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Friday, April 3, 2009

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Singer Gladys Knight to co-star in Tyler Perry’s new movie

Entertainer Gladys Knight has one of the most distinctive voices in the music industry today. Knight is lending her voice and acting talent to the new Tyler Perry flick, “I Can Do Bad All by Myself.” According to The Hollywood Reporter website, Knight will play a neighborhood matriarch who also sings at a local church where Perry’s Madea character attends. Knight is […]

Friday, March 27, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 27, 2009

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Jury deliberations underway in Phil Spector’s murder retrial

For a second time, the fate of legendary music producer Phil Spector is in the hands of a Los Angeles County jury today. The jury got the case yesterday after closing arguments wrapped up. The 12 jurors will decide if Spector murdered 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. The cult film actress was found shot to death in the foyer of […]

Thursday, March 26, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 26, 2009

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Phil Spector’s defense team sums up its case for the jury

The fate of legendary rock producer Phil Spector will soon be in the hands of a Los Angeles County jury. Today the prosecution is expected to complete its rebuttal to the defense team’s closing arguments, which began on Tuesday. Spector’s attorneys urged the jury to acquit their client on the grounds that the alleged victim, actress Lana Clarkson, probably […]

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Closing arguments underway in the Phil Spector murder retrial

After nearly five months of testimony, the murder retrial of rock legend Phil Spector is about to wrap up. Yesterday, the prosecution presented its closing arguments in an attempt to convince the jury to convict Spector of murdering 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. The actress was found shot to death in Spector’s Alhambra mansion back in 2003. Clarkson starred in “Barbarian Queen” (1985) and the movie spoof “Amazon Women on the […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

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A new development in singer Chris Brown’s assault case

More legal drama in singer Chris Brown’s domestic violence case involving his model/pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Brown’s attorneys have requested a closed-door hearing. Hmm, this means no media or the public allowed. The L.A. Times story suggests the focus of the hearing will be the testimony of some witnesses. The hearing has been set for […]

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Singer Chris Brown withdraws from the Kids’ Choice Awards

More negative fallout for singer Chris Brown because of that domestic violence investigation involving his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today Brown withdrew his name from consideration for two Kids’ Choice Awards. In a statement a spokesman said: “Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Chris Brown charged in alleged attack on his girlfriend Rihanna

Google Image Pop and R&B singer Chris Brown was charged with two felonies today as a result of what was apparently a brutal attack on his pop star/model girlfriend, Rihanna, last month. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed the charges this morning, accusing Brown of committing an assault likely to cause “great bodily harm” and making terrorist threats. There are reports all […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Superstar Michael Jackson announces “This is it” concerts

from www.michaeljacksonlive.com Today the reclusive King of Pop, Michael Jackson, announced a series of concerts that he described as: “…the final curtain call.” Jackson appeared at the O2 Arena in London where he says he will perform 10 concerts beginning July 8. Along with the media, there were several hundred fans on hand to hear the announcement. Jackson promised: “This […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Popular radio host/comic Steve Harvey has a hot selling relationship book

Radio superstar Steve Harvey is now a best selling author with a book that’s flying off of store shelves. Harvey’s relationship book, “Act Like A lady, Think Like A Man,” is number one on the New York Times list in the category of hardcover advice and How-to books. Today “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man” is number one on the Barnes & […]