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Saturday, January 31, 2015

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Super Bowl Sunday: Pizza, beer, and McDonald’s freebies

While the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are gearing up for that Super Bowl XLIX showdown in Arizona, restaurants, fast food joints, and takeout places are getting ready to throw down some serious eats. Sales of beer, chicken wings, and pizza will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday, according to Restaurant News. Some of the big chains are offering […]

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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Students offered free tickets to see Oscar-nominated “Selma”

A movement offering more than 300, 000 free tickets to the Oscar-nominated film, “Selma,” is sweeping the country. The first of its kind program started in New York City with some African American business leaders creating a fund to send 27,000 students to see the critically acclaimed drama. The demand was so great that the fund grew to support 75,000 students.Then, […]

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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Laker guard Kobe Bryant to have surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers today announced what many had expected. Kobe Bryant will have shoulder surgery. Some reports are saying this means Bryant is done for the season. Age maybe catching up with the 36 year-old veteran player who has missed a lot of games over the past three seasons due to injuries. Already there is chatter suggesting it’s time for […]

Friday, January 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2015

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In The News: January 23, 2015

Vice-President Joe Biden continues his visit in the Southland today. Yesterday, the Veepee snarled traffic in Burbank with a late afternoon visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the Warner Bros. Studios. Today more headaches for Southland motorist as Biden heads out to West Los Angeles College in Ladera Heights. Biden is expected to have a sit down discussion with students and […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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In The News: January 20, 2015

Terrorists threaten to kill two Japanese hostages unless they get $200 million ransom! CNN “American Sniper,” Clint Eastwood’s Iraq war drama, took aim at the box office over the long MLK holiday weekend and made history. It grabbed the number one spot and the crown for the most successful winter film opening ever. Oh, and the film is a top […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $246 million & $326 million jackpot winner goes public

The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to $246 million for tonight’s draw, but that’s not the lottery story getting the most media chatter. In the media spotlight right now, a retired New York school principal who won the November 4 , 2014 jackpot of $326 million! Yeah, the odds of winning are long — but someone does WIN! Yesterday a […]

Monday, January 12, 2015

(l-r) Hosts of the 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony on NBC, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 12, 2015

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In The News: January 12, 2015

A big night for the celebs who were able take home gold and or shine at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills last night. Funny ladies, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, hosted the glitzy affair for the third and reportedly last time. Their jokes and zingers were not as funny as in years past, but the […]

Sunday, January 11, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2015

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Updated: Rain, umbrellas, and 2015 Golden Globe Awards in the Southland

It’s a rainy Sunday in the Southland. Not a storming pounding rain, but strong enough to need an umbrella. In Burbank, light rain is falling this morning. The high only in the 60s in the Media City. The rain is expected to taper off as the day goes on, but there is still a threat of a shower or […]

Friday, January 9, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 9, 2015

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Mega Millions jackpot is at least $221 million!

A colossal Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs!. The enormous money pot is at least $221 million — but could be even richer by tonight’s draw. The jackpot has been on a roll since November 4 when it was hit for $326 million. Will it go that high again? Hey, only Lady Luck knows. Since the Mega Millions game began […]