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Friday, August 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 17, 2012

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Entertainment Bits: MJ’s will reviewed, Facebook stock down again, WGA-West slams Verizon/cable deals

No surprise that a family feud is underway over the very rich estate of the late pop legend, Michael Jackson. Some of the superstar’s disgruntled siblings have charged his will is a fake. Yes, that’s the will that left the singer’s fortune to various charities, his mother, and his children and nothing to his brothers and sisters. Forbes investigated MJ’s […]

Friday, August 17, 2012

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A Writer’s View: From TV police drama “Hunter” to mystery author

My first paid writing job fell into my lap when working for a TV syndication company. My boss needed to hire someone to watch seven seasons (23 shows a season) worth of “Hunter,” the police drama starring Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer, and compose a one page, double spaced synopsis of each show to be faxed (our office didn’t have […]

Thursday, August 16, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 16, 2012

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Summer dreams and the Mega Millions jackpot hits $45 million

Feeling lucky? Dreaming of hitting the big one or just getting some extra cash to cruise through the rest of the summer? You might be able to pick up some dough in the Mega Millions lottery. The jackpot is at least $45 million for tomorrow’s draw. For as little as one dollar for a single Mega Millions ticket, you might […]

Sunday, August 12, 2012

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Jean Youn: Olympic medals and serenity of mind

The London Olympiad, which draws the attention of people around the world, is about to end. Many athletes have won glorious medals, but a lot more athletes will go back to their countries with empty hands. There is one thing that will be equally given to those who won medals, those who didn’t, as well as to all the people […]

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Burbank to participate in National Night Out event

The 29th annual National Night Out kicks off from coast to coast tonight. Burbank will take part in this crime and drug prevention event. This is how a Burbank Police news release described it: “National Night Out is a nationwide, one-night rally, where citizens and law enforcement join forces to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Last year, over 1,100 […]

Friday, August 3, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 3, 2012

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“CSI: Las Vegas” shooting in Burbank

Police yellow tape and crime scene investigators at Frank’s Restaurant on West Olive Avenue here in Burbank today. There were criminalists on the scene, but not from any local law enforcement agency. It’s part of the filming of an episode of the long running TV crime drama, “CSI: Las Vegas.” The shoot began on Thursday and is expected to wrap […]

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Lady Gaga and other celebrities to shine at art exhibit

Lady Gaga and other celebrity portraits such as Steven Tyler, Elizabeth Taylor, and Prince will be on display this evening at the opening of a solo exhibit by local artist Rosalind “Roz” Williams at the ArtLife Gallery Plaza El Segundo 720-B South Allied Way, El Segundo 90245 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. For more information, call the gallery (310) 938-2511.

Monday, July 30, 2012

By Guest Blogger Monday, July 30, 2012

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Jean Youn: The Olympic spirit and your life journey

2012 London Olympiad has begun. The best athletes from all over the world will compete for medals in various events. Every single athlete must be the best in their countries and must have cherished ardent wishes and dreams. I mean wishes like “If I win a gold, silver or bronze medal…” Do you use the word “If” frequently? It is the […]

Friday, July 27, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 27, 2012

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Huge classic car show in Downtown Burbank on Saturday

All sorts of hot rides, from vintage to sporty to exotic, will be taking center stage tomorrow at the Downtown Burbank Car Classic in a six block stretch of San Fernando Boulevard. Some of the 200 prized vehicles on display have movie or TV credits such as “… the V8 Ford Mustang fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film […]