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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Photo Gallery: President Obama visits his roots in Ireland

Thousands gathered at College Green in Dublin yesterday to welcome President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to Ireland. This was the first day of a six-day European tour for the first couple, which includes visits to England, France, and Poland. President Obama: Earlier today Michelle and I visited Moneygall where we saw my ancestral home and dropped by the […]

Sunday, May 22, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 22, 2011

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“Pirates 4” captures huge haul at box office

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides” sailed right to the top of the box office on its opening weekend. The fourth installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series earned an estimated $90.1 million to easily become the number one flick in the country. This bountiful debut clearly shows movie audiences are willing to throw down some money at […]

Friday, May 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 20, 2011

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A so-so weekend ahead — we might get rain in B-town

If you’re planning to go outside for some exercise or garden work or whatever this weekend, best to do it on Saturday. We’ll get less sun and more patchy clouds tomorrow, and by evening a chance of that drizzle — or light rain. More drizzle , low clouds, and fog in the forecast for Sunday through Tuesday. Mild temperatures with highs […]

Thursday, May 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 19, 2011

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“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides” opening tomorrow

The big summer movies are rolling into theaters. Tomorrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides,” opens in the U.S. The fantasy adventure is the fourth installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series. The movie is based on the book from 1987, “On Strange Tides,” by Tim Powers. Today over on the publishing site Galleycat, Powers talks about his fantasy […]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Protesters arrested at the Walt Disney lot in Burbank

Two protesters, dressed as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, chained themselves to a gate at the Walt Disney Studios today, according to the Los Angeles Times. The costumed activists reportedly were protesting because of a fiber in Disney’s children’s books, which they say is from endangered Indonesian rain forests. Updated: 2:15 p.m. A short while ago, Burbank Police sent out a press release about the […]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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City Buzz: BPD lawsuits, investigations, and controversies

BPD cases and lawsuits Where is ex-Burbank Police Chief, Tim Stehr? Some reports say he’s planning to continue on a loooong European vacation for at least three months, perhaps more. On the other hand, a reliable source tells me Stehr is due back in the Southland next weekend. Stehr’s vacation has resulted in an expensive delay in the discrimination and retaliation case of Burbank […]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Cold, cloudy, windy, and raindrops in Burbank today

It doesn’t look nor feel very spring-like in B-town today. The high will creep up from the 50s to only the mid-60’s. The forecast is for rain off and on today — through tomorrow. We’ve got cloudy skies and windy conditions as well. Oh, yes the sun will make a few appearance, but keep that umbrella handy.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Arnold Schwarzenegger admits fathering child with housekeeper/household staffer

UPDATE 11:30 a.m. — Reaction from Maria Shriver here. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s revival of his movie career is on a roll, but his personal life is in shambles. Last Friday, Annapurna Films won the bidding for the rights to the “Terminator” franchise with Schwarzenegger attached, according to Deadline.com . This is just one of many projects Schwarzenegger has solidified, including a […]

Monday, May 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 16, 2011

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Chick flicks hot at the box office

Chick flicks are packing them in at movie theaters. Two in the last couple of weeks have beaten projections and grabbed a lot of attention away from the front runner, “Thor”. While the superhero actioner held onto first place over the weekend, the debut of the raunchy female comedy, “Bridesmaid” is the talk of Tinseltown. The comedy about a down-on-her luck […]