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Monday Catchy Quote No. 117 May 31, 2010 | Comment on this article

A catchy quote from a movie, TV show or other source to brighten the beginning of your week: David: Well, you know what they say. You cannot make an omelet without breaking a few legs DiNozzo: She’s never making me breakfast. Read More

SheldonShirts.com tells where to buy "Big Bang Theory" wardrobe

May 31, 2010 In this TV publicity image released by CBS, from left, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg and Jim Parsons are shown in a scene from the season finale of “The Big Bang Theory.” The hit CBS comedy “The Big Bang Theory” closed out its third season a week ago, and some fans are undoubtedly already going through... Read More

RIP Dennis Hopper

May 29, 2010 Dennis Hopper (Associated Press file photo) Actor-director Dennis Hopper has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 74. Family friend Alex Hitz tells the AP that Hopper died today at his Venice home, surrounded by family and friends. The actor had been battling prostate cancer. Read More

Can Greyson Chance patron Ellen DeGeneres revive the music industry?

May 29, 2010 Greyson Chance and Ellen DeGeneres Her dancing feet on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and her role as an “American Idol” judge prove Ellen DeGeneres is a music fan. Now she is aiming for a more formalized role in the music industry. Read More

RIP Gary Coleman

May 28, 2010 Gary Coleman in 2008 (Associated Press file photo) Gary Coleman, the child star of the hit 1970s TV sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” whose later career was troubled by medical and legal problems, died today after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42. Read More

Lewis Black to bring caustic wit to Tulsa, Thackerville in September

May 27, 2010 Lewis Black (Associated Press file photo) Caustic comedian Lewis Black will play a pair of Oklahoma shows in September. Black, known for “Back in Black” segments on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will perform Sept. 17 at Tulsa’s Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino. Read More

"Saving Grace" creator Nancy Miller serving has honorary chairwoman of Oklahoma Red Cross fundraiser

May 27, 2010 “Saving Grace” creator Nancy Miller and actor Leon Rippy will attend Friday’s Operation: Relief, a fundraiser for the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma. (The Oklahoman Archives photo) The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma is inviting supporters to back in time to a 1940s nightclub, where cigarette... Read More

Video: Brooks & Dunn backup singer Julie Downs takes fans behind the scenes of "The Last Rodeo Tour" May 27, 2010 Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo that includes former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn, are currently traveling the country on their “Last Rodeo Tour,” their final concert run as a musical pair. Backup singer Julie Downs has teamed with AOL’s The Boot blog to take fans behind the scenes of the Brooks &... Read More

Ellen DeGeneres launches her own record label, signs Oklahoma youngster Greyson Chance as first artist

May 26, 2010 Greyson Chance and Ellen DeGeneres Oklahoma music sensation Greyson Chance’s second visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” came with a special announcement: DeGeneres has started her own record label, eleveneleven, and has signed the 12-year-old Internet phenom as her first artist. Read More

Carrie Underwood to perform tonight on "American Idol" finale

May 26, 2010 Five-time Grammy winner, two-time reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year and Grand Ole Opry member Carrie Underwood will take a quick break from her highly successful “Play On Tour” to appear on the Season 9 finale of “American Idol,” which airs at 7 tonight on Fox. Read More

Hanson to play "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" tonight

May 26, 2010 Tulsa band of brothers Hanson will be the musical guests tonight on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” which airs at 10:35 p.m. on NBC (KFOR-4 in Oklahoma City). Other guests on tonight’s show include celebrity chef Paula Deen and comedian Kathy Griffin. Read More

Greyson Chance's second appearance on "Ellen DeGeneres Show" airs today

May 26, 2010 Ellen DeGeneres and Greyson Michael Chance Edmond Internet music sensation Greyson Michael Chance’s second appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will be broadcast this morning. The show airs at 9 a.m. on KOCO-5 in Oklahoma City. Last week, Greyson, 12, wrote on Twitter (@GreysonChance) that he was... Read More

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Greyson Chance makes second "Ellen" appearance May 26, 2010 Oklahoma music sensation Greyson Chance’s second visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” came with a special announcement: DeGeneres has started her own record label, eleveneleven, and has signed the 12-year-old Internet phenom as her first artist. With a crowd from his Cheyenne Middle School watching via live... Read More

Lee DeWyze named "American Idol" Season 9 winner

May 26, 2010 Lee DeWyze performs on “American Idol” earlier this season. (Fox photo) Lee DeWyze, a 24-year-old paint store clerk from Mount Prospect, Ill., who overcame his shyness to impress “American Idol” judges and viewers with his soulful voice, won the Season 9 “Idol” title tonight over bluesy musician... Read More

Greyson Chance returning Wednesday to "Ellen DeGeneres Show"

May 25, 2010 Edmond Internet music sensation Greyson Michael Chance poses for a photo in the OPUBCO studios. (Photo by Nate Billings/The Oklahoman) Edmond Internet music sensation Greyson Michael Chance will make his second appearance Wednesday on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The show airs at 9 a.m. Read More

Kristin Chenoweth talks Broadway revival of "Promises, Promises," guest-starring on "Glee"

May 25, 2010 Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes perform together during the opening night of the Broadway revival of the musical “Promises, Promises” April 25 in New York. (Associated Press file photo) Oklahoma-born and bred singer/actress Kristin Chenoweth is staying busy these days, performing eight times... Read More

Alex O'Loughlin talks "Hawaii Five-0," "The Back-Up Plan"

May 25, 2010 In this TV publlicity image released by CBS, Alex O’Loughlin plays Detective Steve McGarrett, left, and Scott Caan plays Detective Danny “Danno” Williams in “Hawaii Five-O,” a contemporary take on the classic drama series. Australian heartthrob Alex O’Loughlin has suffered television heartache in the... Read More

New releases for May 25, 2010: "Leverage" second season, "Stagecoach," Stone Temple Pilots

May 25, 2010 Christian Kane in “Leverage” In this week’s new releases, Stone Temple Pilots put out their first album on new material in nearly a decade, the John Wayne classic “Stagecoach” gets its Blu-ray release and Sylvia Browne discusses her life as a “Psychic” in her autobiography. Read More

Box office report for May 24, 2010: "Shrek Forever After" opens at No. 1

May 24, 2010 The fractured fairytale sequel “Shrek Forever After” cast a spell on the box office over the weekend, opening at No. 1 with $71.3 million. But the fourth film in DreamWorks Animation’s key franchise had the weakest debut of all “Shrek” sequels, according to the Associated Press. Read More

After winning "Celebrity Apprentice," Bret Michaels thanks fans, says he will have heart surgery in fall

May 24, 2010 Bret Michaels talks about winning the “Celebrity Apprentice” title and his recent health problems this morning on “Today.” (Associated Press photo) After enduring three major health issues in six weeks, rocker Bret Michaels on Sunday night not only attended the live “Celebrity Apprentice” finale, he... Read More

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