Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Since early last month, fans of the Los Angeles Sparks have been waiting, petitioning, and praying for a Southland miracle to rescue the team from limbo. The WNBA team got blindsided when previous owner/former NBC executive, Paula Madison, and her family investment group, abruptly walked away from the team — tossing the ownership reins back to the league. Now NBA […]
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
It was not the showdown many had hoped for, still it turned into the highest rated event ever on American TV . The Seattle Seahawks ran all over the Denver Broncos in a one-sided game — final score 43-8. However, 115 million viewers hung around to watch that blowout on Fox, according to the all important Nielsen ratings yesterday. The […]
Sunday, February 2, 2014
The Writers Guild of America has added to the Oscar drama with its awards for the best of 2013, handed out last night. The 66th Annual Writers Guild Awards were held at ceremonies on both coasts — here in Los Angeles and New York. The top winners were somewhat surprising. Best original feature screenplay went to Spike Jonze for “Her,” the […]
Saturday, February 1, 2014
National Freedom Day! On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution outlawing slavery. Later, the resolution was ratified by the states in December of 1865 and became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Let freedom ring.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
It’s Super Bowl weekend! The mother of all big games is tomorrow and folks are getting ready for the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. The kickoff will be around 3:25 p.m. PST on Fox. Also, there are those multi-million TV commercials, media, and other things that go right along with this huge money-making event. Super Bowl […]
Friday, January 31, 2014
Strong cold winds are howling through Burbank right now. A wind advisory is in effect for Los Angeles County for 15-to-25 MPH winds with some gusts up to 50 MPH until tomorrow morning at 6.a.m. Burbank is definitely being wind-whipped this afternoon. The temperature is dropping as well. The high today only in the low 60s — tonight, it will […]
Friday, January 31, 2014
Burbank is one step closer to getting a new hotel. Yesterday, a ceremonial ground breaking was held for the $40 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott on San Fernando Boulevard between Providencia and Santa Anita Streets adjacent to Downtown Burbank. Executives from R.D. Olson Development and Marriott International joined some City of Burbank officials for the event, according to a news release. […]
Thursday, January 30, 2014
A change in the weather pattern. Overcast skies in the Media City today. We got a little sun this morning in Burbank — but the clouds rolled back in and are expected to hang around the rest of the day and evening. Also, there’s a 25 percent chance of rain. Not a big storm. Hey, if it’s only a few […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Entertainer and New Jersey native, Queen Latifah, is going to sing “America The Beautiful” during the pregame festivities for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The NFL and Fox Network made the announcement in a news release yesterday. Latifah’s performance and that of opera star, Renee Fleming, singing the national anthem will be televised before the game kickoff. Bruno Mars, whose album “Unorthodox […]