Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Friday, October 29, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 29, 2010

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So You Think You Can Write: Harlequin’s new search for authors

The world’s leading publisher of women’s fiction, especially romance, says it’s “hungry to find talented new writers for Harlequin Books” In a PR Newswire release, Harlequin announced it’s hosting a five day “So You Think You Can Write” event starting next Monday, November first, to “discover aspiring new authors.” Harlequin Enterprises Limited produces books for women at the rate of over 110 titles […]

Thursday, October 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Some Halloween safety tips from the Burbank Police

We’re heading into the big fright weekend when ghosts, monsters, and other creatures of the night will be walking among us. Halloween is great fun for kids and adults, but you need to play safe. The Burbank Police Department today issued some Halloween safety tips, which are from the American Academy of Pediatrics. CARVING A PUMPKIN: Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can […]

Thursday, October 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $140 million!

The Mega Millions jackpot got stuffed with more green after no one was able to match all of the winning numbers in the Tuesday, October 26, draw. The winning numbers were 15, 21, 30, 31, 32, and the Mega Ball 26. So now the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $140 million, and could get even richer, if lottery fever spikes ticket sales. […]

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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UPDATED: Photo Gallery: President Obama on “The Daily Show”

President Obama appears on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” tonight. The show taped at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington DC, earlier today. President Obama stuck to his agenda of touting his administration’ achievements, days before next Tuesday’s mid-term election. USA Today has more on Stewart’s interview with President Obama here. UPDATED: Thursday, October 28, 2010 If you […]

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Sunny, windy, and warm in Burbank today

Dress in layers, caused it could get into the mid-80s today. At 9 a.m. the temperature in the Media City lingered on the chilly side — upper 50s. Nevertheless, the weather forecast is for at least 80 and perhaps a bit warmer with plenty of sunshine. Also, those gusty winds are expected to kick up again today. There is a wind […]

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Entertainment Bits and Bytes

Another Dr. Seuss classic headed to the big screen Some big name stars have signed on for the film adaptation of “The Lorax,” by Dr. Seuss. In his classic style of word play and rhymes, Dr. Seuss aka Theodore Seuss Geisel, creates a delightful tale about the ecology crisis in this children’s story. Actor Danny Devito reportedly has signed on to […]

Monday, October 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 25, 2010

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Weather mix: sun, clouds, wind, and maybe more rain

We’re getting sunshine and some gusty winds, along with those cloudy skies here in Burbank today. It was warm enough, near 70, to take a stroll through the downtown district around noon; however, I had to hold onto my hat at times to keep the wind from blowing it off. Weather watchers are predicting strong winds in various parts of the Southland. […]

Monday, October 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 25, 2010

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Photo Gallery: President Obama & Radio Host Piolin

President Barack Obama breezed into Glendale last Friday for an interview with Radio Host, Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, at the Univision Radio building on North Central Avenue. In this photo, President Obama introduced Cecila Munoz, Assistant to The President for Intergovernmental Affairs, to Piolin. The Spanish-language “Piolin Show” is one of the top rated radio programs in the country. More on the president’s brief visit to […]

Sunday, October 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 24, 2010

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“Paranormal Activity 2” scares up big money at Box Office

“Paranormal Activity 2” really cleaned up at the weekend Box Office. The fright sequel debuted with an estimated $41.5 million–a huge opening for a horror flick. “Paranormal Activity 2” is now the new number one film in the country. The plot of “Paranormal Activity 2” is very similar to the first. Instead of a couple, this time, a sinister force terrorizes a […]