Entertainment

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot rises to at least $123 million

The Mega Millions lottery is ending the year with a HUGE jackpot — at least 123 million smackaroos! Tuesday’s game did not produce a ticket with all of the winning numbers: 18, 22, 25, 31, 38 and the Mega Ball 29. However, three tickets bought in the Golden State had all but the Mega Ball number. Each is worth $112, […]
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Showbiz bits: Blogger/tweeter gets TV deal, Golden Globe nominations, Box Office update, & List of hot screenplays in Hollywood

Blogger/tweeter gets TV project gig   Blogger/tweeter and mother of three, Kelly Oxford, has been writing for years — but now it’s really paying off for her. Oxford’s witty tweets and interesting blog posts, got her a deal to write a sitcom series pilot called, “Mother of All Something.” Now CBS has picked up the project for development with actress Jessica Alba and […]
Sunday, December 12, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot leaps the $100 million mark

The Mega Millions jackpot has exploded into the big money territory!  No one picked all of the winning numbers in last Friday’s game, so the jackpot got stuffed with more money. It now stands at $104 million!!! It was not all bah humbug for last Friday’s game. Two tickets bought in California had all but the Mega Ball number. Each […]
Friday, December 10, 2010

Lighting the National Christmas Tree

  For the 88th time, the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place in Washington, DC last night.  The first family had t he honor of pushing the button that lit up a 40-foot Colorado blue spruce.  The President commented on the history and the resilience of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony: President Obama: Often, the ceremony itself has […]
Friday, December 10, 2010

“Grinchmas” celebration at Universal Studios

The annual “Grinchmas” celebration at Universal Studios in Universal City kicks off this weekend with two additional events. Universal Studios is partnering with the Amanda Foundation and the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to host two “Max to the Rescue: Whoville’s Have A Heart Pet Adoption Fairs” on December 11 and 12, from noon to 4 p.m.,near the main […]
Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $88 million!

A ton of moolah in the Mega Millions jackpot tonight. It was bumped up to $88 million after no one picked all of the winning numbers in last Tuesday’s game.  However, two California players got lucky and bought tickets with all of the winning numbers, except the Mega Ball. Each ticket is worth $122, 746 — that can put a little more cheer into […]
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A break in the Ronni Chasen murder case

More shocking developments in the investigation surrounding the brutal killing of Hollywood publicist, Ronni Chasen. Beverly Hills Police revealed some details and the direction of their investigation at a news conference this afternoon. Beverly Hills Police Chief, David Snowden, admitted what many in the media have been saying, suicide victim, Harold Martin Smith, was more than a “person of interest” as the BHPD […]
Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Disney signs multi-million dollar deal with Netflix

Disney is reportedly shelling out big bucks for a new deal with Netflix, the online streaming video and by mail DVD service.  The Los Angeles Times says the agreement is worth $200 million and will give Netflix access to a trove of popular television shows from ABC network, Disney Channel, and ABC Family. Disney made the deal with NetFlix, even […]
Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Judge rules Los Angeles Dodgers community property–for now

A Los Angeles judge handed down a legal ruling today that could mean more bad news for the Dodgers. This morning, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon threw out a 2004 marital agreement, between Jamie and Frank  McCourt, that would have given him sole ownership of the team. Frank is not thrilled with the ruling and has indicated he will continue the court battle with […]