Monday, June 27, 2011
The final box office numbers for the weekend are out today. The animated sequel, “Cars 2” leads the pack with a debut of $66 million winning bragging rights as the number one film in the country. In second place, the Cameron Diaz-Justin Timberlake new R-rated comedy, “Bad Teacher,” with $31.6 million, followed by the superhero actioner “Green Lantern” $18 million, the sci-fi flick […]
Sunday, June 26, 2011
The Mega Millions jackpot is getting closer to that $100 million mark. No one got all of the winning numbers right in last Friday’s draw. Those lucky numbers are: 10, 14, 40, 49, 51, and the Mega Ball 4. The jackpot now stands at $88 million and will probably ignite some lottery fever. The next draw is Tuesday, June 28, […]
Friday, June 24, 2011
Peter Falk, who became a television icon playing the disheveled, quirky, but brilliant detective, Lieutenant Columbo, died today at the age of 83. Falk’s acting career span 50 years and included two Oscar nominations. The Los Angeles Times has photos and a couple of nice pieces about Falk on its site.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Movie star’s poetry book published The star of the “Matrix” sci-fi action movie trilogy, Keanu Reeves, is now a published author or should I say poet. The actor ‘s new book of poetry is called, “Ode to Happiness.” The price , 55 bucks. More on Galleycat. Rewind! Lindsay Lohan in court again Living on the edge actress, Lindsay Lohan, gets another break in court […]
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot just keeps growing. It now stands at $76 million, after no one scored the big one in last Tuesday’s draw. The June 21 winning numbers are: 11, 24, 25, 31, 46, and the Mega Ball 17. The next draw is tomorrow, June 24 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from school resources officer to detective. This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD. In the past, black officers were ignored or the rules of promotion changed once they were […]
Monday, June 20, 2011
Major League Baseball Commissioner, Bud Selig, turned thumbs down on a Fox TV deal for the Dodgers today — a move that kills the Frank and Jamie McCourt diivorce settlement.reached last Friday. Once again the ownership of the Dodgers is in limbo. Details here on the Los Angeles Times website.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
It’s Father’s Day. Someone once said that the impression that children have of their fathers seems to change as they grow older. According to them, the image of a father changes over time as follows: 4 years old — Dad can do anything. 7 years old —Dad really knows about lots of things. 8 years old — Who is higher, […]
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Rock musician extraordinaire, Clarence Clemons, died today of complications from a stroke. Clemons was 69. The talented saxophonist was known as the soul of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The Los Angeles Times has a nice piece on the “Big Man” and his incredible sax sound.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to the $64 million mark. No ticket held all of the winning numbers in last night’s draw. Those important digits: 12, 29, 46, 47, 51, and the Mega Ball 24. One lucky California player has a ticket with all of those hot numbers, except the Mega Ball. That ticket is worthy a hefty $735,439. A […]
Monday, June 13, 2011
New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank. Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]
Sunday, June 12, 2011
After a smashing re-opening over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newly restored Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery will be open today from noon until 4 p.m. In fact, visitors can walk, bike, jog, drive or whatever to Grand View every Sunday from now on. It’s been a long road for Grand view. The 100-year-old-plus cemetery fell on hard times after a […]