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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits:Tom Hanks, John Wayne, and spec script sales

 Tom Hanks takes on real-life hero role  The high-seas drama of cargo ship Captain Richard Phillips and the Somali pirates is headed to the big screen. Actor Tom Hanks is reportedly on board to play Phillips, according to deadline.com Back in April of 2009, Captain Phillips traded himself as a hostage to the pirates to save his crew. Phillips was later freed […]
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Friday, March 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 11, 2011
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Tsunami advisory for Southland coast

In the aftermath of that massive 8.9 earthquake in Japan, a Tsunami is rolling across the Pacific today. Waves have hit Hawaii and are now splashing up on the coast of Southern California. The Los Angeles Times website has extensive coverage — including photos and video.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Official wedding site for Prince William and Kate Middleton

Another step today in the march to the huge wedding of Prince William to long-time love, Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. Today the William and Kate wedding website launched and what a site it is. The website is the official information hub for the upcoming royal wedding, according to a press release: “As well as regular updates on the wedding details ahead of […]
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Photo Gallery: Clipper wins slam dunk contest with amazing feat

Blake Griffin how did ya get so fly? The Clipper power forward stunned the crowd at Staples Center last night, and gained all kind of props and kudos, when he leaped over a car during an amazing slam dunk. Griffin won the NBA’s 26th Annual Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA all-star pumped up his own celebrity and add some magic to the struggling Los Angeles Clippers with […]
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Monday, February 7, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 7, 2011
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City Buzz

The Burbank Primary Nominating Election is coming up fast. Only two weeks to that February 22 election and there’s a lot at stake for the city and its residents. Most of the attention is focused on the two seats available on the city council and the four candidates campaigning hard for them. On the ballot, City Councilman Gary Bric and three challengers: Emily Gabel-Luddy, Bob Frutos, and […]
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 30, 2011
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City Buzz

The Leader sues the city of Burbank This is a big weekend for the Burbank Leader. If you check its website — you’ll quickly realize why. Two major developments. The new Sunday edition of the Burbank leader/Glendale News- Press comes out today. The other actually happened last Friday. The lawyers for the Los Angeles Times, the Burbank Leader’s parent company, […]
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 29, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits: NBC Universal deal, Charlie Sheen in rehab, and the wedding of William & Kate

Comcast completes deal for NBC Universal The largest cable company in the country is now the proud owner of an entertainment giant, NBC Universal. Comcast announced today that its deal to buy 51 per cent of NBC Universal is done. General Electric hangs onto the other 49 percent. Comcast began celebrating before the deal officially closed yesterday. Last Thursday,  Comcast sent out a […]
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 23, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits:”No Strings Attached” hot at the Box Office, “King’s Speech” claims a major award & Oscar nominations

“No Strings Attached” #1 at Box Office “The Green Hornet” got thrashed by a new chick flick. That’s right. The R-rated romantic comedy,”No Strings Attached,” debuted at number one this weekend with an estimated haul of $20.3 million. The rom-com stars Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher and reportedly was produced on a $25 million budget. “The Green Hornet” slipped from first to second […]
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Big changes for the Burbank Leader & Glendale News-Press

Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter and speculation in B-town about changes at the Burbank Leader. Today, there are details of some of those changes over on Kevin Roderick’s popular website, LA Observed. Roderick posted a piece on former Los Angeles Daily News editor/ sometime activist/media commentator, Ron Kaye, who has a new gig as a front-page columnist for the new […]
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