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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.

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Paseo Arts Festival gets greener Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Along with added sustainability projects, the Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City now includes more artists, new food vendors and an extra Oklahoma focus in its music lineup. Read More
Charlie Christian International Music Festival kicks off Tuesday Updated: Thu, May 24, 2012 The 27th annual event will pay tribute to the trailblazing electric guitarist with five days of historical exhibits, a book signing and live music. Read More
Movie review: 'Cowgirls N' Angels' Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 A throwback to the live-action Disney family films of yesteryear, the made-in-Oklahoma coming-of-age rodeo drama “Cowgirls N' Angels” will sweetly but deftly lasso openhearted viewers. Read More
Oklahoma actors, musicians, towns featured in family film “Cowgirls N' Angels” Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 The coming-of-age rodeo drama filmed in Oklahoma opens Friday in state and regional cinemas. Read More
CD review: Tenacious D “Rize of the Fenix” Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 CD review: Tenacious D “Rize of the Fenix” Read More
DVD review: “Albert Nobbs” Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 DVD review: “Albert Nobbs” Read More
Josh Abbott Band pays tribute to rural folks with 'Small Town Family Dream' Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 The fast-rising Texas country band the Josh Abbott Band is playing Friday at Riverwind Casino. Read More
Jermaine Paul makes a connection on 'The Voice' Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Jermaine Paul, the season 2 winner of the reality TV show “The Voice” credits his coach, Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton, with pushing him to be his best. Read More
Toby Keith breaks ground on OK Kids Korral Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 The Oklahoma country music star Friday joined city officials and representatives of his foundation to turn the earth for the 28,000-square-foot lodge that will house pediatric cancer patients and their families as they seek care at The Children's Hospital and other nearby facilities. It is set to open in fall 2013. Read More
DVD review: “Dark Shadows: The Greatest Episodes Collection — The Best of Barnabas” Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 DVD review: “Dark Shadows: The Greatest Episodes Collection — The Best of Barnabas” Read More
CD review: Parker Millsap and Michael Rose “Palisade” Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 CD review: Parker Millsap and Michael Rose “Palisade” Read More
Film brings forgotten soap opera out of 'Dark Shadows' Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 For their eighth cinematic collaboration, director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp revisit the late 1960s-early ‘70s supernatural soap opera “Dark Shadows,” since both consider themselves die-hard fans of the largely forgotten TV series. Read More
Movie review: 'Dark Shadows' Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 Frequent collaborators Tim Burton and Johnny Depp give the 1960s-‘70s supernatural soap opera a big-budget movie adaptation spiked with their signature oddball humor. Read More
CD review: Lee Brice 'Hard 2 Love' Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 CD review: Lee Brice ‘Hard 2 Love' Read More
Mixology stirs up an eclectic performing arts experience Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 The inaugural event will feature a rotating lineup of modern and aerial dancers, improvisational comedians, spoken word poets and more Friday night at City Arts Center. Read More
Blu-ray review: 'Cinema Verite' Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 Blu-ray review: ‘Cinema Verite' Read More
Pat Green gets back to the covers Updated: Tue, May 8, 2012 The Texas country music star just debuted his new album “Songs We Wish We'd Written II” and will play a CD release show Wednesday night at the Wormy Dog Saloon. Read More
Superheroes abound in this summer's crop of movies Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 It's a summer for superheroes at the movies. Comic book crime-fighters are aiming to clobber summer box office records. Read More
Festivals abound throughout Oklahoma this weekend Updated: Thu, May 3, 2012 In the Sooner State, spring is the season for festivals, grand outdoor celebrations centered on themes ranging from local wildlife and regional cuisine to live music and visual arts. Read More
CD review: Johnny Cash 'Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth' Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 CD review: Johnny Cash ‘Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth' Read More
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