Beyonce becoming more ‘Fierce’ Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun. Then again, one could argue that it’s always Beyonce season. Two years ago, it was...

Actor Kevin Spacey cited for revival Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Comments 1 LONDON — Kevin Spacey has won a drama award for reviving London’s historic Old Vic Theatre. Spacey, an Oscar winner for "American Beauty” and "The Usual Suspects,”...

Travel: Las Vegas gets taste of Frank Sinatra Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment Las Vegas gets taste of Sinatra LAS VEGAS — Fans of Frank Sinatra will get a kick out of a new Italian restaurant planned for the Las Vegas Strip. Casino mogul Steve Wynn tells the Las Vegas...

OU quarterback Sam Bradford a finalist for top award Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Comments 6 University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is a finalist for the Davey O'Brien award, given to the top collegiate quarterback in the country. Bradford leads the Big 12 with 193.76 passer...

Oklahomans ‘Ride’ high at awards show Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts, which includes Picher native Joe Don Rooney, won awards at American Music Awards on Sunday. Underwood, from Checotah, won favorite country...

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame gets new director Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment Hall of Fame gets new director Justin Lenhart was named director for the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Museum. Lenhart will supervise collections, preservation, exhibits, education...

In brief: Metro Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment El Reno Library gets donations The El Reno chapters of the P.E.O. Sisterhood donated $700 and several books to the El Reno Carnegie Library. "We’ll use the donation for a variety of...

Entertainment roundtable: Gypsy girls, Twilight and evil award shows Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Comments 1 “Roundtable, Entertainment Roundtable.” There’s just something about that James Bond vibe in the air which makes movies a little bit more fun. So I asked out resident entertainment gurus...

SHORT TAKES: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 Mon, Nov 17, 2008 BIRTHDAYS →Actor Brad Sullivan ("Nothing Sacred”), 77. →Actress Brenda Vaccaro, 69. →Actress Linda Evans, 66. →Actor Jameson Parker, 61. →Actress-singer...

OSU's Pettigrew, OU's Gresham semifinalists for Mackey Award Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment From Staff Reports Oklahoma State senior Brandon Pettigrew and Oklahoma junior Jermaine Gresham were named among eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, presented by the Nassau County...

‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ bound for Tulsa Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment TULSA — Oklahomans are getting a second set of chances to see lifelike animatronic dinosaurs roam the Earth. "Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular” will stomp into...

Taylor Swift, Hank Jr. big winners at BMI Awards Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift’s "Teardrops On My Guitar” won country song of the year, and Hank Williams Jr. was honored as a music icon during the 56th Annual BMI Country...

Beyonce tops list of divas at AMAs Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — This year’s American Music Awards will be diva-heavy, with Beyonce topping the list. The singer is to perform at the Nov. 23 ceremony in Los Angeles, which will air 7 p.m....

Oscar contenders may be shunned Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment LOS ANGELES — Not long before he’s assassinated, Sean Penn’s Harvey Milk proclaims his key precept for social change: "You gotta give ‘em hope.” Hope is often...

Juanes wins 4 Latin Grammys; sweep still possible Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment HOUSTON - A sweep was still in the cards for Juanes on Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, as the Columbian rocker picked up four awards and was in the running to win record of the year. Juanes,...

Oklahomans shine bright at CMA show Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Comments 10 Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts continued their winning streaks at Wednesday night’s 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. The Country Music Association named Checotah’s...

Country Music Association Award winners Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Winners Wednesday at the 42nd annual Country Music Association awards: Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney. Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley. Female Vocalist of...

Lil Wayne joins Kid Rock on Stage at CMA show Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It wasn't hick-hop but real hip-hop at the CMA Awards as Lil Wayne joined Kid Rock onstage during country music's biggest night. Kid Rock brought the prolific and best-selling...

Kenny Chesney wins CMA's Entertainer of the Year Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at the CMA Awards. It was the only trophy that he won. He was nominated for seven. But it was...

TV Briefs Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment TNT lands Dylan McDermott for ‘The Line’ TNT’s drama pilot "The Line” has found its lead actor in Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Dylan McDermott. The former star...