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Monday, December 12, 2011

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Talk of the Town: The Black List

One of the most debated and scrutinized lists in the entertainment industry came out today. The Black List is a collection of unproduced screenplays that for whatever reason rated as a “like” or “favorite” by a number of film executives. This year, 300 of them reportedly sent in suggestions to film executive, Franklin Leonard ,who started compiling The Black List back in 2004. Since then, scripts […]

Friday, December 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 9, 2011

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Huge Mega Millions jackpot: $100 million!

For the first time since last September, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot hit the $100 million mark. That happened after no one came up with the winning numbers in last Tuesday’s draw. Those money numbers: 7, 21, 29, 35, 49 and the Mega number 39. The next chance to score the Mega Millions jackpot is tonight. The drawing is at 8 […]

Friday, December 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 9, 2011

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Holiday Highlights

New play opening in Burbank A live theater production of the Christmas play, “Table of the Heart,” is set to open tomorrow, December 10, at the Media City Church 269 East Providencia Avenue in the Media City. The production is written and directed by Tatum Shank. The play tells the story of the tragedy and triumph of the Carmichael family who […]

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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2012 Writers Guild awards nominees

Some of the 2012 Writers Guild of America, West & East, Awards nominees are out today. On the list, nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2011 season. TELEVISION NOMINEES DRAMA SERIES Boardwalk Empire, Written by Bathsheba Doran, Dave Flebotte, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Itamar Moses, Margaret Nagle, Terence Winter; HBO Breaking Bad, […]

Sunday, December 4, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 4, 2011

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Jean Youn: Steve Jobs and that special time of the year

It is now the month of December, the last month of the year 2011. There are some people who live as though they have nothing to live for and there are also those who live every day as if it were their last. Steve Jobs was one of the people in the second category. These are some of the words […]

Saturday, December 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 3, 2011

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Target teams up with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to give away millions

The giant retailer, Target, has a deal with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and it could mean thousands for some lucky schools. Target has earmarked $5 million in grants for a slew of elementary and secondary schools recommended by the viewers of the weekly talk/variety show. Viewers will be required to submit their recommendations through the “Ellen” website and give a “compelling” reason why their school deserves one […]

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Convicted Jackson doctor sentenced today

An outraged Los Angeles judge today sentenced Dr. Conrad Murray to the maximum of 4 years behind bars. Earlier this month, Dr. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose death of pop superstar, Michael Jackson. Dr. Murray will be doing his time in Los Angeles County jail where he will most likely spend less than a year […]

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Photo Gallery:President Obama pardons two lucky turkeys

President Obama carried on a Thanksgiving tradition today by pardoning two big turkeys. Liberty was on hand for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning ceremony — Peace was a no show for some reason. Joining the president were daughters Malia and Sasha and the National Turkey Federation Chairman, Richard Huisinga. The two 19-week old turkeys tip the scales at 45 pounds each and were raised by […]

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Jean Youn: A thankful Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. There are countless things that we feel that we lack and want but there also a countless number of things to be thankful for. Of those things family is what’s most important and what we are most thankful for. Family is what I am most thankful for but what allows my family and me […]