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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Rogue is a new scent by Rihanna

Grammy-award winning singer/model/actress, “Rihanna” is always turning heads, pushing the envelope, and starting trends. Now the young entertainer has a new fragrance out called Rogue, according to a PRNewswire. In the release, Rihanna describes her new scent this way: “People are always changing and evolving, and with Rogue, my new fragrance, I wanted to switch it up to reflect who […]
Thursday, September 12, 2013

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.
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Warner Bros. and Harry Potter creator teaming up again

Warner Bros is hooking up with bestselling author/Harry Potter creator, J.K. Rowling. on a new film series. The project steams from Rowling’s world of witches and wizards and inspired by Harry Potter’s Hogwarts textbook “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and the adventures of the book’s fictitious author, Newt Scamander, according to a Warner Bros Entertainment news release today. […]
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Paul McCartney’s new song featured in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”

The Sony Pictures’ animation, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” has scored big time, even though, it doesn’t hit theaters until September 27 . Sony announced yesterday, the film will feature the title track from Paul McCartney’s forthcoming album, set to drop in UK and U.S. in mid-October, according to a PR Newswire release. McCartney’s song in the animation […]
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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 […]
Monday, September 9, 2013

Car shows: A big draw in Burbank

“This is a car town!” exclaimed Councilman, Bob Frutos, at the recent August 20 Burbank City Council meeting. Frutos’ declaration occurred during council comments about the very successful “Downtown Burbank Car Classic” on San Fernando Boulevard, between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue,  last July. Frutos is right. For proof, look at the popularity of car shows in the Media City. Yesterday, […]
Saturday, September 7, 2013

The “Robocop” reboot has a new trailer

The sci-fi classic “Robocop” is getting a reboot. It’s set to open in theaters in February of 2014. The new “Robocop” reportedly had a budget of a $100 million — the first back in 1987 –was made for about $13 million. There have been a couple of sequels since the original hit the big screen, but they were not successful. […]
Saturday, September 7, 2013

Cool out in Burbank during the heat wave

Looking for a cool place to chill out for a while on this sizzling hot weekend? Check out a couple of the libraries in the Media City– which have been designated as cooling centers by Burbank officials. Hours of operation have been extended at the Buena Vista Library located at 300 North Buena Vista Street.. It is open today until […]
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Serious heat in Burbank today

  UPDATED: September, 6, 2013 2:30 a.m. Brace yourself for another hot one in the Media City. At 2:30 a.m. the temperature is still in the 80s. Not much relief overnight and none is predicted once the sun comes up. Yesterday, Burbank reached 102.   It’s been hot and humid for several days in the Southland and more heat is […]