Brandy McDonnell

A&E Writer for The Oklahoman. Initials so sweet they must be used. Always busy because I'm not to be trusted when I'm bored.

[Alan Jackson @OfficialJackson]

"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) - Live" (recorded in Nashville, June 2026)

Listen here: https://t.co/aeOjiUe3wW

[Leon Russell @LeonRussell]

Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen is now available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV & Google Play.
In 1970, Leon Russell helped assemble and lead the musical family behind Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen, one of the most legendary tours in history.

[Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell @LtGovPinnell]

The summer season may be nearing its end, but the Route 66 Centennial celebrations are far from over.
This weekend, Oklahoma communities are bringing the Mother Road to life with festivals, art, car and bike shows and more!

#OKRoute66 #Route66Centennial #ImagineThat

[The Sopranos Guy™ @uncle_june]

In the aftermath of 9/11, Steve Buscemi returned to his old fire station, where he had served as a firefighter in the early 1980s.

Donning his old uniform, he worked 12 hour shifts for days on end, searching for survivors in the rubble of the World Trade Center.

He did so without media attention, a quiet act of courage that later became a powerful symbol of solidarity.

[Variety @Variety]

U2 Named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year https://t.co/ihGmzT8WWE

[NBC News @NBCNews]

When 9/11 hit, aides wanted George W. Bush to address the nation from a bunker in Nebraska. He refused, fearing it would give terrorists a “psychological victory.”

The former president looks back on the attacks 25 years later. https://t.co/3sUj5gNSVs

[Brandy McDonnell @BAMOK]

OKC's @LyricTheatreOKC marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with the award-winning show 'Come From Away' https://t.co/q5xJEbv4yH

[Paramount Pictures Philippines @paramountpicsph]

Survival is better with your best friend by your side. Starring Brad Pitt and Odin, experience #HeartOfTheBeast — only in cinemas. See it first on Sept 19 & 20. Opens wide Sept 23. Get tickets now!

[Alliance of Women Film Journalists @AWFJ]

The 51st annual @TIFF_NET kicks off this week, and with it the 2026 #TIFFTributeAwards. This year's honorees are Penélope Cruz, Rosalind Eleazar, Siân Heder and Isabelle Huppert. @BAMOK has more. https://t.co/vTxofrluWR

[MovieHub @moviehubnow]

‘COYOTE VS. ACME’ is projected to finish its box office run with $100M+ globally.

[Variety @Variety]

"& Juliet" is closing after four years on Broadway.

The upbeat take on "Romeo & Juliet," scored to Max Martin's chart-topping pop songs, has set its final performance for Jan. 3, 2027. The show will have played 1,723 regular performances and 20 preview performances, putting it among the 50 longest-running Broadway musicals of all time.

https://t.co/icTPYeIpCT

[The Oklahoman @TheOklahoman_]

Photos: See actors rehearse fight for 'Julius Caesar' Shakespeare in the Park https://t.co/EG7ApyaUlS

[Mayor David Holt @davidfholt]

This week we honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever on September 11, 2001. Especially those with Oklahoma ties.

In addition to OCU and OU graduate Rick Rescorla (see my post earlier today), at least seven more Oklahomans lost their lives on 9/11.

Army Major Ron Milam was from Muskogee and died in the Pentagon, where he was serving the Secretary of the Army.

David Shelby Berry was from Oklahoma City and died in the World Trade Center. David was a graduate of Casady School, Yale University and the London School of Economics. He was working at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods.

Jayesh “Jay” Shah was from Tulsa and died in the World Trade Center. Jay was a graduate of Tulsa Memorial High School and the University of Tulsa. He was working at eSpeed International.

David Harlow Rice was from Oklahoma City and died in the World Trade Center. David was a graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School, Loyola University Chicago and the London School of Economics. He was working at Sandler O’Neill.

Army Spc. Chin Sun Pak “Sunny” Wells was from Lawton and died in the Pentagon.

Wayne Terrial Davis was from Edmond and died in the World Trade Center. Wayne was a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School and the University of Maryland. He spent eight years in the U.S. Army and was working for Callixa Corp.

Navy Petty Officer Brian Anthony Moss was from Sperry and died in the Pentagon.

(These seven are pictured top to bottom, left to right)

[Justin Martinez @Justintohoops]

The OKC Thunder will visit the Chicago Bulls this season on Stacey King Celebration Night.
https://t.co/bnB8CpiNNP

[Brandy McDonnell @BAMOK]

.@okcballet opens its new season with free shows this weekend, plans first-ever production of 'Don Quixote' https://t.co/0OJO6KWWHi

[Brandy McDonnell @BAMOK]

How @OKShakespeare is staging the fights in 'Julius Caesar' while keeping its actors safe https://t.co/9iFULTrmzp

[Brandy McDonnell @BAMOK]

.@raywylie Hubbard to join Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame at OKC show, ahead of the hall of fame's Grand Reopening https://t.co/muJQg0LbWY

[Variety @Variety]

EXCLUSIVE: Sundance winner "Josephine" sets Oscar campaigns in 13 categories, including best picture and 9-year-old Mason Reeves for best actress.

Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan will campaign for best supporting actor and actress, respectively.

https://t.co/xez4jwGln4

[The Oklahoman @TheOklahoman_]

Ray Wylie Hubbard to join Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame at OKC show https://t.co/5TAESxzEWk

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

Focus Features has wrapped production on ‘The Bell Jar,’ starring Billie Eilish and Carey Mulligan, confirming the supporting cast, which includes:

- Danielle Deadwyler
- Dylan Hawco
- Lili Taylor
- Ella Beatty
- Connor Storrie
- Ike Barinholtz
- Maggie Kuntz

More details here: https://t.co/ALy2wHx7Yc