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Saturday, March 7, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Jesse's Pride performed at Simply Coffee 940 North Lima Street Burbank March 7, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 7, 2015
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Saturday morning special: Live music in Magnolia Park

Every Saturday, Simply Coffee in Magnolia Park will be featuring live music. Today, the duo “Jesse’s Pride” entertained guests on the coffee shop’s patio with acoustic Latin, folk, blues, and jazz. Simply Coffee began offering live music for the first time last Saturday. They plan to continue providing this musical treat for patrons every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
video thumbnail Joe Cocker
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 23, 2014
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Remembering Joe Cocker: May 20, 1944 – December 22, 2014

Joe Cocker had some strange moves when he sang on stage, but that was okay. It’s his gritty voice and passionate singing that will be remembered most. The pop and blues singer passed away yesterday reportedly after a battle with lung cancer. He was 70. Cocker shot to fame during the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. During his performance at […]
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Sunday, September 7, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 7, 2014
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Barbra Streisand and Lionel Richie sing a duet on “Partners”

Barbra Streisand  has a new album of duets coming out this month called “Partners.” On it, the legendary singer teams up with a number of talented male vocalists including Lionel Richie for the classic “The Way We Were.” Here’s a behind the scenes look at that recording session. (click on headline)  
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Friday, August 8, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 8, 2014
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A violin and a morning stroll on a Burbank street

A delightful surprise in Burbank this morning. I was out for that morning power walk at around 8:30 a.m. on South Griffith Park Drive. Suddenly, the silence was pierced by the lovely sound of a lone violin. So much into his music and the peace of the morning, the man stopped playing only long enough to tell me he was […]
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 26, 2014
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Lupita Nyong’o makes another prestigious list

People Magazine’s most beautiful woman of 2014 and Oscar-winner, Lupita Nyong’o, has received a new honor. Nyong’o made the list of  271 achievers invited to become new members of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. “This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President […]
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
"Remember The Time" music video Michael Jackson
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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Remembering the King of Pop Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50.  His memory and his music live on. I want to give a shout- out to the music genius with one of my favorite MJ tunes and videos, “Remember the Time” (released January 14, 1992). The cast includes entertainer, Eddie Murphy, supermodel, Iman, Laker legend, Magic Johnson, […]
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Sunday, April 27, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 27, 2014
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Around the Southland: Nicole Richie and hubby selling Glendale estate

Reality star, Nicole Richie, and hubby are selling a Glendale estate, according to the Zillow blog.  The asking price, $1, 875, 000. Before the couple married, Joel Madden bought the property for $75,000 less than the asking price  in 2004. Madden is the lead vocalist for the pop-punk group Good Charlotte. The 1930s Spanish Colonial at 1516 Hillcrest Avenue has […]
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