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Monday, January 6, 2014

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Will Smith remembers fellow “Prince of Bel-Air” actor, James Avery

“Prince of Bel-Air” actor James Avery died last month, on New Year’s Eve. Avery reportedly passed away in a nearby Glendale hospital, following open heart surgery. He was only 68. Avery appeared in a number of movies and TV shows, but is best known for playing the stern, but loving Uncle Phil to Will Smith’s leading role character in […]

Monday, January 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 6, 2014

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Awards Round-up: WGA and PGA nominations

This past week, the Writers Guild East and West put out their list of nominees for outstanding writing for the big screen in 2013. Here are the nominees: ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY American Hustle, Written by Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell; Columbia Pictures Blue Jasmine, Written by Woody Allen; Sony Pictures Classics Dallas Buyers Club, Written by Craig Borten […]

Sunday, January 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 5, 2014

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Around the Southland: Singer Katy Perry sells Hollywood Hills mansion

Pop diva, Katy Perry, is really getting a fresh start this new year. Perry finally sold the Hollywood Hills mansion she bought with ex-husband comedian/actor, Russell Brand, according to the Zillow blog. The estate was on the market last April for $6.9 million — it finally sold for $5.5 million. Perry apparently wanted a cash sell — and that may […]

Thursday, January 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 2, 2014

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New year, get inspired: Actor Tom Arnold drops 89 pounds!

A lot of folks are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives. Not a bad idea. Yet, the statistics show most drop kick those resolutions to the curb by spring. If you made a get healthy resolution — right on. Here’s some inspiration. Last April, actor ,Tom Arnold, made the life-changing decision to get in shape. Several months later, […]

Monday, December 23, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 23, 2013

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Paul Walker to appear in “Fast & Furious 7” due out in 2015

Despite his untimely death, actor Paul Walker, will appear in the next installment of the billion-dollar movie franchise, “Fast & Furious.” His fellow actor, Vin Diesel, made the announcement late yesterday on his Facebook page and posted the above photo saying it was “… the last scene we filmed together.” Also, Diesel disclosed “Fast & Furious 7” will be released […]

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Awards season kicks into high gear with 2014 SAG Awards nominations

A lot of chatter in the media and in the entertainment biz about the announcement this morning of the nominations for the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The arrival of the SAG nominations means the Hollywood awards season is in full swing. Topping the list for outstanding performances in 2013, “12 Years a Slave,” in the film categories and “Breaking […]

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Universal Pictures makes a donation to Paul Walker’s charity

Universal Pictures announced today that it will be donating ” a percentage of proceeds” from the upcoming home entertainment release of “Fast & Furious 6” to Paul Walker’s non-profit Reach Out WorldWide. Walker and his friend/fellow racing enthusiast, Roger Rodas, were killed in a fiery crash last Saturday afternoon in Valencia. The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT they were riding in, apparently […]

Monday, December 2, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 2, 2013

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“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “Frozen” break records and win box office gold

The malls and shopping centers were not the only places attracting big crowds over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A lot of folks bought tickets at movie theaters — allowing the two top films to break records and collect a ton of money. The final numbers came out today and they show the action adventure, “Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” […]

Monday, November 25, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 25, 2013

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“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” wins big at the box office

As expected, the debut of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” exploded at the box office.The final numbers are out today and the sci-fi adventure raked in $158. 1 million, to become the number one movie in the country this week. It was an incredible achievement — placing sixth on the list of the biggest movie openings ever. The second […]