http://www.tulsaworld.comThe latest news and information from the Tulsa World.5Copyright 2013, World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.Here's a look at the full trailers CBS showed to advertising executives at its recent upfront presentation in New York. These are the series that will debut in the fall on channel 6 in Tulsa. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/CBS_posts_full_trailers_for_fall_2013_series_premiering/20488?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:24 CDTFans of 'The Walking Dead,' take note. Josh Sapan, AMC Networks chief executive said at a media conference Wednesday he sees no reason to end 'The Walking Dead.' The network has ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/FYI_Walking_Dead_fans_Theres_a_lot_of_life_left_in/20487?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:00 CDTDo as I say now, not as I said before. That's the word from 'Arrested Development' creator Mitch Hurwitz who is asking fans to forget what he said about watching the new episodes of the series ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/TV_Pay_no_attention_to_the_man_who_said_you_can_watch/20485?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:00 CDTJimmy Fallon ventures into the popular fantasy world of HBO’s hit series 'Game of Thrones' on Friday night. Fallon, noted for his parodies of popular shows like 'The Housewives of Late Night' ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Winter_is_coming_Prepare_for_love_and_war_on_Jimmy/20484?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:00 CDTJ.J. Abrams addressed sexism complaints over a scene in 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' on “Conan” Wednesday. Apparently the producer-director has taken some flack online from fans over a scene in ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/JJ_Abrams_faces_the_Star_Trek_underwear_issue_on_Conan/20482?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 10:23:00 CDTOklahoma country music star Blake Shelton and NBC are working to put together a tornado relief concert could happen as early as next week. Shelton, who serves as a coach on 'The Voice,' opened ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Oklahomas_Blake_Shelton_NBC_plan_tornado_benefit_concert/20479?subj=52Thu, 23 May 2013 09:09:00 CDTBroken Arrow's Kristin Chenoweth and her charity Maddie's Corner are raising funds for animals and people affected by the May 19 and 20 tornadoes in Oklahoma. The funds raised will be used ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Kristin_Chenoweths_charity_selling_T_shirts_to_raise/20472?subj=52Wed, 22 May 2013 17:10:24 CDTWhen host Chris Harrison introduces the bachelors to Desiree Hartsock on Monday's season premiere of 'The Bachelorette,' one face might look pretty familiar to Tulsans. Kasey Stewart, a 29-year-old ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Looking_for_love_Former_Tulsan_is_one_of_the_suitors/20453?subj=52Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:00 CDTOklahoma's The Swon Brothers have rocked their way into the next round of competition on NBC's 'The Voice.' In the final announcement of Tuesday's live results show, Zach and Colton Swon from ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Video_Swon_Brothers_voted_Top_8_on_The_Voice_coach/20449?subj=52Tue, 21 May 2013 21:32:00 CDTReports of the horrific tornado devastation in Moore, Okla., punctuated The Swon Brothers live performance Monday on NBC's 'The Voice.' Brothers Zach and Colton Swon from Muskogee, the sons ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Swon_Brothers_performed_live_on_The_Voice_Monday/20442?subj=52Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:50 CDTNBC will pre-empt its scheduled recap of Monday's 'The Voice' at 7 p.m. tonight to air a one-hour special on aftermath of the Moore, Okla., tornado. The previously scheduled program was set ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Schedule_change_NBC_pulls_The_Voice_recap_show_to_add/20429?subj=52Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:00 CDTShakira has confirmed she will not return as a coach on 'The Voice' for season 5. 'Not for next season, for sure,' Shakira told accesshollywood.com Tuesday after the hit reality singing competition's ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Superstar_recording_artist_Shakira_wont_return_for/20374?subj=52Wed, 15 May 2013 16:58:52 CDTCBS will launch a four-comedy block on Thursdays next season and introduce five new series (four comedies and one drama) for fall and three for midseason. The announcement was made Wednesday ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/CBS_will_launch_five_new_series_in_the_fall_and_three/20363?subj=52Wed, 15 May 2013 10:47:00 CDTThe Swon Brothers did exactly what their coach Oklahoma's Blake Shelton wanted on Monday's live performance show of 'The Voice.' They made country music proud. Their touching rendition of the ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/George_Jones_tribute_helps_the_Swon_Brothers_hit_top/20358?subj=52Tue, 14 May 2013 22:37:00 CDTABC will introduce 14 new series next season with eight on its fall schedule. That's the word from the ABC upfront presentations Monday where the network unveiled its fall lineup, including ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Video_ABC_announces_fall_2013_lineup_adds_14_series/20348?subj=52Tue, 14 May 2013 14:27:00 CDTPBS has set Jan. 5 for the return of its hit drama series 'Downton Abbey.' The date was announced by 'Masterpiece' executive producer Rebecca Eaton Tuesday at PBS' annual meeting, reports deadline.com. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/PBS_sets_premiere_date_for_Downton_Abbey_season_four/20346?subj=52Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:00 CDTMiranda Lambert talked crying at the ACM Awards and partying with Reba McEntire on Monday's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.' Leno congratulated her on her recent Academy of Country Music awards ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Video_Miranda_Lambert_on_The_Tonight_Show_With_Jay/20344?subj=52Tue, 14 May 2013 13:15:40 CDTTulsa's Bill Hader is moving on from 'Saturday Night Live.' Hader's final episode will be the season finale airing Saturday, thewrap.com reported Tuesday. The show will be losing its 'man of ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Tulsas_Bill_Hader_is_leaving_Saturday_Night_Live/20333?subj=52Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:00 CDTOklahoma's Swon Brothers poured their heart and soul into a tribute to a country music great and may have just persuaded America to keep them on 'The Voice.' It was the brothers who suggested ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Swon_Brothers_from_Muskogee_pay_heartfelt_tribute_to/20329?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:23 CDTFox is getting funnier with a new Tuesday night lineup and banking on fantasy fare and some big names in the fall. Shows from producer/director J.J. Abrams ('Almost Human') and Seth MacFarlane ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Video_Fox_will_launch_nine_new_sitcoms_and_dramas_for/20328?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 17:06:07 CDTFox's hit thriller series '24' will return next summer as a limited series. The Kiefer Sutherland-starrer, which won numerous Emmy Awards before it left the air four years ago, will be back ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jack_is_back_Fox_to_reboot_24_as_a_limited_series_in/20326?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 16:24:00 CDTNBC is banking on a new Sean Hayes comedy, a remake of 'Ironside' and a new drama from Dick Wolf to rebuild its lineup next fall. It is also canceling Matthew Perry's 'Go On,' 'Whitney,' 'Rock ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Michael_J_Fox_Sean_Hayes_and_others_set_to_rebuild/20324?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 16:12:00 CDTThe late Whitney Houston has millions of fans, but one of them belting out her songs was enough to get her kicked off an airplane for disrupting a flight. An unidentified woman was removed from ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Passenger_gets_kicked_off_flight_for_singing_a_Whitney/20320?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 CDTNBC has set December 5 as the debut date of its live TV production of 'The Sound of Music,' starring Oklahoma’s country music star Carrie Underwood. The network made the announcement at its ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/NBC_sets_December_5_debut_for_live_Sound_of_Music_telecast/20318?subj=52Mon, 13 May 2013 13:20:00 CDTClaremore native Forrest Farjadian competed Friday on 'Jeopardy!' and walked away with well-earned prize money. The University of Tulsa sophomore made it to the quarterfinals of the syndicated ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Claremore_native_competes_on_Jeopardy_College_Championship/20303?subj=52Fri, 10 May 2013 19:15:53 CDTThe Swon Brothers from Muskogee will advance to Monday's live performance show as part of the top 12 artists on 'The Voice.' But getting there wasn't a sure thing. It took a last-minute save ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Voice_Swon_Brothers_reach_top_12_vote_problems/20259?subj=52Wed, 08 May 2013 21:15:00 CDTOklahoma City Thunder cheerleader Kelsey Williams says 'shame on you' to a CBS Houston Sports blogger who referred to her as 'too chunky to be a cheerleader.' 'I mean, you are a woman . . . ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/OKC_Thunder_cheerleader_tells_sports_blogger_shame/20258?subj=52Wed, 08 May 2013 18:12:00 CDTFans of 'The Office' know of the talent of actor John Krasinski? But did you know he is a heckuva lip-syncer? In case you didn't stay up that late, talk show host Jimmy Fallon challenged him ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Lip_sync_wars_The_Offices_John_Krasinski_vs_Late_Night/20257?subj=52Wed, 08 May 2013 17:12:01 CDTHey Selena Gomez fans, the former Disney star wants you to know she's all grown up. Gomez, who starred in the popular series 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' has released a sexy new video for her ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Actresssinger_Selena_Gomez_releases_music_video_for/20242?subj=52Wed, 08 May 2013 09:45:20 CDTThe 'infectious vibe' of Muskogee's The Swon Brothers and a decidedly old-school country song choice from coach Blake Shelton rocked the stage of Tuesday's live performance on 'The Voice.' It ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Swon_Brothers_go_Fishin_in_the_Dark_to_get_Americas/20239?subj=52Tue, 07 May 2013 21:05:00 CDTOklahoma's Carrie Underwood will be the voice of 'Sunday Night Football' this fall. The announcement was made Tuesday with Underwood being named the third singer to perform the opening theme ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Oklahomas_Carrie_Underwood_to_become_voice_of_Sunday/20234?subj=52Tue, 07 May 2013 15:41:59 CDTJimmy McGuire of the 'Jeopardy!' game show clue crew and college championship contestant Forrest Farjadian are headed to Claremore High School on Thursday. McGuire, who has been delivering clues ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jeopardys_Jimmy_McGuire_TUs_Forrest_Farjadian_headed/20232?subj=52Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:00 CDTGet ready for the Swon Brothers' live performance Tuesday on 'The Voice.' The Muskogee brothers take to the stage to sing a song chosen by their coach, Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Get_ready_to_vote_Swon_Brothers_perform_Tuesday_on/20225?subj=52Tue, 07 May 2013 10:40:00 CDTA television show producer is the latest victim of a reality TV show. TMZ is reporting Steve Rankin, a producer for the upcoming Discovery channel series 'Naked and Afraid,' was bitten by the ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Reality_TV_show_producer_bitten_by_deadly_viper_on/20154?subj=52Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 CDT'Festival 2013' continues through Sunday on public television station KRSC on channel 35, cable 109. The channel, operated on the campus of Rogers State University, Claremore, is showcasing ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/KRSC_continues_its_annual_membership_drive_Festival/20152?subj=52Thu, 02 May 2013 10:46:00 CDTMeredith Vieira is doing a pilot for a new talk show set to launch in fall 2014. The former 'Today' anchor and 'The View' co-host announced in January she was leaving the syndicated game show ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Meredith_Vieira_to_film_pilot_for_new_syndicated_talk/20151?subj=52Thu, 02 May 2013 10:09:28 CDTFox has released a video to get viewers to watch the last two episodes of its uber-quirky situation comedy 'New Girl.' It is offering up a auto-tuned mash-up remix by DH John Boswell to prepare ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Get_ready_for_a_mash_up_remix_Fox_releases_New_Girl/20150?subj=52Thu, 02 May 2013 09:36:00 CDTDid you catch this? Members of Team Blake, as in Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton, on 'The Voice' play Q & A with social media correspondent Christina Milian from the NBC reality singing ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Team_Blake_including_Muskogees_Swon_Brothers_play_QA/20142?subj=52Wed, 01 May 2013 16:22:00 CDTOklahoma country music star and Team Blake coach Blake Shelton picked Muskogee's country rock duo The Swon Brothers to continue on to the live competition starting next week on 'The Voice.' The ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Muskogees_Swon_Brothers_win_knockout_round_on_The_Voice/20123?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:19:49 CDTDon't know your 'chifthik from your choyo'? Neither do I. But David J. Peterson, Language Creation Society, explained to the Guardian.co.uk.com Tuesday how he created the Dothraki language for ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Game_of_Thrones_fans_Do_you_speak_Dothraki_David_J/20118?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:35:00 CDTSelena Gomez is teaming up with MTV to release the full video of her new single 'Come and Get It.' Gomez's song, which she performed live for the first time on MTV’s 2013 Movie Awards, will ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Actresssinger_Selena_Gomez_teams_with_MTV_to_debut/20109?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:37:00 CDTFox's hit reality series 'So You Think You Can Dance' is returning for a 10th season. The Emmy-nominated series, which showcases all types of dancing, will launch with a two-hour opener at 7 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Ready_to_dance_So_You_Think_You_Can_Dance_sets_return/20106?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:59:42 CDTEmmy Award-winning journalist Maria Shriver is rejoining NBC as a special anchor. Shriver, who is also a producer, best-selling author and former First Lady of the State of California, will ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Journalist_former_First_Lady_of_California_Maria_Shriver/20104?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:37:09 CDTMuskogee's Swon brothers will compete on 'The Voice' Tuesday on NBC. Their appearance on the show was confirmed by Tulsa's NBC affiliate KJRH Tuesday. Brothers Colton, 24, and Zach, 27, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Muskogees_The_Swon_Brothers_compete_Tuesday_on_The/20103?subj=52Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:12:39 CDTThe C-SPAN bus is making a stop in Jenks Thursday to recognize three student filmmakers. In conjunction with Cox Communications, representatives from C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jenks_High_School_students_to_receive_honors_from_C/20097?subj=52Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:07:14 CDTOklahoma's Trisha Yearwood and Ree Drummond are returning with new episodes of their cooking series on Food Network, cable 58. 'Trisha's Southern Kitchen' will be back at 9:30 a.m. May 25 with ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/New_episodes_of_Trishas_Southern_Kitchen_Pioneer_Woman/20079?subj=52Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:16:22 CDTFormer Tulsan Gary Busey got the boot from Donald Trump on 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' when it aired Sunday. Busey, who was born in Texas and grew up in Tulsa, went off the deep end a bit ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Second_time_isnt_the_charm_Tulsas_Gary_Busey_fired/20075?subj=52Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:00 CDTActress Reese Witherspoon may have canceled TV appearances since her arrest with her husband Jim Toth Friday in Atlanta but Oxygen wants to make sure fans see the Oscar winner. The cable channel ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Oxygen_schedules_three_Reese_Witherspoon_movies_following/19994?subj=52Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:03:11 CDTMark Burnett is making 'The Bible' miniseries into a theatrical film to be released in theaters. Burnett, who produced the 10-hour History channel miniseries with his wife Roma Downey, announced ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Uber_producer_Mark_Burnett_to_make_miniseries_The_Bible/19990?subj=52Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:57:31 CDTSapulpa police officer David Jones, a season 14 contestant, and twin policemen brothers Dan and Don Evans from season 11 will be on hand to cheer on those auditioning for 'The Biggest Loser' May 4 in Oklahoma ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Sapulpa_Police_Officer_David_Jones_to_appear_at_Biggest/19989?subj=52Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:54:00 CDT