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Friday, March 13, 2009

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Three charged with supplying drugs to Anna Nicole Smith

Photo from starstories.astrology.com A surprise development in the investigation surrounding the accidental drug overdose death of model/television reality star, Anna Nicole Smith, two years ago. Smith’s long time lawyer and boyfriend Howard K. Stern, and two doctors have been charged with providing thousands of prescription pills to the troubled celebrity. Stern and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor were booked and released on $20,000 bond each […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

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Bernard Madoff: Big time swindler goes to jail

Court sketch of Bernard Madoff (middle/gray tie) by Shirley Shepard/Reuters photo by Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times Some justice today for victims of that reported $65 billion Ponzi scheme ran by disgraced financier, Bernard Madoff. In a New York federal court this morning, the 70-year-old Madoff pleaded guilty to all 11 counts against him while many of the investors he […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

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A new development in singer Chris Brown’s assault case

More legal drama in singer Chris Brown’s domestic violence case involving his model/pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Brown’s attorneys have requested a closed-door hearing. Hmm, this means no media or the public allowed. The L.A. Times story suggests the focus of the hearing will be the testimony of some witnesses. The hearing has been set for […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

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President Obama creates White House Council on Women and Girls

White House photo/Chuck Kennedy This is Women’s History month. While some look back at the progress made by women, others look ahead at what still needs to be done. Yesterday, President Obama did both at a ceremony for the signing of an executive order creating a White House Council on Women and Girls. President Obama said the purpose of the council […]

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Singer Chris Brown withdraws from the Kids’ Choice Awards

More negative fallout for singer Chris Brown because of that domestic violence investigation involving his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today Brown withdrew his name from consideration for two Kids’ Choice Awards. In a statement a spokesman said: “Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite […]

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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DC Comics launches new Watchmen website

“Watchmen” the movie stormed the Box Office over the weekend, grabbing the number one ranking and making around $55 million. Even though fans have not gushed and cheered the way they did for “The Dark Knight,” the “Watchmen” flick is still making barrels of money. DC Comics quickly moved to capitalize on the “Watchmen” movie success with a campaign called […]

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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Freelance writer/producer’s debut book gets a TV deal

Los Angeles writer/producer Jessica Brody is celebrating one of those milestones that makes one do the happy dance. Last week, Brody got the word her novel, ” The Fidelity Files,” had been optioned for development as a television series by Marina Grasic, the executive producer of the Oscar-winning film, “Crash.” St. Martin’s Press released “The Fidelity Files,” Brody’s debut novel, last summer. The novel is about a young […]

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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Manny at spring training

Photo courtesy: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers Even a power hitter like Dodger Manny Ramirez needs to practice the bunt as he did yesterday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

Monday, March 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 9, 2009

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Day 48: President Obama removes federal ban on embryonic stem cell research

White House photo/Pete Souza President Barack Obama signed an executive order today lifting the Bush Administration’s ban on using federal funds for controversial embryonic stem cell research. President Obama conceded “the promise of stem cell research remains unknown,” but sees great opportunities in that promise: “… scientists believe these tiny cells may have the potential to help us understand, and possibly cure, some of our […]