Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, May 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 3, 2010

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Conan O’Brien sets the record straight on “60 Minutes”

A lot of buzz about Comedian/Former “Tonight Show” Host Conan O’Brien’s appearance on “60 Minutes.” Excerpts from that interview popped up all over the Internet last week. Last night, Reporter Steve Kroft’s complete interview with the comic ran on that CBS News program. And yes, O’Brien talked about the NBC mess, his road tour, his new show, and his feelings about Jay Leno. Nikki Finke’s deadline.com/Hollywood […]

Sunday, May 2, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 2, 2010

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“A Nightmare on Elm Street” slashes its way to the top of the Box Office

A familiar scary face, Freddy Krueger, topped the Box Office this weekend. A remake of the 1984 “A Nightmare on Elm Street” debuted red hot — with an estimated $32.2 million — to become the number one film in the country. This fright franchise is apparently very much alive. It now includes 9 slasher films, novels, a TV show, and comic books. In […]

Sunday, May 2, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 2, 2010

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Jay Leno vs the Prez

Photo: Lawrence Jackson/White House — President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama chat with guests, including Comedian Jay Leno, at the White House Press Dinner in Washington, DC, May 1, 2010 A lot of chatter today about who was funnier last night at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner; “Tonight Show” Host Jay Leno or President Barack Obama. The zingers […]

Thursday, April 29, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot cracks the $200 million mark

A ton of green up for grabs in the multi-state Mega Millions game — around $224 million! No big jackpot winner in Tuesday’s lottery game, but several players in California got pretty close to nabbing the big one. Four tickets had all of the winning numbers, except the Mega Ball. The winning numbers for the April 27, 2010 game were: 23, 37, 41, 50, […]

Thursday, April 29, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 29, 2010

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News & General Info

Windy conditions in the Southland

Some strong winds are whipping around the Southland today. It’s sunny, but very windy in the Media City this afternoon. I went out for a walk in the hillside area of Burbank this morning. The cold wind was enough to sway the palm trees, scatter debris in the streets, and force me to hold onto my cap. The temperature hovered in the upper 50s at around noon and by one […]

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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Burbank City Buzz

It’s a wrap for Burbank Mayor Gary Bric Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Mayor Gary Bric read a statement about the lawsuits and investigations swirling around the Burbank Police Department at the September 29, 2009 city council meeting. Mayor Gary Bric is off the hook… somewhat. Last night, Bric presided over his last Burbank City Council meeting. Over the past […]

Sunday, April 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 25, 2010

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“Dragon” beats J-Lo at the Box Office

Jennifer Lopez looks hot in this movie poster, but her new romantic comedy,”The Back-Up Plan,” could not generate enough heat to slay the “Dragon” at the Box Office. The 3D animation, “How to Train Your Dragon” reclaimed the title of number one movie in the country with an estimated take of $15 million over the weekend. That brings the family adventure fantasy’s five week […]

Sunday, April 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 25, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $191 million!

The Mega Millions lottery game is really living up to its name right now. Again, Friday’s game did not produce a winning ticket, so the jackpot rolled over again. It’s now up to at least $191 million! Depending on the number of players who buy tickets for the next game, that jackpot could be even bigger. The winning numbers from the April […]

Saturday, April 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 24, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Pics of the week

Senior Inspiration: 94-year-old woman plans to graduate from college next month and look for work Photo: Paul Chin/ The San Francisco Chronicle — Hazel Soares, 94, takes notes in one of her classes at Mills College in Oakland, California, where she is set to graduate in May with a degree in art history. After graduation Soares, who has more than 40 grandchildren, plans to search for […]