Saturday, June 14, 2014

Photo Gallery: Actress Sophia Bush threw out first pitch at Dodger game

Actress Sophia Bush, star of the NBC drama  “Chicago P.D.,” threw out the ceremonial first pitch at last night’s Dodger game. The Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in front of a crowd of nearly 43,000 at Dodger Stadium. More photos from the game on Jon Soo Hoo’s LA Photo Blog.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Actress Eva Longoria appears at Burbank YMCA special event

Actress/producer/director, Eva Longoria, dropped by the Burbank YMCA today to host a special event. Longoria was there to encourage kids to drink more water.  Also, the event was to celebrate the donation of thousands of Brita water filter pitchers and dispensers to YMCA locations nationwide. This three-year commitment is designed to give kids participating in before and after school programs […]
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Around the Southland: “Hunger Games” star buys $1.25 million home

“Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson has bought a $1.25 million home on a tree-lined street in Studio City. The home is being called East Coast traditional and got a complete re-do back in 2011, according to the Trulia real estate blog. The 1,506 square foot three bedroom and two bath house, is beautifully decorated in black and white. The highlights […]
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Walmart truck driver charged in deadly accident that injured comic Tracy Morgan

A Walmart truck driver has been charged in a horrific accident in New Jersey today, which killed one and injured several others — including comedian/actor, Tracy Morgan. Thirty-five year old, Kevin Roper of Jonesboro, Georgia,  was charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto, according to CNN. The accident occurred early this morning […]
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Disney puts new “Beauty and the Beast” film on fast track

Disney is dusting off another classic and preparing to give it the big screen treatment again. Director Bill Condon has been brought on board to direct a live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast,” according to Variety. There will probably be some unexpected twists and reinvention to the classic in this new movie adaptation. Lately, Disney has been very successful in […]
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

UPDATED: Burbank selected as a “host town” for Special Olympics World Games 2015

UPDATED: June 5, 2014  More on Burbank becoming a “host town”for the Special Olympics World Games 2015 on the city website. A big announcement is set to take place at the Burbank City Council meeting this evening. Burbank has been selected as a “host town” for the the Special Olympics World Games 2015. “Special Olympics World Games bring public attention […]
Sunday, June 1, 2014

Around the Southland: Matthew Perry’s Malibu home on the market again

  “Friends” costar, Matthew Perry has put his Malibu home up for sale again. The ultra-modern 4-bedroom 6-bath home overlooks the Malibu Pier. Back in 2011 it went n the market for $13.5 million for about five months, according to the Zillow blog. It’s now being relisted for a million less — $12.5 million. This beach home has incredible views […]
Saturday, May 31, 2014

Amy Poehler has a new book coming out

   Actress and funny lady, Amy Poehler, has a new book coming out. “Yes Please” will be published by a new imprint of  HarperCollins called Dey Street Books. The “Today Show” website  was the first to reveal the book cover. Poehler reportedly will dish up advice about friendship, parenting, and oh yes, her experience in the rough and tumble entertainment […]
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Los Angeles Clippers sold for $2 billion?

Another shocking development in the Los Angeles Clippers/Donald Sterling saga tonight.  ESPN is reporting there is now an agreement between the Sterling Family Trust and  billionaire businessman Steve Ballmer. The former CEO of Microsoft  apparently has won the bidding war for the Clippers with an offer of $2 billion. Yes, that’s billion with a “b”.  Ballmer is worth at least […]