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Thursday, May 30, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Internet star cat gets movie deal

Is this the face of a movie star? Well, some Hollywood producers think so. Grumpy Cat, as she is known, has landed a movie deal for a Garfield-like flick, according to Deadline. Grumpy Cat, who’s real name is Tartar Sauce, is an Internet star. The feline has more than 900,000 likes on her Facebook page. Also, the sour-faced critter has […]

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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Employee arrested in Disneyland explosion

A Disney employee reportedly is being held on a $1 million dollars bail today in connection with that dry-ice explosion near Mickey’s Toontown attraction, in the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim late yesterday. The dry-ice was apparently inside a bottle, which was tossed into a trash can. The blast was described as being small — no damages nor injuries. […]

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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Entertainment Bits: “Fast & Furious 6,” Rick Springfield sells a novel, and NBC’s relief concert for tornado victims

Box office bonanza “Fast & Furious 6 ” burned rubber all over the competition Memorial Day weekend. Not a whole lot of new moves in this sequel, but moviegoers did not care. They love this franchise. “Fast & Furious 6” took in $120 million for its debut in the U.S. The top six films helped generate more than $300 million […]

Monday, May 27, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 27, 2013

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Memorial Day 2013: Fun, sun, and remembering the fallen

The stars and stripes are flying. Some folks had their flags out over the weekend. It’s one simple, but poignant way to remember the fallen — those who died fighting for or in service to our country. As we enjoy the grilling, the shopping, the fun in the sun this Memorial Day in Burbank and elsewhere, Americans should take a […]

Thursday, May 23, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Did “Star Trek Into Darkness” stumble at the box office?

“Star Trek Into Darkness” opened in the number one spot last weekend and has made a ton of money at the box office. The sci-fi flick will rack up millions more during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Yet, the sequel to “Star Trek” (2009) has disappointed. It’s opening weekend take of $70 million fell far short of “Iron Man […]

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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World’s most powerful women: Oprah, Beyonce, and Hillary are on the list

Forbes is out with a list of the females who wheel the most power in 2013. Some high-profile women made the list like First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce Knowles, and Hillary Clinton. Also making the grade, Diane Sawyer, Meg Whitman, Angelina Jolie, Dian von Furstenberg, and Arianna Huffington. However, the woman who rated the number one spot, […]

Thursday, May 16, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 16, 2013

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Southwest Airlines scores high in new study

When it comes to customer satisfaction, Southwest Airlines is flying high. The airlines, a frequent flyer out of Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport, ranked second only to JetBlue Airways for low cost carriers in the J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction study. Out of a total points of 1,000, JetBlue led the list of low-cost carriers with 787, […]

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $190 million!

I may have to break down and buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket. The jackpot could soon crack the $200 million barrier. No big winner in last night’s draw prompted more money to be pumped into the jackpot — which now stands at $190 million. Here are Tuesday’s lucky numbers: 6, 10, 12, 28, 32, and the Mega Ball 38. […]

Monday, May 13, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 13, 2013

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Another scorcher in the Southland

The heat is on throughout the Southland today. Here in B-town, the forecast is for a high of 97. Well, we reached that temperature before noon today in the Media City. So keep the water handy and try to hang out in air conditioned places. In other words, not a good afternoon to play tennis or a round of […]