Entertainment

Monday, February 18, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies

A lot of sadness in Laker land tonight, as folks come to terms with the passing, earlier today, of team owner, Dr. Jerry Buss. At the age of 80 and reportedly after a long battle with cancer, Buss died this morning at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He was the majority owner of the Lakers and is given credit for being […]
Friday, February 15, 2013

Guest blogger: A review of the Tallyrand in Burbank

TALLYRAND RESTAURANT 1700 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca. 91506 (818) 846-9904     Hungry? If you are looking for a good family Restaurant and haven’t already experienced the Tallyrand you are in for a treat. Recently, I had the pleasure of eating here and it wasn‘t the first time I have lunched here. The food is always delightful, fresh and delicious. […]
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

What’s hot for Valentine’s Day 2013

Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be a money maker for florists if what I discovered at a couple of Burbank florists is any indicator. When I dropped by Samuel’s Florist on West Olive Avenue last Saturday, owner/floral designer, Donna Smith, was busy creating Valentine’s Day arrangements with shop floral designer, Karla Comayagua. Smith is surprised at how many customers […]
Monday, February 4, 2013

Most watched Super Bowl ever !!!

What a game! Despite that lengthy blackout in the second half , the Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. The Ravens had the momentum from the kick-of, but that weird power outage in the third quarter energized the 49ers — but not enough for the Niners to win it all. The early TVratings indicate the showdown in New […]
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Inauguration controversy: Who sang live and who was prerecorded

The day after President Barack Obama took the oath of office for a second term in a public inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in D.C. in front of thousands on the National Mall and millions watching on TV, there is a controversy surrounding one of the celebrity singers. Beyoncé got raves for her rendition of  the “Star Spangled Banner,” […]
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Photo Gallery: Final hurrah for “Deep Sea Adventures”

The winner of the fantasy trophy for outstanding display of animation and imagination at the 124th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day has wrapped up a final showing in Burbank. Burbank’s float, “Deep Sea Adventures,” built by volunteers, drew crowds to the parking lot at Glenoaks Boulevard and Olive Avenue from January 3-7. This morning the float was moved to […]
Friday, January 4, 2013

Talk of the Town: Who will buy the Burbank Leader?

  The Tribune company, the owner of the Los Angeles Times and the Burbank Leader, emerged from a lengthy and expensive bankruptcy on December 31, 2012 — and now there is even more talk about selling assets — especially the newspapers.The Tribune has new owners and a new board of directors. The Tribune has in its financial portfolio eight major […]