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Kathy Griffin on Her Grammy Nomination: 'I Am a Sore Loser'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:16:36 -0600

Kathy Griffin doesn’t mince words about her hopes for a win at the Grammys this year.

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AP: Whitney Houston's body to be taken home to NJ

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:16:11 -0600

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Whitney Houston's body was set to be flown home to New Jersey late Monday for a funeral to be held at week's end, said two people who have spoken with her family.

The two people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak for the family and because funeral arrangements hadn't been completed.

Houston's family raised the possibility of holding a wake Thursday and funeral Friday at Newark's Prudential Center, an arena that hosts college and professional sport events and seats about 18,000 people.

The 48-year-old pop star was found dead in a bathtub in her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on Saturday, hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy Awards gala.

Funeral arrangements were being made by Newark's Whigham Funeral Home, which handled the 2003 funeral of Houston's father, John Houston, according to the two people who spoke to the AP.

A woman at the funeral home, where several police officers were stationed Monday afternoon, said she could neither confirm nor deny reports that it would handle the arrangements.

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Grammy Ratings Soar as Industry Remembers Whitney

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

Ratings for last night's Grammy Awards surged in the wake of Whitney Houston's shocking death the day before the show.

The telecast drew a whopping 39 million viewers, the second-largest audience for a Grammy Awards in history.

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Whitney's Death Makes Celine 'Scared' of Music Biz

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

Celine Dion is speaking out about the tragic death of her longtime singing inspiration Whitney Houston, saying the circumstances around her death make her afraid to be part of the music business.

Celine -- who has said that when she got her start in music she wanted to be just like Whitney, who has always been "an amazing inspiration" -- told Good Morning America's Robin Roberts via telephone on Monday that while the pop superstar's music will live forever, it's a shame that yet another great musical talent has been taken from us far too early.

Video: Stars Pay Homage to Whitney Houston at Grammys

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Adele's First 'Vogue' Cover!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

British singing sensation Adele is Vogue's March cover girl, where the 23-year-old music superstar gives a particularly in-depth and candid interview that reveals more of the big personality behind the world famous voice.

In the interview with Vogue's Jonathan Van Meter, Adele opens up to the mag about her insecurities -- particularly her hatred for the red carpet ("I literally get a stomach cramp"), the fact that she still gets nervous every time she sings ("I'm sh***** myself" she says about singing at Sunday night's Grammys), and her stripped-down performance style.

Lady Gaga's Best-Dressed Moments

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ET to GO: Grammy Stars Pay Tribute to Whitney

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

In today's ET to GO: Music stars pay homage to the legendary Whitney Houston at the Grammys-- plus George Clooney and Brad Pitt hit the red carpet in London for the BAFTA film awards.

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Kate's High Tea with the Royal Ladies

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

The newest member of the royal family, Kate Middleton, will join the Queen and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, for a special tea while Prince William is away.

William & Kate's Puppy Breed Revealed

The ladies will gather on March 1 at Fortnum and Mason's store in Piccadilly as part of an effort to revitalize the neighborhood, according to Read more on NewsOK.com

'Bachelor' Girls Express Concern about Courtney

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

In the upcoming Bachelor, the girls express their concern to Ben about Courtney, telling him to "tread lightly," as they fear that she might not have the best intentions for winning Ben's heart.

'The Bachelor': Courtney Sabotages Jamie & Ben

Later in the episode, we see Ben pulling Courtney away in private to discover whether she's actually in it for the long haul or if she has an alternate agenda.

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Watch Bobby Brown Honor Whitney Houston

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:38 -0600

Bobby Brown paid touching tribute to his late love, Whitney Houston, last night in Memphis, as you can see in this exclusive ET footage!

During his concert, Brown took a moment and told the crowd, ""First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all.

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Luxury fashion world tweaking its style for Gen Y

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:29 -0600

NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury fashion still caters to movie stars, high-powered businesswomen and ladies who lunch, but designers are starting to show interest in that generation's daughters.

Halfway through New York Fashion Week, familiar runway themes like military tailoring, old-school rock 'n' roll, and Hollywood Golden Age glam are showing tweaks designed to appeal to younger eyes: the double-breasted coat in shiny patent leather, tweed suits infused with metallics and leather substituted in silhouettes that used to be silk.

"New customers are getting into luxury fashion in a way they weren't before the recession," said Ed Jay, senior vice president of American Express Business Insights.

Longtime clients who bought full-ticket designer clothes before the economy soured have proven loyal, but they aren't buying as much as they used to, Jay said.

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Stars Pay Homage to Whitney Houston at Grammys

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:01:08 -0600

On a night of celebration of music and its achievements, artists took a moment to reflect upon Whitney Houston and her contributions to the music industry and how she impacted their lives.

Stars React to Whitney Houston's Death

"I was in kindergarten and they asked me what I wanted to be," singer Michelle Rowland recounted.

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Jagger, B.B. King others to perform at White House

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:01:04 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is opening its doors in an invitation to the blues.

Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Keb Mo are among an A-list of artists who will perform at the White House Feb.

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Obama's prayers with Whitney Houston's family

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:27 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama's thoughts and prayers are with Whitney Houston's family, especially her daughter.

Press secretary Jay Carney says it's hard not to be an admirer of the singer's "immense talent.

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Grammy embrace of Chris Brown draws criticism

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:27 -0600

NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy Awards' warm embrace of Chris Brown three years after his assault of Rihanna has drawn the ire of viewers who claim the controversial R&B star shouldn't have been rewarded with such attention.

Brown was front-and-center three times during Sunday's Grammys.

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Obama honors achievements in arts, humanities

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:01:28 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday honored several artists, writers and organizations for their contributions to the nation, and pledged to make the arts and humanities a priority for as long as he is in the White House.

Obama bestowed eight National Medal of Arts and nine National Humanities Medals during a ceremony in the White House East Room.

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Bill Condon takes on twice the challenges with “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” movies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:20:10 -0600

BY BRANDY McDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

Bill Condon, director of the “Chicago” and “Dreamgirls” movies, made “Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray at midnight Saturday, and “Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” due in theaters Nov.

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Oklahomans to compete for Grammy glory Sunday night

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:15:23 -0600

BY BRANDY MCDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

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.

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Oklahoma makes positive impression on 'Vow' star Rachel McAdams

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:10 -0600

BY GEORGE LANG glang@opubco.com

Rachel McAdams of “The Vow” spent several weeks last year in Bartlesville filming Terence Malick's as-yet-untitled new film with Ben Affleck, Rachel Weisz and her “Midnight in Paris” co-star, Michael Sheen.

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'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' helps Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson make triumphant return to Hawaii

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:56:30 -0600

BY GENE TRIPLETT etriplett@opubco.com

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's latest film, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” takes him back to Hawaii, where his life growing up wasn't what he would describe as paradise.

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Oklahoma City Museum of Art partnering in Doodle 4 Google contest

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:01:15 -0600

BY BRANDY MCDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

The fifth annual Doodle 4 Google competition invites kindergarten through 12th-grade students nationwide to draw their rendition of the Google logo for a chance to see it displayed on the online search engine's homepage.

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Rachel McAdams takes a 'Vow'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:19 -0600

GEORGE LANG
LOOKatOKC editor

LOS ANGELES — Rachel McAdams of “The Vow” spent several weeks last year in Bartlesville filming Terence Malick’s as-yet-untitled new film with Ben Affleck, Rachel Weisz and her “Midnight in Paris” co-star, Michael Sheen.

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1929 Oscar winner 'Wings' restored for DVD, Blu-ray

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:14 -0600

BY GENE TRIPLETT etriplett@opubco.com

William Wellman Jr., son of Oscar-winning “Wings” director “Wild Bill” Wellman, talks about the film and the meticulous restoration it underwent for DVD and Blu-ray release.

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Carrie Underwood's fourth album to be released May 1

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:48:15 -0600

BY BRANDY MCDONNELL Staff Writer bmcdonnell@opubco.com

The title of the album has not yet been revealed; the first single will be released Feb. 23.

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CD review: Various artists, 'Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan' (Fontana)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:18 -0600

CD review: Various artists, ‘Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan' (Fontana)

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Steve Jobs liked vinyl, Neil Young reveals

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:11 -0600

By RYAN NAKASHIMA

Apple co-found Steve Jobs preferred vinyl records to his iPod, rocker Neil Young said in his campaign for higher-fidelity digital sound technology.

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Dermot Mulroney braves cold for 'The Grey,' 'Big Miracle'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:16 -0600

BY BRANDY MCDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

Prolific actor Dermot Mulroney has supporting roles in the harrowing survival thriller “The Grey” about marauding wolves, which was last weekend's top movie at the box office, and the uplifting fact-based adventure “Big Adventure” about stranded whales, which opens Friday.

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Luke Bryan reteams with Jason Aldean for 2012 tour

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:42:14 -0600

BY BRANDY McDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

Georgia natives Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean will bring their rising star power to Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Energy Arena Thursday night for a show that also will feature “American Idol” runner-up Lauren Alaina.

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NBC launches a hoped-for 'Smash' with musical drama

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:26:27 -0600

BY JAY BOBBIN

Some may see it as NBC's answer to Fox's “Glee,” but considering Steven Spielberg's involvement as an executive producer, the peacock network clearly is aiming for more as it debuts its own musical-drama series Feb.

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Judgment reinstated in Toby Keith's father's death

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:05:10 -0600

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has reinstated a $2.8 million judgment for the family of country music star Toby Keith in the 2001 interstate crash that killed Keith's father, H.K. Covel.

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Elizabeth Banks balances 'Man on a Ledge,' 'Hunger Games' and other movie projects

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:19 -0600

BY BRANDY MCDONNELL bmcdonnell@opubco.com

Actress Elizabeth Banks is trying directing and producing while mothering her 10-month-old son and acting in several movie projects.

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