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Monday, October 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 4, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits

Hot Hollywood Movie Deal I thought it was a bizarre combination when the novel came out last spring: President Abraham Lincoln and vampires. No matter. Hollywood is hot to take this property to the big screen. Several studios were bidding on the project, but over the weekend, 20th Century Fox came out the victor, according to Nikki Finke & Mike Fleming […]

Sunday, September 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 26, 2010

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“Wall Street 2” scores top money at the Box Office

The new drama, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” rolled right over the competition this weekend to become the number one film in the country. This sequel to the 1987 film, “Wall Street,” collected an estimated $19 million at the domestic Box Office. Oliver Stone directed both the original and the sequel. “Wall Street : Money Never Sleeps” picks up 23 years after […]

Monday, September 20, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 20, 2010

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News Bits: Paris Hilton pleads guilty to cocaine possession, sports drama in divorce court & Ben Affleck’s film wins Box Office gold

Paris Hilton’s guilty plea in Vegas Hotel Heiress Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor cocaine charges in a Las Vegas court today. Hilton got a plea deal: one year probation, $2,000 fine, 200 hours of community service, and she must complete a drug abuse program. Also, if Hilton violates her probation she risks going to jail for a year! […]

Saturday, September 11, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 11, 2010

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“Rock What You’ve Got”– A celebrity daughter tells it like it is

Another member of the Schwarzenegger family is gearing up for a publicity blitz. Katherine Schwarzenegger is the 20-year-old daughter of Actor/Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and former TV Journalist/Author, Maria Shriver. The USC student is set to go on a promotional tour in the next few weeks for her first book, “Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer […]

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits: A replacement for Larry King announced, “The Hunger Games” connects with book buyers and Hollywood & George Clooney is at the top of the Box Office

TV reality show judge wins Larry King’s job The British Talk Show host-turned- “America’s Got Talent” Judge, Piers Morgan, is Larry King’s replacement. Rumors about the deal have been in the wind for weeks. Today CNN made the official announcement. Earlier this summer, King announced he would be retiring from his high-profile interview program, “Larry King Live,” this fall, after 25 years. Deadline.com has […]

Saturday, August 21, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 21, 2010

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Entertainment Catch-Up: Madonna sued, Dr. Laura’s controversy, & Betty White’s gets a new book deal and a 5th Emmy.

Madonna sued over “Material Girl” clothing line Entertainer, Madonna, has launched a “Material Girl” clothing line with daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon. Oops! L.A. Triumph, claims it’s been selling clothes under that label since around 1997 and at some of the same high-ended retailers involved in the new Madonna deal. This week, the California company sued Madonna. More details in a story […]

Sunday, July 18, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 18, 2010

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Leonardo DiCaprio scores another Box Office winner

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is blowing up huge on the big screen. DiCaprio is two-for-two — with his second film this year, “Inception,” debuting at the top of the domestic Box Office this weekend. Last February, DiCaprio starred in the psychological drama, “Shutter Island,” which opened in first place with $41 million. Now, the sci-fi thriller “Inception” cleans-up with an estimated $60.4 million […]

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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Entertainment Bits: Bristol Palin engaged to her baby’s daddy, Writer posts novel online lands book deal & Dennis Hopper art exhibit opens in SoCal

Bristol Palin to marry Levi Johnston That Palin family — never out of the media spotlight for long. The latest news, Bristol Palin is engaged to former boyfriend and father of her son, Levi Johnston. The couple broke the news to US magazine, which posted the exclusive story and some photos on its website today. The Palins really like US magazine. Remember, Sarah Palin on […]

Thursday, July 8, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 8, 2010

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Entertainment: Conan O’Brien scores Emmy nominations, Disney loses big time in court & “Eclipse” still hot at the Box Office

Conan O’Brien gets four Emmy nominations Late night talk show host, Conan O’Brien, has plenty to joke about after receiving four Emmy nominations today, for his short-lived version of “The Tonight Show,” including nods for outstanding variety music or comedy series, for writing, directing, and art direction. How many nominations did his rivals Jay Leno and David Letterman get? Nada! Zilch! That recent […]