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July 2010

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 […]
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 18, 2010
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Bummer: Baskin-Robbins dumps French Vanilla

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G –A couple enjoys some ice cream at Baskin- Robbins on South Victory Boulevard in Burbank, back in May 2007 Hey, what’s going on? The ice cream giant, Baskin-Robbins, is sending an old favorite, French Vanilla, to its “Deep Freeze,” as part of the company’s 65th birthday celebration. Last week, BR announced the retirement of not one, but five […]
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 17, 2010
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$64 million lottery ticket sold in Southland

There’s something hotter than the weather in the Southland this weekend. It’s a jackpot winning Mega Millions lottery ticket from yesterday’s draw. The jackpot, $64 million. The lucky ticket was sold at the Smoke N’ Stuff, 750 West 7th Street, in Los Angeles. The winning numbers: 2, 15, 18, 20, 39 and the Mega Ball 34.  Two tickets sold in California had all […]
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Southland sizzles in heat wave

Wow, we’re really getting slammed by the summer heat now. After a hot week, the weekend is bringing predictions of 90s in Los Angeles and triple digit temperatures for Burbank and the valleys. Temps are up even in the beach communities like Santa Monica, which could see a high of 95 today. In the Media City, the high is expected to reach 101 today — it was […]
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Dodgers join tributes to George Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees paid a special emotional tribute to the late team owner, George Steinbrenner, last night at Yankee Stadium, before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Also, honors were dished out to long-time Yankees announcer, Bob Sheppard, who died last Sunday at the age of 99.  New York Daily News has details on the tribute and the Yankees’ 5-4 victory […]
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Friday, July 16, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 16, 2010
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Photo Gallery: Warren Buffett meets with President Obama

A heavy discussion in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, July 14, when Billionaire Investor, Warren Buffett, dropped by for a chat with President Barack Obama. Main topics: the struggling economy and jobs.   The Caucus blog on The New York Times website reported on the meeting and mentioned a funny incident with Buffett’s tie.  The President reportedly noticed Buffett’s […]
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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 […]
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Summer heats up in the Southland

Now where are those sunglasses? I need them today!  This feels like a real July day in Burbank. Gone are those light breezes, mild temperatures, and overcast skies of the past few weeks. Here in Media City, the sun is big and bright and the temps are in the upper 80s at 1 p.m.  Sigh, I’m not loving this weather change, but I realize a real […]
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Monday, July 12, 2010
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 12, 2010
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News bits: Manny’s Porsche, Polanski walks, and more angry words from Mel Gibson

The winning bid for Manny’s Porsche is in After 10 days and more than two dozen bids on eBay, a rare Porsche owned by Dodger Slugger Manny Ramirez sold today — for $50,100.  Apparently someone got a good deal. Recently, the bright red Porsche reportedly appraised at around $58,000. Ramirez donated the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 964 to a couple […]
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