NEWS & REVIEWS

Helping 'The Help' with a song

Mary J. Blige wrote and recorded an original song for the soundtrack of "The Help," a film which takes place in Mississippi in the early '60s. Based on the best seller of the same name by Kathryn Stockett, the movie chronicles the emotional journey of three very different women who embark on a secret writing project, breaking societal rules and thereby putting themselves at risk. More »

in the Mix

The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and XFINITY hosted an exclusive event at Scampo at the Liberty Hotel to benefit the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. It was a gorgeous night on the outside patio with hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages and live music. More »

Thanking Dr. King

For former ABC news anchor Carole Simpson, life has been a parade of firsts. She became the first woman to broadcast radio news and the first African American woman to anchor television news in Chicago. She went on to become the first African American woman correspondent for a major network, and then rose to become the first African American woman news anchor for a major network. More »