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Friday, August 15, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 15, 2008

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More sad news in the music industry

The producer of Bob Dylan’s Grammy-winning album “Slow Train Coming” as well as great R&B hits like Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman,” died today – Jerry Wexler was 91. Wexler was considered a giant in the music industry because of his far-reaching influence. He helped shape the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, […]

Friday, August 15, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 15, 2008

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Bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon’s big event in Burbank

Author Sherrilyn Kenyon shows off her new vampire fangs at a book signing. photos by FLLewis New York Times bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon brought her wildly exciting book tour, complete with vampire fangs, special gifts, and prizes to Burbank on August 8. Even though I was familiar with Kenyon’s incredible success, I was still surprised to see so many local […]

Friday, August 15, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 15, 2008

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Soul Notes

I got e-mails this week from Dee Dee Brown about some upcoming soulful events in the Southland. The 4th Annual Summer Soul Jam will be kicking up a groove with a talented line-up on Saturday, August 16, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Par Three Golf Course in Compton. Scheduled to perform are Grammy-winning singer Jody Watley, Anthony Hamilton, […]

Thursday, August 14, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Obama & McCain together in the Southland this weekend

Days before the Democratic and Republican Conventions kick-off, the presumed presidential candidate for each party is headed to Southern California. Senators Barack Obama and John McCain will make their first joint appearance of the 2008 campaign at the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, located about 50 miles south of Burbank in Orange County. The moderator for the event and […]

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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A court battle over the works of John Steinbeck

The Penguin Group and heirs of John Steinbeck’s third wife, Elaine, won a major victory in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today. The New York court reversed a lower court decision that was in favor of a son and granddaughter of the late author. Today’s ruling returns to Penguin the rights to 10 of the author’s earlier works including, […]

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Hilary Swank to produce romantic comedy

Google Image The book sold more than three million copies in the U.S. and worldwide, now two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank has bought movie rights to “French Women Don’t Get Fat.” In the snappy diet book, former champagne executive Mireille Guiliano shares her philosophy on how French women manage to drink wine and eat calorie-rich foods and still stay slim. […]

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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Book Bytes

How to Shop for a Husband. Today Show consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman has a new book deal. Lieberman, writing with Bonnie Teller, will show how techniques used by consumer experts can help you close a deal on a mate. St. Martin’s Press bought world rights to “How to Shop for a Husband” and plans to release the book next spring. Lieberman is […]

Monday, August 11, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 11, 2008

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Novels, Romance & Hollywood

Novelist and Screenwriter James Dalessandro makes a point. Writer James Dalessandro has been pitching to Hollywood for years and knows how the game is played. Dalessandro shared some of what he has learned with wit, charm and a straight chaser of blunt reality at the Scriptscene mini-conference, July 30, held during the Romance Writers of America 28th Annual Conference in San Francisco. The […]

Sunday, August 10, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 10, 2008

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Singer Isaac Hayes pronounced dead at a hospital today

The entertainment industry took another painful hit today. Legendary singer, songwriter, and arranger Isaac Hayes reportedly was found in his home unconscious by a relative today. Attempts to revive Hayes by paramedics and later at a Memphis hospital failed. Hayes got his big break as a studio musician at the famous Stax Records in Memphis, where he wrote songs for […]