Saturday, February 1, 2014
National Freedom Day! On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution outlawing slavery. Later, the resolution was ratified by the states in December of 1865 and became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Let freedom ring.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
It’s Super Bowl weekend! The mother of all big games is tomorrow and folks are getting ready for the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. The kickoff will be around 3:25 p.m. PST on Fox. Also, there are those multi-million TV commercials, media, and other things that go right along with this huge money-making event. Super Bowl […]
Friday, January 31, 2014
Strong cold winds are howling through Burbank right now. A wind advisory is in effect for Los Angeles County for 15-to-25 MPH winds with some gusts up to 50 MPH until tomorrow morning at 6.a.m. Burbank is definitely being wind-whipped this afternoon. The temperature is dropping as well. The high today only in the low 60s — tonight, it will […]
Friday, January 31, 2014
Burbank is one step closer to getting a new hotel. Yesterday, a ceremonial ground breaking was held for the $40 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott on San Fernando Boulevard between Providencia and Santa Anita Streets adjacent to Downtown Burbank. Executives from R.D. Olson Development and Marriott International joined some City of Burbank officials for the event, according to a news release. […]
Thursday, January 30, 2014
A change in the weather pattern. Overcast skies in the Media City today. We got a little sun this morning in Burbank — but the clouds rolled back in and are expected to hang around the rest of the day and evening. Also, there’s a 25 percent chance of rain. Not a big storm. Hey, if it’s only a few […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
You might be surprised to know that to win an Oscar takes much more than talent. It takes a strategic campaign. Let me translate. Outrageous budgets go towards lavish lunch and dinner parties to win the favor of Oscar voters. Big publicity budgets go towards new 30 second TV spots, and self-congratulatory magazine and newspaper ads. Does this sound familiar? […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Entertainer and New Jersey native, Queen Latifah, is going to sing “America The Beautiful” during the pregame festivities for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The NFL and Fox Network made the announcement in a news release yesterday. Latifah’s performance and that of opera star, Renee Fleming, singing the national anthem will be televised before the game kickoff. Bruno Mars, whose album “Unorthodox […]
Monday, January 27, 2014
There are some rumblings about efforts underway to keep the Los Angeles Sparks in the Southland. That’s something many Sparks fans are hoping will happen and, to let their voices be heard, they’re signing a petition. During the first week of the month, word got out that an investment group, led by former NBC executive, Paula Madison, had given up ownership […]
Monday, January 27, 2014
The French helmet-wearing duo, Daft Punk, are probably feeling pretty lucky today and for good reason. They walked away with some the biggest awards at the Grammys last night, including, Record of the Year for “Get Lucky,” Album of the Year for “Random Access Memories,” and for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. I have not heard their entire album, but the […]
