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The 83rd Academy Awards were handed out Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Here are some of the winning moments captured by Associated Press photographers. To read my live blog of the 2011 Oscars, click here. Read More

Photo gallery 2: 2011 Academy Awards

February 28, 2011 The 83rd Academy Awards were handed out Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Here are some of the winning moments captured by Associated Press photographers. To read my live blog of the 2011 Oscars, click here. Read More

Photo gallery: Anne Hathaway and James Franco co-host the 2011 Oscars

February 28, 2011 Anne Hathaway and James Franco co-hosted the 83rd Academy Awards Sunday night as they aired live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Franco, 32, and Hathaway, 28, were two of the youngest stars ever picked to co-host the Oscars. In addition, they are the first male-female duo to emcee the show. Read More

Greyson Chance to perform tonight on "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly"

December 31, 2010 Edmond Internet music sensation Greyson Chance, 13, will be performing on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.” Also joining the show will be the cast of “American Idiot,” My Chemical Romance, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and more. The New Year’s Eve show will air from 9 to 10 p.m. Read More

Oklahoma City to celebrate New Year with Opening Night 2011

December 31, 2010 Oklahoma City Fairs & Festivals on wimgo From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Grand Opening Night planned for New Year’s Eve in downtown Oklahoma City Downtown Oklahoma City will be transformed into the ultimate variety show tonight in celebration of New Year’s Eve. Read More

Video: Paul McCartney performs "Birthday" December 28, 2010 In honor of the arrival of my new nephew Alec today, I’m dedicating this video of Paul McCartney playing “Birthday” to him, in the hopes that the lad will have a long, healthy and happy life and excellent taste in music. Read More

New releases for Dec. 28, 2010: Dean Koontz, "The American," "You Might Be a Zombie"

December 28, 2010 The week after Christmas typically is a rather slim time for new releases. While the new music choices are virtually nil, according to Amazon.com and VideoETA.com, there are a few new movies and books worth checking out if you have an unspoken for giftcard burning a hole in your pocket: DVDs The American And... Read More

"CMA Country Christmas" airing again tonight

December 22, 2010 The “CMA Country Christmas,” hosted by Jennifer Nettles of reigning Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year Sugarland, airs for a second time at 8:30 tonight on the ABC Television Network. Artists who perform in the special and share with fans their favorite holiday traditions include Oklahoma... Read More

Greyson Chance doing video shoot, singing Christmas carols around Oklahoma City today December 22, 2010 Edmond Internet sensation Greyson Chance is filming a special promotional video and spreading Christmas cheer around Oklahoma City today. Chance, 13, is making a whirlwind tour of various Oklahoma City locales today singing Christmas carols for the video shoot, said Denise Castelli, who owns LimeLight... Read More

New releases for Dec. 21, 2010: "True Grit Soundtrack," "Easy A," Andy Griffith's 50th anniversary

December 21, 2010 Christmas is coming up Saturday, and a few new CDs, DVDs and books are out this week for last-minute shoppers. Look for my review of the “True Grit Soundtrack” on Friday, along with my review of the film Wednesday when it opens. Read More

Video: Cirque du Soleil "Alegria" December 21, 2010 Oklahoma City Performing Arts on wimgo Cirque du Soleil is bringing its “Alegria” show to Oklahoma City’s Cox Convention Center for five performances Wednesday through Sunday. In this NewsOK video, get a preview of the various acrobatic acts that are included as part of the spectacle of “Alegria,” which... Read More

Oklahoma cowboys Jet and Cord McCoy returning to "Amazing Race" in 2011

December 16, 2010 Oklahoma cowboys and fan favorites Jet and Cord McCoy will be racing again in 2011. The bronc-busting brothers will compete for the second time in CBS’ globe-trotting reality TV show “The Amazing Race.” The McCoys were prominently featured in a preview of the show’s 18th season Sunday night during the... Read More

Rascal Flatts caps 10th anniversary celebration with Opry performance, praise for their charity work

December 16, 2010 The best-selling and most awarded country group of the decade, Rascal Flatts wrapped a year-long celebration of their 10th anniversary year with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night. To top off their Opry appearance, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean presented the band, which includes guitarist Joe Don... Read More

2011 ACM Awards set for April 3; ACM's "Girls' Night Out" special to honor superstar women

December 16, 2010 The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, honoring country music’s top talent and the industry’s hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 on CBS, the network announced today. Read More

Rascal Flatts joins Ron White's Celebrity Salute to the Troops

December 16, 2010 Country band Rascal Flatts, which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher, has been added to the lineup of Ron White’s Celebrity Salute to the Troops, according to CMT.com. The show is set for Feb. 15 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Read More

RIP Tulsa native Blake Edwards

December 16, 2010 Legendary filmmaker and Tulsa native Blake Edwards has died at the age of 88. Edwards died from complications of pneumonia at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, according to the Associated Press. His wife, actress/singer Julie Andrews, and other family members were at his... Read More

UPDATED: Carrie Underwood earns Golden Globe nomination for "Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of Dawn Treader" theme

December 14, 2010 Updated with a quote from Carrie Underwood. Country music superstar Carrie Underwood earned today a Golden Globe nomination for co-writing “There’s a Place for Us” for the film “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” It is the first Golden Globe nod for the Checotah native, who is... Read More

68th annual Golden Globes nominees

December 14, 2010 The nominees for the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards, were announced today in Beverly Hills, Calif. The British monarchy drama “The King’s Speech” earned a leading seven nominations. Checotah native Carrie Underwood garnered her first Golden Globe nomination for best original song for “There’s a Place... Read More

New releases for Dec. 14, 2010: Michael Jackson, "The Town," "Despicable Me," Maya Angelou's cookbook

December 14, 2010 Less than two weeks remain until Christmas, so the holiday shopping season is rapidly winding down. If you haven’t stuffed all your stockings just yet, here are a few new options for you. This list of new CDs, DVDs and books for this week is from Amazon.com and VideoETA.com: CDs Michael Jackson,... Read More

Greyson Chance touring with Miranda Cosgrove in 2011

December 14, 2010 Edmond singer/songwriter/pianist Greyson Chance, 13, will hit the road on his first tour in 2011, he announced today on www.greyson-official.com. The YouTube phenom, who is working on his debut album, will join singer/actress Miranda Cosgrove on her “Dancing Crazy” tour starting Jan. Read More

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