Tuesday, October 10, 2023
It’s a done deal. Writers Guild of America scribes officially give thumbs up to a new three year contract. Yesterday, the WGA West announced on its website the results of a contract vote by the rank and file. 99 percent of writers reportedly voted for the deal hammered out with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. This brings […]
Saturday, September 30, 2023
The fall festival scheduled for Johnny Carson Park in Burbank today is a no-go. The City of Burbank sent out an update yesterday afternoon announcing the postponement of the festival due to the “forecasted inclement weather.” That is weather considered unsafe or undesirable for outdoor events. You can blame our cool temperatures, cloudy skies, and potential for some light rain […]
Friday, September 29, 2023
Hollywood writers are getting ready to vote on a tentative agreement reached by the Writers Guild of America and the major studios last weekend. After months of acrimony, false starts and weeks of painful silence negotiations finally got serious and moved at lightning speed. The talks restarted on Wednesday, September 20. They went on every day until a deal was […]
Monday, September 25, 2023
A Powerball lottery winner is holding a ticket worth $5.4 million dollars. The ticket was bought for the September 23 draw at Thirst Quencher Liquor, 440 North Glenoaks Blvd here in Burbank. The ticket shows five of the six winning numbers. It lacks the red Powerball number. Those lucky digits were 1, 12, 20, 3, 66 and the Powerball was […]
Monday, September 11, 2023
Tennis phenom, Coco Gauff, won the women’s US Open title over the weekend. On NBC’s “Today Show” this morning she admitted to being shocked at her own achievement. It “still doesn’t feel real at all,” Gauff said. However, the 19-year old did indeed become the youngest winner since Serena Williams did it at 17 in 1999. It was not an […]
Monday, September 11, 2023
Today, we remember the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us on 9/11 and reflect on all that was lost in the fire and ash that September morning. The American story itself changed on this day 22 years ago. But what could not — and will not — change is the character of this nation. pic.twitter.com/qYRfyquQxV — President Biden (@POTUS) September […]
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Mark your calendars for the upcoming “Fall Festival, A Night in the Park.” The entertainment event will be in the beautifully landscaped Johnny Carson Park on South Bob Hope Drive, between Parkside Avenue and Warner Boulevard. The date is Saturday, September 30, 2023. The free event includes a live concert, food trucks, art vendors, and a showing of the classic […]
Friday, September 8, 2023
The Brentwood home of legendary actress, Marilyn Monroe, is still standing at least for now. When word got out that the new owner of the 1929 Spanish Colonial had pulled a permit to demolish it, fans and officials sprang into action. The only home Marilyn Monroe ever owned by herself is located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, which is in […]
Monday, July 24, 2023
“Barbie” blew up the box office on its opening weekend. The long-anticipated and much-hyped PG comedy broke records with a domestic haul of $162 million and $356 million worldwide. Based on the iconic Mattel doll, Warner Bros’ “Barbie” delivers a whimsical adventure about self-discovery. No other film came close to its tally, not even the R-rated and possible Oscar contender, […]
