Entertainment

Monday, November 15, 2010

Akon’s new duet with the King of Pop released

The first official single from that upcoming album of previously unreleased material from the late Superstar, Michael Jackson, was released today. “Hold My Hand” apparently was initially recorded in 2007, but not  finished during MJ’s life. It’s a duet with popular Rapper, Akon, who recently went back into the studio to complete, “Hold My Hand.” Akon has sung with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and […]
Thursday, November 11, 2010

Special salute to our veterans

  All sorts of events and celebrations are going on today in honor of American military veterans.  Here are just a few of the special Veterans Day events here locally.  Veterans Day Ceremony This morning 11 a.m.,  at the McCambridge Park War Memorial, the corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Road in Burbank.   The event will feature the Burbank Community Band, St. […]
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

“Conan” debuts with solid ratings

Former “Tonight Show” Host/Comic, Conan O’Brien, appears to have made a triumphant return to late night TV. “Conan” debuted late night on TBS and according to The Wrap whipped the competition. In the Nielsen’s 56 metered markets, Conan rated a 2.8, Leno got a 2.7 , and Letterman a 2.5. On the TBS website today, the comedy network crowed about the late […]
Monday, November 8, 2010

“Megamind 3D” big but not great at Box Office

The DreamWorks animation,”Megamind 3D,” debuted at the top of the weekend Box Office, with $46 million — but that was below expectation. The film had been expected to exceed the $50 million mark.  Nevertheless, the debut was good enough to earn “Megamind 3D” the title of the number one film in the country. The family-friendly feature  is about supervillians and superheroes battling […]
Monday, November 8, 2010

Breaking News: A new Michael Jackson song — is it real or fake?

A cut from a new soon-to-be-released Michael Jackson album hit the airways and the Internet today and already there’s a controversy.  The song, “Breaking News,” has the funky beat and sound of a King of Pop track — but is the voice that of the late superstar?  That is the much-debated question today. Sony Records is releasing the album,”Michael,” next month on December 14, and reportedly has […]
Sunday, November 7, 2010

SAG & AFTRA reach a tentative agreement with Hollywood producers

           Some good labor news in Tinseltown. Early this morning it was announced a tentative deal on a new contract had been reached with the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Hollywood producers. Talks began on Monday, September 27, between the actors’ representatives and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. During a marathon bargaining session over […]
Friday, November 5, 2010

Photo Gallery: Halloween flashback & upcoming Christmas haunt

Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke officially opened a haunted house The “Nightmare at the Museum” haunt was a smashing success. Steve Ferguson, Chair of the Burbank Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board and one of the organizers, reports over 2,800 people visited this Halloween haunt on California Street in Burbank last month. They raised more than $4,000 for the Family Service Agency of Burbank.  The […]
Thursday, November 4, 2010

Best selling author looking for a few good co-authors

Publishing superstar, Janet Evanovich, has made a bundle off  of her popular Stephanie Plum mysteries, and is now out to  hook up with some fresh talented co-authors. Number 17 in the Plum series titled, “Smokin’ Seventeen,” is due out next year. The wacky world of former lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, is headed to the big screen as well. Katherine Heigl reportedly has signed on to […]
Monday, November 1, 2010

Horror wins the Halloween Box Office

Movie fans were gong-ho for horror flicks on Halloween weekend, propelling “Saw 3D” to the top of the Box Office.  “Saw 3D” debut with a respectable $22.5 million,  acccording to the final figures out today. “Saw 3D” is now the number one movie in the country. This is the seventh and  reportedly final chapter in John “Jigsaw” Kramer’s torture series of challenges and tests for his […]