Sunday, September 22, 2013

Bob Hope’s multi-million dollar Toluca Lake estate up for sale

  The  Bob Hope estate, which one real estate executive liken to “a private park,” is now up for sale, after months of reports about the property going on the market. The price tag for the Toluca Lake compound: $27.5 million, according to People Magazine. Details about the estate and the sale, along with photos of the backyard and inside […]
Monday, September 16, 2013

Universal Pictures looking for talented new screenwriters

If you’re  a screenwriter who’s got talent, but lacks the kind of access that open doors in Hollywood — the Universal Pictures Emerging Writers Fellowship Program may be the helping hand you need. The studio’s website is taking applications only until early October or once 500 eligible candidates have applied. The site says they’re looking for “… new and unique […]
Saturday, September 14, 2013

Rogue is a new scent by Rihanna

Grammy-award winning singer/model/actress, “Rihanna” is always turning heads, pushing the envelope, and starting trends. Now the young entertainer has a new fragrance out called Rogue, according to a PRNewswire. In the release, Rihanna describes her new scent this way: “People are always changing and evolving, and with Rogue, my new fragrance, I wanted to switch it up to reflect who […]
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Magic Johnson’s TV chat about HIV, old times, and new projects

NBA great, former Lakers superstar, and now Dodger owner, Earvin Magic Johnson, dropped by  “The Arsenio Hall Show” last night to chat about old times and new projects, like working with President Obama to help get America back to work.
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Warner Bros. and Harry Potter creator teaming up again

Warner Bros is hooking up with bestselling author/Harry Potter creator, J.K. Rowling. on a new film series. The project steams from Rowling’s world of witches and wizards and inspired by Harry Potter’s Hogwarts textbook “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and the adventures of the book’s fictitious author, Newt Scamander, according to a Warner Bros Entertainment news release today. […]
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Paul McCartney’s new song featured in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”

The Sony Pictures’ animation, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” has scored big time, even though, it doesn’t hit theaters until September 27 . Sony announced yesterday, the film will feature the title track from Paul McCartney’s forthcoming album, set to drop in UK and U.S. in mid-October, according to a PR Newswire release. McCartney’s song in the animation […]
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Snoop Dogg rocked the house on the return of Arsenio Hall to late night

After nearly 20 years of  being off TV, Arsenio Hall returned to late night to the top of the ratings, besting the veterans David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jay Leno.  Hall’s synidcated talker, “The Arsenio Hall Show” appears here on KTLA at 11:00 p.m. The show is taped nearby in Hollywood. Go here for ticket information. “The Arsenio Hall” debuted […]
Monday, September 9, 2013

Car shows: A big draw in Burbank

“This is a car town!” exclaimed Councilman, Bob Frutos, at the recent August 20 Burbank City Council meeting. Frutos’ declaration occurred during council comments about the very successful “Downtown Burbank Car Classic” on San Fernando Boulevard, between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue,  last July. Frutos is right. For proof, look at the popularity of car shows in the Media City. Yesterday, […]
Saturday, September 7, 2013

The “Robocop” reboot has a new trailer

The sci-fi classic “Robocop” is getting a reboot. It’s set to open in theaters in February of 2014. The new “Robocop” reportedly had a budget of a $100 million — the first back in 1987 –was made for about $13 million. There have been a couple of sequels since the original hit the big screen, but they were not successful. […]
Saturday, August 31, 2013

Photo Gallery: “Ladies Night Out” attracts crowds to Magnolia Park

“Ladies Night Out” drew crowds to a business section of Magnolia Park last night.  The weather very warm and humid —  still they came to stroll the Magnolia Boulevard sidewalks  from Hollywood Way to Florence Street. Visitors were greeted by a variety of food trucks, musicians,  and local vendors. Also,  more than 30 stores, along this street were open during […]
Thursday, August 29, 2013

“Ladies Night Out” — Friday night party in Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park in Burbank is getting ready for its monthly street party, “Ladies Night Out.” This Friday night affair is to “… celebrate small businesses and the customers that keep us thriving,” according to the Ladies Night Out Burbank website. Started back in 2010 by women’s clothing boutique, Encore Nouveau, “Ladies Night Out” has expanded to include numerous shops and businesses […]
Sunday, August 25, 2013

“The Butler” still king of the domestic box office

The historical drama and Oscar contender, “Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler,” scored domestic box office gold again this weekend. The drama, starring Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker, held onto the number one spot for the second week in a row, despite challenges from a group of new films. “The Butler” appears to be expanding its audience from mostly older African Americans to […]