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'Skyfall'-ing for a Bond Girl

Naomie Harris was born on Sept. 6, 1976 in London, where she was raised as an only child by Lisselle Kayla, a single mom and TV scriptwriter. More »

Nas and Lauryn Hill: A tale of two hip hop legends

Rap icons Nas and Lauryn Hill will co-headline a sold-out show at House of Blues this Sunday, but it's hardly the first time their paths have crossed. In fact, Nas owes some of his present fame to a Lauryn Hill guest appearance back in 1996. As two hip hop legends and worldwide superstars prepare to share the stage this weekend on their Life Is Good/Black Rage tour, the Banner takes a look back at their parallel paths to success. More »

Copley Cares fashion show raises funds for Red Cross

Last Thursday, the American Red Cross took over the Copley Place Center court for Copley Cares, its second annual fashion show and fundraiser. The evening consisted of a fashion showcase, silent auction and VIP reception. More »

Rap rookie Kendrick Lamar scores with cinematic debut

Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated major label debut album "good kid, m.A.A.d city" has already been regarded as a modern classic. More »

Bloody Jackson is bloody good theater

Was Andrew Jackson a great President? Some historians have hailed the seventh President (1829-1837) as a pioneering populist who opened the White House to all citizens. More »