Saturday, February 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 21, 2009

Rihanna finally speaks out after alleged assault

Google Image Pop star/model and suspected domestic violence victim, Rihanna, is speaking out. Rihanna’s P.R. firm released a statement yesterday. It was the first from Rihanna and her representatives since the February 8th street fight incident in Los Angeles. A story on the People website includes part of the statement: “At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not […]

Saturday, February 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 21, 2009

Election Tuesday: Hot race for Burbank City Council

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Council candidate, Lee Dunayer, smiles and chats with folks at a campaign meet and greet on January 29, 2009, at the popular Porto’s Bakery & Cafe on West Magnolia Blvd. You can tell there’s a city primary election coming up by just driving or walking through the neighborhoods of Burbank. Candidate signs dot the […]

Saturday, February 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 21, 2009

Schwarzenegger, the new state budget, and Hollywood

photo from http://gov.ca.gov/ 02/20/09 — Governor Schwarzenegger holds news conference yesterday to sign the new state budget into law. After a painful three months of bitter debate, the state legislature finally approved a budget on Thursday and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed it into law yesterday. The budget reportedly solves a $42 billion deficit by raising taxes and cutting spending. The […]