Entertainment Writer Brandy McDonnell

Who gets the statue? Published: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | Leave a comment When Albert Brooks found out he'd been passed over in the Supporting Actor category, he shot back at the Academy via Twitter: “You don't like me. You really don't like me.” His wit is obviously still as sharp as the blades he wielded in the unlikely role of a scary mob boss in “Drive,” not dulled by this... Read More

Movie review: 'Chico & Rita' Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment Movie review: Intended for adults only, the Oscar-nominated animated feature “Chico & Rita” will screen this weekend at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Read More

Blu-ray review: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1' Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment Blu-ray review: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1' Read More

Casey Donahew Band living the dream Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment The Texas country group Casey Donahew Band, playing Saturday at Oklahoma City's Diamond Ballroom, is experiencing the best success of its nine-year run with its new album, “Double-Wide Dream.” Read More

CD review: Cady Groves 'This Little Girl' EP Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment CD review: Cady Groves ‘This Little Girl' EP Read More

BAM: Photography and farming go hand in hand for Samantha Lamb Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment BAM by Brandy McDonnell: Hobart photographer Samantha Lamb captures pastoral images that are on view through March 1 at Visions Art Gallery in the Paseo. She also will have an installation featured in the annual “Momentum” exhibit for Oklahoma artists 30 and younger. Read More

Miranda Lambert's Pistol Annies to be featured on 'Hunger Games' soundtrack Published: Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | Leave a comment The Annies – which also include Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley – are contributing a song called “Run Daddy Run” Read More

Contemporary painter Julie Heffernan debuts first Oklahoma exhibition Published: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | Leave a comment Contemporary painter Julie Heffernan's “Infinite Work in Progress,” features 20 recent works and opens Wednesday evening at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Read More

Martina McBride makes a new start Published: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | Leave a comment After two decades in the music business, country vocal powerhouse Martina McBride, who will open for George Strait on Thursday at Tulsa's BOK Center, has a new label, a new album and a new top 10 hit. Read More

Oklahomans to compete for Grammy glory Sunday night Published: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a comment Country duo Thompson Square, which includes Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson, are relishing their first chance to win one of the music industry's most prestigious prizes. Read More