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Thursday, September 12, 2013

magic johnson on "The Arsenio Hall Show"

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 12, 2013

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Magic Johnson’s TV chat about HIV, old times, and new projects

NBA great, former Lakers superstar, and now Dodger owner, Earvin Magic Johnson, dropped by “The Arsenio Hall Show” last night to chat about old times and new projects, like working with President Obama to help get America back to work.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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Snoop Dogg rocked the house on the return of Arsenio Hall to late night

After nearly 20 years of being off TV, Arsenio Hall returned to late night to the top of the ratings, besting the veterans David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jay Leno. Hall’s synidcated talker, “The Arsenio Hall Show” appears here on KTLA at 11:00 p.m. The show is taped nearby in Hollywood. Go here for ticket information. “The Arsenio Hall” debuted […]

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Publicity photo Jason Priestley Call Me Frizt

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 7, 2013

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Actor Jason Priestley lands a book deal

Actor Jason Priestley has come a long way from his days on “Beverly Hills 90210.” Priestley, now 44, stars as a morally corrupt used-car salesman with numerous addictions in the Canadian series, “Call Me Fitz,”appearing on DirecTV channel 101. Also, Priestley has a new book deal to write his memoir (he seems a little young to be doing that). Harper […]

Friday, August 2, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 2, 2013

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Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars 2014

TV daytime talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, is going to host the Academy Awards ceremony again. The announcement was made today by the show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. “We are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres host the Oscars, said Zadan and Meron in a statement. “As a longtime friend, we had always hoped to find a project for […]

Thursday, June 20, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 20, 2013

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James Gandolfini dies in Italy leaves behind unfinished business

The extraordinary actor who made the mobster Tony Soprano both tough and sexy, James Gandolfini, is being remembered today. Gandolfini died yesterday. He was only 51. A heart attack is suspected, but the official word will come after an autopsy. Gandolfini was reportedly on a father-son-vacation in Italy when tragedy struck. His eight grader son, Michael, reportedly found his father […]

Thursday, June 20, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 20, 2013

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Disney expansion project clears major hurdle

Another major studio expansion project is working its way through the political process. Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch revamp was approved by the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission yesterday. Last April, NBCUniversal got the go ahead from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its $1.6 billion 25-year Evolution Plan, which the studio says will generate 30,000 jobs. Disney’s Golden […]

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 […]

Saturday, May 25, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Carrie Underwood donates $1 million for victims of tornadoes and other disasters

The damage estimate for a series of deadly tornadoes that barreled through the central part of the U.S. over the past few days is somewhere between $2 and $5 billion, according to a CNN report. Yes, that’s billion with a “b.” Already folks are extending a helping hand, from the regular Joe and Jane on the street to celebrities like […]

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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Entertainment Bits: Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy, “The Great Gatsby,” and Barbara Walters to retire

Angelina Jolie’s breast cancer decision A lot of chatter on the Internet today about actress Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy. The Academy Award winning actress, best supporting for the 1999 film “Girl, Interrupted,” went public in a New York Times opinion piece about her genetic risk of breast cancer and how that prompted a major decision to take preventative action. Jolie’s […]