlos Rivero hit a bloop single to center field to bring home Josh Barfield and a 4-3 walkoff win. It was another walkoff loss for the Orioles.

Carl Crawford Switches Sides

By Benjamin Barker -- 03/07/2011 The Boston Red Sox have never been known for their speed. When General Manager Theo Epstein signed Carl Crawford this off-season, he changed the entire dynamic of his team. The addition of Crawford gives the Red Sox two legitimate base-stealing threats, a threat that the team has never had.

Red Sox Prospects On The Back Burner

By Jerilyn Novia -- 03/07/2011 The Boston Red Sox have a stacked lineup. There is little room for even the most talented rookies.

Navarro's Walk-off Sinks Orioles In The 9th

By Benjamin Barker -- 03/07/2011 Sox fans went home happy after a walk-off single by Yamaico Navarro. City of Palms Park was sold out again on Monday afternoon as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5.

Rays Roll As Pirates Pitching Falters

By Greg Burud -- 03/07/2011 Tyler Yates went down with the Pirates' ship. In the eighth inning, Yates took the mound for Pittsburgh and the Rays took home a 4-2 victory.

A New Era For The Pittsburgh Pirates

By Samantha Russo -- 03/07/2011 The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't seen a winning season in over a decade. But, manager Clint Hurdle is no stranger to rebuilding a team that's struggling. Four years ago Hurdle led Colorado to its first National League pennant in franchise history. The Rockies went on to play in the World Series that season but lost to the Boston Red Sox. Also that year, the team compiled the highest single-season fielding percentage in Major League history. Hurdle's efforts in Colorado earned him a third place spot for the National League Manager-of-the-Year award.

Veterans Give Hope To Orioles

By Benjamin Barker -- 03/07/2011 They haven't made the playoffs since 1997. They haven't been to a World Series since 1983. Still, there is hope for the Baltimore Orioles. Just one season removed from spending most of last year at the bottom of the American League East, Baltimore now has a roster that can compete in its division.

Sandy Kenyon Says It's Never Dull On The Red Carpet

By Justine Frostad -- 02/26/11 Sandy Kenyon is no stranger to the red carpet. This will be Kenyon's 24th year covering the Oscars. He said it's always exciting to be on the red carpet.

It's Not All True in "True Grit"

By Victoria Bergland -- 02/26/11 "If someone thinks it looks real, we use it," says special effects technician, Matt Corrigan. The artist worked on the Oscar-nominated film "True Grit." He was hired for the movie because he's well known for making realistic skin.

The Fighter's Father Says Life is His Toughest Role

By Victoria Bergland -- 02/26/11 One movie is fighting for the big Oscar win. Actor Jack McGee of the Oscar-nominated film, "The Fighter" is very proud of the movie and believes it deserves every one of the seven nominations it received.

And the Winner Is....

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 02/26/11 The votes have been casted and the winner has been chosen, but those who know will never tell.

Automation Takes Center Stage at the Oscars

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 2/26/11 Moving sets, Swarovski crystals and automations are part of the 2011 Academy Awards' stage theme. Joe Celli is the art director behind the stage's creation. He gave WEBN some insight on this year's look and says his role is to bring the blueprint life.

On the Eve of Oscars Sunday...

WEBN checked in from the Walk of Fame on the eve of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and spoke to fans as they geared up for one of the biggest days in Hollywood - Oscars Sunday.

Copley rally shows solidarity with Libya

By Cat Viglienzoni -- 02/26/11 You could hear chants of "Gadhafi must go," "Down, down with Gadhafi! Down, down with the assassin!" and "Stop the killing, stop the crime!" at Copley Square in Boston today. Supporters of the Libyan protesters rallied to raise awareness about the growing violence in the African nation

Ben's Not Lying

By Chad Boyle -- 02/25/11 The Oscars are as nail biting and unpredictable as any awards show. E! Entertainment film critic Ben Lyons has seen each and every film nominated in the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. He weighs in with his opinion on who will win each category.

Brett Leigh Says Trust Your Director

By Justine Frostad -- 02/25/11 When Brett Leigh found out he was cast in "The Social Network" he said he was thrilled to be working with Director David Fincher.

The Mystery Behind the Winklevii

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 2/25/11 Twins come in pairs, whether they be fraternal, identical or digitally enhanced. In the oscar-nominated flick "The Social Network," David Fincher casted Armie Hammer and Josh Pence to play Harvard's gentlemen Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

Behind The Face Of Facebook

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 02/25/11 There's a face behind Facebook and there's a man behind its movie. Originating producer of "The Social Network" Dana Brunetti talked with WEBN to discuss Facebook's transition from the web to the silver screen.

Staten Island Has Gone Hollywood

By Kayla Harrity -- 02/25/11 The field trip of a lifetime has begun. Staten Island has made it to Hollywood. On Sunday, the PS22 Chorus will be performing at the Oscars but the chorus members' first stop in Los Angeles will not be the red carpet.

Cecchetto is Oscars Hostess Extraordinaire

By Kate Andrews -- 02/25/2011 Cheryl Cecchetto is the ultimate event planner. She takes hosting the Governors Ball personally.

From the Red Carpet to the Runway

By Chad Boyle -- 02/25/11 The big question next to who will take home the gold at the Academy Awards is what will the stars be wearing? Natalia Romano is a competitor in the Oscars Designer Challenge, Natalia Romano has the chance to dress a guest on the red carpet.

Jenna Lamia Plays a Tough Girl in "The Fighter"

By Chad Boyle -- 02/25/11 Jenna Lamia walked into the room. The dainty blonde had the personality of an American Sweetheart - sweet, funny, charming, and extremely down to earth.

Seafood Tops Wolfgang Puck's Menu

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 02/25/11 This year's most anticipated feast is just two days away. Wolfgang Puck gave WEBN an exclusive look at this year's Governors Ball menu.

"The Fighter" Sisters have Beauty, Brains and Brawn

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 02/24/11 Erica McDermott had to put up a fight to become a sister. She wanted to score a spot as Mickey Ward's sister Cindy "Tar" in the film "The Fighter." When the actress auditioned for the role, it was thought she might be more beauty than brawn.

Winkler Talks Movie Making

By Justine Frostad -- 02/24/11 Films have the ability to transport the audience through time and space. Movies can make people laugh, cry or question their beliefs. Henry Winkler is someone who is keenly aware of the power of the medium. Winkler is multitalented as an actor, director and a former member of the Board of Governors for the Academy. He told WEBN what he believes makes a film Oscar worthy.

Actor Bryan Barter Gets Social

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 02/24/11 Some actors network and other actors appear in movies about networking. Bryan Barter plays Billy Olson in the movie "The Social Network." Well before the cameras started rolling, Barter was wired into the social media phenomena that is Facebook.

AMPAS President Tells It Like It Is

By Kate Andrews and Victoria Bergland -- 02/24/11 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak laughed when he gave a Mel Brooks quote about his post, "It's good to be the King."

The Oscars Meets a New Generation

By Victoria Bergland and Kate Andrews -- 02/24/11 Youth, glamour and talent with a dash of the past . . . that is the theme of this year's Oscars according to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak.

Connect With The Stars

By Chad Boyle -- 02/24/11 This is the place where you can make yourself a star....well, almost. This is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located on Hollywood and Highland right in font of Grauman's Chinese Theater.

Tinseltown Sets Up For Oscars

By Kate Andrews -- 02/23/11 On Sunday the red carpet will be packed with Hollywood elite wearing designer duds, but jeans and sweatshirts was all that was seen today outside the Kodak Theater.

Journalist returns from Egypt, shares experience

By Anum Hussain -- 02/15/11 WEBN sat down with freelance journalist Iason Athanasiadis. Athanasiadis was in Cairo, Egypt in the heat of the demonstrations. He shared his story and provided insight on the current situation.

Over 100 protest against Secure Communities

By Zach Cusson -- 02/12/11 Sounds of applause and frustration could be heard coming from outside the State House. Over 100 people gathered to speak out against Governor Deval Patrick's plan to join the Secure Communities program.

International journalist Doug Struck shares insight on Egypt

By Anum Hussain -- 02/11/11 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Vice President Omar Suleiman made the announcement on state television and handed power to the military.

Mubarak still in office; Effect of protests reaches Pakistan

By Anum Hussain -- 02/10/11 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced today that he will remain in office but not seek re-election. Mubarak broadcast his statement around 3:30 p.m. EST. The crowd gathered in Tahrir Square erupted in anger.

Demonstrators Gather for Second Egypt Protest

By Anum Hussain -- 02/05/11 You could hear the beat of their drums and the sound of their chants. Hundreds of protestors in Boston marched around Copley Square today to make clear that they stand united against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Leno proud of his long-awaited Pudding Pot

By Christine Ryan -- 02/05/11 It was a night of many firsts for comedian Jay Leno. Having a dance off in heels with an Ellen Degeneres look-a-like was one first. Another first and more meaningful was being named Harvard Theatrical's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

From El Paso to Hollywood

By Justine Frostad -- 01/31/11 Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham grew up in El Paso, Texas near the Mexican border, where acting was the farthest thing from his mind. In fact Abraham was part of a gang before he had a part in a play.

Hundreds Protest Egypt in Boston

By Anum Hussain -- 01/29/11 The protest march about the situation in Egypt went from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. It all started Thursday night when 23-year-old Marihan Hashesh had a plan to show fellow Egyptians that the United States is behind them.

Harvard cheers for "Moore" at Hasty Pudding

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 01/27/11 Actress Julianne Moore has taken home the gold. No, It wasn't an Oscar but the honorary pudding pot. Moore was named Harvard Theatrical's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.

Cahill's Hometown Votes

By Trevor Savage -- 11/02/10 Voters arrived at a Quincy Elementary school as early as 6am this morning, eager to cast their ballots. Hometown hero Tim Cahill was a popular topic for Quincy Voters.

Circle Mirror Transformation Brings Drama to the Next Level

By Justine Frostad --11/01/10 In Circle Mirror Transformation, playwright Annie Baker depicts the complicated lives of five characters through creative drama games. The play chronicles a 7-week adult drama class that takes place at a community center in the fictional town of Shirley, Vermont.

President Obama Visits Boston On The Campaign Trail

By Laura Roberts -- 10/16/2010 Democrats have been worrying about an enthusiasm gap. But President Barack Obama wants to change that. Mr. Obama came to town Saturday to rally for Governor Deval Patrick and to get the Bay State "fired up and ready to go."

NAACP Leader Wants To Focus On Education And Jobs

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 NAACP President Benjamin Jealous had a great impact on the crowd around the Lincoln Memorial at the One Nation march.

One Teacher's Thoughts About Health Care

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Tom Bennett is a teacher from Staten Island, New York. He had a lot to say about education reform, but he also shared his concerns about the nation's health care.

Youth Rally Presents Many Concerns

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Hundreds joined together at the One Nation's youth rally. The younger crowd is interested in the same issues as much any other age group. Equal rights, education, and jobs were their main concerns.

Anti-War Protestors Demand Peace And Mental Health Care for Troops

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 A massive group of anti-war advocates and veterans came to the nation's capital today to demand an end to the war effort. They are outraged with the trillions of dollars going towards the military budget.

Teachers Say They Cannot Do Their Jobs

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/02/10 Teachers, students and education specialists gathered today for the One Nation rally in Washington D.C. They are blaming a lack of resources are keeping public schools from improving. So they are demanding more help especially with funding.

Young Undocumented Immigrant Rallies for American Dream

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 Erika Andiola was one of the many undocumented immigrants making her voice heard around the nation's capitol this morning. Andiola is a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States when she was 11 years old. She is now a grown woman with a degree in psychology from Arizona State. Andiola speaks perfect English but has yet to fulfill her American dream.

What Is Coming Next For The One Nation Supporters

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Change and awareness are the takeaway words from today's One Nation march event.

Buses Had To Contend With Bad Weather for One Nation

By Meaghan Corson -- 10/02/10 Hundreds of buses carried demonstrators into Washington, D.C. today from across the country. Most of the travelers had endured hours upon hours on those buses to be here and voice their concerns.

Pro-Immigration Rally Takes Over Capitol Hill

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 "Si Se Puede" means yes we can. That was the message echoing throughout Capitol Hill this morning. Hundreds of Latino immigrants crowded the northwest lawn of the Capitol to gear up for the One Nation rally.

Financial Reform Takes Center Stage At One Nation Rally

By Nicholas Garlow -- 10/02/10 Those in attendance at today's One Nation March believe that reforms in sectors like education and labor are possible only if the economy is first reformed.

Demonstrators Suffer From Heat Exhaustion And Illness

By Nicholas Garlow -- 10/02/10 Instead of crime incidents today Washington, D.C. police have been dealing with a high volume of medical calls. The primary spokesperson for the District's Park Police Department said the main issue today has been demonstrators suffering from heat exhaustion and sickness.

Massive Crowd Packs into D.C.

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 It's past 2 in the afternoon and attendees are still trying to make their way to the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Rally which started awhile ago.

Reverend Sharpton Supports Immigrant Activists

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/02/10 Reverend Al Sharpton spoke in front of hundreds of immigrant activists at a feeder rally moments before the One Nation March began here in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds March For Gay Rights

By Satenik Karpetyan -- 10/02/10 It is the opening weekend of the movie "The Social Network" which is about the creation of Facebook, and nothing shows the power of social networking more than today's rally on the Boston Common.

Preparation Underway for One Nation Rally

By Anaridis Rodriguez -- 10/01/10 Preparation for Saturday's One Nation Working Together rally is well underway. Friday night at the ANSWER Coalition headquarters in Washington, D.C., dozens of volunteers showed up to make signs for the rally.

East Meets West With An Environmental Twist

By Jacqueline Tiongson-- 10/01/10 Shubrah is an up and coming designer from India. She mixes the East with the West with a collection of scarves, clothing, and accessories for men and women.

One Nation Working Together Descends On Washington, D.C.

By Brandon Penny -- 10/01/2010 Saturday people from across the country will gather together for a march on Washington, D.C. The One Nation Working Together (ONWT) rally is set to take place at Lincoln Memorial from 12 - 4p.m. It is estimated that up to 200,000 people will attend.

Boston Fashion Week Ends With Independence

By Jordan Moncada-- 09/30/10 As Boston Fashion Week came to a close, new designers were on the rise. For one night only 9 independent fashion designers from all over Boston came together to showcase their work.

Clothing Swaps Prove Fashion and Wealth Aren't Mutually Exclusive

By Nikki Fig --09/30/10 A stampede of fashionistas swarmed the Arts at the Armory in Somerville, Massachusetts tonight. They were eager to check out the new fall duds.

Art School Students and Faculty Showcase Their Fashion Designs

By Courtney Carter --09/30/10 The crowd was antsy in anticipation Thursday night as they waited for the Rising Design Fashion Show at Mobius.

Broadcast Journalism Takes a Bow at Emmys

By Kayla Harrity and Brandon Penny -- 09/28/10 Hollywood stars are used to the spotlight and attention they receive on the red carpet while journalists ask them questions about their careers. But these journalists deserve special recognition too. The 31st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards was a night for journalists to shine.

Latex is Fashionable at Boston Fashion Week

By Amanda Hittinger -- 09/28/10 Latex is not the typical material used in designing. However, one designer has made an art out of it. Dawnamatrix Designs has created a fashion line made entirely out of latex.

Latex is the Newest Fashion Trend

By Victoria Bergland -- 09/28/10 Latex is hitting the streets of Boston. Dawn Mostow is the creator of Dawnamatrix Designs. Tuesday night she showcased 12 pieces of her line at the Latex Haute Couture Fashion Show for Boston Fashion Week.

Recycling Fashion the Vintage Way

Anaridis Rodriguez-- 09/27/10 Vintage is back and with a vengeance. Monday night Second Time Around held its first fashion show for Boston's Fashion Week. The show was in collaboration with Terry Mahn from the Stylist Closet.

"This is a Choice, Not a Referendum"-- Clinton comes to Boston

By Jamie Loftus -- 09/26/10 Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Boston Sunday for his personal friend Steve Grossman Grossman is the Democratic candidate for Massachusetts treasurer. Democrat party members at the Park Plaza Hotel to hear Mr. Clinton speak.

Boston Fashion Week Kicks Off the Week with The Emerging Trends Fashion Show

By Darian Harvin -- 09/25/10 Boston Fashion Week's kick-off fashion show Emerging Trends brought together Fashionistas and fashion amateurs alike. Designers came from as far as China and as close as New York City and everywhere in between to show off trends that will take the fall and winter season by storm.

Boston's Independent Designer's Market is the Ultimate City Showcase

By Brittany Berkowitz-- 09/25/10 The Independent Designer's Market is Soho meets Boston's South End. Every Saturday you can take a trip to the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to scope out the creations of Boston bound designers.

First Rally of Campaign Season for Governor Deval Patrick

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 09/25/10 Governor Deval Patrick took his campaign message of optimism and effort to supporters at a campaign rally in Titus Sparrow Park in Boston on Saturday. He criticized his opponents for taking advantage of people's anxieties to get into office.

"Bus Stop" Proves To Be An Emotional Experience

By Brent Fox and Kate Spalla -- 09/24/10 The Huntington Theater Company's production of "Bus Stop" at its Boston University Theater delves into the cliché scenario of what could happen when strangers are stranded together in an undesirable situation and experience a night of emotional outpour.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising shows off Emmy-worthy costumes

By Lynn Herman -- 08/28/10 Next time you're watching your favorite television show you might want to pay attention to what the actors are wearing. It might seem like a simple pair of jeans, but in reality these jeans have been altered to fit the star to perfection.

"Wizards of Waverly Place" is a Huge Emmy Success

By Meghan Lamontagne -- 08/27/10 Todd Greenwald is the producer and creator of "Wizards of Waverly Place" on the Disney Channel. The show is currently in its fourth season. It started when Greenwald ran with Disney's idea of a show about a family and wizards.

Insiders' Look at Wysteria Lane

By Meghan Lamontagne -- 08/27/10 Matt Berry may work on Wisteria Lane but it is certainly not a street he can drive on. Instead he drives into the Universal gates to produce and write about Wisteria Lane for the television show "Desperate Housewives."

Paramount Pays Top Dollar to Revive Hunchback

By Ryan Pfleiderer -- 08/27/10 Coming soon, there is a new twist on an old tale. Hollywood is taking a chance on a 21st Century adaptation of the classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

"House" Writes an Award-Winning Prescription

By Lynn Herman -- 08/27/10 Tommy Moran has the prescription for an award-winning show. Since day one Moran has been the executive producer of "House M.D." For the past six years he has grabbed four EMMY nominations including one for Best Drama.

The Marines Land In Boston

By Paloma Richards -- Bostonians saw Marine helicopters hover over the Common and then land. It looked like a war zone but it was actually the start of Marine Week Boston.

"Date Night" Hits the Big Screen

By Jordan Moncada It's a match made in onscreen heaven. The movie "Date Night" made its big screen debut. Steve Carell and Tina Fey played a boring married couple from New Jersey.

"Death at a Funeral" is Full of Life

By Dominique Banas Audiences died of laughter at the premiere of the the newly-released comedy "Death at a Funeral." The movie is a remake of the 2007 British black comedy film directed by Frank Oz ("The Muppets", "Star Wars").

Obama Goes to Maine to Explain Health Care

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani The health care bill has become law. However many Americans still do not understand what it means for them. So President Obama came to Portland, Maine to explain his healthcare reform program.

Household Products Are Damaging Environment

By Cassandra Bent -- 03/29/10 Products covered with the plastic-hardener Bisphenol-A are leaking this coating into the U.S. water supply.

Asian Economy Grows: Earth Suffers

By Jackie Tiongson Pollution in Asia is causing people to rethink economic growth.

Abu Dhabi Builds Carbon-Neutral City

By Tara Mastroeni The world's first carbon-neutral city is being built. And it's not in the U.S.A.

Water Temps Too High for Sea Lions to Survive

By Kate Spalla Sea lions along the West Coast are suffering. They are beaching along the Pacific.

Animals Dead in Mongolia Due to Harsh Winter

By Stephanie Miceli Just when Bostonians thought they had it bad, the Mongolian winter just might have been worse. 4.5 million animals are dead because of deep snow.

Cargo Ships Avoid California Coast

By Heidi Smucker New regulations on the California coast are causing problems for the navy.

Pollution Levels at Record High in Hong Kong

By Cassandra Bent A sandstorm in northern China has created havoc.

Senator Kerry To Develop Clean Energy

By Ilana Spath Efforts to address global warming lie ahead. Democratic Senator John Kerry is working to pass a bill that will give the coal industry $10 billion to develop cleam energy.

Obama Hasn't Forgotten About the Environment

By Justine Frostad Global warming is still a hot topic. President Obama's allies are pushing for climate legislation.

USA Sled Hockey Returns to Top of Paralympic Podium

By Stephanie Greenland -- Team USA has captured gold in Paralympic sled hockey. The U.S. did it by defeating Japan 2-0 in Vancouver yesterday. Alexi Salamone drove the puck home despite heavy traffic in front of the net with 10:50 remaining in the first period.

Canada Defends Curling Gold

By Stephanie Greenland -- 03/20/10 It looked like a rout but halfway through it turned in to a nail-biter.

Team U.S.A Advances to Sled Hockey Gold Medal Game

By Stephanie Greenland -- 03/18/10 The U.S. sled hockey team is guaranteed a medal at these Paralympic Games. The only question now is gold or silver. Team U.S.A. defeated Norway 3 to 0.

Pirates President Coonelly is Rebuilding

By Brett Connolly - 3/14/2010 Hope is an important word for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Change is another one. They have had 17 consecutive losing seasons but are determined to have this one be different.

Phillies' Utley is a Serious Star

By Daniel Massar - 3/13/2010 The Phillies are coming into the new season with high expectations. Star second baseman Chase Utley believes his team has a good mindset heading into the new campaign.

Counting on Crawford

By Daniel Sardinha - 3/12/2010 Carl Crawford seems to be running his way to a big contract. The speedster is the longest tenured player on the team but if the Rays want to keep him in Tampa it is going to cost them.

Phillies' Howard Ready for the Race

By Daniel Massar - 3/12/2010 Ryan Howard has already accomplished a lot in his first 5 years in the Big Leagues. He is a former Rookie of the Year winner and a two-time National League MVP. Howard has also led the Phillies to three straight NL East titles, two straight NL Titles, and a World Series win in 2008. Howard expects a competitive race in the division this year.

Tigers Confident in Bouncing Back

By Evan Anderholm - 3/12/2010 Sometimes the past is hard to forget. Just ask the Detroit Tigers.

Coghlan's Star Shines Bright in Florida

By Johnny Russo - 3/12/2010 If you want to learn how to mold young baseball talent, call the Florida Marlins. The front office has been breeding young talent since their inaugural season back in 1993.

Young Marlins Growing Older

By Johnny Russo - 3/12/2010 Youth in baseball is something every team wants but few teams have. The Florida Marlins have always had youth on their side but their win-loss record has never been the record to match. Last year the Marlins posted 87 wins.

Mills is the Man in Houston

By Daniel Sardinha - 3/11/2010 Brad Mills has a major league challenge ahead of him. The former Red Sox bench coach was named the Houston Astros manager in October. He will be asked to take the Astros back to October baseball and that will not be any easy task.

Astros' Slugger Berkman Entering Critical Year

By Evan Anderholm - 3/11/2010 As players get older and their contracts begin to end, they must prove themselves to their team in order to earn another contract. For Houston Astros' first baseman Lance Berkman this is his exact scenario.

Here's Johnny!

By Evan Anderholm - 3/11/2010 The way the Detroit Tigers' finished their 2009 season was a tough pill to swallow. In the last month of the season the team gave up a seven-game lead to lose the American League Central crown.

Garciaparra Says Goodbye as a Member of the Red Sox

By Daniel Massar -- 3/10/2010 Nomar Garciaparra said goodbye to Major League Baseball with the same team he had said hello, the Boston Red Sox.

Sights and Sounds from the Oscar Red Carpet

Video journalist Josh Miller brings you these sights and sounds from the 82nd Annual Academy Awards arrivals...

Tight Security At The Oscars

By Jillian Leff The plastic was lifted and security was tightened this Sunday at the Kodak Theatre for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. Officers lined the bottom of the parking garage by the theatre to check everyone who was carpet bound.

JC Spink And Taking Risks in Hollywood

By Brett Connolly When you having nothing to lose it is very easy to be extremely brave. This is the advice of a successful Hollywood producer with blockbuster movies to his credit. But the road to success for JC Spink was not easy and first required a mental shift.

Daphne Valerius Uses Hollywood To Prove That Black Is Beautiful

By Justine Frostad Daphne Valerius has always dreamed big. As a little girl in Brooklyn, New York Valerius hoped to be a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson or a Fly Girl on the hit television show "In Living Color."

The Man Behind The Microphone

By Johnny Russo You hear his voice all the time. You hear his voice on television commercials, television spots and movie trailers. George Del Hoyo is a voice-over specialist.

Pam Abdy is a Ringmaster of Films

By Melissa Unger Pam Abdy knows how to run a circus. It is not one with lions, tigers and bears, but one with directors, writers and actors. The production executive says "being a ringmaster isn't easy."

Mom Wants Only One Thing For Oscar-nominated Lee Daniels

By Valencia Wicker None of the lights and cameras matters to Lee Daniels' mom. She just wants her director son to be happy.

Cheryl Cecchetto's Party Planning Is Oscar Worthy

By Justine Frostad Cheryl Cecchetto is one name that is always on the list. When the last of the Academy Awards are given out and the red carpet is rolled up, the star-studded Governors Ball begins. The celebrities who attend the event change over time, but Cecchetto is a staple of the event.

Nolan North Is Not Your Average Voice In Hollywood

By Melissa Unger If you go to see the newly released Hollywood film "The Wolfman," you will be hearing Nolan North. He is the one doing the wolf sounds. Chances are you have heard him a lot. North does some of the most famous voice overs in Hollywood and for video games.

A Creative Genius Brings the Oscars to Life

By Johnny Russo It all begins with a quarter inch. Drawings on a piece of paper start the process of constructing the set for the biggest award show on the planet. Long time set designer Joe Celli begins this famous process every October.

Matt Corrigan's Special Effects Range from 3D Dogs to Fake Babies

By Melissa Unger If you need a fake baby or a severed head, then Matt Corrigan is your man. Corrigan is a practical special effects artist whose credits include such films as "Shutter Island" and "I Am Legend."

Wolfgang Puck Calls It Good Old Comfort Food

By Valencia Wicker The red carpet will be full of glitz and glam on Oscar night. And the after party is no different! Celebrity food guru Wolfgang Puck wraps up the night with scrumptious food to die for.

Claudia Cagan Is One Of Hollywood's Most Powerful

By Jillian Leff In the heart of Los Angeles is the "it" channel for entertainment, E! NETWORK. And in the middle of it all is one of the industry's most powerful women. 

Senior Segment Producer Claudia Cagan is one of four people in charge of content at E! News, Daily 10, and special programming.

"Entertainment Tonight" Producer is Awake Before the Sun Rises

By Johnny Russo At 3:15 in the morning most people are still sleeping, but for Bonnie Tiegel her day is just beginning.

Producer Mark Morgan's "Twilight" Persistence Put Him on the Map

By Brett Connolly Deep within the Universal Studios lies a bungalow where behind the scenes movie magic happens. Producer Mark Morgan has had some hard work deciding what the next blockbuster will be.

Winkler Says The Academy Awards Are Different This Year

By Brett Connolly The television industry has been taking an economic hit. So the creators of the Academy Awards decided to think out of the box to drive up the show's viewers' numbers. They are taking some big chances with the number of nominees and hosts.

CNN Reporter Brooke Anderson Reveals Her Oscar Predictions and Red Carpet Tips

By Jillian Leff Brooke Anderson is a southern belle slowly taking over Los Angeles with her entertainment coverage as the host of "Showbiz Tonight" on CNN. Growing up in Georgia, things were very different than the fast paced Hollywood life she lives now.

Roy Lee Discusses the Key to Producing

By Justine Frostad Film producer Roy Lee is committed to finding unique stories to share with his audience. "I just wanted to get a new lease on life," Lee said about transitioning from a career as a lawyer to a film producer.

Films Rely on Publicists Like Brad LeMack To Make It Big

By Valencia Wicker Oscar night is all about the films. There are the strong lines and outstanding actors. However, public relations is the driving force of film making.

Screenwriter Steven Rogers Reminisces

By Brett Connolly The competitive movie industry is always searching for new talent especially from those scripting new ideas. Steven Rogers has been writing for Hollywood since the mid 1990s.

It's a Dream to Work at DreamWorks

By Jillian Leff As you walk into Dreamworks Animation Studios in Glendale, California it looks more like a resort, than an office. Palm trees and beautiful stone work line the various buildings within the complex.

The Red Carpet Unrolls

By Valencia Wicker Preparation for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards has begun. The red carpet has been laid and dozens of gold-plated Oscar replicas are waiting for the arrival of one of Hollywood's most star-studded events.

The Stars in Hollywood

By Melissa Unger They are stars cemented in time. This is known as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The special sidewalk runs along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles, California.

Justin Timberlake Brings Sexy Back to Harvard

By Tanya De Jesus Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals awarded their Man of the Year award to Justin Timberlake. The Grammy and Emmy award winner received the golden pudding pot during a roast.

Oscar-Nominated Film Director Lee Daniels Discusses Precious

By Valencia Wicker Oscar-nominated film director Lee Daniels sat down in Boston for an interview about the making of his Oscar-worthy film, Precious. Daniels, whose laughter and ease are contagious, entered the room like any other guy.

Amar'e To Stay Put in Phoenix

By Trevor Savage It looks as though Amar'e Stoudemire isn't going anywhere. Thursday, Suns owner Robert Sarver announced the All-Star center isn't likely to be traded before Thursday's 3 PM trade deadline. Stoudemire has not voiced an opinion either way about being traded, and says he feels relieved he is no longer being shopped around.

Eastern Conference Well Represented at Goaltending Position

By Brandon Fox -- The 2010 Olympic Games is a showcase of some of the best goaltending the National Hockey League has to offer. The Eastern Conference is well represented in that respect.

Who's #1

By Austin Fontanella In a season where the absence of traditional powerhouses is mixed with multiple upsets one question still remains; who is the best team in college basketball? Over the past couple of weeks four teams have made their case as to why they should hold the number one spot.

American Soccer Beat

By Gregory Burud Calling it the MLS pre-"season" may be a bit premature, as the regular season is still in doubt since no collective bargaining agreement has yet been reached. While the CBA was supposed to expire at the beginning of the month, the league and its players have agreed to extend the deadline to Feb. 12.

The Beat of the NFC North

By Markus Garcia One of the biggest storylines from the NFC North this season was the Chicago Bears acquisition of pro bowl Quarterback Jay Cutler. The Bears traded starting Quarterback Kyle Orton, along with two first-round draft picks and one third round draft pick to the Denver Broncos for Jay Cutler and a fifth round draft pick.

Seth Wescott Defends Snowboardcross Gold

By Brandon Penny U.S.A's Seth Wescott has successfully defended his title as Olympic champion. In 2006, he won the gold medal in the Olympic debut of snowboardcross. Monday afternoon, he defied all odds to win his second gold medal.

It's Getting Hot, Hot, Hot

By Ilana Spath We are back to the beginning. Scientists have just created the hottest temperature ever. And that is hot enough to break matter into the kind of soup which existed before the universe was created.

Canada Wins First Gold on Home Soil

By Justine Frostad Red, white...and now gold! Canada has won its first Olympic gold medal on home soil. Freestyle skier Alexandre Bilodeau won the men's moguls Sunday.

Offseason on the West Coast

By Ryan Pfleiderer The Arizona Diamondbacks can breathe a sigh of relief. Former Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb threw off a mound on last Tuesday for the first time since having shoulder surgery last August.

Jennifer Coolidge Gives Advice To Boston

By Diana Jeong The crowd that packed the Bill Bordy theater got faked out when the lights dimmed and went back on for what they thought was Jennifer Coolidge's entrance. As the audience sat in anticipation, a slideshow appeared showing clips from her most popular movies including "American Pie," "Best in Show," "Legally Blonde," "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration."

President Obama Continues to Push for Climate Change

By Tara Mastroeni President Obama is standing alone on the environment. Both the Democrats and the Republicans are against his push for climate change legislation.

California Redwoods Are In Trouble

By Nicolette Orlemans The California redwoods may be under threat. A decline in fog could harm the Golden State's famed giants.

Winter Olympic Venues Have Gone Green

By Kate Spalla In Vancouver, Olympians aren't just going for the gold. They're going for the green. That is...at least inside the environmentally-friendly Richmond Olympic Oval.

Vancouver is Warmest Winter Olympics

By Heidi Smucker The Games in Vancouver are the warmest Olympics to date. The world-wide weather pattern El Nino is being clamed.

Intergalactic Transfer Students takes you to the next galaxy

By Kayla Harrity Space ships, dancing goats, and aliens... this is not your typical musical. "Intergalactic Transfer Students" is a hip-hopera show that challenges the boundaries of musical theater. A hip-hopera fuses hip-hop and opera together in a musical show with lights and dancing.

The Wild, Wild West

By Jeffrey Hancock As the Western Conference heads into the Olympic break, 14 of the 15 teams are still alive in the playoff race. Top teams like San Jose and Chicago have solidified their playoff spots.

What do guys think of Valentine's Day?

By Paloma Richards --- Guys weigh in on what they really think of Valentines Day.

Colorado's Spillane Makes History

By Brandon Penny The United States has never won a medal in Nordic combined. That is, until now. Four-time Olympian Johnny Spillane put an end to that when he won a silver medal in the individual normal hill/10km event.

USA Wins 4 Medals on First Night of Competition

By Brandon Penny Team USA is off to a triumphant start. Saturday night, the Americans went from zero to hero in one hour when two short track speedskaters and two moguls skiers catapulted the United States to the top of the medal count.

Party in the Pac-10

By Bryan Drozda Going into Thursday, three games separated first from last in the Pac-10.

First Gold Medal Is Awarded in Vancouver

By Brandon Penny The Harry-Potter lookalike from 2002 is back. And he has won the first gold medal of these Olympics.

Luge Athlete from Georgia Dies on Day 1 of Olympics

By Brandon Penny The Vancouver Olympics are off to a grave start. A luge athlete from the Republic of Georgia has been killed just hours before the Opening Ceremony.

Lindsey Vonn's Injury May Ruin Her Olympic Experience

By Brandon Penny America's medal count is in jeopardy. And that's because Lindsey Vonn may not even compete.

'Dear John' Breaks Hearts

By Tori Bergland Sniffles and "awwws" filled the theater of the newly-released film, "Dear John." The movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The director was Lasse Hallstrom ("Chocolat", "Cider House Rules"). It is a tear-jerking love story where two characters have a difficult time giving up the memories of their carefree two-week romance.

President Obama Pushed New Tax Credit In Town Hall Discussion

By Marissa Pendergrass The president urged Americans to heed his message in a second town hall discussion since his State of the Union address. He is encouraging Congress to pass a new tax credit to bolster small business in America. The town hall discussion was held at Nashua North High School in New Hampshire this week.

Scott Brown Wins Senate Special Election

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 1/19/10 State Senator Scott Brown defeated Attorney General Martha Coakley to win the special election in the Massachusetts Senate race on Tuesday to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

Martha Coakley Concedes

By Nicholas Garlow -- 1/19/10 Attorney General Martha Coakley speaks in a concession speech on Tuesday, January 19th after losing to Republican candidate Scott Brown in the U.S. Senate Special Election. Coakley thanks her supporters, talks about the future and remembers the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

President Barack Obama Campaigns for Martha Coakley

By Nicholas Garlow -- 1/17/10 President Barack Obama showed his support for Democratic candidate Martha Coakley at Northeastern University. President Obama spoke about key issues including health care, the economy and the importance of this race. Martha Coakley faces off against Republican candidate Scott Brown today in the Special Election for U.S. Senate.

WEBN Live Senate Election Coverage

Watch WEBN's live coverage of the U.S. Senate primary on December 8, 2009 at 8 p.m. EST. Click here for the live online stream.

House Speaker Throws Her Weight Behind Mike Capuano for Senate

By Jennifer Reading -- 11/13/09 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to Boston today to endorse Congressman Michael Capuano who is running for the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Pelosi said she was honored to support her friend and colleague in his bid for Senate.

MA Health Care Rally Gives Thanks

By Jennifer Reading -- 11/12/09 An enthusiastic crowd of health care supporters gathered outside the statehouse to thank their congressional representatives for their help in passing the historic health care reform legislation.

Massachusetts Senatorial Candidates Debate

By WEBN Staff -- 10/26/09 Democratic candidates for the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy's seat Martha Coakley, Alan Khazei, Michael E. Capuano, and Stephen Pagliuca debated Monday at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. You can watch the complete debate here...

Body Found in Boston Harbor

By WEBN Staff -- 10/25/09 Boston Police are trying to identify a body pulled out of the harbor this afternoon behind the Institute of Contemporary Art near Anthony's Pier 4 restaurant.

International Day of Climate Action

By Brett Connolly -- 10/24/09 It seems as if the entire world has its eyes on the environment. And it all has to do with the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. To get ready for the conference, environmental activists from 350.org organized a world-wide "Under Water Festival."

President Obama Calls For America's Clean Energy Leadership at MIT

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 10/23/09 President Barack Obama has called on the United States to lead the global clean energy movement. Today he spoke to scientific innovators and local politicians at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

President Obama Comes to Boston

By Julianne McDonald --10/23/09 President Barack Obama flew into Boston on Air Force One this morning. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry traveled on the plane with him from Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was in town to give a speech about smart energy at MIT and to campaign for Governor Deval Patrick.

MA Governor Patrick is Committed to Serving

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 10/22/09 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is still committed to public service no matter what he has faced in office. That is what the Governor told an audience Thursday night at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. His speech was titled "Inspiring Public Service" and that is what he tried to do.

Anti-War Protest Takes Over Copley Square

By Paloma Richards -- 10/17/09 There was music, costumes, and colorful signs. This may sound like a Halloween party, but this event had much more meaning to all its guests. This is an antiwar rally. Protesters gathered in Copley Square to voice their opposition to the war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Boston Mayoral Candidates Debate

October 19, 2009 -- On Monday, Boston's mayoral candidates Thomas Menino and Michael Flaherty held their last televised debate at the John F. Kennedy Library.

Justin Kredible Is More than Magical

By Colette Patnaude --10/18/09 Justin Kredible is much cooler than a magician. His shows are chock full of fun that can incite wonder and laughter from his audience. The crowd consistently reacts with "ooooohs" and "aaaaahs" after seeing his astonishing tricks. And that was true today when he performed at the Sakowich Student Center on the Merrimack College campus in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Jersey Boy's Joe Bwarie hits Boston

By Kayla Harrity -- 10/15/09 Playing a rockstar every night is not as easy at it seems. However, Joseph Leo Bwarie makes it look effortless. Bwarie plays living legend Frankie Valli in the broadway tour of "Jersey Boys." It was a long road to fame for Bwarie.

The Long and Winding Road comes to Boston

By Tiffany Touma -- 10/15/09 The 1960s and 1970s introduced the world to the legendary influences of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, exposed the peaceful heart of the American Hippie, and set our pop culture and our political culture on fire. Maureen McGovern is now 60 years old. The 1960s and 1970s got her out of Ohio and in the direction of a long and winding road.

Local Rising Fashion Designer Showcases Latest Designs

By Justine Frostad -- 10/01/09 Bright, dramatic dresses are Michael De Paulo's specialty and his latest collection certainly reflects that. De Paulo unveiled his new collection Thursday night at The Liberty Hotel as part of Boston Fashion Week.

August Wilson's "Fences" Opens the Huntington Theater Season

By Kayla Harrity -- 09/30/09 A fence is normally built to keep people in. But this fence is built to keep a family together. August Wilson's play "Fences" tackles family struggles and segregation. It is set in 1957. Director Kenny Leon introduces us to protagonist Troy Maxson played by John Beasley.

Fashion Hits The Runway in Boston

By Brittany Berkowitz -- 09/29/09 It could have been Paris or New York but it was actually downtown Boston. Tuesday night the city welcomed five fresh faces to fashion. Fashion Group International of Boston hosted a runway show at Macy"s Downtown Crossing store as part of Boston Fashion Week.

Flaherty and Yoon Teaming Up in a Two For One Deal

By Dan Massar -- 09/29/09 A historic alliance is shaking up the Mayoral race in Boston. City Councilor Michael Flaherty is teaming up with former rival City Councilor Sam Yoon to take on Mayor Thomas Menino in the November 3 general election. Yoon will be running as Flaherty's Deputy Mayor.

Kenyan Prime Minister Calls on Africans to Make Democracy Work

By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani -- 9/24/09 Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga believes Africa's problems can be resolved through the continent's people and their hard work. He spoke Thursday night to an audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Politics at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA about his vision of Making Democracy Work in Africa.

Obama closes G-20 Summit with economic optimism

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/25/09 Friday evening President Barack Obama closed out the G20 conference by announcing growth in the world's financial sectors. In a briefing at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Obama outlined the decisions coming out of the summit discussions and the progress the group has already made.

P.M Brown says recession not over, countries need to work together

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/25/09 U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown wants the world's leaders to start working as one. In a press briefing just minutes before the start of the last session of the G20 gathering in Pittsburgh, Brown said the most important thing that needs to come out of this conference is political leadership on a global level.

Workers clean up after G20 protesters smash windows

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/25/09 Two local workers board up the windows to a Boston Market restaurant in Pittsburgh after G20 protesters smashed through almost all of their windows. Click for video.

Obama and Brown Warn Iran Over Nukes

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/25/09 Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced that Iran has been developing a second secret uranium enrichment plant. The news came just as the world's most powerful leaders have converged on Pittsburgh for the G20 Summit.

Police arrest G20 protesters in Pittsburgh

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/24/09 Armed police arrested several people in Lawrenceville protesting against the Pittsburgh G-20 summit. Click for raw video.

World leaders arrive at Pittsburgh airport for G20 Summit

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 09/24/09 As foreign dignitaries touched down at Pittsburgh International Airport, they were greeted with foggy skies and international military brigades. Wednesday evening, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia were the first major diplomats to arrive for the G20 Summit.

Pittsburgh is getting ready for the G-20 Summit

By Laura Imkamp -- 09/23/09 In less than 24 hours the world's top leaders will start to arrive here in Pittsburgh for the G-20 Summit. So the city is slowly going into lockdown.

Why some Pittsburgh residents are telling G-20 visitors to "go home!"

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 9/23/09 A store clerk in downtown Pittsburgh tells visitors of the G-20 Summit to go home and that, "I don't think anything good can come of this."

Police march the streets of Pittsburgh before the G-20 Summit

By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 9/23/09 Groups of armed police officers are patrolling the streets of Pittsburgh just one night day before the G-20 summit of international world leaders.

The Emmy Award Winners Talk To The Press

By Jillian Leff -- 09/21/09 Once the stars cleared out, the deadline, or pressroom was the place to be. This room is where reporters gather from all around the world to interview the winners from the night. Highlights from the deadline room included Emmy winner Jon Cryer telling us about how he picked his outfit by ripping a picture from a magazine.

On The Red Carpet At The Primetime Emmy Awards

By Jillian Leff -- 09/21/09 Glamour was out in full force for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre this past Sunday. Watching the stars strut their stuff on the red carpet was unforgettable.

Preparations for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

By Jillian Leff -- 09/19/09 The final touches are being put into place today for the 61st Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. The area surrounding the Nokia Theatre is buzzing with activity.

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto's Plan to Stand Out in the Upcoming Olympic Season

By Brandon Penny -- 09/12/09 2006 Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto talk to WEBN at the US Olympic Team Media Summit about what to expect from them in the upcoming season. Belbin and Agosto share how they plan to show off the essence of ice dancing, and how they will be the pair to take risks in order to go for the gold.

Louie Vito on Staying True to Snowboarding While Competing on Dancing with the Stars and Why He Has the Best Dancing Partner

By Brandon Penny -- 09/11/09 Pro snowboarder Louie Vito talks to WEBN at the US Olympic Team Media Summit in Chicago about staying true to himself and snowboarding, while participating in Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars.

World Champion Evan Lysacek Reveals His Strategy for Winning Gold in Vancouver

By Brandon Penny -- 09/11/09 2009 World Champion figure skater Evan Lysacek tells WEBN how he's preparing for the Vancouver Olympics and what is needed for the perfect Olympic performance to happen, at the US Olympic Team Media Summit in Chicago.

Chad Hedrick Reflects on His Success in Torino and Talks About His Goals for Vancouver

By Brandon Penny -- 09/11/09 Speedskating gold medalist Chad Hedrick talks to WEBN at the US Olympic Team Media Summit about the media's expectations of him at the 2006 Olympics, and how the Games will be different for him this time around.

How U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Coach Mark Johnson Passes Along the Message from 1980

By Brandon Penny -- 09/10/09 Mark Johnson, Head Coach for the Women's Ice Hockey Team and 1980 Olympic Gold Medalist, talks to WEBN at the US Olympic Team Media Summit in Chicago. Johnson tells WEBN about the importance of unity among teammates and how he teaches the his team what he learned at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Why Freestyle Mogulist Shannon Bahrke Believes It's Her Time To Win at the Olympics

By Brandon Penny -- 09/10/09 2002 Olympic silver medalist Shannon Bahrke talked to WEBN at the US Olympic Team Media Summit in Chicago. Bahrke explained why she thinks it's her time to win at the Vancouver Olympics.

Watch WEBN News Live!

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WEBN Wins 8 Associated Press Awards

WEBN has won 8 Associated Press Awards, including News Station of the Year. This is the 6th time the station has won. The awards were presented at the AP-RTNDA regional conference on April 3, 2009. Click for the winners.

WEBN At The 2009 Oscars

Our entertainment staff is in Hollywood, once again, to cover the Oscars. This year our coverage theme is The Business of Filmmaking. Visit the Entertainment section of our website to get complete coverage.

City Councilor Arrested

There is a chill at Boston's City Hall and it's not coming from the weather. City Councilman Chuck Turner has been charged with allegedly accepting one thousand dollars worth of bribes from a nightclub owner to keep his liquor license and then lying to federal agents.

WEBN At The Emmys

Our entertainment staff is in Hollywood to cover the Emmys. Executive Producer Kim Richards, host Gabi Conti, reporters Maria Brophy and Tucker Goncalo are joined by photographers Tina Densmore, Ross Girard, and Tim Pelletier.

Our Reporting Team is at the DNC

Our WEBN-TV reporters, producers, and photographers are in Denver covering all the action. They will bring you the sights and sounds of the Democratic Party, the protesters, and even the GOP who have all landed in the Mile High City....

"Inside The Oscars" (2008)

WEBN Entertainment covered the 80th Annual Academy Awards and brings you a look, "Inside The Oscars".

"Iowa Caucuses Special" (2008)

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Growing up with Scott Hatteberg

A boy, a ball, and a reunion with an old Red Sox catcher.

Dice-K's Development

After a year of pitching in the major leagues, Daisuke Matsuzaka continues to improve.

The Sox Still Match

Red Sox fans can expect many familiar faces once the 2008 season begins.

A.L. Central Race Underway -- in March

The A.L. Central has become one of baseball’s most formidable divisions and the Cleveland Indians are entering the race with one of the best pitching rotations in baseball.

Manager’s Decision

John Pratt gains off-camera access to an old Red Sox manager and personal idol.

Tigers in Good Hands with Straight-Shooting Skip

The talented Detriot Tigers got more powerful over the off season and Jim Leyland is where their strength lies.

All-star moves to Motown

Miguel Cabrera chats at Tigers camps about his role on his new team.

Chase Utley sizes up the 2008 Phillies

Chase Utley, the Phillies' 2nd baseman, discusses the race for the NL East crown.

Feeling the cold shoulder

In a career where limelight is part of the package, why don't some players want to interact?

Pitching at 80 percent

Spring training is the time to figure out your pitching rotation. And for the Phillies, that means finding number five.

Young pitcher hitting prime

Pittsburgh Pirates players talk about pitcher Tom Gorzelanny and what he means to the team.

New Pirates President Excited

Today we covered the Pittsburgh Pirates facing the Minnesota Twins. We were able to talk to the Pirate’s new Team President Frank Coonelly. His excitement to be running this team was immediately apparent.

Old Sox Look for Rejuvenation in Pittsburgh

Dave Carty breaks down what former Red Sox players are looking for a home with the Pirates.

2008 Oscars Voters Segment

WEBN reporter Hallie Anoff talks to Henry Winkler and Sid Ganis.

Ralph Nader Enters Presidential Race

Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader says he's running for President for a fifth time.

Raul Castro to Succeed Brother as Cuban President

Cuba's National Assembly named Raul Castro as the country's new President.

Rain, Bundt Cake and Henry Winkler

It’s just before eight in the morning and it’s raining in Los Angeles. The city is still asleep. Its cars are waiting anxiously in their driveways to fill the empty streets. As our crew drives out of Hollywood and to our location the GPS is blaring “your destination is on the right in 1.3 miles.” In just a few moments WEBN reporter Hallie Anoff, technology manager Jonathan Satriale and I will be in Henry Winkler’s living room for a WEBN exclusive interview.

Stop and Smell the Roses

The writer's strike that plagued Hollywood for three months ended last week. Oscar host Jon Stewart will have help writing his monologue and we are set to get about 5 more episodes of "Desperate Housewives" by the end of season!

McCain Denies Allegations in Times

Arizona Senator John McCain denies having an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist.

Preview of WEBN's 2008 Academy Awards Coverage !

The Man of the Hour... and it's not Oscar!

"And the Nominees for Best Supporting Actor are….” I’m sitting in the Kodak Theater, surrounded by celebrities. George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Cate Blancett - all the nominees are there.

Gil Cates Interview

WEBN sits down with Gil Cates, producer of the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

Cuban Dictator Castro Resigns as President

Cuba's Fidel Castro resigns his Presidency early Tuesday morning.

Clemens and McNamee in front of Congress

7 Time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee met with Congress to discuss Clemens' alledged steroid use.

Download WEBN's 2008 Super Tuesday show

You can watch WEBN's 2008 Super Tuesday coverage with iTunes...