My Sister's Keeper, A Heartbreaker
Entertainment
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Film
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 11:21:12 PM
HOLLYWOOD—"My Sister's Keeper" is a film that makes you cry but also offers hope and faith in the family unit. Cameron Diaz, Jason Patric and Abigail Breslin are an incredible ensemble.
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Transformers, Good Film
Entertainment
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Film
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 10:56:46 PM
HOLLYWOOD—"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a good film. Shia LaBeouf is excellent and Megan Fox is great as well. Josh Duhamel stands out.
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Americans, Hope, Hard Work And Education
Point of View
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Message to America
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 10:33:34 PM
UNITED STATES—Washington politicians have a vested interest in telling Americans what seems impossible. But we all know that our Founding Fathers came to these shores with much less.
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Keeping It Bruin: A Look Into UCLA Athletics
Sports
By Tobi Umodu on Jun 28, 2009 - 9:58:19 PM
WESTWOOD—Even when UCLA athletes are not on the field, or in this case on the tennis court, it seems they can’t avoid being targets of other schools. Junior Jeffrey Fleming got into a dispute.
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The Best Daytime Drama Is...
Entertainment
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Television
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 8:59:01 PM
BEL AIR—Bradley P. Bell has helmed the most successful show in the world for over a decade now. He faces two other producers and shows for the Best Daytime Drama award.
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This Week's Gold Standard, Confrontations
Entertainment
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On the Industry
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 8:40:56 PM
HOLLYWOOD—The Gold Standard this week goes to actors Hunter Tylo of "B&B," Grayson McCouch of "ATWT," and actor Michael Muhney of "The Young & the Restless."
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Numbering Pants
Life & Style
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Looking Good For Lots Less
By James F. Brown on Jun 28, 2009 - 8:20:11 PM
UNITED STATES—More about clothing size numbering systems. In this column we’ll discuss the numbering system for pants sizes. Pants have two numbers that indicate their size.
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"Speak Of The Devil," A Page Turner
Life & Style
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Books
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 7:02:34 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Shari Shattuck's latest novel "Speak of the Devil" had me glued to the pages. The actress who starred in "Deep Space 9" and "Y&R" proves her talent.
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Barista Serves Homeless Then Fired
Canyon News
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Santa Monica News
By Stacey Zynen on Jun 28, 2009 - 5:35:43 PM
SANTA MONICA—A policy at Starbucks led to the termination of an employee who claims she was let go for the wrong reasons. She has recently spoken out about the controversial policy.
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"Public Enemies" To Be A July Fourth Event
Entertainment
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Film
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 5:29:17 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Director Michael Mann put two of the most powerful and unique actors on one set for an incredible film in “Public Enemies.”
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Creeping Conservatism
Point of View
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Labor Week
By Henry Meyerding on Jun 28, 2009 - 5:08:43 PM
UNITED STATES—Why do so many people become more and more conservative of view as they get older? Quite often, people adopt views as seniors that they would have made fun of as teenagers.
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"Can I See Your I.D., Son?" A Must-Read
Life & Style
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Books
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 5:00:59 PM
TOPANGA CANYON—Reading the recent memoir of actor, writer and author Heath Kizzier was a very enlightening experience. Kizzier, tells all.
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Nonprofits Fight For Farmers' Market
Canyon News
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Malibu News
By Molly Davis on Jun 28, 2009 - 4:58:53 PM
MALIBU—The “pioneer” of the farmers’ market in Malibu is competing with a company that owns over a dozen markets in Los Angeles for the rights to start a farmers’ market in the parking lot.
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Intellectuals And Geniuses!
Entertainment
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Star Gazing
By Rose Quintiliano on Jun 28, 2009 - 4:02:56 PM
UNITED STATES—Sometimes you really have to ask are smart kids taught or born that way? Is there a secret to raising smart kids? Perhaps the latter question should be asked to Moshe's parents.
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Barbara Kerr Condon, Plain Awesome
Entertainment
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On the Industry
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 3:32:18 PM
MALIBU—Actress Barbara Kerr Condon last spoke with Canyon News during the debut of the hit show "Mad Men." She sat down with Tommy Garrett this week to discuss her life and career.
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BHUSD Must Cut $1.1 Million From Budget
Canyon News
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Beverly Hills News
By Molly Davis on Jun 28, 2009 - 2:59:34 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education was forced to cut at least $1.1 million dollars from its budget for the upcoming school year at a meeting June 23.
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Abel Appears In Carved In Stone
Entertainment
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Theatrical Musings
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 2:55:41 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Amanda Abel spoke to Canyon News about playing three characters: Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Alice B. Toklas in "Carved in Stone" at the Theatre Asylum in Hollywood.
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Vi Logan:"EDDIE"
Pets
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Vi's Corner
By Vi Logan on Jun 28, 2009 - 1:17:00 PM
UNITED STATES—Would you take a good look at me, and please tell me how in the world anyone could put me in a box and leave me near a freeway? Well, that's what someone did. I’m smart too.
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Jon Lindstrom, An Exclusive Interview
Entertainment
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Television
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 1:03:01 PM
HOLLYWOOD/MANHATTAN-Actor Jon Lindstrom sat down with Tommy Garrett this week to talk about his move from The Hollywood Hills to Manhattan and his new role as Craig Montgomery.
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Kate Lends A Hand To Larry King
Entertainment
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On the Industry
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 28, 2009 - 12:08:45 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Kate Linder, Larry and Shawn King, Steve Valentine, Charlie Wilson, Cheri Shankar and many other stars attended a party thrown by Iranian beauty Simin Hashemizadeh.
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Keeping Fresh On That Flight To Paradise...
Travel
By Mary-ann Cerruti on Jun 28, 2009 - 11:42:09 AM
UNITED STATES—So you’re off on vacation this summer— you may be jetting off to Hawaii, Florida, Bahamas or as far afield as Bali— but what will be your primary concern?
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Miss Malibu Takes Over Miss California
Canyon News
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Malibu News
By Lindsay Kramer on Jun 28, 2009 - 7:59:09 AM
MALIBU—After a series of missed contractual obligations and her opposition to gay marriage, former Miss California Carrie Prejean was removed and replaced by Miss Malibu and first-runner.
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This Week In Hollywoodland-Jackson Exclusive
Entertainment
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On the Industry
By Tommy Garrett on Jun 27, 2009 - 1:45:22 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—No More Jon and Kate? SJP welcomes twins, Miley and Nick Jonas kiss, Sandra Bullock makes history and Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson die.
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City To Own Malibu Performing Arts Center
Canyon News
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Malibu News
By Susie Kopecky on Jun 26, 2009 - 7:09:10 PM
MALIBU—The City of Malibu recently elected to purchase the Malibu Performing Arts Center, after its former owner ended up filing for bankruptcy. The price tag is $15 million.
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Piping Prompts Bomb Scare
Canyon News
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Beverly Hills News
By Susie Kopecky on Jun 26, 2009 - 6:39:34 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, June 23, law enforcement officials cordoned off a section of Beverly Hills after an unknown package was feared as a potential bomb.
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Jeff Goldblum Death Hoax
Canyon News
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Beverly Hills News
By Susana Marcelo on Jun 25, 2009 - 5:39:46 PM
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—No, Jeff
Goldblum is not dead. Evelyn Karamanos, Goldblum’s publicist from WKT Public Relations, confirmed that the actor is in fact
alive and well.
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Michael Jackson Dead At 50
Celebrity News
By Susie Kopecky on Jun 25, 2009 - 4:25:45 PM
WESTWOOD—American icon and pop singer Michael Jackson died on Thursday, June 25, according to breaking reports. TMZ first reported that Jackson, 50, passed away.
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Two Legends Die On Same Day
Canyon News
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Westwood News
By Susie Kopecky on Jun 25, 2009 - 4:05:09 PM
WESTWOOD—On Thursday, June 25, two American icons passed away at relatively young ages. Farrah Fawcett passed away at 62, while Michael Jackson died at age 50 after cardiac arrest.
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Commission Rejects Overnight Camping Ban
Canyon News
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Malibu News
By Lindsay Kramer on Jun 25, 2009 - 7:37:46 AM
MALIBU—Last week the Coastal Commission rejected Malibu's proposed amendment to the Local Coastal Program to ban overnight camping in the city.
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Santa Monica Woman Killed In Freeway Collision
Canyon News
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Santa Monica News
By Rosana Clarkson on Jun 24, 2009 - 10:32:25 PM
SANTA MONICA—On June 19, a 25-year-old Santa Monica woman was killed in a collision on the San Diego (405) Freeway. The incident occurred when the victim lost control of her vehicle.
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