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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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Former President George W. Bush back in the spotlight

Even if you disagree with his politics or hold him accountable for leaving the country with two wars, a huge deficit, and in a financial/economical meltdown, Ex-President, George W. Bush, is still an intriguing study. The 43rd president is on the talk show circuit promoting his new book, “Decision Points.” Apparently the president is doing a bang up job. Today “Decision Points,” Bush’s look […]

Thursday, November 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 4, 2010

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Best selling author looking for a few good co-authors

Publishing superstar, Janet Evanovich, has made a bundle off of her popular Stephanie Plum mysteries, and is now out to hook up with some fresh talented co-authors. Number 17 in the Plum series titled, “Smokin’ Seventeen,” is due out next year. The wacky world of former lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, is headed to the big screen as well. Katherine Heigl reportedly has signed on to […]

Monday, November 1, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 1, 2010

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Write a novel in a month — thousands are trying to do it in November!

Writers around the world are pounding computer keys or scribbling as fast as they can in notebooks — as part of the annual Write A Novel in a Month project. It kicked off today and writers have until November 30 to produce 50,000 words — that’s a short novel of 175 pages. Last year, 165,000 writers reportedly took the challenge and 30,000 […]

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Entertainment Bits and Bytes

Another Dr. Seuss classic headed to the big screen Some big name stars have signed on for the film adaptation of “The Lorax,” by Dr. Seuss. In his classic style of word play and rhymes, Dr. Seuss aka Theodore Seuss Geisel, creates a delightful tale about the ecology crisis in this children’s story. Actor Danny Devito reportedly has signed on to […]

Friday, October 15, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 15, 2010

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News & General Info

New book deal for Producer/Actor Paul Reiser

TV producer/Actor/Writer Paul Reiser is going after his third bestseller. Reiser just inked a deal with Hyperion Books for “Parenthood.” According to the publishing website, Galleycat, “Parenthood” is a follow-up to his other successful books about family. Reiser’s two previous bestsellers from the 1990s are : “Couplehood,” a funny look at romance and marriage, and “Babyhood,” a hilarious take on becoming […]

Monday, October 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 4, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits

Hot Hollywood Movie Deal I thought it was a bizarre combination when the novel came out last spring: President Abraham Lincoln and vampires. No matter. Hollywood is hot to take this property to the big screen. Several studios were bidding on the project, but over the weekend, 20th Century Fox came out the victor, according to Nikki Finke & Mike Fleming […]

Thursday, September 30, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 30, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits

Lindsay Lohan’s brother speaks out Reports are out that troubled Actress, Lindsay Lohan, has voluntarily entered rehab. This will be the fifth time around for Lohan. Her brother, Michael Lohan Jr., says his sister is “fully committed” to making rehab work this time. Also, he blamed Lohan’s past failures at getting clean on “leeches” in her social circle. More on […]

Sunday, September 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 26, 2010

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“Wall Street 2” scores top money at the Box Office

The new drama, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” rolled right over the competition this weekend to become the number one film in the country. This sequel to the 1987 film, “Wall Street,” collected an estimated $19 million at the domestic Box Office. Oliver Stone directed both the original and the sequel. “Wall Street : Money Never Sleeps” picks up 23 years after […]

Saturday, September 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 25, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits: Lindsay Lohan free again, Jay-Z’s memoir & NBC Universal Prez bows out

Lindsay Lohan back on the streets After a freaky Friday that included court drama and a short stay in jail, Actress Lindsay Lohan is a free woman once again. After failing a court-ordered drug test, Lohan appeared in a Beverly Hills court yesterday. True to his word, Judge Elden Fox, sent her to the slammer for 30 days without bail. […]