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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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Universal Studios reveals more details of five year expansion plan for theme park

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced more details of an ambitious five-year expansion plan with “… revolutionary new thrill rides and expansive themed environments …” which reportedly will “radically alter the familiar footprint and landscape of The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” The expansion plan actually began in 2012 with “Transformers: The Ride—3D “and will wrap up in 2016 with the Los […]

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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LA KISS football co-owner rocker Paul Stanley writes a tell-all book

Paul Stanley, the frontman for the famous rock band KISS, is in the spotlight for two new ventures — arena football and writing his memoir. Stanley’s team, LA KISS, mixes, rock and roll, flashy productions, and football to create a new kind of entertainment. Last, Saturday, more than 12-thousand fans of the rock group KISS joined football lovers to watch […]

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Going to be hot in Burbank today

It’s going to be a hot one in Burbank today. By 11 a.m. the temperature was already 82 degrees and climbing here in the Media City. The high today is supposed to be in the upper 80s, but it could easily get a lot hotter than that here. The extra warm temps will continue through tomorrow and Thursday — […]

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Shout-out to Ben & Jerry’s. It’s Free Cone Day!

A shout-out to Ben & Jerry’s for celebrating its anniversary, April 8, with Free Cone Day. The free scoops were offered up by the ice cream company on its first anniversary back in 1979. “We’ve kept it up every year since, spreading the peace, love & ice cream around the globe,” according to a statement on the company’s website. This is […]

Monday, April 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 7, 2014

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“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” scores $95 million at box office

Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is being called the first blockbuster of the summer season, even though the calendar says it’s still April. The final weekend numbers are out today, they should the action adventure debuted with a spectacular $95, 023 million to grab the top spot at the domestic box office. The film beat the previous record […]

Monday, April 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 7, 2014

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Experts test special shield to protect cities from earthquakes

Putting a shield around a city to protect it from an earthquake, sounds like science fiction — but it’s something experts are seriously studying. A group of French scientists reportedly have made promising steps towards the development of a protective shield, which would clock a city from the most severe effects of a quake. During an experiment, the scientists created a shield […]

Monday, April 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 7, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Mickey Rooney

“I don’t regret anything I’ve ever done. I only wish I could have done more.” — Mickey Rooney Actor September 23, 1920 — April 6, 2014

Sunday, April 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 6, 2014

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Around the Southland: Actor’s Pacific Palisades estate sells for nearly $10 million

Oscar winner, Cuba Gooding Jr., reportedly finalizing a deal to sell his posh and very private, Pacific Palisades estate for almost the asking price of $9,995, 000. The secluded English style mansion sits on nearly an acre of lush, park-like grounds, in the heart of the Palisades. Gooding bought the 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 6,753 square foot estate for $3.5 million in […]

Sunday, April 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 6, 2014

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Is Burbank on a lottery winning roll?

Burbank just might be on a lottery roll. In the past two months, there have been two big wins in the Media City — for a total of $1, 344, 779! Just a few days ago, someone purchased a winning Mega Millions ticket for the March 28, 2014 draw, and it is worth $344, 779. That ticket was bought at Burbank Deli […]