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Friday, March 27, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 27, 2009

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Jury deliberations underway in Phil Spector’s murder retrial

For a second time, the fate of legendary music producer Phil Spector is in the hands of a Los Angeles County jury today. The jury got the case yesterday after closing arguments wrapped up. The 12 jurors will decide if Spector murdered 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. The cult film actress was found shot to death in the foyer of […]

Thursday, March 26, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 26, 2009

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Phil Spector’s defense team sums up its case for the jury

The fate of legendary rock producer Phil Spector will soon be in the hands of a Los Angeles County jury. Today the prosecution is expected to complete its rebuttal to the defense team’s closing arguments, which began on Tuesday. Spector’s attorneys urged the jury to acquit their client on the grounds that the alleged victim, actress Lana Clarkson, probably […]

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Closing arguments underway in the Phil Spector murder retrial

After nearly five months of testimony, the murder retrial of rock legend Phil Spector is about to wrap up. Yesterday, the prosecution presented its closing arguments in an attempt to convince the jury to convict Spector of murdering 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. The actress was found shot to death in Spector’s Alhambra mansion back in 2003. Clarkson starred in “Barbarian Queen” (1985) and the movie spoof “Amazon Women on the […]

Friday, March 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 13, 2009

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Three charged with supplying drugs to Anna Nicole Smith

Photo from starstories.astrology.com A surprise development in the investigation surrounding the accidental drug overdose death of model/television reality star, Anna Nicole Smith, two years ago. Smith’s long time lawyer and boyfriend Howard K. Stern, and two doctors have been charged with providing thousands of prescription pills to the troubled celebrity. Stern and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor were booked and released on $20,000 bond each […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

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Bernard Madoff: Big time swindler goes to jail

Court sketch of Bernard Madoff (middle/gray tie) by Shirley Shepard/Reuters photo by Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times Some justice today for victims of that reported $65 billion Ponzi scheme ran by disgraced financier, Bernard Madoff. In a New York federal court this morning, the 70-year-old Madoff pleaded guilty to all 11 counts against him while many of the investors he […]

Saturday, February 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 21, 2009

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Rihanna finally speaks out after alleged assault

Google Image Pop star/model and suspected domestic violence victim, Rihanna, is speaking out. Rihanna’s P.R. firm released a statement yesterday. It was the first from Rihanna and her representatives since the February 8th street fight incident in Los Angeles. A story on the People website includes part of the statement: “At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not […]

Friday, February 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 20, 2009

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LAPD reacts to photo of a battered Rihanna

Google Image Pop star/model Rihanna remains in seclusion, but a photo allegedly showing her battered face is all over the Internet today. The photo first appeared on the celebrity gossip website TMZ last night. Newsradio KNX 1070 has the photo on its site. Ironically, today is Rihanna’s 21st birthday. Last night, the LAPD put up a statement questioning the source of the photo […]

Monday, February 16, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 16, 2009

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Singer Chris Brown says he’s “sorry” for alleged attack

Google Image Damage control is underway by the handlers of singer and suspected girlfriend batterer, Chris Brown. Yesterday, the pop singer released a statement to the media through a spokesperson claiming he was “.. sorry and saddened by what transpired.” The statement goes on to say: “I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I […]

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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Grammy surprises, Chris Brown and that domestic violence investigation

Two days after the 51st Grammy Awards ceremony the talk is not about who won, but about two stars who skipped out on the affair Sunday night at Staples Center. In a surprise to a lot of folks ( me included), Robert Plant, the veteran rocker from “Led Zeppelin,” and bluegrass singer Alison Krauss won five Grammys including the top prize of album […]