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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Singer Chris Brown withdraws from the Kids’ Choice Awards

More negative fallout for singer Chris Brown because of that domestic violence investigation involving his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today Brown withdrew his name from consideration for two Kids’ Choice Awards. In a statement a spokesman said: “Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite […]

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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DC Comics launches new Watchmen website

“Watchmen” the movie stormed the Box Office over the weekend, grabbing the number one ranking and making around $55 million. Even though fans have not gushed and cheered the way they did for “The Dark Knight,” the “Watchmen” flick is still making barrels of money. DC Comics quickly moved to capitalize on the “Watchmen” movie success with a campaign called […]

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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Freelance writer/producer’s debut book gets a TV deal

Los Angeles writer/producer Jessica Brody is celebrating one of those milestones that makes one do the happy dance. Last week, Brody got the word her novel, ” The Fidelity Files,” had been optioned for development as a television series by Marina Grasic, the executive producer of the Oscar-winning film, “Crash.” St. Martin’s Press released “The Fidelity Files,” Brody’s debut novel, last summer. The novel is about a young […]

Sunday, March 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 8, 2009

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“Watchmen” win the Box Office derby

Superheroes ruled the Box Office over the weekend. The long awaited movie version of “Watchmen” debuted Friday and has been packing the theaters. So it’s no surprise the doomsday thriller killed the competition and racked up an estimated $55 million to become the number one film in the country. No doubt, a sequel is in the works. “Watchmen” is based on a popular comic book series […]

Saturday, March 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 7, 2009

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“Watchmen” fires up the Box Office

The comic-book-to-movie trend in Hollywood continues to be pretty much a win-win situation with plenty of dollar signs. The latest comic book to hit the big screen is “Watchmen,” which opened with early morning showings yesterday. The result: “Watchmen” raked in an estimated $25 million on Friday. A great kick-off for the debut weekend of this superhero flick. DC Comics published the vigilante thriller […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Chris Brown charged in alleged attack on his girlfriend Rihanna

Google Image Pop and R&B singer Chris Brown was charged with two felonies today as a result of what was apparently a brutal attack on his pop star/model girlfriend, Rihanna, last month. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed the charges this morning, accusing Brown of committing an assault likely to cause “great bodily harm” and making terrorist threats. There are reports all […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Superstar Michael Jackson announces “This is it” concerts

from www.michaeljacksonlive.com Today the reclusive King of Pop, Michael Jackson, announced a series of concerts that he described as: “…the final curtain call.” Jackson appeared at the O2 Arena in London where he says he will perform 10 concerts beginning July 8. Along with the media, there were several hundred fans on hand to hear the announcement. Jackson promised: “This […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Two more Tyler Perry movie projects on the fast track

Super successful filmmaker Tyler Perry ‘s latest film is on top of the Box Office, but that’s not slowing his pace. Today distributor Lionsgate announced it has acquired the rights to two more Perry movies, according to Variety. One film, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” is based on a Perry play and stars Oscar-nominated actress, Taraji P. Henson. The actress received […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Actor Ed Begley, Jr. to speak on living the eco-friendly life

Now that most of us are trying to live greener, simpler, and more cost efficient lives, we’re paying more attention to Earth-friendly folks like actor, Ed Begley, Jr. A well known environmentalist for more than 30 years, Begley shares his experience on what works and what will save you money in his book, “Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly […]