A rosy-cheeked Steven Tyler , who may or may not be the lead singer of Aerosmith, was in New York over the weekend to perform as part of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To Cure Parkinson’s,’’ a benefit thrown by Michael J. Fox at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. A guitar-toting Fox was joined on stage by Tyler, Roger ... (Page B14, 643 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 23, 2009

Is Aerosmith already auditioning replacements for their wayward frontman? Band members Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer said this week they would consider carrying on without Steven Tyler , and according to a tipster, they were serious. So serious, in fact, that Aerosmith may be flying in a singer from Venezuela for an audition. A source close to guitarist Joe Perry ... (Page B12, 979 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 21, 2009

The doors are officially open at Ames Boston, which is why hotel execs spent most of last night celebrating. The opening party for the Ames drew a long list of VIP guests including the project’s celebrated architect and designer David Rockwell , hotel partner Seth Greenberg , former “Top Chef’’ contestant Sam Talbot , who’ll be at the Ames restaurant, ... (Page B14, 965 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 20, 2009

Our Boston Bruins have been do-gooding all over the city these past few weeks. Bruins defensemen Johnny Boychuk (above), for instance, spent an afternoon earlier this week serving food to folks at the Roxbury Boys and Girls Club. Joining him was team forward Daniel Paille . (Page B16, 834 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 19, 2009

A matter of time Q. I have been married for 10 years and have two kids, whom I love with all of my heart. I recently started my own business, which consumes an enormous amount of my time, leaving me little opportunity to be a father or much of a husband. My wife resents my job. She has told me as much, and I ... (Page G38, 793 words)By: Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 18, 2009

A day after we got our hands on GQ’s “Men of the Year’’ cover featuring Tom Brady , we got a glimpse of the issue’s other shot of everyone’s all-American. Perhaps to make the gridiron god seem merely mortal, the Pats QB is pictured ironing. Huh? Are we really expected to believe that Brady irons his own Zegna shirts? Doubt ... (Page B14, 961 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 18, 2009

The big picture The day I got the news that my Grandma Lorraine had less than three months to live, I went straight to her Netflix account. (Page G22, 760 words)By: Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 17, 2009

Man coverage So what if he was outdueled Sunday night? Tom Brady is still “Man of the Year.’’ As much for his pinup persona off the field as his play on it, the Pats QB is one of five fashionable fellows picked to appear on the cover of GQ’s annual “Men of the Year’’ issue . And Brady’s in good company. The ... (Page B16, 1031 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 17, 2009

VIPs at Saturday Night’s Joslin Diabetes Center High Hopes Gala were treated to a performance by New Edition member Johnny Gill . Attendees at the Seaport Hotel soiree included Kevin Youkilis ; Shannon Allen ; New Kid Jordan Knight with his wife, Evelyn ; Kevin Garnett ’s wife, Brandi ; David Ortiz ’s wife, Tiffany ; and Paul Pierce ’s ... (Page B14, 688 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 16, 2009

Wedding bells for Buchholz BoSox pitcher Clay Buchholz and his fiancee, “Deal or No Deal’’ model Lindsay Clubine , will walk down the aisle today in California. The pair, who’ve been an item for over a year, are getting hitched at Trump National Golf Club in LA. A few nights before their big day, Buchholz and Clubine treated guests to a pre-celebration of sorts ... (Page B12, 953 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 14, 2009

A throng of young women with fangs on the brain gathered at the Natick Collection last night to glimpse Kellan Lutz , who plays Emmett Cullen in the much-adored “Twilight’’ series. Touring suburban malls to promote “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,’’ the actor chatted with fans at a VIP event at Nordstrom and then faced the masses at Hot Topic, ... (Page B14, 1105 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 13, 2009

While her husband was busy preparing for the Colts, Gisele Bundchen took a stroll in the Back Bay yesterday with Stuart Matsumoto , her helicopter pilot instructor. The supermodel, whose due date is believed to be next month, is seeking a pilot’s license. She has already passed the written exam. (Page B16, 1063 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 12, 2009

Waiting for. . . Q. The question here would be: How soon is too soon? I am 27 years old and have been dating my girlfriend for 18 months. She is the one! She is smart, funny, and beautiful. We have the same interests and goals in life. She is my lover and my best friend. Since our first anniversary I have been thinking ... (Page G38, 730 words)By: Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 11, 2009

Back to school Yesterday was Take-Your- Laurence-Maroney -to-School Day for 12-year-old Tyler Hutchinson . Hutchinson was the winner of the NFL’s “Take a Player to School’’ contest, which meant he got to bring Maroney to Duxbury Middle School, where the running back talked to kids about staying in shape. Hutchinson described his day with the Pat as “pretty cool.’’ Maroney was a bit ... (Page B14, 1260 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 11, 2009

Face time wanted Last month, there were rumors that Justin Timberlake would be in Boston to film scenes for “The Social Network,’’ the David Fincher movie about the Harvard students who invented Facebook. But by mid-October, we heard that Timberlake, who plays Napster founder Sean Parker in the film, would not be coming to Boston and would be shooting all of his scenes ... (Page B16, 999 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 10, 2009

After spending Friday afternoon at the Globe chatting with fans on Boston.com, Newton-bred actor John Krasinski stopped by Brookline Booksmith on Saturday to read excerpts from David Foster Wallace ’s “Brief Interviews With Hideous Men,’’ on which Krasinski’s new movie (his directorial debut) is based. Krasinski’s audience was a giggling group of mostly female followers, some of whom arrived three ... (Page B12, 762 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 9, 2009

Krasinski stops by Globe office It looks like John Krasinski is on “The Office’’ to stay. “I would never leave,’’ said the actor who plays Jim Halpert on the hit NBC show. The Newton native is in town to promote his latest film, “Brief Interviews With Hideous Men,’’ and yesterday he stopped by the Globe to participate in an online Boston. com chat . Krasinski ... (Page B12, 715 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 7, 2009

Cameron Diaz , who’s been in Boston shooting “Knight & Day’’ with Tom Cruise , made it to New York on Wednesday for the premiere of her thriller “The Box,’’ which was filmed around Milton last year. During her Big Apple tour to promote the film, Diaz stopped by “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon ,’’ where she dished about what ... (Page B16, 1073 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 6, 2009

Was Tonya Chen Mezrich kicked off the local show “Style Boston’’ because she’s pregnant - or because she wasn’t up to the job? Mezrich claims she was let go from the independently produced show because she got pregnant. Mezrich, the wife of author Ben Mezrich , sent us a statement yesterday that read: “. . . the producer’s attitude toward ... (Page B16, 823 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 5, 2009

Will boys always be boys? Q. Meredith, I just turned 25, and I want a man. I’ve already got a boyfriend, but I want a man. (Page G38, 734 words)By: Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 4, 2009

What started as an entertaining way to raise some cash for a worthwhile cause is now in its 15th year. That’s right, Comics Come Home, begun by Denis Leary , is the longest-running comedy benefit in America. It takes place Saturday at Agganis Arena and features Leary, Jimmy Fallon , Bill Burr , Lenny Clarke , Adam Ferrara , Kenny ... (Page B16, 1582 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 4, 2009

Former Patriot Joe Andruzzi was surrounded by his Pats pals in Foxborough last night for the second annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala, which benefited the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. The guest list for the event included Tom Brady , who was back in town after a weekend in South Beach with his wife, Gisele Bundchen , and teammates Stephen ... (Page B16, 1038 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 3, 2009

Thanks to the Patriots bye week, our quarterback and his wife were able to spend their Halloween holiday in South Beach. Tom Brady and a very pregnant Gisele Bundchen were spotted having an early dinner at the popular Prime 112 on Ocean Drive. An employee at the restaurant told us that despite the mess of paparazzi outside, patrons allowed the ... (Page B12, 811 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Nov 2, 2009

Wedding day nears Baseball season’s over, but the fun’s just beginning for Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz and his bride-to-be Lindsay Clubine . The couple, who’ve been dating for just over a year, are getting hitched two weeks from today. “There’s just a few little things left to be done,’’ Clubine told us yesterday. “Clay just helped me pick out the cake.’’ The pair ... (Page B12, 909 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Oct 31, 2009

Foxborough-bred pop star Joanna Levesque - better known as JoJo - has started her freshman year at Northeastern University, but that doesn’t mean she’s spending her nights around Mission Hill. The “Too Little Too Late’’ singer, who’s recording a new album, was spotted out in Los Angeles the other night with “American Idol’’ winner Jordin Sparks . According to Sparks’s ... (Page B14, 1268 words)By: Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein|Date: Oct 30, 2009