Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Christina Aguilera jailed for public drunkenness The pop diva with the big voice, Christina Aguilera, has hit a rough patch. Her movie, “Burlesque,” stumbled at the box office, she botched the national anthem at the Super Bowl a few weeks ago, and then last night, the singer was arrested for being intoxicated in public. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly pulled over a car in West Hollywood […]
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Mega Millions is a hot ticket today. The reason: the jackpot for that lottery game is simmering at $88 million. In last Friday’s draw, no one got all the winning digits right. Those numbers are: 4, 5, 17, 19, 50, and the Mega Ball 7. Once again, some lucky player in California did match five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega Ball. That […]
Sunday, February 27, 2011
As expected, “The King’s Speech” captured the best picture Oscar at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood tonight. The surprise, the historic British drama was nominated for a record 12 awards, but only won four. Along with best picture, Colin Firth grabbed best actor, Tom Hooper best director, and David Seidler walked off with the best […]
Saturday, February 26, 2011
A brief period of sunshine gave way to more dark clouds, then rain, and just before noon, hail in Burbank! The hard pebbles pounded the roof of my house and created white patches of quickly melting ice on the ground in the hillside area. The weather is freaky out there today. Don’t get faked out by a little sunshine — keep that umbrella handy.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Award-winning journalist/author, Belva Davis, is in the Southland this weekend for a number of meet-and-greet-and-book signing events. As Black History month draws to a close, this is an incredible opportunity to meet a trailblazer, Davis, the first African American female reporter/anchor in the West, who covered some of the most significant news stories of the past few decades while fighting racism and sexism. In […]
Friday, February 25, 2011
At 1 p.m. light rain is falling in Burbank with the really heavy stuff predicted for later in the day and tonight. This cold storm will linger through tomorrow, bringing with it breezy conditions, frigid temperatures, and snow possibly in the foothills. The high today in the Media City — the mid-5os. Brrrr!! Stay dry and be extra careful out […]
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Space Shuttle Discovery is cruising in space on its final mission. Discovery lifted off with a thunder into the blue skies over Florida this afternoon from the Kennedy Space Center. During the 11-day mission, the 6 member crew will deliver important parts and equipment to the International Space Station. Discovery is due to return home on March 7.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Mega Millions jackpot took another leap — this time to $76 million. On election Tuesday — no one managed to match all the correct digits: 15, 22, 23, 48, 55 and the Mega Ball 31. However, one California player did score all but the Mega Ball — and that ticket is worth $226, 991. The next draw is tomorrow, Friday, […]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Burbank City Councilman Gary Bric has much to celebrate. Bric easily won re-election in yesterday’s Primary Nominating Election. Here’s the vote count for the two open seats on the city council. Gary Bric — 4, 642 Bob Frutos — 3, 071 Emily Gabel-Luddy — 3, 845 Jackie Waltman — 2, 131 Sadly, only 8, 073 Burbank voters cast their ballots in […]