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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot up to $143 million

How big can the Mega Millions jackpot get? It’s overflowing with money right now. In tonight’s game the jackpot is worth at least $143 million! In last Friday’s game, two tickets bought in California had five of the winning numbers, but not the Mega ball. Each is valued at $201,643. The winning numbers from April 16, 2010: 10,16,31,48,50 and the Mega 44. […]

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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“Kick-Ass” wins a slim victory at the Box Office

The final numbers are in — ending the cliffhanger at the Box Office. The new superhero flick, “Kick-Ass,” edged out the animated hit, “How to Train Your Dragon” for bragging rights to the number one film in the country. The action comedy generated $19.8 million in theater ticket sales, below expectations, but still enough to win the Box Office derby. “Kick-Ass” […]

Monday, April 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 19, 2010

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Hollywood Buzz: WME fires employees over a controversial e-mail

Probably a lot of talk and cautious e-mailing in Tinsletown and Media City today about the reported WME reprimands and firings over a farewell e-mail sent by an employee. On Deadline.com/Hollywood Nikki Finke posted Marcus Washington’s good-bye to the New York office of William Morris Endeavor on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Apparently the WME management went ballistic and launched a witch hunt for […]

Monday, April 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 19, 2010

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Sly Stone plays Coachella … sort of

Photo: Vanessa Franko/The Press-Enterprise 4/18/10 — Sly Stone on stage at Coachella The unpredictable rocker Sly Stone did show at Coachella last night, but his appearance was a disappointment. Stone showed up late, which he is known to do, and did more jabbering than singing. Music Blogger Vanessa Franko caught the Stone set and reports about it here. The Inland SoCal journalist […]

Saturday, April 17, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 17, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Pictures from the week

Rock festival groove Photo: Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times 4/17/10 Music lovers groove to the beat at the huge Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival up in the Riverside County desert community of Indio today. The Los Angeles Times is reporting record-breaking crowds of 75,000 a day since the festival kicked-off on Friday, which included performances by Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Legendary rocker Sly Stone […]

Thursday, April 15, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 15, 2010

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Burbank City Buzz

A run-off in the 43rd Assembly District race It’s Democrat Mike Gatto against the only Republican on the ballot, Sunder Ramani. I dropped by a couple of polling places in Burbank on Tuesday evening and was told by the poll workers that the turnout was way better than expected. A small sampling, but it turned out to be right on the […]

Monday, April 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 12, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $105 million

Another rollover in the Mega Millions game. The jackpot has leaped the 100 million mark and now stands at $105 million for tomorrow’s draw. A lot of big jackpots in the Mega Millions games lately. Maybe a Southlander will win it all this time. Players in 35 states, including California, can purchase tickets for the Mega Millions game. For $1 […]

Monday, April 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 12, 2010

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“Clash of the Titans” edges out “Date Night” at the Box Office

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday “Date Night” was number one at the Box Office. Today when the actual numbers came out it had slipped to number two. For the second straight week, the sword and scandal actioner, “Clash of the Titans” is the top film in the country after earning $26.6 million over the weekend. “Date Night” is […]

Monday, April 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 12, 2010

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Rainy weather in the Southland

UPDATE: Heavy rain pounding Burbank at 1:45 p.m. Some patchy clouds, sprinkles, and brief sunshine earlier. Now it’s wet and coold outside! You need a jacket and an umbrella. After days of threatening skies a cold storm swooped down on the Southland tonight. At 11 p.m. a steady rain is falling in Burbank where it’s 52 degrees. There’s a chance of thunderstorms and […]