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Saturday, April 25, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 25, 2009

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TV talk show host Jay Leno out of the hospital and headed back to work

Photo: NBC Funny guy Jay Leno will be back cracking jokes and talking to guests at “The Tonight Show” desk come Monday. Leno was reportedly released from Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank yesterday. The late-night show host started feeling badly on Thursday and drove himself to the hospital. Leno’s personal representative told the People website: “They had him […]

Thursday, April 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 23, 2009

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“Tonight Show” taping canceled; Jay Leno goes to the hospital

There will be a rerun in “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” television slot tonight, because the taping this afternoon had to be canceled. The host, Jay Leno, reportedly became ill and drove himself to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. KNX 1070 newsradio is reporting Leno may be suffering from a bout of food poisoning. The veteran entertainer is said to be resting in a hospital […]

Thursday, April 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 23, 2009

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Outpouring of public support helps gifted L.A. student go to Oxford

Photo: Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times Some stories make you want to cry and stand up and cheer — all at the same time. Crenshaw High School junior Sharron Pearson’s determination to go to a summer program at Oxford University and the overwhelming financial support she has received from the public is just such a story. To say Pearson is bright […]

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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Photo Gallery: It’s Earth Day!

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank Be kind to the planet and all its living things.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Free ice cream scoop day at Ben & Jerry’s

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank A heat wave is still baking Southern California today. By mid-day in Burbank, the temperature had soared past 90. Again, the weather forecasters are warning we could hit 100 here! A perfect day to take advance of a yummy offer of a free scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. These Ben & Jerry’s freebies are fantastic, but be […]

Monday, April 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 20, 2009

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Dodgers on a winning streak!

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled right over the Colorado Rockies yesterday in a 14-to-2 victory to extend their winning streak to eight straight games. In front of a spectator crowd of around 41,000 at Dodger Stadium, Matt Kemp hit a grand slam in the fifth inning scoring four runs. The center fielder was congratulated by teammates as shown in the […]

Monday, April 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 20, 2009

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Preparations underway for SAG membership vote on tentative deal

After months of on again /off again talks and tons of haggling and sniping, the members of the Screen Actors Guild will soon get the opportunity to vote on a contract deal. Yesterday, the Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors approved a tentative agreement with the Big Studio producers by a narrow 53 to 47 vote. SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture […]

Sunday, April 19, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 19, 2009

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New comedy/fantasy “17 Again” tops Box Office

Teen heartthrob Zac Efron scored big at the Box Office this weekend with his new comedy/fantasy, “17 Again.” The film is about a thirtysomething guy who gets a second shot at his life when he magically becomes 17 again. Young movie fans, especially teenage girls, stormed the theaters propelling the film into the number 1 spot with an estimated $24 million. “17 Again” also stars Matthew […]

Saturday, April 18, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 18, 2009

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Photo Gallery: Hot summer-like weather heats up the Southland

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank Get out those shorts and tee shirts; we’re getting a preview of summer. Today the temperatures climbed into the mid-80s in Burbank. Tomorrow the high is expected to leap 10 degrees to 95, maybe even into triple digits! Weather forecasters say this blast of summer could linger for a few days. So for workout warriors who like to exercise outside in […]