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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Lupita Nyong’o is red hot in Hollywood

Lupita Nyong’o is red-hot in Hollywood right now. Nyong’o stunned on the red carpet during awards season. In March, she scooped up the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Patsey in “12 Years a Slave.” Sometimes the heat from an Oscar win cools quickly, but not for Nyong’o. Earlier this month, Nyong’o grabbed headlines for her new […]

Monday, April 21, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 21, 2014

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Netflix price hike is coming soon

Get ready. Netflix price hike is coming soon. The on-demand video streaming company plans to increase monthly rates as much as two dollars “later this quarter for new members only.” Current subscribers’ rates will remain the same for a” generous time period,” but they will be going up. The announcement was made in a letter to shareholders released today. In […]

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Two youngsters inspect their eggs after a Easter hunt at McCambridge Park in Burbank April 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 20, 2014

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Spring Egg-Stravaganza “a fun Burbank event”

The Spring Egg-Stravaganza “a fun Burbank event.” That is how Judie Wilke, Park, Recreation and Community Services director, summed up the festivities in McCambridge Park yesterday. As for the new rules, Wilke says they “controlled things” better and that “no one was turned away.” She says a complete analysis would have to be done later to determine if the event ran […]

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Spring Egg-Stravaganza at McCambridge Park 1515 North Glendoaks Boulevard Burbank April 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 19, 2014

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Easter egg hunts in Burbank

A lot folks were out at the Easter egg hunts in Burbank. The hunts were the big draw at the Spring Egg-Stravaganza this morning. The event was held in McCambridge Park 1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard. Overall, the crowds did not appear to be as large as they were at the Spring Egg-Stravaganza last year. This may be due to the new rules or […]

Saturday, April 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 19, 2014

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ARTS Festival in Downtown Burbank this weekend

A variety of talent will be showcased at the spring ARTS Festival in Downtown Burbank this weekend. The main section of the festival will stretch along San Fernando Boulevard between Angeleno Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard. Art lovers will see the works of painters– canvas and street, sculptors, photographers and there’s more. For the first time, festival organizers will present an “… entire […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Charlie Chaplin

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long shot” — Charlie Chaplin Actor April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Jackie Robinson

Quote of the Day: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” — Jackie Robinson Baseball Legend January 31, 1919 – October 24,1972 Today is Jackie Robinson Day. Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947, when he put on the number 42 uniform and played for the […]

Monday, April 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 14, 2014

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Disney’s “Frozen” Princess Elsa dress is a hot seller

Disney has a mega hit with the award-winning animated film, “Frozen.” Since its release last November, “Frozen,” has made over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office, according to Box Office Mojo. A few weeks ago, the film won the Oscar for best animated feature and best original song for “Let It Go.” Now, the studio has hit the […]

Friday, April 11, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Canyon Grille at DeBelle Golf Course 1500 East Walnut Avenue Burbank April 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 11, 2014

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Review: The Canyon Grille better than former Clubhouse Grill

The big reopening bash for the Canyon Grille restaurant at the DeBell Golf Club on East Walnut in Burbank is this evening. The Canyon Grille has been open only a few months and is already a vast improvement over its predecessor, the very marginal Clubhouse Grill. The Canyon Grille has the potential to be a notable eatery in the Media City, but […]