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Monday, September 9, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- All Chevy Vintage Car Show at Community Chevrolet on Olive Avenue Burbank September 8, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 9, 2013

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Car shows: A big draw in Burbank

“This is a car town!” exclaimed Councilman, Bob Frutos, at the recent August 20 Burbank City Council meeting. Frutos’ declaration occurred during council comments about the very successful “Downtown Burbank Car Classic” on San Fernando Boulevard, between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue, last July. Frutos is right. For proof, look at the popularity of car shows in the Media City. Yesterday, […]

Saturday, September 7, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 7, 2013

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The “Robocop” reboot has a new trailer

The sci-fi classic “Robocop” is getting a reboot. It’s set to open in theaters in February of 2014. The new “Robocop” reportedly had a budget of a $100 million — the first back in 1987 –was made for about $13 million. There have been a couple of sequels since the original hit the big screen, but they were not successful. […]

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Crowds on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank for "Ladies Night Out" August 30, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 31, 2013

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Photo Gallery: “Ladies Night Out” attracts crowds to Magnolia Park

“Ladies Night Out” drew crowds to a business section of Magnolia Park last night. The weather very warm and humid — still they came to stroll the Magnolia Boulevard sidewalks from Hollywood Way to Florence Street. Visitors were greeted by a variety of food trucks, musicians, and local vendors. Also, more than 30 stores, along this street were open during […]

Thursday, August 29, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 29, 2013

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“Ladies Night Out” — Friday night party in Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park in Burbank is getting ready for its monthly street party, “Ladies Night Out.” This Friday night affair is to “… celebrate small businesses and the customers that keep us thriving,” according to the Ladies Night Out Burbank website. Started back in 2010 by women’s clothing boutique, Encore Nouveau, “Ladies Night Out” has expanded to include numerous shops and businesses […]

Sunday, August 25, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 25, 2013

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“The Butler” still king of the domestic box office

The historical drama and Oscar contender, “Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler,” scored domestic box office gold again this weekend. The drama, starring Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker, held onto the number one spot for the second week in a row, despite challenges from a group of new films. “The Butler” appears to be expanding its audience from mostly older African Americans to […]

Friday, August 23, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 23, 2013

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Talk of the Town: Uproar over the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman

Actor Ben Affleck played a superhero on the big screen once, and many movie fans don’t want to see that happen again. Affleck played a blind Marvel comic hero in “Daredevil,” which opened Valentine’s Day 2003. The film was pretty much a dud. It cost around $78 million and to date, has made only $102 million. Yesterday, Warner Bros […]

Friday, August 23, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 23, 2013

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Halle Berry and Coty introduce new fragrance

A new marriage, new baby on the way, and now a new fragrance for Halle Berry. The Oscar winning actress raves about her new scent in a PRnewswire release: “Jasmine is such a timeless, beautiful floral note, and I loved the way the perfumer interpreted it as a modern take on a classic ingredient. I wanted this fragrance to be […]

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Disney-ABC Television Group to layoff 175

The Disney-ABC Television Group is reorganizing and laying off 175 workers. The cutbacks reportedly will start today, mostly at the unit’s eight owned and operated stations in New York, Southern California, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh Durham and Fresno. The SoCal station is located nearby in Glendale. The firings will reduce the 7,600 staff by 2 per cent. The […]

Sunday, August 18, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 18, 2013

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Republicans go after CNN and NBC over Hillary Clinton projects

The 2016 presidential race is still several years off, but there is already controversy swirling around one potential candidate and the GOP. Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, hasn’t officially announced another run for president, but some Republican Party leaders are so fearful of her candidacy they’re threatening two networks who are developing projects about the ex-First Lady. Yesterday […]