Richard T. Frankian, Innovative Engineer Who Helped Build Several Communities, Dies at 81

June 1, 2010


BURBANK, CALIFORNIA (WiredPRNews.com)
Long time Burbank resident Richard T. “Dick” Frankian, beloved husband, father and grandfather and an innovative geotechnical engineer who helped build several local communities, died of a heart ailment near his home in Port Alberni, British Columbia on Saturday, May 22nd. He was 81.
Most of the residents of Southern California and the Bay […]

Lindsay Lohan court date set for Monday

May 24, 2010


The actress is expected to appear in court on Monday.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – Lindsay Lohan is expected to appear in court Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the actress is set to appear after failing to show up to a mandatory hearing Thursday.
As noted in the report, a warrant was previously issued […]

Fourth Shrek installment tops box office

May 24, 2010


“Shrek Forever After” tops box office opening weekend.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – The fourth installment of Shrek was a box office hit during its opening weekend. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), “Shrek Forever After” was number one at the box office, making $71.3 million, during its weekend debut.
Anne Globe, head of worldwide […]

Travolta family expecting new addition

May 19, 2010


Kelly Preston and John Travolta are reportedly expecting another child.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – John Travolta and Kelly Preston are reportedly expecting a third child. As reported by Access Hollywood, the couple, who lost their first child, teenage son Jett, to a seizure disorder last year, recently confirmed reports of expecting a new addition to their […]

Sean Penn enters no contest plea for vandalism charge

May 15, 2010


The actor entered a no contest plea on Wednesday.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – Oscar winning actor Sean Penn entered a no contest plea for a vandalism charge connected to an incident in which he kicked a photographer. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Penn entered the plea through his attorney on Wednesday, and has been […]

Social media presents issues for reality TV

May 12, 2010


Some suggest social media can both help and hurt reality television programming.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – Some suggest social media has presented unexpected challenges for reality television programs. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), social media has enabled video footage to be uploaded that can both help and hinder the success of reality programs.
As noted […]

Dukes of Hazzard star’s husband found dead

May 3, 2010


The husband of Catherine Bach was reportedly found dead Friday.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – The husband of Catherine Bach was reportedly found dead on Friday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the death of entertainment lawyer Peter Lopez is speculated to have been a suicide after he was found dead in his home from a […]

Pacino to portray Kevorkian in new film

April 23, 2010


The actor will portray the controversial doctor in a new HBO film.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNew.com) – Al Pacino will reportedly play controversial doctor Jack Kevorkian in a new HBO film. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Pacino will star in “You Don’t Know Jack” directed by Barry Levinson, which will premiere on HBO on Saturday.
Jack […]

Privacy concerns in social media

April 23, 2010


Some have expressed concerns over global privacy issues with social networking sites such as Facebook.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNew.com) – The rapid growth of Facebook worldwide has raised privacy concerns regarding social networking online. As reported by Reuters, a teleconference was recently held by data protection authorities from around the globe to discuss means of privacy protection […]

Texting most popular form of teen communication

April 21, 2010


A new study suggests texting has increased dramatically to surpass other widely used forms of communication in popularity.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests texting has grown to become the most popular communication form for teens in the U.S. As reported by Reuters, researchers with the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that […]

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