Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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Stormy weather in the Southland

More showers with a chance of thunderstorms in Burbank and most of the Southland, today. Last night, I was out on the freeways and noticed the big trucks had slowed down and only a few motorists were darting in and out of traffic as if the roads were dry. It has taken a few days of rainy weather for some drivers to get […]

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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Lakers lose some magic

Former Laker Superstar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is no longer part owner of the NBA champion Lakers. Sad, but true. Yesterday, the team announced Johnson had sold his ownership share to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a 25-year season-ticket holder, local businessman, and philanthropist. Johnson reportedly bought his share for $10 million in 1994. No official word on what it sold for, but according to […]

Sunday, October 17, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 17, 2010

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“Jackass 3D” makes huge haul at the Box Office

Two new adult films debuted at the top of the Box Office, outperforming expectations. Leading the way, “Jackass 3D,” a crude comedy, that packed theaters and earned an estimated $50 million, to become the new number one film in the country. This is the third installment of the “Jackass” series and is based on the TV series (2000-2002). The movie has no real plot, […]

Sunday, October 17, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 17, 2010

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It’s Halloween Time!

It’s time to pick out the pumpkins, put out the Halloween decorations, and begin stocking up on trick or treat candy. For those who really get into the Halloween groove, the hunt is now on for the perfect costume. The weather is helping set the mood. Today it’s chilly, cloudy, and drizzly in Burbank with a chance of real rain through at […]

Saturday, October 16, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot leaps to $86 million!

More millions for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, after no one picked all of the winning numbers in yesterday’s draw. The winning numbers are: 9, 10, 13, 31, 50, and the Mega Ball 10. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $86 million, but could get even richer if lottery fever kicks in and there’s a spike in ticket sales. The […]

Saturday, October 16, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Photo Gallery: The White House turns pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. To show it’s support, the White House went pink on Thursday night, October 14, 2010.

Friday, October 15, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 15, 2010

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News & General Info

New book deal for Producer/Actor Paul Reiser

TV producer/Actor/Writer Paul Reiser is going after his third bestseller. Reiser just inked a deal with Hyperion Books for “Parenthood.” According to the publishing website, Galleycat, “Parenthood” is a follow-up to his other successful books about family. Reiser’s two previous bestsellers from the 1990s are : “Couplehood,” a funny look at romance and marriage, and “Babyhood,” a hilarious take on becoming […]

Thursday, October 14, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Halloween haunted house business booming

The sluggish economy is still a fright, but thrill seekers are throwing down a lot of bucks at Halloween haunted house attractions this season. Across the country, haunt houses are doing a bang-up business. In Pennsylvania, the haunted house “PennHurst Asylum” reportedly caused a traffic jam when it opened a short while ago. The number of Americans planning a scary visit to […]

Thursday, October 14, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Yikes! Mega Millions jackpot hits $72 million!

Plenty of money news from the California Lottery today. First, the Mega Millions jackpot is hitting lottery fever territory at $72 million. In last Tuesday’s draw, no one picked all of the winning numbers: 10, 31, 36, 37, 43, and the Mega Ball 15. Still, one ticket bought in California did match all but the Mega Ball and is worth $605, 643. The […]