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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Stevie Wonder gets a standing ovation at the White House

PBS stations across the country ran the premiere of the TV special, “The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House,” last night. The concert recorded in the East Room of the White House back on February 24, 2011, was a celebration of Black History Month and the legendary soul/pop/rhythm and blues sound of Motown Records. Some of the great artists […]
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Showbiz Bits: Christina Aguilera arrested, Charlie Sheen’s TV show, and Natalie Portman speaks out on designer controversy

Christina Aguilera jailed for public drunkenness The pop diva with the big voice, Christina Aguilera, has hit a rough patch. Her movie, “Burlesque,” stumbled at the box office, she botched the national anthem at the Super Bowl a few weeks ago, and then last night, the singer was arrested for being intoxicated in public.  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly pulled over a car in West Hollywood […]
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $88 million

The Mega Millions is a hot ticket today. The reason: the jackpot for that lottery game is simmering at $88 million. In last Friday’s draw, no one got all the winning digits right. Those numbers are: 4, 5, 17, 19, 50, and the Mega Ball 7. Once again, some lucky player in California did match five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega Ball. That […]
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 27, 2011
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The Oscars: Winners, awards, and those fabulous celebrity gowns

As expected, “The King’s Speech” captured the best picture Oscar at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood tonight. The surprise, the historic British drama was nominated for a record 12 awards, but only won four. Along with best picture, Colin Firth grabbed best actor, Tom Hooper best director, and David Seidler walked off with the best […]
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Freaky weather: sunshine, rain, and hail in Burbank

A brief period of sunshine gave way to more dark clouds, then rain, and just before noon, hail in Burbank!  The hard pebbles pounded the roof of my house and created white patches of quickly melting ice on the ground in the hillside area. The weather is freaky out there today. Don’t get faked out by a little sunshine —  keep that umbrella handy.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Pioneer journalist Belva Davis brings book tour to Southland

Award-winning journalist/author, Belva Davis, is in the Southland this weekend for a number of meet-and-greet-and-book signing events. As Black History month draws to a close, this is an incredible opportunity to meet a trailblazer, Davis, the first African American female reporter/anchor in the West, who covered some of the most significant news stories of the past few decades while fighting racism and sexism. In […]
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Friday, February 25, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 25, 2011
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A cold storm moves into the Southland

At 1 p.m. light rain is falling in Burbank with the really heavy stuff predicted for later in the day and tonight. This cold storm will linger through tomorrow, bringing with it breezy conditions, frigid temperatures, and snow possibly in the foothills. The high today in the Media City — the mid-5os.  Brrrr!!  Stay dry and be extra careful out […]
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Photo Gallery: Space Shuttle Discovery — the final journey

Space Shuttle Discovery is cruising in space on its final mission. Discovery lifted off with a thunder into the blue skies over Florida this afternoon from the Kennedy Space Center. During the 11-day mission, the  6 member crew will deliver important parts and equipment to the International Space Station. Discovery is due to return home on March 7.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $76 million and Burbank man cashes in $10 million lottery ticket

The Mega Millions jackpot took another leap — this time to $76 million. On election Tuesday — no one managed to match all the correct digits: 15, 22, 23, 48, 55 and the Mega Ball 31. However, one California player did score all but the Mega Ball — and that ticket is worth $226, 991. The next draw is tomorrow, Friday, […]
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