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Saturday, May 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2009

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Mixed blessings on this Memorial Day holiday weekend

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank The economy is still struggling. Job layoffs by the thousands continue. Gasoline prices at the pumps are up. On Thursday, May 21, I paid $2.60 a gallon at a gas station in Burbank. A month ago at the same station, I paid $2.30 a gallon. And food prices are still outrageously high; why is that […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Actor Tony Curtis gets a new tell-all book deal

Even decades later, the movie comedy “Some Like It Hot” (1959), directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, is still very funny. It’s a true classic that stands up against the changing times and culture. The film stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two musicians on the run from gangsters who disguise themselves as women and join an all female band. […]

Sunday, May 17, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2009

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“Angels & Demons” flies to the top of the Box Office

“Angels & Demons” did not pack the appeal and Box Office numbers of its predecessor, “The Da Vinci Code.” Nonetheless, the new thriller about a deadly plot against the Vatican grabbed the attention of movie fans and debuted with an estimated $48 million this weekend to become the number one movie in the country. “Angels & Demons” is based on another […]

Sunday, May 17, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2009

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Fantastic filly makes history at the Preakness

Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters A speedy filly named Rachel Alexandra thundered past a pack of males to win the Preakness yesterday in Baltimore, Maryland. Rachel was the favorite and she did not disappoint. She’s the first filly to cross the finish line first at the Preakness since 1924! You go girl! Photo: Tim Shaffer/Reuters Rachel got high praise from her jockey, Calvin Borel: “She’s the […]

Saturday, May 16, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2009

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Frank Sinatra: A new film and book

Photo: William P. Gottlieb (1947) Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra died 11 years ago on May 14, 1998, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. Sinatra was 82. Now the entertainer, known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” or “The Voice,” is about to live again on the big screen and in the pages of a new book. Francis Albert Sinatra […]

Friday, May 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 15, 2009

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Jay Leno gearing up for “Tonight Show” finale

Photo: NBC Time is running out, if you plan to attend a “Tonight Show” taping hosted by Jay Leno. In two weeks, after 17 years, the veteran comic will host his last “Tonight Show,” on Friday, May 29. Leno told CNN he’s planning some surprises for his finale and he revealed the guests will include singer James Taylor and new “Tonight Show” […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Three defendants arraigned in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case

Photo: starstories.astrology.com Howard K. Stern, Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer and companion, and two of the actress’ physicians were arraigned in a Downtown Los Angeles court today. The three defendants pleaded not guilty to charges they were involved in a conspiracy to provide the late actress with thousands of prescription pills and other drugs during the final years of her life. Smith died in Florida […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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Donald Trump lets Miss California USA keep her crown

Photo: Effie Nidam/CNN The Donald has spoken: controversial Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, gets to keep her crown. Trump is the co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which governs the Miss California USA contest. Prejean has been in the eye of a media storm since April 19, when she was asked for her opinion on same-sex marriage during the interview […]

Sunday, May 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009

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“Star Trek” makes big debut at the Box Office

The new “Star Trek” flick shot to the top of the Box Office at warp speed. The reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise earned a spectacular $31 million on Friday. Over the weekend, “Trekkies,” or “Trekkers” and thousands of other movie fans packed theater seats to see the futuristic adventure, propelling the film into first place with an estimated $72.5 million. The newest “Star Trek” […]