Entertainment

Thursday, August 16, 2012

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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 […]
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Mega Millions jackpot hits $52 million

No one hit the big one in the Mega Millions lottery draw last night. So the jackpot jumped to $52 million. The winning numbers: 5, 9, 38, 46, 51, and the Mega ball 5. One ticket bought in California had all but the Mega — it’s worth $587, 468! The next draw is Friday, July 27, after ticket sales close […]
Monday, July 23, 2012

Jean Youn: Colorado shooting and one couple’s love story

First, it is the news of a terrible tragedy. I mean the movie theater shooting which happened in Aurora, Colorado the other day. I am so heartbroken and want to pray for the victims and their families. I want to share a small but warm story with those of you who are saddened by the tragic massacre. It is about […]