Showbiz News with Lauren Craun
Interview with Daniel Portman From ‘Game of Thrones’
The Rick & Brad Morning Show sat down with actor Daniel Portman to talk about the premiere of season 7 of ‘Game of Thrones’ on HBO. Daniel plays the character of Podrick Payne on the show. Enjoy!… MORE
Chris Cornell Dead at 52
The Soundgarden frontman died Wednesday night after a Detroit concert. His rep says, “His wife Vicky and family were shocked to learn of his sudden and unexpected passing, and they will be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause,” the statement read. “They would like to thank his fans for their continuous…… MORE
April, 1997 Bill Paxton In-Studio Interview [Archive]
Over the weekend Bill Paxton passed away at the age of 61. He died from surgery complications. Twenty years ago Bill was in the studio with us discussing ‘Twister’, ‘Titanic’, and an independent film called ‘Traveler’. #RIPBillPaxton… MORE
Bad Lip Reading Nails Inauguration
I can’t imagine the amount of editing and work that these guys put into their satirical videos. Several lines had all of us laughing hard.… MORE
Ronda Rousey is Close to Retirement
On December 30th, RONDA ROUSEY will challenge AMANDA NUNES for the UFC women’s bantamweight title. It’ll be her first fight since she got knocked out trying to defend that same title against HOLLY HOLM last November. It’s going to be HUGE, and if Ronda wins the belt back, it’ll put her right back on top. …… MORE
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VIDEO: KATTFEST 2016 Highlights
KATTFEST 2016 came and went. Thanks to all of our listeners and fans it was a massive success. To pay tribute to all of you for making this year another awesome KATTFEST, we’ve made this video for you to enjoy. Thanks to the bands for killing it too: Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, Saint Asonia, & AlterBridge!… MORE
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Tenacious D Discusses Cover of ‘Time Warp’
Jack Black & Kyle Gass of Tenacious D released their version of ‘Time Warp’ in time for the election. This morning they chatted with Brad from the Rick & Brad Morning Show. Listen to that audio below.
Remembering Eddie Van Halen
VAN HALEN guitarist EDDIE VAN HALEN died yesterday, after what his son WOLFGANG called a “long and arduous battle with cancer.” He was 65.
Wolfie added, quote, “He was the best father I could ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever recover from this loss. I love you so much, Pop.”
Wolfgang was at the hospital when Eddie passed, along with his mother VALERIE BERTINELLI, Eddie’s brother ALEX, and Eddie’s current wife Janie. Eddie and Valerie were married from 1981 to 2007.
Eddie was first treated for tongue cancer in 2000. Although he was a longtime smoker, he blamed it on years of holding metal guitar picks in his mouth.
Last year it was revealed that he had been battling throat cancer for several years, and flying to Germany for radiation treatment. According to TMZ, the cancer had spread to his brain and the rest of his organs, and he went downhill quickly over the last few days. Rolling Stone has a good career retrospective.
The Rick & Brad Morning Show spent much of the morning on Wednesday discussing the death of Eddie Van Halen. Here’s today’s ‘Rick & Brad Show To-Go’ from their recent podcast upload:
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Obviously, the music community was rocked by the death of EDDIE VAN HALEN yesterday.
Here are some of the tributes:
David Lee Roth: “What a long great trip it’s been.”
Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar: “Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family.”
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony: “No words . . . Heartbroken, my love to the family.”
Valerie Bertinelli: “I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life my love.”
Gene Simmons: “My heart is broken. Eddie was not only a Guitar God, but a genuinely beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Eddie!”
(Gene was an early booster of Van Halen, and even helped them record a demo before they got signed.)
Nikki Sixx: “So [effing] crushed. RIP Eddie Van Halen. You changed our world. You were the Mozart of rock guitar.”
Lenny Kravitz: “Heaven will be electric tonight.”
Flea: “Oh man, bless his beautiful creative heart. I love you Eddie Van Halen, an LA boy, a true rocker.”
Black Sabbath guitarist and cancer survivor Tony Iommi: “He fought a long and hard battle with his cancer right to the very end. Eddie was one of a very special kind of person, a really great friend.”
Queen guitarist Brian May: “This wonderful man was way too young to be taken. What a talent, what a legacy, probably the most original and dazzling rock guitarist in History.”
Metallica: “We considered him an inspiration, an idol, and after spending a summer together on the road in ’88, a friend.”
Billy Corgan: “Blessed to have known him just a little . . . sparks flew when he played.”
Alice Cooper: “Feeling lost today . . .”
Patton Oswalt: “You just don’t let up, do you 2020?”
Nickelback: “The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar.”
Tom Morello: “One of the greatest, most inventive, truly visionary musicians of all time. An unparalleled titan in the annals of rock n roll. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every spectacular note.”
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Oklahoma Voting Info for 2020
General Election – November 3, 2020
The deadline to register to vote for the November 3 election was Friday, October 9.
Learn More about COVID-19 and the 2020 Elections
Mail Absentee Voting
NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency that has been extended by the Governor,
new absentee voting options will be valid for the November 3 Election.
REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT – Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. (deadline)
Learn More About Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting Video Tutorials
In-Person Absentee (“Early”) Voting
Early voting is available October 29, 30, and 31 in the county where you are registered to vote.
Find Early Voting Locations by County
Enter the OK VOTER PORTAL in order to do the following:
– Confirm your Voter Registration
– View a Sample Ballot
– Find Your Polling Place
– Request Absentee Ballots
– Change Your Address or Party Affiliation – and more…
[VIDEO] Cameron talks to Chris Taylor Brown of TRAPT
Rock 100.5 the KATT’s Cameron Buchholtz talked to Trapt lead singer Chris Taylor Brown about their upcoming concert in Chickasha, OK on 9/11/20, as well as releasing their new album “Shadow Work” during the pandemic, lack of touring, and why 2020 is an important year.
Listen to Chris Cornell’s Cover of ‘Patience’
The previously unreleased recording of Gun’s ‘N Roses’ song ‘Patience’ was covered by Chris Cornell. This was released today on what would have been his 56th birthday.
On Cornell’s Facebook page, the cover of “Patience” arrived with a note that read: “His birthday seemed the perfect time to share this and celebrate Chris, his voice, music, stories and art. It is true a man is not dead while his name is still spoken… and, through his art, an artist’s soul still burns just as bright as ever upon all those that look up to him and his memory. Releasing music that was special to Chris keeps a part of him here with us — his heart and his soul. His love and his legacy.”