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...Wednesday, Belgians appeared stunned by Henin's decision: for all her reserve, she is a national icon. The move also comes just a year after Clijsters retired, age just 23; she has since married and become a mother...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Justine Henin: Match Over | 5/14/2008 | See Source »

DVDS The Lovers Directed by Louis Malle; not rated; out May 13 This 1958 drama about a bored middle-aged wife's affair established Malle's reputation and made Jeanne Moreau an international icon of erotic wisdom. The sex scenes, tame by today's standards, triggered a legal fight decided in the movie's favor by the U.S. Supreme Court. It's still an elegant study of urgent amour in bed, bath and beyond...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 5 Things You Should Know About. | 5/8/2008 | See Source »

...Adrienne Rich is an icon of poetry,” said Cambridge resident Anne Kingsley, while waiting in line. “I started reading her in college, and she’s one of the ones I always return...

Author: By Jessica O Matthews, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Poetic Icon Returns for Reading | 4/29/2008 | See Source »

...CORRECTIONS The April 29 story, "Poetic Icon Returns for Reading," misspelled the name of the lecture series and the place where it was held. The lecture is named after Maurine and Robert Rothschild, not Maureen and Robert Rothschild, and was held at the Radcliffe Gymnasium, not the Schlesinger Library...

Author: By Jessica O Matthews, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Poetic Icon Returns for Reading | 4/29/2008 | See Source »

...like a rite of passage when I was younger, you know, and first able to come down to the city on my own and go exploring.” Alternating between giddy dancing fits and hugs or autographs with fans, Brian Viglione was the vision of a populist indie icon. Viglione is one half of the Boston burlesque-rock duo, The Dresden Dolls—and with cabaret stockings and hints of stage makeup, he looks the part. He and Dolls lead singer Amanda M. Palmer were the main attraction during the festivities at Harvard Square’s Newbury...

Author: By Ryan J. Meehan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Record Day in the Square | 4/25/2008 | See Source »

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