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Taylor Swift wins album of the year, Beyonce makes Grammy history January 31, 2010 | Comment on this article

Beyonce (Associated Press file photo) Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” has been named Grammy album of the year. Swift also won three other awards Sunday night, including best country album. But Beyonce was the night’s big winner, collecting six awards including song of the year for her anthem “Single... Read More

2010 Grammy ballot

January 31, 2010 Beyonce has a leading 10 nominations going into tonight’s Grammy Awards. (Associated Press file photo) The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards – along with my live-blog of the big event – begin in about 30 minutes. The show is airing live on CBS. Read More

Kings of Leon, Carrie Underwood win 2010 Grammys

January 31, 2010 Kings of Leon Carrie Underwood Kings of Leon and Carrie Underwood took home golden gramophones Sunday from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Rockers Kings of Leon, which includes Oklahoma City-born members Matthew and Nathan Followill, earned one of the night’s big cross-genre awards, record of the year, for... Read More

Reminder: BAM's Blog live-blogs the Grammy Awards tonight

January 31, 2010 Don’t forget, I’ll be live-blogging along with the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards starting at 7 tonight. The show will air live from Los Angeles on CBS. Remember to pick up your free 3-D Grammy glasses at Target so you can get the full effect of the show’s special tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Read More

Live-blog: 52nd Annual Grammy Awards

January 31, 2010 7 p.m.: Oh, boy, I get to use my sarcasm skills already: The Recording Academy has wisely decided to open the 2010 Grammy Awards with the freak show/hype machine that is Lady Gaga. YAY! She’s actually conservatively dressed for her as she sings “Poker Face” in her sparkly green alien outfit while a circus... Read More

Leon Russell to perform with Zac Brown Band at Sunday's Grammy Awards

January 29, 2010 Leon Russell Tulsa Sound legend Leon Russell is planning to take the Grammys stage Sunday night, about after two weeks after undergoing surgery for a brain-fluid leak. The Lawton-born singer/musician is set to perform with country group Zac Brown Band, which is nominated for best new artist, best country album... Read More

Oklahomans competing in several Grammy categories

January 29, 2010 Above: Checotah native Carrie Underwood is shown backstage at the 2009 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Underwood is nominated for two Grammys and will perform during a special tribute to the late Michael Jackson during Sunday’s 2010 Grammys. Below left: Oklahoma City-born musician Matthew Followill of rock band... Read More

Tulsa native Charlie Wilson overcomes homelessness, cancer to vie for two Grammys

January 29, 2010 Charlie Wilson (Associated Press photo) Tulsa native Charlie Wilson of GAP Band fame recently sat down with the Associated Press to talk about the long, bumpy road of his life and career that has triumphantly led to the 2010 Grammy Awards. Read More

What to do in Oklahoma on Jan. 29, 2010

January 29, 2010 Today’s featured event: Since many venues aren’t deciding until later today whether they are going through with tonight’s events, I’m not suggesting any concerts or specific activities at this time. Instead, my suggestion is to make snow ice cream. I’m sharing here the recipe for TV chef Paula... Read More

Carrie Underwood to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl

January 28, 2010 Carrie Underwood (Associated Press file photo) Big-voiced country music superstar Carrie Underwood is going to Super Bowl XLIV – to sing the national anthem. The Feb. 7 Super Bowl in Miami pits the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. It will air live on CBS. Read More

Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli to perform together for Haiti relief at Grammy Awards

January 28, 2010 Mary J. Blige, left, and Andrea Bocelli (Associated Press photos) Nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige and world-renowned pop tenor Andrea Bocelli will join forces and perform together in a special fundraising segment for Haiti relief on Sunday’s 52nd Annaul Grammy Awards. Read More

Bonus Video Spotlight: Weird Al Yankovic working with Cartoon Network January 27, 2010 This Bonus Video Spotlight is dedicated to Mr. BAM, who is a big fan of the modern-day prince of parody, Weird Al Yankovic. Weird Al announced on his blog this week that he has signed a production deal with Cartoon Network and the first planned project with the channel will be a live-action feature film. Read More

BAM Column: Grammys' Michael Jackson tribute to feature 3-D mini-movie debut

January 26, 2010 Michael Jackson (Associated Press photo) From Tuesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman. King of Pop to be celebrated in 3-D at Grammys The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will go 3-D to memorialize to the late King of Pop. Checotah native Carrie Underwood (pictured below) and fellow Grammy winners Celine Dion,... Read More

Carrie Underwood films "How I Met Your Mother" guest spot, show picked up for sixth season

January 26, 2010 In this publicity image released by CBS, Neil Patrick Harris, left, and Carrie Underwood are shown on the set of the comedy, “How I Met Your Mother.” (Associated Press/CBS photo) Checotah native Carrie Underwood filmed her guest role last week on the CBS sit-com “How I Met Your Mother.” She will... Read More

New releases for Jan. 26, 2010: Ralph Ellison, Lady Antebellum, Michael Jackson and more

January 26, 2010 Ralph Ellison (Associated Press file photo) “Three Days Before the Shooting …,” a new book from Oklahoma City-born author Ralph Ellison, who died in 1994, arrives in stores this week. When he died, Ellison left behind about 2,000 pages of his unfinished second novel, which he had spent nearly four... Read More

Final phase of voting on Bon Jovi's Grammy performance begins

January 26, 2010 As previously announced, Grammy-nominated band Bon Jovi will perform on Sunday’s 52nd Annual Grammy Awards and participate in a special interactive “You Pick It, They Play It!” fan vote. Previously, fans had the opportunity to choose from six hit Bon Jovi songs and cast their vote at www.cbs.com... Read More

Cheech and Chong to host Monday Night Raw live March 1 at Ford Center

January 25, 2010 Comedians Richard ” Cheech” Marin, right, and Tommy Chong arrive at the Marijuana Policy Projects 15th annual gala Jan. 13 in Washington. (Associated Press photo) Iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong (AKA Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong) will serve as special guest hosts of Monday Night Raw live on March... Read More

"Inglourious Basterds" wins top film prize at the SAG Awards

January 25, 2010 From left, Christoph Waltz, B.J. Novak, Omar Doom, Eli Roth, and Diane Kruger, cast members from ” Inglourious Basterds,” pose together backstage after winning the award for best cast ensemble at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Saturday in Los Angeles.(Associated Press photo) Screen Actors... Read More

Monday Catchy Quote No. 100 January 25, 2010 Hey, BAM’s Blog readers, this is the 100th Monday Catchy Quote I’ve selected to brighten the beginning of our week. I picked a special quote from a favorite character in honor of this round-number occasion. Barney: It’s gonna be legend-… wait for it… and I hope you’re not lactose intolerant because... Read More

DVD review: “Cinematic Titanic Live: East Meets Watts”

January 22, 2010 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. “Cinematic Titanic Live: East Meets Watts” B-movie-mocking venture Cinematic Titanic sails to a whole new level of hilarity with its first live DVD. In its third year, Cinematic Titantic is the latest project from former “Mystery Science Theater... Read More

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