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Friday, February 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 6, 2009

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“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” still a hot ticket in stormy weather

A cold winter storm pounded Burbank yesterday afternoon as I drove by the NBC Studios at Alameda and Olive Avenues. Along the side of the building, huddling under the overhang, a long line of folks was waiting to get into “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” A miserable day to be standing outside, but I can understand the dedication. Leno’s […]

Monday, February 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 2, 2009

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“The Daily Show’s” Samantha Bee gets a book deal

Funny lady Samantha Bee has parlayed her television gig on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” into a book deal; taking a cue from comedienne/actress Tina Fey. Bee signed onto “The Daily Show” back in 2003. The Canadian actress appeared in last year’s Box Office dud, “The Love Guru.” Also, Bee stars with Uma Thurman, Minnie Driver, and Anthony Edwards in the new comedy film, […]

Saturday, January 31, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 31, 2009

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Singer Jennifer Hudson to perform publicly for first time since family tragedy

Academy Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson will step back into the public eye in a big way tomorrow when she sings “The Star Spangled Banner” to kick off the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Hudson’s performance of the national anthem at Sunday’s match-up between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers will be her first since the murders of her mother, brother, […]

Monday, January 26, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2009

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A huge demand for Aretha Franklin’s inauguration hat

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin belted out “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” at the swearing-in ceremony for President Barack Obama, last Tuesday January 20. Franklin is known for her over-the-top outfits that some feel are not always, ah, flattering. Well, the “Queen of Soul’s” inauguration outfit won her a multitude of praise, especially, that fabulous hat. I loved it! […]

Saturday, December 27, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 27, 2008

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New deal for a book about legendary singer Tony Bennett

The most detailed ever biography of superstar crooner Tony Bennett has been bought at auction by publisher John Wiley & Sons. Publishers Weekly reports David Evanier’s “Keeper of the Flame: A Biography of Tony Bennett” is set for release in 2011 to mark the singer’s 85th birthday. He was born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926. The singer’s […]

Friday, December 26, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 26, 2008

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Oscar ballots go out today

The Oscar race shifts into high gear with the mailing out of ballots today to around 6-thousand or so voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Members are asked to select the Academy Award nominees for 2008 and are given two weeks to return their ballots to the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. The results of the secret ballots will be announced at […]

Friday, December 26, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 26, 2008

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Sultry singer/actress Eartha Kitt dead at 81

Eartha Kitt at 79 Entertainer Eartha Kitt never lost her sexy style and trademark catlike purr even as she continued to perform in her later years. She reportedly taped a PBS special a few weeks ago in Chicago. Sadly Kitt, who had been treated recently for colon cancer, died Christmas Day on the East Coast. She was 81 and still had star power. Kitt’s saucy version […]

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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Case dismissed against Britney Spears

Entertainer Britney Spears has more to sing about today. In Van Nuys this morning, a mistrial was declared in the singer’s driving-without-California-license trial after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. Jurors have been deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal since yesterday; and felt further deliberations would not help them reach an agreement. So Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Steele […]

Sunday, October 19, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 19, 2008

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Jury deliberations resume in Britney Spears trial tomorrow

The jury in the San Fernando Valley trial of pop star Britney Spears deliberated briefly on Friday before taking a break for the weekend. The jurors, eight women and four men, are set to return to a Van Nuys court Monday to continue working on reaching a verdict in the singer’s misdemeanor case. Unlike most celebrity trials, this one has not had a lot of strange twists […]