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Sunday, August 16, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 16, 2009
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“District 9” captures weekend Box Office victory

“District 9,”  a new science fiction film with no major stars, invaded  theaters this weekend and won over the biggest chunk of the ticket buyers. In “District 9” the story centers on an alien population in South Africa.  “District 9” took in an estimated $37 million to become the number one movie in the U.S. Last week’s top flick, the action packed “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” […]
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Monday, July 27, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 27, 2009
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Best selling author E.Lynn Harris dies suddenly at 54

Everette “E” Lynn Harris (June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) Over the weekend, a number of tributes and obituaries for the late writer E. Lynn Harris, a pioneer in popular black fiction.  Last week during a book tour for his latest novel, “Basketball Jones,” the bestselling author became ill at a Beverly Hills hotel. Harris died last Thursday night, July 23, at Cedars-Sinai Medical […]
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 28, 2009
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“Transformers 2” rockets to the top of the Box Office

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” seriously cleaned up during its first five days of domestic release. Since opening on Wednesday, the sci-fi action sequel has earned an estimated $201 million, the biggest five day opener behind, “The Dark Knight.” For the weekend, “Transformers 2” raked in around $112 million. So without a doubt, “Transformers 2” is the new number one movie […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Actor Tony Curtis gets a new tell-all book deal

Even decades later, the movie comedy “Some Like It Hot” (1959), directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, is still very funny. It’s a true classic that stands up against the changing times and culture. The film stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two musicians on the run from gangsters who disguise themselves as women and join an all female band. […]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Julia Roberts’ new film project “Eat, Pray, Love” is a go

Actress Julia Roberts is set to star in the movie version of the best selling memoir, “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search For Everything Across Italy, India And Indonesia.” Published in 2007, the best selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert has appeared in at least 30 languages; and there are now more than seven million copies in print, according to The Washington Post. Also, […]
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Friday, April 10, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 10, 2009
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Romance novels hot sellers during the recession

  The recession is prompting a lot of folks to search for bargain escapes, and romance novels are at the top of the list. The struggles and disappointments of day-to-day living are apparently fueling the desire for entertainment with a happy ending, according to an article on the New York Times website.   While many categories of books are in a slump, romance novels are in demand. At Barnes & […]
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Monday, April 6, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2009
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A TV deal for popular vampire hunter Anita Blake

  Vampire Hunter Anita Blake is about to take her extraordinary skills and adventures to the small screen. New York Times Best selling author Laurell K. Hamilton has made a deal for her sexy paranormal series, featuring the Anita Blake character, with Independent Film Channel. The series is already the basis for a hugely popular graphic novel from Marvel Comics.  Hamilton’s series began with the […]
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Comedian Steve Harvey’s relationship book still a hot topic

Comic/ radio D.J. and now best-selling author, Steve Harvey, is getting mucho attention on his promotional tour for his relationship book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, And Commitment.” Women everywhere are talking about this book. Harvey was on “Oprah” Monday, March 23, his second appearance in less than a month. If […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Freelance writer/producer’s debut book gets a TV deal

                                     Los Angeles writer/producer Jessica Brody is celebrating one of those milestones that makes one do the happy dance. Last week, Brody got the word her novel, ” The Fidelity Files,” had been optioned for development as a television series by Marina Grasic, the executive producer of the Oscar-winning film, “Crash.” St. Martin’s Press released “The Fidelity Files,” Brody’s debut novel, last summer. The novel is about a young […]
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