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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 2, 2010

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Entertainment News Bits: Box Office dilemma, James Cameron & the Comcast-NBCU Deal

Sequels stumble at the Box Office The four-day Memorial Day weekend was no thriller at the Box Office, and that has sparked a lot chatter about whether moviegoers are growing weary of the sequels. Ticket sales for the long weekend, $184.2 million compared to $213.8 million for the same holiday weekend last year. Many critics are putting the blame for this year’s disappointment on the […]

Monday, May 31, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 31, 2010

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City Buzz

A final exit for actors Dennis Hopper & Gary Coleman Photo: Mark Boster/ Los Angeles Times — A frail Dennis Hopper gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, March 26, 2010 A legendary Hollywood “Bad Boy” Veteran actor and co-star of the cult classic motorcycle/road film, “Easy Rider” (1969), Dennis Hopper, died last Saturday, May 29, at the age […]

Sunday, May 30, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 30, 2010

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Politics & Issues

President Obama speaks on the meaning of Memorial Day

In his weekly address on yesterday, President Barack Obama called on all Americans to remember and honor those who have given their lives fighting for the ideals and freedoms we treasure in this country. Remarks of President Barack Obama Saturday, May 29, 2010 Weekly Address Washington, DC This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and […]

Saturday, May 22, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 22, 2010

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City Buzz

Debate heats up in the 43rd State Assembly race Glendale Businessman, Chahe Keuroghelian, remains a controversial force in the 43rd State Assembly race, even though, he shutdown his campaign almost a week ago. The Burbank Democratic Club (I ‘m a member) threw its 5th annual picnic at McCambridge Park in Burbank today. When I got there around 1 p.m., the event was in full […]

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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City Buzz

New comedy club opening in Burbank The Burbank City Council has cleared the way for the city’s first comedy club. You would think it was a no-brainer with entertainment being the number one industry in B-town, but it wasn’t. Last night, the city council approved a business assistance loan of $190,000 for The Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant by a 4-to-1 vote. Dr. David Gordon […]

Sunday, May 9, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 9, 2010

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Quick-bits: News, Sports, and Features

Catching up on some items from the past few days. Fire Service Day in Burbank Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Crowds turned out for the salute to Burbank Fire and Police Departments on Saturday, May 8, 2010 The streets surrounding the Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters in Downtown Burbank were blocked off for the “Fire Service Day” celebration from around 9 […]

Friday, May 7, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 7, 2010

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Hot movies, deals, and entertainment news

“Iron Man 2” a hot ticket seller Another comic book-inspired movie is blasting into theaters today, and is set to make a ton of money at the domestic Box Office this weekend. The Hollywood Reporter says “Iron Man 2” scored an estimated $7.5 million at midnight shows — with a predicted weekend tally of $140 million. This film sequel to the 2008 blockbuster is on a nice roll. […]

Thursday, May 6, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 6, 2010

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City Buzz

Burbank City Councilman David Gordon responds to his critics Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — At the November 3, 2009 city council meeting, Councilman David Gordon called for a major step in dealing with the growing Burbank police scandal Burbank is still buzzing about the snub of two-term Councilman David Gordon by his colleagues on the council. On Monday, Dr. Gordon was passed […]

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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City Buzz

A new Burbank mayor, but will it mean real change? Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — (L-R) Vice-Mayor Jess Talamantes, Councilmen David Gordon, Gary Bric, Dave Golonski, and in the center, Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke Burbank has a new mayor and a new vice-mayor. Yesterday, the Burbank City Council selected Anja Reinke as mayor and Jess Talamantes as vice-mayor. I must […]