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What to do in Oklahoma on May 25, 2013: Check out the Chuck Wagon Gathering at the National Cowboy Museum May 25, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Today’s featured event: Take in the 23rd Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children’s Cowboy Festival, which includes children’s activities, live Western music, demonstrations and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. Read More
Tickets on sale this morning for Blake Shelton’s televised Oklahoma City tornado benefit May 25, 2013 A version of this story appears in Saturday’s The Oklahoman. Tickets on sale Saturday (today) for Blake Shelton’s televised tornado benefit “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert,” featuring Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, is set for Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy... Read More
Video Spotlight: RIP Ray Manzarek May 24, 2013 In all the madness of the devastating tornadoes that tore through central Oklahoma earlier this week, I never got the chance to pay proper tribute to Ray Manzarek, one of my favorite members of one of my all-time favorite bands. Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose complex and... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Tickets on sale Saturday morning for Blake Shelton's televised tornado benefit May 25, 2013 “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert,” featuring Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, is set for Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena and will be broadcast live on NBC. Read More
IN CONCERT: “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert” May 25, 2013 IF YOU GO Benefit Concert • Featuring: Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. Additional guests for the concert will be announced shortly. • When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday • Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno • On TV: Live at 8 p.m. on NBC... Read More
Paseo Arts Festival brightens first holiday of summer May 24, 2013 A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Paseo Arts Festival brightens first holiday of summer Local talents performing at this year’s Memorial Day weekend celebration are donating even their tips to help fellow Oklahomans affected by this week’s devastating... Read More
Video: Johannah Walker "Oklahoma Strong," dedicated to those affected by Moore tornado May 24, 2013 University of Oklahoma student Johannah Walker uploaded a video of her strumming and singing her original song “Oklahoma Strong” to YouTube on Wednesday, just two days after the EF5 tornado ravaged Moore. The song is about the devastating twister and Walker has dedicated to all the people of Moore. Read More
"The Bobby Bones Show" auctioning signed guitars from Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood and more for Oklahoma tornado relief May 24, 2013 After a devastating tornado tore through the city of Moore on Monday, Premiere Networks’ “The Bobby Bones Show” reached out to friends on Music Row for help. This week, country music’s biggest stars stopped by the program’s Nashville studios or called in to offer their support, perform songs to inspire... Read More
Wanda Jackson added to lineup for "Music4Moore" Oklahoma tornado benefit concert May 24, 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson, a Maud native and longtime Oklahoma City resident, has been added to the already-impressive lineup for next week’s “Music4Moore” tornado benefit concert The concert will be staged from 5 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center, 429 E. Read More
Miranda Lambert's Mutt Nation Foundation assisting with pet rescues in the wake of Oklahoma tornadoes May 24, 2013 Miranda Lambert’s Mutt Nation Foundation, the donation-supported organization working to end pet suffering and homelessness that the country music superstar founded with her mom, Bev, is aiding in pet rescue operations in the wake of this week’s devastating Oklahoma tornadoes. North Shore Animal League... Read More
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Brandy McDonnell

Entertainment Reporter

Brandy McDonnell, also known by her initials BAM, writes stories and reviews on movies, music, the arts and other aspects of entertainment. She is NewsOK’s top blogger: Her 4-year-old entertainment news blog, BAM’s Blog, has notched more than 1 million page views a year for the past two years. Raised on a crop and cattle farm near Lindsay, McDonnell started her journalism career in seventh grade, when she was elected reporter for her school’s 4-H Club. Taking her duties seriously, she began submitting stories to The Lindsay News and worked for the local weekly through high school. An Oklahoma State University graduate, she will celebrate her 10th anniversary at The Oklahoman in May 2012.

  • BAMOK What to do in Oklahoma on May 25, 2013: Check out the Chuck Wagon Gathering at the National Cowboy Museum LINK
    Sat, May. 25 2013 10:11:30 AM CST
  • BAMOK What to do in Oklahoma on May 25, 2013: Check out the Chuck Wagon Gathering at the National Cowboy Museum LINK
    Sat, May. 25 2013 07:59:29 AM CST
  • BAMOK Tickets on sale this morning for Blake Shelton’s televised Oklahoma City tornado benefit LINK
    Sat, May. 25 2013 07:57:47 AM CST
  • BAMOK RT @GrandCasinoOKC: Sorry to inform everyone, tonights show Cedric the Entertainer has been canceled. Please contact the gift shop at... LINK
    Sat, May. 25 2013 12:28:39 AM CST
  • BAMOK RT @caseytwenter: Wrapped my role as Casey (an advertising guy - what a stretch) tonight. Now going for a celebratory beer. #rudderless
    Sat, May. 25 2013 12:26:22 AM CST
  • BAMOK Video Spotlight: RIP Ray Manzarek LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 11:54:33 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @TheSwonBrothers: So pretty and so sweet!! @mirandalambert @blakeshelton #voiceunlimited #bestpartofblakescoaching #justsaying LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 11:48:57 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @ChristianKane01: Didn't wanna tweet immediately after. God Bless the people in OK. Heard it missed my old house by a few miles. I've been praying for you.
    Fri, May. 24 2013 11:21:19 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @JLBoydston: Paul George's dunk on Chris Anderson is just what I needed this week. #birdmandown
    Fri, May. 24 2013 10:44:30 PM CST
  • BAMOK Video: Johannah Walker "Oklahoma Strong," dedicated to those affected by Moore tornado LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:57:57 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @beaujennings: I worked up covers of @JohnMorelandOK , @timmisermusic & @MikeHosty for @thespyfm 's music marathon for tornado relief on Tuesday, tune in
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:21:53 PM CST
  • BAMOK "The Bobby Bones Show" auctioning signed guitars from Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood and more for... LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:20:24 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @davidjones2: The amount of work and last minute planning for the benefit concert at Chesapeake is incredulous.
    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:18:38 PM CST
  • BAMOK Wanda Jackson added to lineup for "Music4Moore" Oklahoma tornado benefit concert LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:01:16 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @jimmyfallon: Thank you, ATM fees, for allowing me to buy my own money. #ThankYouNoteFriday
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:31:39 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @julianakeeping: Check out our comprehensive coverage: Photo galleries, stories, video. Proud of staff for keeping citizens informed. LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:30:53 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @zacmaloy: LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:29:09 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @MuppetsStudio: The Muppet Movie is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack & HD Digital for the first time on 8/13! Pre-order: LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:27:23 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @ReduxionTheatre: Two more chances to see "Tom Jones" - "It's like watching live muppets!" - Patron May 24 Performance |... LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:26:53 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @KDTrey5: Reached out to my @Nike fam to see if they could help Oklahoma. They're in. LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 07:19:31 PM CST
  • BAMOK Miranda Lambert's Mutt Nation Foundation assisting with pet rescues in the wake of Oklahoma tornadoes LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 04:51:01 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @MetroLibraryOK: Summer at the Library Neighborhood Arts Schedules LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 04:50:00 PM CST
  • BAMOK RT @okchealth: We will again be offering free tetanus shots on May 25th from 9am to 1pm at the @MooreNormanTech Center LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 04:13:05 PM CST
  • BAMOK UPDATED: Memorial Day weekend events planned across Oklahoma LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 03:00:05 PM CST
  • BAMOK Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival postponed due to weather issues LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 03:00:04 PM CST
  • BAMOK Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton at "Healing in the Heartland" Oklahoma tornad... LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 02:56:50 PM CST
  • BAMOK So far, @mirandalambert, @VGcom & @reba are joining @blakeshelton for "Healing in the Heartland" OKC tornado benefit. LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 02:40:05 PM CST
  • BAMOK Tickets on sale Saturday a.m. for @blakeshelton's televised tornado benefit "Healing in the Heartland." LINK
    Fri, May. 24 2013 02:38:58 PM CST
  • BAMOK Never has a Friday been more welcome and vital than today. #Ineedmyweekend
    Fri, May. 24 2013 02:25:22 PM CST
  • BAMOK @KOSUMichaelC That is a serious understatement.
    Fri, May. 24 2013 02:24:31 PM CST

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