Harvard acquires archive of Pulitzer Prize winning author, and alumnus, John UpdikeOctober 7th, 2009 Harvard acquires archive of author John UpdikeCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University has acquired the manuscripts, correspondences, and other papers of two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author John Updike, a member of the university's class of 1954.
BSO to honor retiring harp player Ann Hobson Pilot, orchestra's first African-American womanSeptember 22nd, 2009 Boston orchestra to honor retiring harpistBOSTON — Opening night for the Boston Symphony Orchestra will feature a tribute to retiring harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, the orchestra's first and only African-American woman. Hobson Pilot retired this summer after 40 years with the orchestra.
Leibovitz Escapes Financial Ruin After Creditors Back OffSeptember 12th, 2009 ANNIE LEIBOVITZ can breath a sigh of relief - creditors who sued the famed snapper over claims she reneged on a $24 million (£16 million) loan agreement have withdrawn the suit. Leibovitz was given the huge sum by bosses at Art Capital Group, to help escape her "dire" financial circumstances.
Cameron Diaz surprises Boston Celtics players, volunteers at Sept. 11 charity event for schoolSeptember 11th, 2009 Cameron Diaz joins Boston Celtics at 9/11 eventBOSTON — Cameron Diaz has surprised Boston Celtics players and about 125 volunteers by participating in a charity project on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Sun-Times Media to cut pay for nonunion workers as investor group bids for companySeptember 10th, 2009 Sun-Times Media to cut pay for nonunion workersNEW YORK — The Sun-Times Media Group told employees Wednesday that nonunion workers will take a steep pay cut as the publisher faces a likely takeover by a group of private investors when it comes out of bankruptcy protection. The company, publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and 58 suburban Chicago newspapers and Web sites, has been operating in Chapter 11 protection since March.
Yo-Yo Ma, Placido Domingo, Boston cardinal to play prominent roles at Kennedy funeralAugust 28th, 2009 Yo-Yo Ma, Domingo to perform at Kennedy funeralBOSTON — Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and tenor Placido Domingo will perform at the funeral Mass for Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Woman sues, claims sexual assault by David Copperfield; magician's lawyers say claim falseAugust 20th, 2009 Woman sues David Copperfield for sexual assaultSEATTLE — A Seattle woman has sued magician David Copperfield, contending he sexually assaulted and threatened her while she was a guest on his private island in the Bahamas. Copperfield's lawyers Angelo Calfo and Patty Eakes deny the allegations and say the lawsuit is "extortion for money, plain and simple."
No criminal charges have been filed.
James Taylor to give earnings from Tanglewood festival to Boston Symphony OrchestraAugust 19th, 2009 James Taylor to give festival earnings to symphonyLENOX, Mass. — Singer James Taylor plans to donate his $500,000 in earnings from a five-day music festival at Tanglewood next week to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
EMMY AWARDS GO LIVEAugust 13th, 2009 The organisers of the upcoming Emmy Awards have scrapped plans to pre-record a number of the presentations. Bosses at the Academy of Television Arts And Sciences came under fire from Hollywood unions after they announced that eight of the awards would be handed out prior to the September (09) ceremony and the taped acceptances inserted into the show.
Shakespeare's Globe theater taking its Elizabethan-style staging on tour to United StatesJuly 27th, 2009 Shakespeare's Globe to tour United StatesLONDON — Shakespeare's Globe, the London theater that stages the Bard's plays in an Elizabethan setting, is taking its show on the road in the U.S. The company says it will perform the comedy "Love's Labour's Lost" in eight American university cities starting in October.
CBS shakes up Boston radio properties, creating all-sports station and moving WBCN to InternetJuly 15th, 2009 WBCN signs off air in CBS Boston radio shakeupBOSTON — A major shakeup on the Boston radio dial is marking the end of an era for one of the nation's first progressive rock stations, which helped launch U2 and other prominent artists. Owner CBS announced Tuesday that WBCN-FM will move its programming to the Internet and HD Radio as part of a shakeup that also brings Boston's first FM all-sports station on Aug.
Neil Diamond to perform with Boston Pops at 4th of July concert and fireworksJune 2nd, 2009 Neil Diamond to play at July 4 concert in BostonBOSTON — Boston's Fourth of July celebration will include a performance by Neil Diamond, whose "Sweet Caroline" is an anthem of sorts for Red Sox fans. Diamond will join conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for the traditional concert and fireworks spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade.
Richard Gere speaks in support of homosexual unionsMay 28th, 2009 LONDON - Richard Gere has spoken out for gay marriage rights in the U.S. in support of his brother, who married during the brief period when gay unions were legal in California.
Boston med student in Craigslist killing expected to face new charges in RIMay 4th, 2009 RI authorities to announce charges in hotel attackWARWICK, R.I. — The Boston medical student charged with killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist is expected to face new charges soon in Rhode Island.
Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois attorneys general to meet with Craigslist over sexual adsMay 4th, 2009 State AGs to meet with Craigslist over sexual adsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State attorneys general from Missouri, Illinois and Connecticut plan to begin negotiations with Craigslist to eliminate what they contend are advertisements for illegal sexual activities.
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