BAM's Blog » Sports http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:28:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell BAM's Blog no Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell BAM's Blog » Sports http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/category/sports/ What do in Oklahoma on Feb. 14, 2012: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Oklahoma City Thunder http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/02/14/what-do-in-oklahoma-on-feb-14-2012-celebrate-valentines-day-with-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/ http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/02/14/what-do-in-oklahoma-on-feb-14-2012-celebrate-valentines-day-with-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:16 +0000 brandy http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/?p=42863

Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, right, takes control of a loose ball against Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard, left, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. (AP Photo)

Today’s featured event:

Happy Valentine’s Day! Show some love to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team returns to Oklahoma City after a long road stretch to play the Utah Jazz at 7 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno.

For more information, …

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I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting my brain to function properly today, and since I’m nearing my caffeine threshold, I’m getting more ambitious than usual in my use as music as an alternative pick-me-up.

Fortunately, OK Go released its new music video for “Needing/Getting” during Sunday’s Super Bowl, so that’s helping. The video doubles as a commercial for the Chevrolet Sonic.

According to YouTube, OK Go set up more than 1,000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles. A Chevy Sonic was outfitted with retractable pneumatic …

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Marvel debuted the new trailer for its eagerly anticipated superhero movie Sunday night during the Super Bowl and began hyping the extended version soon after.

It’s another thrilling look at what is sure to be one of the biggest films of the year.

Directed by Joss Whedon, the movie stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury …

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I’m admittedly biased when it comes to my assessment of Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton, whom I really like, and the scarily addictive reality TV show “The Voice” on which he serves as a celebrity coach.

Setting aside my biases – as much as possible – I still think the “Vocal Kombat” commercial for “The Voice” that ran during the Super Bowl was one of my favorite ads of Sunday night.

It features Shelton and his fellow “The Voice” coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine duking …

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Oklahoma country music stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert gave a wonderful performance of the patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame festivities Sunday at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

The couple, who married last May and live in Tishomingo, held hands throughout their duet. It was just all-around sweet. To see a photo gallery of the performance, click here.

“American Idol” Kelly Clarkson, a pal of Lambert and Shelton, belted a great rendition of the National Anthem before the game.

The Super Bowl XLVI narrowly edged …

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Blake Shelton, right, and Miranda Lambert sing "America the Beautiful" before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots Sunday in Indianapolis. (AP Photo)

Oklahoma country music stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert gave a stirring performance of the patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame festivities Sunday at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

The couple, who married last May and live in Tishomingo, held hands throughout their duet. It was just all-around lovely. To watch a video …

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and Justin Tuck celebrate their team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis. (AP Photo)

For the third straight year, the Super Bowl has broken a ratings record.

The Super Bowl XLVI narrowly edged out last year’s to become the most-watched television show in U.S. history, scoring 111.3 million viewers. Last year’s NLF championship was watched by 111 millon, breaking the 2010 record, according to TheWrap.com.

Viewership climbed throughout the game, averaging 117.7 million in the …

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Jarvis Edison: Can we take ‘em all now?

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Yet another reason to watch the Super Bowl: Finding out more about one of the year’s most anticipated films, “The Avengers.”

Marvel released this stingy but effective seconds-long trailer teaser last week.

Even if the unexpected matchup of the New York Giants and New England Patriots doesn’t especially appeal to you – personally, I’m kind of looking forward to it – there’s always the chance to watch Oklahoma native and the most likable man in football, Wes Welker, work his onfield magic.

Plus, Oklahoma country music stars Blake Shelton and …

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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton (AP file)

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! The New York Giants and New England Patriots will battle for the National Football League championship, and one to watch for the big game: Oklahoma native, amazing receiver and all-around great guy Wes Welker.

There’s also plenty of musical entertainment surrounding what is traditionally the most-watched television event of the year:

Oklahoma country music stars Blake Shelton and and Miranda Lambert will sing the patriotic anthem “America the Beautiful” as part of Super Bowl XLVI pregame festivities tonight at …

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