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Tulsa-bred four-time Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Wilson will perform with R&B vocal group Boyz II Men tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The late-night show begins at 11 p.m. on ABC (KOCO-5 in Oklahoma City). As reported here previously, Wilson, former frontman of the Gap Band, is featured on Boyz II... Read More

Video: Blake Shelton invites Miranda Lambert and Kelly Clarkson as his advisers on "The Voice" Season 2

January 06, 2012 Oklahoma country music and reality TV star Blake Shelton has tapped his wife and fellow country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert and “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson to serve as advisers on the upcoming second season of “The Voice,” NBC announced today. Multi-platinum singer-songwriters Kenny... Read More

New releases for Jan. 3, 2011: "Jimmy Owens," Elvis, "Contagion," "The Guard," Lisa Swayze's memoir

January 03, 2012 If like me you still haven’t used all your Christmas gift cards, here are this week’s new CDs, DVDs and books for your perusal: CDs Jimmy Owens, “The Monk Project.” Elvis Presley, “Elvis Country” (Legacy Edition). Lego Feet, “Lego Feet.” The Beau Brummels, “Bradley’s Barn” (Limited... Read More

Video: OK Sweetheart's "Before You Go" provides score for "TCM Remembers" tribute January 02, 2012 “Before You Go,” a heartbreakingly lovely song by Tulsa’s OK Sweetheart,” is providing the soundtrack for Turner Classic Movies’ “TCM Remembers” memorial. The video pays tribute to actors, directors, screenwriters and other filmmakers who died in 2011. “Our recent collaboration with TCM (Turner... Read More

Blake Shelton, Toby Keith to perform tonight on televised New Year's Eve specials

December 31, 2011 Oklahoma country music fans should tune in and set their DVRs tonight as two of the state’s brightest stars perform on nationally televised New Year’s Eve specials: Tishomingo resident Blake Shelton will ring in 2012 performing on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” airing at 9 p.m. Read More

Video: Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ask "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" December 31, 2011 Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who co-starred in the excellent 2009 film “(500) Days of Summer,” have reunited to prepare a festive holiday treat for their fans. The actors, who have been friends since they made the 2001 movie “Manic” together, have released online a video of them performing... Read More

Blake Shelton caps huge 2011 by playing Thackerville concert tonight, NBC's New Year's Eve show Saturday

December 30, 2011 Thackerville Concerts & Shows on wimgo From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Blake Shelton looks to top breakout 2011 in coming year BAM: The Oklahoma country star will play a sold-out home state show Friday at WinStar World Casino, followed by a national TV performance Saturday night on... Read More

Video: VH1 Divas Wanda Jackson, Sharon Jones and Florence Welch pay tribute to Amy Winehouse

December 30, 2011 Get More: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Wanda Jackson Perform "You Know I'm No Good", Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Music Videos, Live Performances Get More: Florence + the Machine, Back To Black, Florence + the Machine Music Videos, Live Performances Looking back at... Read More

Toby Keith to perform Saturday on Fox’s New Year’s Eve special

December 30, 2011 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Toby Keith to perform on Fox’s New Year’s Eve special The Oklahoma country music star is coming off a red-letter year highlighted by the viral success of his raucous party anthem “Red Solo Cup.” Toby Keith will toast the arrival of 2012 with his... Read More

Blake Shelton to perform during "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly"

December 28, 2011 Grammy-nominated Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton will perform on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” airing at 9 p.m. Saturday on the network home of the hit reality show “The Voice,” on which he serves as a celebrity coach. Read More

Toby Keith celebrates big 2011

December 28, 2011 Toby Keith will ring in 2012 by performing his smash party anthem “Red Solo Cup” Saturday during the “American Country New Year’s Eve Live,” airing at 10 p.m. on Fox. The Oklahoma-bred singer, songwriter and entertainer was named Artist of the Decade at this month’s American Country Awards on Fox,... Read More

Rodney Carrington to host, Toby Keith to perform on Fox's "American Country New Year's Eve Live"

December 28, 2011 Multi-talented Tulsa comedian and actor Rodney Carrington will stay up late to host the biggest celebration of the year and ring in 2012 on “American Country New Year’s Eve Live,” airing at 10 p.m. Oklahoma time on Fox. Carrington, and co-hosts Rick Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell of the reality... Read More

New releases for Dec. 27, 2011: "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" soundtrack, "The First Grader" on DVD, Dean Koontz's "77 Shadow Street"

December 27, 2011 In case you have gift cards or Christmas money to spend, there are some new entertainment options this week, including the three-CD soundtrack to the Hollywood adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Oscar winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the uplifting Kenyan film “The First Grader” on DVD... Read More

13 Days of Oklahoma Music: Carrie Underwood & Vince Gill's "How Great Thou Art" December 25, 2011 Merry Christmas! The 13 Days of Oklahoma Music continue here at BAM’s Blog, as we look back on the musical milestones state artists experienced in the past year as 2011 draws to a close. Today’s installment is not only appropriate for Christmas, but also features two top-shelf Oklahoma country stars who love... Read More

Blu-ray review: “Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray Edition”

December 23, 2011 A version of this review appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. “Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray Edition” The always kaleidoscopic science-fiction series “Farscape” gets even more colorful and otherworldly with a high-definition upgrade well worth the wait and the premium... Read More

Tim Tebow calls Rascal Flatts his favorite entertainer

December 22, 2011 In a Q&A with the NY Post, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow says his favorite entertainer is country band Rascal Flatts, which includes Picher-bred guitarist Joe Don Rooney. Tebow, who has become the most compelling story of the NFL season, identified “Braveheart” as his favorite movie, Will Smith and... Read More

New releases for Dec. 20, 2011: Common, "Dolphin Tale," "Midnight in Paris," "Warrior" and more

December 20, 2011 Just a friendly reminder: Christmas is Sunday, so there are only a few shopping days left. Here is a list of new CDs, DVDs and books, from Amazon.com, VideoETA.com and BarnesandNoble.com: CDs Common, “The Dreamer, The Believer.” Young Jeezy, “TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition.” Alexander O’Neal, “My... Read More

Wanda Jackson to perform tonight on "VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul"

December 19, 2011 Oklahoma’s own Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson will perform on “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul,” airing at 8 tonight on VH1. Performers also include Anita Baker, Mavis Staples and Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Boyz II Men, Estelle, Marsha Ambrosius and Travie McCoy. Read More

13 Days of Oklahoma Music: Wanda Jackson's "Party Ain't Over" December 19, 2011 Starting today, I’m rounding off the rest of the year with a look back at some of the memorable Oklahoma music milestones in 2011. Since we’ve got 13 days left in 2011, I’m cunningly naming this series the “13 Days of Oklahoma Music.” Through next Saturday, Dec. Read More

RIP "Frances" author Russell Hoban

December 15, 2011 Prolific fantasy and children’s author Russell Hoban has died at the age of 86, reports the Associated Press. The former illustrator, painter and decorated World War II veteran passed away in his adopted home of London on Tuesday night, Bloomsbury Publishing told the AP. Read More

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