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Sunday, April 3, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 3, 2011
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“Hop” leaps to first place at the box office

Three new films grabbed the top spots at the box office this weekend. Out front and the new number one film in the country, “Hop,” with an estimated $38.1 million. The animated flick is a fantasy about a series of mishaps that almost derail Easter. The cast includes James Marsden, Russell Brand, and Hank Azaria. In second place, “Source Code,” debuted with $15 million. […]
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 27, 2011
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“Wimpy Kid 2” beats the competition at the box office

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” raced to the top of the box office this weekend with an estimated debut of $24.4 million. The family film is based on the second  book in the popular  “Diary of a Wimpy Kid ” series by cartoonist Jeff Kinney. The movie focuses on two brothers and their humorous escapades in middle school. Zachary […]
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 26, 2011
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A look back: Paying homage to a movie star

 Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood superstar with the incredible violet eyes, died of congestive heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital, last Wednesday, March 23, 2011. The two time Academy Award winner for best actress was 79. The next day in a small private funeral, Taylor was buried at Forest Lawn Glendale. The screen legend was laid to rest in the Memorial Terrace of […]
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Elizabeth Taylor: 1932 – 2011

Actress Elizabeth Taylor reportedly died this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here in the Southland. The Hollywood superstar passed away at the age of 79. The cause of death, congestive heart failure, according to the Los Angeles Times website. The Times has photos and more on a complex woman who became a film legend.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 13, 2011
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“Battle: LA” wins shootout at box office

The new gritty sci-fi action flick, “Battle: Los Angeles,” fought its way to the top of the box office this weekend.  “Battled: LA” debuted with an estimated $36 million to become the number one movie in the country. Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriquez, and pop singer Ne-Yo are in the cast of  “Battle: LA,” which is about a marine platoon that goes up […]
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Showbiz Bits: Christina Aguilera arrested, Charlie Sheen’s TV show, and Natalie Portman speaks out on designer controversy

Christina Aguilera jailed for public drunkenness The pop diva with the big voice, Christina Aguilera, has hit a rough patch. Her movie, “Burlesque,” stumbled at the box office, she botched the national anthem at the Super Bowl a few weeks ago, and then last night, the singer was arrested for being intoxicated in public.  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly pulled over a car in West Hollywood […]
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 27, 2011
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The Oscars: Winners, awards, and those fabulous celebrity gowns

As expected, “The King’s Speech” captured the best picture Oscar at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood tonight. The surprise, the historic British drama was nominated for a record 12 awards, but only won four. Along with best picture, Colin Firth grabbed best actor, Tom Hooper best director, and David Seidler walked off with the best […]
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 10, 2011
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ShowBiz bits: Lindsay Lohan, Keith Olbermann, and deadly crash on TV production set

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is back at center stage of a real life drama — one she appears to relish. Today Lohan is out on $40,000 bail after pleading “not guilty’ to a felony grand theft charge for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace from a Venice boutique last month. Lohan showed up at the Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles for her […]
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 6, 2011
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ShowBiz bits: Awards and kudos in Hollywood

 WGA 2011 awards Some of Hollywood’s top writing awards were given out last night by the Writers Guild of America. The best original screenplay went to Christopher Nolan for the smart sci-fi actioner, “Inception.”  The ceremony was held simultaneously at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in the Southland and at the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. Aaron Sorkin took home the […]
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