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Sunday, March 16, 2014

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Around the Southland: Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Malibu estate

Academy Award winning actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, and her rocker husband, Chris Martin, have a new getaway place on the ocean. The 4 bedroom and 3 bath home reportedly sits on an acre of secluded Malibu beach and sold last month for $14 million, according to the Zillow blog. The home, once appeared in the Wall Street Journal, “… incorporates the outdoors […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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Time Warner in trouble with city of Los Angeles and Dodger fans

Time Warner Cable is in deep, deep trouble in the Southland. Today L.A. City Attorney, Mike Feuer, announced the filing of a multi-million-lawsuit against the area’s largest cable provider. The suit alleges the cable giant has “stiffed” the city of Los Angeles $10 million in franchise fees at a time when it was raking in billions from its customers. “That money […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Lucille Ball

“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore faith in yourself.” –Lucille Ball Actress/Comedienne

Thursday, March 13, 2014

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Hollywood Deals: March 13, 2014

FilmNation has snatched up the hot spec script, “Aether,” and putting it on the fast track. Not much is being released about the screenplay, but FilmNation is crowing about the acquisition. “I’m astounded by the level of talent and inventiveness we’ve come across from such a young voice,” said FilmNation production president, Aaron Ryder, on Deadline. “We’re terribly excited to produce […]

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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“Pretty Woman” movie to be revived as a Broadway musical

On New Year’s Day, director Garry Marshall, rode on the award-winning Burbank Rose float, “Lights! Camera! Action!,” weeks later, he’s reportedly in New York working on turning one of his movie hits into a Broadway musical. Marshall and producer Paula Wagner are said to be meeting with potential composers, lyricists, and directors for a “Pretty Woman” stage production, according to the New […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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Disney’s “Maleficent” new movie poster

You gotta love the wicked new poster for Disney’s “Maleficent.” Angelina Jolie looks devilishly fabulous as the movie’s antagonist. The fantasy adventure tells the dark side of Disney’s version of “Sleeping Beauty.” Maleficent is the villainess and the movie focuses on what turned her into such an evil, ah, witch who would curse the young fairytale princess, Aurora. “Maleficent” opens […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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Cartoon Network offers up some classics and newbies

The Cartoon Network, introduced its new line-up of programs yesterday and the list includes original animation and the reboot of some classic cartoons starring familiar characters like Scooby-Doo, Bugs Bunny, and Tom and Jerry. Among the new programs, a miniseries called “Over the Wall” with voices from Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings Trilogy), Collin Dean (The War at Home) and […]

Sunday, March 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 9, 2014

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Around the Southland: Justin Bieber’s Kardashian connection

Pop rock troubled teen, Justin Bieber, has unloaded his Calabasas party mansion — the scene of many of his antics — including the alleged egging of a neighbor’s yard. Bieber bought the 1.28 property for $6.5 million back in April of 2012. A number of reports are saying the property has been sold to Khloe Kardashian for somewhere around $7.2 […]

Saturday, March 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 8, 2014

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Mega Millions jackpot swells to $309 million!

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is in record-breaking territory. No one matched all six of the winning numbers in last night’s draw so that fat money pot got even fatter! It now stands at $309 million, the ninth largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Friday’s winning numbers: 11, 13, 51, 57, 69, and the Mega Ball 1. The Mega Millions […]