For blacks, mix of 'Help' emotions on Oscar night

Despite torrents of debate among African-Americans over the merits of the segregation-era movie "The Help," most still hoped that Viola Davis, who plays a maid, would become just the second black winner of the best actress Oscar.

A melancholy early O'Neill in 'Beyond the Horizon'

Noted American playwright Eugene O'Neill had a melancholy view of life's possibilities, which didn't prevent him from winning several Pulitzer Prizes for his dramas, including one for his first full-length play, the 1920 tragedy, "Beyond the Horizon."

Crystal helps improve Oscar viewership

The return of Billy Crystal helped boost viewership for the Academy Awards but not enough to prevent a cultural oddity: The Oscars weren't even the most-watched awards show on television this month.

Octavia Spencer wins best supporting actress Oscar

Octavia Spencer inspired her formidable character in "The Help," but the actress turned into a softy Sunday as she accepted an Oscar for the role.

Ben & Jerry’s Apologizes for Jeremy Lin Inspired Ice Cream Flavor

Ben & Jerry’s tweeted an apology to anyone who was offended by its new limited-edition  Taste the Lin-Sanity  frozen yogurt flavor. The company tweeted, “On behalf of Ben & Jerry’s Boston Scoop Shops, we offer a heartfelt apology if anyone was offended by our handmade...

Iran's 'Separation:' Oscar glow and slap at Israel

Iran hailed the country's first Oscar-winning film as a triumph over arch-foe Israel on Monday after an Academy Award race with its own subplots: Iranian officials giving a grudging nod to cinema and Israeli audiences flocking to see a made-in-Tehran drama.

50 Cent reflects on trip to Africa

When 50 Cent announced that part of the proceeds from his new energy drink would be used to help fight hunger in Africa, some questioned whether his motives were genuine.

Review: Book examines how habits take root

"The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" (Random House), by Charles Duhigg: Some of us begin the day with a workout in the gym or a 5-mile run, others with coffee and a doughnut, perhaps topped off with a cigarette. It's all a matter of habit.

Actress Sean Young arrested at post-Oscars party

Actress Sean Young was arrested after a scuffle with a security guard at the official post-Oscars party, police said Monday.

Armani puts Bermuda at heart of winter collection

All it takes to be Armani stylish next winter is a pair of Bermudas.