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Entrepreneur, producer, actressBirth Name :
Oprah Gail WinfreyBirth Date :
January 29, 1954Birth Place :
Kosciusko, Mississippi, USAClaim to fame :
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" host
Video: Oprah's Teary Announcement of Departure
November 21, 2009 10:11:32Oprah Winfrey brought it to her show on Friday, November 20 to announce that she is ending the two decades run of "The Oprah Winfrey Show". What started off as a firm statement became an emotional and personal outpour from Oprah who fought back tears.
"I love this show. This show has been my life. And I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye," she said. "Twenty-five years feels right in my bones, and it feels right in my spirit. It's the perfect number, the exact right time."
Official, 'Oprah Winfrey Show' Ends in 2011
November 20, 2009 09:11:26The sun will finally set on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" after 20 years influencing the world of television. On Thursday, November 19 afternoon, President of Harpo, Inc. Tim Bennett released an open letter that announced in advance about Oprah Winfrey's decision to end the Emmy-winning talk show.
Bennett said that Oprah had informed her staff about the decision on Thursday and will announce it publicly live from Chicago on Friday. "As we all know, Oprah's personal comments about this on tomorrow's live show will mark an historic television moment that we will all be talking about for years to come," Bennett wrote.
Stephenie Meyer Told Oprah 'New Moon' Secret
November 14, 2009 12:11:05Stephenie Meyer who sold million copies of "Twilight" series was Oprah Winfrey's guest on Friday, November 13. The author did the pre-taped appearance of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" as the only interview she would do to promote the latest movie based on her book, "The Twilight Saga's New Moon".
During the talk, Meyer spilled a secret about the second book of the series, "New Moon". She revealed, "I'm pretty open about my writing, but there was a different ending to 'New Moon.' Originally it was much quieter [and] in Bella's head." Her mother Candy Morgan was the one who suggested her to change the ending and the introduction of the Volturi clan. "I introduced the Volturi earlier than expected and that whole scene at the end is there," she said.
Preview: 'Twilight' Author Stephenie Meyer on 'Oprah'
November 13, 2009 09:11:43Oprah Winfrey joins the "Twilight Saga" fever by welcoming author of the books the film series are based upon to "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Stephenie Meyer who goes from a stay-at-home mom to a worldwide best-selling author will sit down with Oprah for a live broadcast from Chicago this Friday, November 13.
Meyer herself has expressed how excited she is to choose Oprah as her sole interview. "I'm doing this for a good reason: I am so pleased and amazed and thrilled with what Chris Weitz has done with 'New Moon' that I want to talk about it, and to show my support for him. And since I'm only doing one interview, better make it big. Really big. So....I will be on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on Friday, November 13th," she wrote on her blog.
Oprah Winfrey Previews Sarah Palin Interview
November 12, 2009 11:11:38On Wednesday, November 11, Oprah Winfrey made a special announcement about her upcoming interview with former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin for her talk show. With a video cam, Oprah said that Palin had just left the studio and did an interesting interview despite people not favoring her to appear on the show.
"She talked about inside the campaign. About what it felt like when she was asked to be the vice president," Oprah said. The host added, "We talked about Bristol, her pregnancy, Trig her baby, and Levi Johnston. We talked about her marriage, we talk about everything!".
Harpo: Oprah Winfrey Has Not Decided a Move
November 06, 2009 09:11:43The thought that Oprah Winfrey will move her talk show to her cable channel The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is too preliminary. CBS Corp. which has the distribution right to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for local televisions, said on Thursday, November 5 that talks are still underway to keep her from leaving.
"The decision is Oprah's to make," CBS said. "As we have stated repeatedly, we love Oprah and if she wants to continue her show then we want to continue to be in business with her." On the other side, Oprah's production company Harpo released their own statement, saying nothing has been determined yet but Oprah will make one before the year ends.
Star-Studded L.A. Premiere of 'Precious' at AFI Fest 2009
November 02, 2009 03:11:54With its U.S. limited release closing in by days, "Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire" has got a red carpet treatment in Los Angeles. The premiere, held on Sunday, November 1 at Grauman's Chinese Theater, was a part of the drama movie's participation at AFI Fest 2009, which runs from October 30 to November 7.
Many of the cast members were present for the special screening event. Leading actress Gabourey Sidibe was present along with several of her co-stars, including Mo'Nique who stars as Precious' mother Mary, Paula Patton who portrays Ms. Rain and Mariah Carey who takes on Mrs. Weiss.
Jennifer Aniston Brewing Talk Show With Oprah
October 26, 2009 09:10:40It looks like Jennifer Aniston is on the brink of striking a deal with Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) to host a late-night live talk show. The news spread by OK! Magazine over the weekend has been updated by Daily Express which informed that Chelsea Handler played a role in Aniston deciding to take the job.
"Jen became fascinated with the format after spending time with Chelsea," Express quoted an OWN source as saying. "When she saw Oprah she mentioned that it would be fun to do a chat show and Oprah seized the moment and suggested they front one together for her network." Handler is a talk show host, comedian and actress who has become friends with Aniston.
Mariah Carey-Starring 'Precious' Debuts New Trailer
October 10, 2009 10:10:10"Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire" has got another new trailer making its round. Debuted by Apple, this fresh sneak peek compiles footage of what is happening in the life of 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones. Intercepting the footage are Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, who are explaining why people have to watch the film.
"Precious" is set in Harlem in 1987. It revolves around Precious, an overweight, illiterate sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. Abused by her mother and raped by her father, she is pregnant for the second time and reaches the ninth grade without being able to read or write.
Three Team Up for 'Netherland' Adaptation
September 17, 2009 04:09:51"Netherland", the novel that won author Joseph O'Neill the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, is getting a big screen treatment. Focus Features, Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions have come together to develop the feature adaptation for the critically acclaimed novel.
Academy Award-winning director Mendes will serve as producer alongside his Neal Street partner Pippa Harris as well as Harpo's Winfrey and Kate Forte. The 44-year-old husband of actress Kate Winslet reportedly eyes the project as a potential directing vehicle as well. His production house has a first-look deal with Focus.
Jaycee Lee Dugard NOT Doing 'Oprah Winfrey Show'
September 16, 2009 01:09:17A spokeswoman for Oprah Winfrey has come out with a denial that the talk show queen will pay Jaycee Lee Dugard to appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Daily Mirror reported recently that the rape victim would receive 1 million if she shows up but Angela DePaul said that they never pay for interviews.
Oprah indeed expressed her desire to be the first to interview Dugard. To Samantha Harris of The Insider, she put stresses in the words "I want that interview". Already securing Whitney Houston to be her season opener, Oprah said that it didn't matter compared to this Dugard case. "This is the one that I want," she added.
Oprah Winfrey to Chris Brown: Get Help
September 05, 2009 01:09:49A statement was issued by Oprah Winfrey in response to Chris Brown's accusation that the queen of talk show was leaning more into Rihanna rather than him. Through her spokeswoman, Oprah said that she is thankful for all the effort that the singer has done but she encourages him to get help.
Earlier this week Brown revealed to People his disappointment of Oprah. He said, "I commend Oprah on being like, 'This is a problem,' but it was a slap in my face. I did a lot of stuff for her, like going to Africa and performing for her school. She could have been more helpful, like, 'OK, I'm going to help both of these people out.' "
Oprah Winfrey, Top Contender to Interview Jaycee Lee Dugard
September 04, 2009 10:09:31There are whispers that Oprah Winfrey would like to land the first TV interview with kidnapping victim Jaycee Lee Dugard. The team of "The Oprah Winfrey Show", according to San Francisco Chronicle, has sent a personal note from Oprah to Dugard to convince her in coming and telling her side of story through the show.
Sources also said that Oprah is among the top contenders to have the exclusive deal beside Barbara Walters from "The View" and Diane Sawyer from "Good Morning America". Not only Jaycee, the interview reportedly will also bring in her two daughters, Starlight and Angel, whom she bore through the rape. There has been no word from the Harpo Studios about this.
'Oprah Remembers Michael Jackson' Airing Sept. 16
September 03, 2009 03:09:40It has been confirmed that Michael Jackson will be given a special episode on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Titled "Oprah Remembers Michael Jackson", the episode airing Wednesday, September 16, will blend Oprah Winfrey's 1993 interview with the late King of Pop and her comment about his death.
The 1993 interview was indeed a monumental moment for the show's history because Michael addressed publicly for the first time, the controversy about his skin color. The singer took a stance that the discoloration resulted from a skin disease called vitiligo. At that time and even a couple of years later, the disease was relatively unknown.
Whitney Houston to Kick Off New Season of 'Oprah Winfrey Show'
August 20, 2009 01:08:25When "The Oprah Winfrey Show" returns on September 14 for the 24th season, it will tag along a big star as the first guest. The talk show fronted by Oprah Winfrey will welcome Whitney Houston to the famous couch for the first time in seven years.
In a press release on Wednesday, August 19, Oprah has called the appearance as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade." Whitney will talk about her life in the past ten years and the album, "I Look to You" which will arrive in U.S. stores on August 31.
Susan Boyle's Makeover Confession on 'Oprah Winfrey Show'
May 12, 2009 10:05:08Susan Boyle, the overnight singing sensation from Scotland, appeared before Oprah Winfrey via satellite from her home on Monday, May 11. Among the questions asked by the host are how she's feeling being famous and whether or not she's really getting a makeover.
Regarding her fame after the audition of "Britain's Got Talent", Susan said "It all takes a bit of time to take in. I mean, these things have happened so quickly. It's pretty awesome." She added, "I think change is always very hard to come by at first, but I'm really enjoying it, enjoying every second of it. It's like a dream come true."
Video: Oprah Winfrey Congratulating Ellen DeGeneres on 1000th Show
May 02, 2009 11:05:49Ellen DeGeneres had a surprise visit from fellow talk host Oprah Winfrey who was there to congratulate Ellen on the 1000th episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". Oprah's appearance was beamed via Skype from her office on Friday, May 1.
The producers told Ellen that she has a call and when she turned around it turned out to be Oprah. Sitting with her dog and a glass of champagne in hand to congratulate Ellen, Oprah said "I really just wanted to say congratulations. I know what it takes to do 1,000 shows, and I, like everybody else, wish for you 1,000 more."
Rihanna Asks Chris Brown to Issue Public Apology on Oprah Winfrey's Show
March 30, 2009 09:03:23Rihanna wants Chris Brown to issue public apology on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for the assault he did to her in February. Breaking report on that matter is Look Magazine, which claims the Barbadian songstress has been thinking of the option because she feels the need for Chris to "publicly denounce his behavior".
"..... Oprah (Winfrey) suggested Rihanna tell Chris that despite their recent commitment ceremony, she's been having second thoughts about them being back together," the publication quotes its spies as saying. "And agreeing to go on Oprah's show and tell the world how sorry he is will help make up her mind."
Video: Jennifer Hudson Singing 'If This Isn't Love' at 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
February 28, 2009 09:02:51Jennifer Hudson visited Harpo Studio on Friday, February 27 and made a live appearance, delivering "If This Isn't Love" in front of the audience of "The Oprah Winfrey Show". She sang the Brian Kennedy-produced track, which is lifted from her self-titled debut album, accompanied by a live band.
In addition to performing, Jennifer Hudson also talked about several issues, one of which was about her live appearance at Super Bowl XLIII on February 1. Saying there "was too much going on [for her] to take it in," she stated, "It's just like, I'm glad I made it to the end of the song. That's how I am. OK, I got this now, I'm home. I'm going home now."
Jennifer Hudson Set to Perform at 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
February 25, 2009 10:02:26Jennifer Hudson has been announced to entertain the audience of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Friday, February 27. During the Oprah Winfrey-hosted talk show, she is going to sing "If This Isn't Love", one of the songs appearing in her self-titled debut album.
In related news, Jennifer Hudson has reportedly been set to record a gospel album. Rumor continues swirling around, claiming that the singer, who won Best R&B Album at 2009 Grammy Awards, will begin crafting new songs for her new project in spring.
Video: Star-Studded 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Invites the Bidens
January 20, 2009 11:01:23While President-elect Barack Obama was out celebrating the days leading to his inauguration, the VP Joel Biden and his wife Jill took time to tape an interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". In a special episode from Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 19, Oprah Winfrey managed to fish out a secret from Jill regarding her husband's political career.
During the chat, Jill mentioned that Joe initially was open to two choice of positions, the candidate of vice president and Secretary of the State. "I said, 'Joe, if you're Secretary of State you'll be away. I'll never see you. But if you're vice president the whole family can be involved,' " Jill exposed. Joe then added to the statement, "Jill said, you know, I think this is good for the family. And besides, we have public housing now."
will.i.am's New Barack Obama-Inspired Track 'America's Song' Premiered
January 20, 2009 08:01:48will.i.am has debuted his latest Barack Obama-inspired single "America's Song" on January 19. Premiering it on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", he collaborated with Seal, Bono, Mary J. Blige and Faith Hill for the live appearance.
"America's Song" is a track crafted by the Black Eyed Peas' member teaming up with composer David Foster. It contains lyrics narrating, "America is beautiful/ My America, your America, our America is beautiful." It is available for free download on Oprah.com until Tuesday, January 20 at 5 P.M. ET.
Oprah Winfrey Stays With 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Up to 2011
December 04, 2008 11:12:41President-elect Barack Obama's biggest supporter, Oprah Winfrey, finally has made a statement concerning previous rumors saying that she has a plan to leave her hit reality show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show". The media mogul, who has recently guest starred on Tina Fey's "30 Rock", said that she has full intentions on riding out her contract.
As reported by Extra TV, the 54-year-old television host has stated she will fulfill her contract until it expires in 2011. "I'm a girl that keeps her word. I have a contract till 2011, so right now that's what I have until someone writes me another one. I'm going to fulfill my contractual obligations and fulfill them happily," Oprah said.
Beyonce Knowles Performing on Oprah Winfrey's Show, the Video
November 14, 2008 11:11:39Beyonce Knowles stopped by "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Thursday, November 13. Beside greeting her fans, she was also there for a live performance singing "If I Were a Boy" off upcoming LP, "I Am...Sasha Fierce" which will be outed across the U.S. on November 18.
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Knowles revealed her plan to spend her time at the end of December when she will get the whole week free for herself. "I want to relax...maybe going on a boat and stay away from all the camera," she told Winfrey.
Harpo's Denial Over 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Axe
November 08, 2008 02:11:09The speculation over "The Oprah Winfrey Show" being axed from ABC in 2011 has been explained further by the show's production house. Harpo Production has responded toward Discovery Communications chief David Zaslav's statement which hints a possibility of the talk show move to Oprah Winfrey's new network, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).
Lisa Halliday, Harpo chief spokesperson, told Access Hollywood "While David Zaslav's comments are true that Oprah's current contract to produce 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' will expire in 2011, she has not made a final decision as to whether she will continue her show in syndication beyond that."
will.i.am Performing 'It's a New Day' on Oprah Winfrey's Show
November 08, 2008 01:11:39will.i.am made a live performance singing his post-election song "It's a New Day" for the first time on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". As it has previously been announced by his spokesperson, the Black Eyed Peas' member also debuted a music video for the new single on the November-7 episode of the TV show.
On the video posted below, while will.i.am was standing in front of Oprah's audience singing the pro-Barack Obama song, the music video was played on a huge screen behind him. Started with the rapper's close-up shot, the video featured some clips showing the euphoria of Obama's supporters after the Democratic candidate won the November-4 U.S. presidential election.
will.i.am's 'It's a New Day' Music Video to Be Premiered on Oprah Winfrey's Show
November 07, 2008 11:11:59will.i.am's music video for his latest pro-Barack Obama song, "It's a New Day", will be debuted on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". His representative broke the news to The Associated Press, noting that the video will be premiered on Friday, November 7.
Previously, reports claimed that the video for "It's a New Day" would be heard for the first time on a video-sharing website Dipdive. However, the rapper's camp updated their announcement saying that it will indeed be posted on the site but after it firstly makes its debut on Oprah's show.
A-List Celebs Comment on Barack Obama's U.S. Presidential Win
November 05, 2008 03:11:20Hot on the heels of Barack Obama's election into the White House Tuesday night, November 4, A-list celebs who cast their votes for the Democratic leader expressed their joy in various ways. Some of them shared wise words, whereas the others preferred to host a celebration.
Pop superstar Madonna said, "I'm so f-ing happy right now". Famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who has been very vocal in supporting Obama, commented, "There are not even words to talk about what this night means. It's one of the greatest moments I could ever imagine. That's how great it is."
'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Comes in Spanish
October 21, 2008 01:10:50The popularity of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has transcended to another language. The Harpo production has been made available in Spanish, through Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) and close caption, which was launched on Monday, October 20.
"We are delighted to be providing the Spanish-language community with an opportunity to become part of the 'Oprah' show viewing family," Harpo Productions, Inc. President Tim Bennett said in a statement. "We'll be able to reach this audience more directly with programming that is relevant, informative and entertaining."
Sneak Peeks of Star-Studded '30 Rock' Fall Season
October 13, 2008 04:10:00Third season of "30 Rock" is coming on the way with a bang, and NBC have come up with a longer promo for it. The video compiles scenes of guest appearances presented in the episodes to come, like those coming from Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Steve Martin.
The season opener on October 30 will be opened with a cameo from Megan Mullally who acts as a social worker who evaluates whether Liz Lemon is qualified to adopt a child or not. There are also sneak peeks from the 3.02 episode of Oprah on a flight with Liz, trying to cope up with the eccentricity of Liz.
Sneak Peek of Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston in '30 Rock'
October 11, 2008 10:10:01NBC has let out the promo for a "30 Rock" episode where Oprah Winfrey makes a cameo as herself. The sneak peek provides the view when Liz Lemon sits next to Oprah in a return flight from Chicago to New York. Excited by the fact, Lemon overreacts and does the extremes.
The clip also contains the sneak peek to the upcoming star-studded episodes including the ones with Jennifer Aniston and Steve Martin in it. The former's episode is scheduled for November 13 while the latter will arrive one week after that on November 20. The multiple Emmy-winning show also presents Megan Mullally on the season opener on October 30.
Rachel McAdams for 'Sherlock Holmes' Lead, Oprah Winfrey for 'The Princess and the Frog'
September 25, 2008 11:09:02The latest casting news from Hollywood has put Rachel McAdams in the shoes of "Sherlock Holmes" leading lady. Though details about her character has yet to be shared, Access Hollywood reported that the 31-year-old actress has been signed to join Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Strong in the cast of the Guy Ritchie's modern version of the famed detective.
Allegedly, the official announcement of the "The Notebook" star's involvement will be outed at a press conference in London on Wednesday, October 1. In the meantime, McAdams will soon be seen starring in New Line Cinema's romantic drama "The Time Traveler's Wife", which is due November 1, 2008, and in Universal Pictures crime thriller "State of Play" which is slated for April 17, 2009 release.
NBC Confirmed Oprah Winfrey's Guest Stint on '30 Rock'
September 19, 2008 09:09:55It's official, Oprah Winfrey's much reported guest stint on NBC's "30 Rock" will come to fruition as the network has confirmed on Thursday, September 18 that she will make a guest starring role on an upcoming episode. She even has filmed her scenes for the comedy series last Saturday, September 13 at the Silvercup Studios in Queens, N.Y.
Earlier this month, report emerged that Oprah has been in final negotiation to make a guest starring role on "30 Rock". She was claimed to be close to signing a deal to appear on the hit TV series and will be billed to play herself in scenes opposite the series' regular, actress Tina Fey.
Oprah Winfrey Confirmed to Make Special Guest Appearance at 60th Primetime Emmys
September 09, 2008 01:09:25With the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards is drawing near, it has been reported that Oprah Winfrey will make a guest appearance at the star-studded event. On Monday, September 8 ABC, the television network which will be airing the awards show, officially confirmed her scheduled guest appearance at the upcoming event.
Ken Ehrlich, the Executive Producer of Emmys, expressed his gratitude for having the famous talk show host guest starring at the festivity. He said, "Oprah Winfrey has been such a part of television for so many years that to have her participate in this year's show was very important to us. We're thrilled that she has accepted our invitation to be here to celebrate the TV Academy's 60th Anniversary."
Oprah Winfrey in Final Talks for '30 Rock' Guest Starring Role
September 04, 2008 09:09:13Oprah Winfrey is said to have been in final negotiation to make a guest starring role in NBC's "30 Rock". E! broke the news that the talk show queen is close to signing a deal to appear on the hit comedy series. Greater than that, it is claimed that she has also been written into the script for its second episode.
No confirmation from both Oprah herself and NBC, but E!'s Kristin Dos Santos claimed that Oprah is slated to make a cameo in the 302 episode of "30 Rock". The episode currently is slated to be aired on Nov. 6.
Oprah Winfrey to Host Olympics Gold Medalists on Her Talk Show
August 30, 2008 11:08:22Everyone is catching the fever of the Olympic Games and Oprah Winfrey is no exception. With the United States bringing home a total of 36 gold medals, the talk show queen is planning to celebrate the achievement in style. She's inviting the sports event's gold medalists into her show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show", for the premiere of its 23rd season.
Michael Phelps, who has become talk of the town for winning 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian, is one of the athletes who's set to appear on the show. He will be joined by the likes of Nastia Liukin, Kobe Bryant and 150 other U.S. Olympic team members.
Family, Friends and Fans Gathered at Bernie Mac's Funeral
August 18, 2008 11:08:32The memorial service for the celebrated Bernie Mac was held Saturday, August 16 at The House of Hope church in Chicago. Thousands of mourners, including family, friends and fans, came out for the funeral, giving their last honor for the late actor-comedian, who died on August 9 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 50.
Seen attending the star-studded tribute among others were Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Harvey, and Cedric the Entertainer. Jackson, who co-stars with Mac in the upcoming comedy-drama movie "Soul Men," spoke at the church, remembering Mac as a strong and good-spirited person. He "was having some health issues, but he always said to me every morning that he was always good," Jackson said in a statement.
Miley Cyrus and Jonas Brothers Land Forbes' Annual Power List
June 12, 2008 10:06:26Is young, famous, and rich, Miley Cyrus has become one of the young stars who makes it into Forbes' annual Power List. Thanks to her 70-date Best of Both Worlds concert tour, which was a sold out, as well as her millions of CDs, book deal, and movie projects that she could secure a spot in the publication's annual list of Celebrity 100, which ranks celebrities on money and fame, being ranked at No. 35.
Teen crooners the Jonas Brothers are also considered powerful, make the list at No. 89. The brothers, age 15 to 20, are praised to have taken in $9 million from touring, plus another $3 million from CD sales, merchandise and television deals.
Oprah Winfrey Challenged Herself to Turn Vegan for 21 Days
May 23, 2008 09:05:25Oprah Winfrey goes vegan. The talk show host has challenged herself to become a vegan for 21 days in order to detox her body.
Found herself being inspired by Kathy Freston's book "Quantum Wellness" and online sessions with Canadian motivational speaker Eckhart Tolle, Oprah committed to take part in the so-called "21 Day Cleanse". As part of it, she and three pals from her production company will stop eating meat and dairy for three weeks. They as well will ditch caffeine, sugar, gluten and alcohol.
Oprah Winfrey Brings Back 'Color Purple' as Musical?
March 06, 2008 03:03:38The U.S. queen of talk show Oprah Winfrey is going to bring "The Color Purple" back to the big screen. According to MTV Movies Blog, the successful host who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the original film is developing a movie adaptation of the "The Color Purple" musical, "Untitled The Color Purple Project".
The news was broken out by Fantasia Barrino, the star of the film's Broadway version. To MTV, the former "American Idol" winner said, "That's going to happen and I'm going to do it." She then added, "Working with someone like Miss Oprah who's so talented and amazing - It's a blessing." On reprising her role, Barrino commented, "They're going to work with me. They don't have to [but] that's a favor."
Oprah Winfrey Is Launching Her Own Cable Network
January 16, 2008 11:01:37Has just launched her channel on YouTube official, Oprah Winfrey is now invading the cable network television, teaming up with Discovery Networks to launch "OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network."
In a deal announced Tuesday, January 15 it was stated that both the Discovery Communications and the talk show queen will share 50/50 ownership of the new venture with the Discovery Health network will be handed over to Oprah by late 2009 and renamed OWN which stands for the Oprah Winfrey Network. In return for that, Oprah gives half ownership of her Website oprah.com to Discovery.
Oprah Winfrey Cuts Longtime Partner Stedman Graham Out of Her Will
January 11, 2008 03:01:37Has been hit with split rumors, Oprah Winfrey has fueled speculation her relationship with longtime partner Stedman Graham is in jeopardy after she's said to have cut him out of her will.
The popular talk show host and media mogul is said to have already prepared her will recently, stated in it she's leaving her reportedly $2 billion fortune to several charities and the three children she plans to adopt.
Alicia Keys Toplining Oprah Winfrey-Produced Lena Horne Biopic
December 13, 2007 04:12:17Taking her time to turn up at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest producing work "The Great Debaters", Oprah Winfrey has informed USA TODAY that she is now gearing up for a biopic about the life of celebrated singer Lena Horne with Alicia Keys to topline.
"We're going to start filming next year," she revealed. "And we've got Alicia."
Great Debaters L.A. Premiere Packed with Big Stars
December 13, 2007 03:12:18A bunch of lauded names in Hollywood film industry illuminated Hollywood's Arclight Cinerama Dome as they all gathered up on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 for the premiere of "The Great Debaters", a production of The Weinstein Company set for theatrical release on Christmas Day this year.
Leading star and director Denzel Washington cheerfully showed up alongside beloved wife Pauletta Washington before taking his time to pose together with producer Oprah Winfrey, who sported a beaded Oscar de la Renta gown that night.
Oprah Winfrey Shared Her List of Favorite Things for 2007 on Tuesday's Show
November 21, 2007 02:11:20It's back. Oprah Winfrey is at it again. Having the Thanksgiving and Christmas spirit in her heart blooming, the talk show host is in her best giving mood these days and it appears to be true when she surprised the audience members of her show on Tuesday afternoon November 20th, showering them with her "Favorite Things."
Oprah Winfrey's "Favorite Things" is one of her most popular annual features during which audience members get one of everything that makes the cut of Oprah's the year favorite items, worth thousands of dollars.
The 50 Greatest TV Icons According to TV Land and Entertainment Weekly
November 14, 2007 10:11:51Johnny Carson, an actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his iconic status as the host of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" for 30 years, is at it again. The former TV icon, notwithstanding with his death in January 2005 at 79, is being remembered and saluted by nowadays younger generation and has been picked to top the No. 1 spot on the list of "The 50 Greatest TV Icons," compiled by cable's TV Land and the writers of Entertainment Weekly magazine.
Carson is just one among the many other names that surprisingly make the list, which in fact comprised from human TV stars to pooch.
P. Diddy Made His Choice of a New Personal Assistant During Oprah Winfrey's YouTube-Themed Show
November 07, 2007 01:11:14With Oprah Winfrey has just launched her YouTube channel and P. Diddy is in the process of looking for a new personal assistant, the two stars are having a take and give moment to share. As part of the contest he held in July to seek for a new PA, the music mogul has on Tuesday November 6th, during his appearance on the Oprah's YouTube-themed show, announced the one lucky winner.
With three finalists to choose, Diddy picked lawyer Heather Thompson to be his new PA. Elaborating on his choosing, the hip hop star explained, "It was just a passion, it was the way she articulated herself. I think [she] understood what the job entailed. She had a background that was stellar. It was just the way she came across."
Oprah Winfrey Launched YouTube Channel
November 05, 2007 12:11:53Arguably considered by many as one of the world's most powerful women, Oprah Winfrey who has already had a very success career in the US television with her famous talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is now taking over the YouTube world.
In an announcement made by the online video sharing site and Harpo Productions Inc. Friday November 2nd, both parties made the debut of the Oprah channel on YouTube official.
Hilary Swank Let Oprah Winfrey Cut Her Hair and Donated It to Pantene Beautiful Lengths
November 01, 2007 11:11:15Hilary Swank keeps her words. The actress is donating her hair to women in need as part of Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.
"I've been growing it for the last six months to donate my hair," Swank said during her appearance on the "Oprah Winfrey Show." "I've been taking a lot of vitamins and taking really good care of it, knowing that it would go to a woman in need."
Mommy-to-Be Halle Berry's Tell All Interview with Oprah Winfrey
October 03, 2007 11:10:55
Longing to become a mother since long time ago and is finally pregnant now that she's already 41 years old, Halle Berry shares her feeling to Oprah Winfrey on her show Tuesday October 2nd.
Has had a tough time getting there, the Oscar-winning actress revealed on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" her struggle to get pregnant, saying "while I was trying to get pregnant, we tried really hard, so it was a lot of staying home and just doing what you do." One negative pregnancy test followed another, "don't ask! I don't know why, but I did. ... After about 35 tests, we finally got a positive test."
Former US President Bill Clinton Heads to Oprah Show to Promote Giving
August 28, 2007 10:08:10
Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey are BFF?! The two influential people are about getting together on screen as the former US president is heading for her TV talk show next Tuesday September 4th to promote his new book "Giving."
Clinton's planned appearance on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" was announced Monday August 27th in an e-mail sent to members of Oprah's book club, with the headline read "The first interview about his new passion!"
Oprah Winfrey Is the Highest Paid TV Star in the US
July 25, 2007 10:07:26
When it comes to money, Oprah Winfrey is the one with abundant. The chat show queen, who frequently listed on Forbes' Rich list, earns an estimated US$260 million a year from the famous "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for which she serves as host and supervising producer. With such amount of money, based on a list by TV Guide magazine, no doubt that she tops the list of the Highest-Paid Television Stars in the United States.
Placed just behind her at the 2nd spot is music producer Simon Cowell, who earns US$45 million for his role on the Fox network's smash hit talent show "American Idol" and his other TV projects. The rest three Highest Paid TV Stars are Judith Sheindlin, also known as Judge Sheindlin, at No. 3, taking in US$30 million thanks to her own syndicated court show "Judge Judy"; Katie Couric of "CBS Evening News" whose salary reaches US$15 million per year is placed at the 4th spot; and Zach Braff of "Scrubs" who is voted 5th, taking in US$6.3 million from the TV series.
OK! Magazine's Top 10 Female Breadwinners List
July 21, 2007 10:07:27
Sandra Bullock, Madonna, Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman are rich, but among them Oprah Winfrey is the richest. The talk show host is placed on the No. 1 spot in OK! magazine Top 10 Female Breadwinners countdown, with a $1.5 billion net worth.
The foursome, Bullock, Madonna, Roberts, and Kidman, are all rounding out the Top 5.
TomKat and Will-Jada to Host a Bash for the Beckhams
July 20, 2007 12:07:57
Only days after they landed their feet on the US, the Beckhams already created media abuzz with their whereabouts. Now with David Beckham recovering his ankle to be able to play for the Galaxy on the Saturday July 21st match against Chelsea, his BFFs are planning a welcoming bash for him and wife Victoria Adams.
Tom Cruise, wife Katie Holmes and celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are playing their host role very well, planning to throw a private party to celebrate the British power couple's move to LA at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday July 22nd.
Oprah Winfrey Is Opening Her Own Store, Soon
June 29, 2007 04:06:56
From TV mogul to store owner. That's Oprah Winfrey's fate. The famous talk show host is set to open her own store in Chicago.
A spokeswoman for Harpo Productions Inc. said Wednesday June 27th, the store will be located kitty corner from Harpo Studios, where Winfrey's talk show is taped, adding that construction is already underway on the one-story, 4,500 store.
Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes' Annual Celebrity 100 Power List
June 15, 2007 02:06:12
Taking into account the fact that she's rich, famous and generous, surely people will agree that Oprah Winfrey does deserve the top position on Forbes magazine's "100 Most Powerful Celebrities" annual list. The US talk show queen securing the top spot from Tom Cruise, with an estimated income of $260 million over the past 12 months. She last topped the list in 2005.
Cruise, the world's No. 1 star last year, has to unfortunately drop to No. 8 with his overall paycheck totaling a mere $31 million. That's a bad record for the actor. The 2nd slot on the list is filled by golf ace Tiger Woods who's raking in 100 million dollars this year, making a record an athlete has earned that much in a single year.
Beyonce Knowles Gave V.I.P. Treatment to Oprah's Audience
June 07, 2007 01:06:47
Beyonce Knowles made a nice surprise for Oprah Winfrey Show audience on Sunday (06/03/2007). The singer who is rumored to be engaged to Jay-Z gave out two tickets for each audience attending the show.
Not only given free, the tickets are labeled "V.I.P.". Beyonce announced, "I have a surprise for everyone in the audience. Everyone has V.I.P. tickets to The Beyonce Experience... and you can take a friend."
Stars Grace the Cover of Vanity Fair "Africa Issue" 2007
June 06, 2007 04:06:01
Rocker Bono helps bringing the biggest issue ever of the Vanity Fair magazine with his becoming the guest editor for its July issue. The result? It's A.W.E.S.O.M.E. The Vanity Fair "Africa Issue" 2007 features 20 covers shot by celeb fave Annie Leibovitz, all of which reflect Africa and its huge supporters.
Numbers of celebrities involved ranging from musicians, actors, to politicians. They among others are Bono himself; Brad Pitt, who in 2005 helped launch the One Campaign to Make Poverty History; and Oprah Winfrey, whose public charity "Angel Network" has helped fund 28 schools in five African countries as well as personally creating the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, in South Africa, in 2007.
Oprah Winfrey Stunned with Dad's Plans to Write a Book About Her
May 23, 2007 12:05:00
Oprah Winfrey was left "devastated," again, that her close one plans to sell her story to public. First it was her relative that sold her secrets to a tabloid, and just now the talk show host was stunned as she learnt that her father is planning to write a book about her.
To make matter worse, Oprah learned about the memoir not from her dad, Vernon Winfrey, but from a gossip column. She testified that she laughed when one of her assistants told her that New York's Daily News was calling to ask about a book her father was writing. "I said, 'That's impossible. I can assure them it's not true,'" she said.
Oprah Winfrey to Quit Talk Show to Fight Against Child Predators
May 04, 2007 11:05:51
Aside from her celebrity status, Oprah Winfrey is eyeing a new job, which is a social one. The talk show host is planning to become child-predators fighter.
In an interview with chat show king Larry King, aired Tuesday May 1st, Oprah revealed her intention to quit her hit daily show by the time its contract ends in 2012 so that she can put full concentration on putting child predators behind bars.
Entertainers Making Time Magazine's List of 100 Most Influential
May 04, 2007 09:05:59
Among the newsmakers on Time magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world, there are some celebrities who make the cut. Leonardo DiCaprio is the one entertainment newsmaker included in the magazine's annual list of 100 Most Influential.
Besides the hunk, there are also the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Sacha Baron Cohen, Martin Scorsese, Kate Moss, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake, Tyra Banks, Cate Blanchett, and America Ferrera. The list, which includes 71 men and 29 women from 27 countries, also naming Tina Fey, John Mayer, Brian Williams, and Michael J. Fox among others.
Snoop Dogg Offers a Debate with Oprah Winfrey
April 26, 2007 09:04:08
After Russell Simmons claims the need to clean the rap lyrics from words like "b***h", "ho" and "n****r", Oprah Winfrey mentioned the name Snoop Dogg in relation to this matter. Snoop returns the 'favor' by offering a debate on her show.
Oprah recently discussed the influence of lyrics in rap music towards children in her show. She happened to point that Snoop is one of the artists using racist and sexist lyrical content in their album. "I'm a fan of Oprah. I feel like whatever they're saying about me, negative or positive, I appreciate it," Snoop said in response. "I'm Snoop Dogg - you can't (badmouth) me because I do so much right and I'm the person who represents me the best."
Drew Barrymore Tops People Magazine's Annual "100 Most Beautiful People" List
April 26, 2007 09:04:27
Began her acting career as a child star, Drew Barrymore quickly turns box office breadwinner. With her celebrity status, not only the actress gains public respect, but also acknowledgement of her beauty which at last earns her the predicate of the Most Beautiful in People magazine's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list.
"I just think happiness is what makes you pretty. Period," Barrymore tells the magazine. "Happy people are beautiful. They become like a mirror and they reflect that happiness." Earning the No. 1 spot on the annual list, it's her forth time on the list, while her first ever to be the magazine's covergirl which issue hit newsstand Friday April 27th.
Jennifer Aniston and Jamie Oliver Teaming Up for "The Big Give"
April 21, 2007 02:04:41
What do an actress and chef have in common? As of Jennifer Aniston and Jamie Oliver they do have the same vision. The two are teaming up for a good cause, making a reality TV show in the US which follows them making as much money as possible for charity.
And when it comes to social deed, surely the movie star and celebrity cook have something big to give. Just like its title, "The Big Give," the new reality show will feature 10 people with large sums of cash with which they will compete to find "the most powerful, sensational, emotional and dramatic ways to give to others."
Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan Are Unhealthy Celebs
March 30, 2007 08:03:16
Judging from the way she lives her life in recent days, Britney Spears deserves the title, I guess. The pop star has been voted the Most Unhealthy Celeb according to the poll by healthy living brand, LIME.
It is said that Spears is the one most needs to "live the change and take steps towards striving for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle." She got of the vote. Fellow rehab celeb Lindsay Lohan comes in 2nd with
A New Pick Up of Oprah Winfrey's Book Club to Be Announced March 28th
March 26, 2007 11:03:54
Amid her hectic schedules, Oprah Winfrey is about to announce the new pick for her book club during her television talk show this Wednesday.
In an e-mail sent Friday March 23rd to Winfrey book club members, it is said "Tune in Wednesday, March 28, to see who came to dinner with Sidney Poitier plus, Oprah's picked a new book for you to read this spring!"
Oprah Winfrey Opened School No. 2 for Poor South African Youth
March 17, 2007 12:03:11
Despite persistent controversy occurs concerning her new South African school, the "Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls," which is claimed as 'too strict,' Oprah Winfrey opened her second school.
Oprah has on Friday March 16th opened her second school for poor South African youth, Seven Fountains Primary School. Claimed as one innovative, environmentally friendly institution, the talk show host hopes the school will be a model for public education.
Forbes' Top 20 Richest Women in Entertainment
January 19, 2007 09:01:45
In the list compiled by Forbes magazine on the "20 Richest Women In Entertainment", the name of Oprah Winfrey comes first. The talk show host is the world's richest female entertainer, according to the finance bible, with an estimated worth of 1.5 billion dollars. With such amount of fortune, Oprah easily tops the list, ahead of the famous British Harry Potter author J.K Rowling, who is worth an estimated $1 billion into second place.
Businesswoman and home entertaining expert Martha Stewart ranks in 3rd, with an estimated fortune of $638 million. In fourth place is pop queen Madonna, who is worth an estimated $325 million. Canadian singer Celine Dion, who is worth an estimated $250 million, is in 5th place, beating Mariah Carey in 6th with a value of $225 million and Janet Jackson in 7th with $150 million. In the 8th spot on the list is Hollywood actress Julia Roberts, with an estimated wealth of $140 million.
Soon-to-Air on ABC, "The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special"
January 11, 2007 04:01:28
Oprah Winfrey is adding more into her have-to-do list as she's inked a deal with ABC to host her first pre-Oscar interview special, which surely will be different with that of "Barbara Walters' 25th annual Oscar Special".
With the talk show host set to host and executive produce the new project, there will be no chatting. Instead, the one-hour special will feature Academy Award winners Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Jamie Foxx doing one-on-one interviews with an Oscar-winning actor or actress they admire.
Talk Show Host Oprah Winfrey Took An AIDS Test
January 08, 2007 09:01:51
Oprah Winfrey gave the students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, her new $US40 million South African school for disadvantaged girls, a very good example by taking an AIDS test in front of them on Saturday January 6th, thus encouraging the children and their loved ones to follow suit.
Winfrey's test results will be kept confidential, as will those of the girls, according to a statement issued on behalf of the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.
Now Opens, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 03, 2007 11:01:10
Now opens, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. The school for disadvantaged girls, located in the small town of Henley-on-Klip, south of Johannesburg, was opened Tuesday January 2nd.
Not only the $40 million girls' school marked Oprah's fulfilled promise to former President Nelson Mandela six years ago, but also it gives more than 150 students a chance for a better future.
Naomi Campbell Considering to Appear on Oprah Winfrey's Talk Show
December 19, 2006 01:12:22
After some encounters with the law, Naomi Campbell is about to clear her name with the intention to regain her good reputation. With the intention to do so, the supermodel is reportedly considering to make an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey's talk show.
Widely known as a troubled supermodel, Naomi has on Wednesday Dec 13th been cleared of attacking her former counselor. However, she's still facing lawsuits from former employees who allege she physically abused them.
Britney Spears, the Overwhelming Choice for Worst Celebrity Dog Owner for 2006
December 19, 2006 10:12:00
Poor Britney Spears. She's proven a very talented singer, and many people agree that she's one of the best singers the industry has ever had. Yet, when it comes to dog-parenting skills, Britney is the worst.
The once-famous pop singer has been named the World's Worst Dog Owner according to a three-month online poll by readers of The New York Dog and The Hollywood Dog magazines. On her, editor Hilary O'Hagan said, "Britney was the overwhelming choice. She once had three Chihuahuas and never left home without at least one of them on her arm. As soon as she met Kevin Federline and had kids they (the dogs) disappeared."
Oprah Winfrey Is Working on Two Prime-Time Series for ABC
December 16, 2006 10:12:06
Oprah Winfrey is adding more to her to-do list. And so the talk show host will become busier than ever. Harpo Productions, Oprah's production company, has been reported to work on two prime-time series for ABC.
The two projects, tentatively titled "Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give" and "Your Money or Your Life". As of the first mentioned series, it provides money and other resources to 10 people and challenges them to help others in a way that tests the players' ingenuity and passion, according to the companies. The winner gets to realize their "wildest" dream.
Best-Selling Biographer Kitty Kelley to Pen the Unauthorized Biography of Oprah Winfrey
December 14, 2006 03:12:41
Kitty Kelley, whose many best sellers include biographies of Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan and the Bush family, has pointed her finger toward Oprah Winfrey, which means she is her next target.
Why Oprah? Because "Oprah Winfrey has fascinated me for many years, as a woman, she has wielded an unprecedented amount of influence over the American culture and psyche," Kelley said in a statement issued Wednesday Dec 13th by the Crown Publishing Group, an imprint of Random House, Inc.
Oprah Winfrey Is the 7th Most Powerful Woman
December 06, 2006 11:12:00
It is okay for you to put Oprah Winfrey on the very top spot of your list, but not on the Hollywood Reporter's 15th annual ranking of the Most Powerful Women in Entertainment.
As of this year, Oprah isn't the number one, she instead is ranked 7th. Anne Sweeney, president of Disney-ABC Television Group who held the top spot for two years, sadly slips to 2nd spot, loses her throne to Amy Pascal, who heads Sony's film division and serves as co-chair of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Online Ticket Offers to "Oprah Winfrey Show" Are Scam
November 24, 2006 09:11:06
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued a nationwide alert Tuesday Nov 21st, warning that e-mailed invitations promising tickets to a Christmas taping of the "Oprah Winfrey Show" are actually a "phishing" scam by clever online criminals.
The famous special sees audience members walk away with thousands of dollars-worth of gifts. But the show, which is taped in Chicago, does not sell tickets. It only takes reservations to attend filming for free. The "fake" invitation, on the other hand, offered the opportunity to buy "VIP Guest Seat" tickets for $550 to $950. In return, the fake e-mail promised that ticket-holders would receive "gifts and cash rewards of up to $50-thousand."
Which Celebrity Do You Think People Would Like to Have As Substitute Educator? It's Jessica Alba
November 18, 2006 09:11:07
Guess what? Jessica Alba is the number one celebrity that people would like to have as their substitute teacher. Can you believe it?
In a National Education Association online poll, the actress comes first as the celebrity that people would most want to see substitute teach for a day with 46 percent of the vote.
A HOT Commodity in Hollywood, TomKat's Fairytale Wedding
November 15, 2006 10:11:14
Tom Cruise and his bride-to-be Katie Holmes are counting days, maybe hours, to walk down the aisle. Talk is heating up out there on their fairytale wedding, which is possible for us to say, will be the unforgotten one.
Close to their nuptial, TomKat has become an item in Hollywood, creating headlines in every major media while at the same time also are becoming talk of the town. Rumor has it that fellow couple David Beckham and Victoria Adams have yet come to the perfect present to give them. They, moreover, also are said to have yet decided on what to wear to the black-tie ceremony.
Kirstie Alley Donned A Bikini to Show Off Her New Shape
November 07, 2006 09:11:59
Cheers guys 'coz Kirstie Alley is celebrating her new shape. The once "Fat Actress" has back in shape, showing her new curvy look, donned a bikini on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Monday Nov 6th, fulfilling the promise she made a year ago.
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey said Alley, who is 5-foot-8, has lost 75 pounds, after hitting a high of 220 pounds. Her weight gain was documented in various unflattering paparazzi photos. As of Alley, the actress said herself that she never would have had the courage to wear a bikini onstage when she was 30, despite being slender.
Kirstie Alley to Pose in Bikini on Upcoming "Oprah Winfrey Show"
November 03, 2006 01:11:16
Kirstie Alley to pose in bikini. Can you believe that? This just in. The once-overweight actress is set to pose in her bikini on Monday's Nov 6th "Oprah Winfrey Show".
It's been nearly a year that Kirstie on Nov 7th, 2005 appeared on Oprah Winfrey's talk show, saying she was inspired by a guest who had lost 70 lbs. and went on to win a Miss Bikini America pageant. She said "You know how I said every 15 pounds I have to challenge myself? I'm thinking this would be a really good challenge. If I don't make it, I'm really sorry. You can all come over to my house and see me in a bikini. But I think that would be a grand challenge."
Oprah Winfrey's "Gift of Giving Back"
October 31, 2006 10:10:02
Oprah Winfrey knows what is best for her audience and most of all for charity. The very generous talk show queen has given all to her audience, ranging from new cars to fulfilling their wildest dreams. This time around she has something greater than all, something extraordinary.
The so-called the "gift of giving back" is a $1,000 debit cards sponsored by the Bank of America to donate to a charitable cause. On a show that aired Monday Oct 30th, Oprah gave away the cards to more than 300 audience members.
Madonna in An Exclusive Chatshow Interview with Oprah Winfrey
October 26, 2006 10:10:12
Once again Madonna set the record on her adopted son, David Banda, straight. After an open letter, the pop superstar this time spills the bean in an exclusive chat show interview with Oprah Winfrey, tapped Tuesday Oct 24th and aired the next day Wednesday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show".
During the half-hour interview, Madonna said that she and husband Guy Ritchie had been contemplating adoption for more than two years before she first saw her future child, David Banda, in a clip from a documentary she's producing about the poverty-stricken African region, and felt an immediate connection.
Madonna to Talk About Adoption Controversy on "Oprah"
October 24, 2006 04:10:01
Setting out to defend her controversial adoption of David Banda, Madonna will tell all about the matter to Oprah Winfrey in her popular talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Scheduled to be interviewed by Winfrey this Wednesday, October 25, the pop star will answer the latest claim of the father of her adopted son, Yohane Banda, who was reported to actually have no intention to give up the child "for good." Furthermore, she also is going to talk about her decision to adopt David and whether or not she intends to keep him in touch with his African heritage.
Oprah Winfrey & Bono Make Money to Fight AIDS in Africa
October 13, 2006 01:10:56
Oprah Winfrey and Bono are expanding AIDS project, hit the Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" on Thursday Oct 12th for a shopping spree to promote a new line of clothing, accessories and gadgets, including a special-edition iPod, all of which aimed to raise money to be used to fight AIDS in Africa.
Dozens of "(Product) Red" items will go on sale in the coming weeks by Gap Inc., Apple Computer Inc., Motorola Inc., Converse Inc. and Emporio Armani with portions of the product sales will go to The Global Fund, an organization that fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Jennifer Aniston Set All the Records Straight
October 13, 2006 10:10:19
Jennifer Aniston breaks her silence, so you better listen to her carefully. Contrary to rumors, the actress, during a taping for a forthcoming episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Wednesday Oct 11th, said she has not broken up with Vince Vaughn.
One of the show audiences tells People that Jenn did indicate to the talk show queen that she and Vince are not engaged and yet "still on".
America's Most Trusted Celebrities According to Forbes Magazine
September 28, 2006 02:09:56
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has been chosen the Most Trusted Celebrity in America. The hunk tops Forbes magazine's list of 1,500 movie and TV stars on the category.
Celebrity cook Rachael Ray comes 2nd, while actor Michael J. Fox comes 3rd in the rundown.
Oprah Winfrey Makes Debut on New XM Satellite Radio Channel
September 25, 2006 11:09:24
The wait is over as it is announced that Oprah Winfrey has been set to debut on XM Satellite Radio.
The talk show queen debuts her "Oprah & Friends," a new channel on XM which will feature original programming including regular segments hosted by popular personalities from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and O, The Oprah Magazine and a weekly reality radio show with Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King.
Oprah Winfrey Opens Boys&Girls Club in Hometown
September 05, 2006 03:09:09
Amidst her hectic schedules as a talk show host, Oprah Winfrey still has time for social deeds. The famous yet generous figure returned to her home state of Kosciusko on Monday September 4th to dedicate a state-of-the-art Boys&Girls Club she helped sponsor.
Boys & Girls Club actually is a 32 thousand square foot center boasts state of the art computer labs, a music room, arts center, and a library. "This center belongs to you," Oprah told the crowd. "And I want you to nurture it, support it, take care of it, and lift it up."
Sold Out, Matthew McConaughey's 1971 Corvette Stingray
August 12, 2006 11:08:38
Hollywood movie star Matthew McConaughey has collected $61,600 for US victims of last year's Hurricanes after his 1971 Corvette Stingray sold out on auction website eBay.
On the vehicle, dubbed Mako (like the mako shark), McConaughey said the car had carried him across his home state and down to Mexico many times. He, furthermore, claimed it as "a luxury that I'm willing to relinquish (to) help so many with the necessities in life."
Vanity Fair's 67th Annual International Best-Dressed List
August 01, 2006 12:08:04
Kate Moss hits the industry really hard this time. The supermodel shows the very best side of her, appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair this September as "best-dressed", wearing nothing but a white fur hat, long white gloves and leather boots.
The magazine's fashion and style director, Michael Roberts, said that Moss was elevated to the "Hall of Fame" after receiving more votes than any other women for a place on its 67th annual International Best-Dressed List.
Matthew McConaughey Selling His 1971 Corvette for Charity
July 20, 2006 10:07:33
Hollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey is the latest celebrity to do something for charity. The actor is putting his beloved sports car, the 1971 Corvette convertible, on eBay.com to raise money for victims of last year's devastating US hurricanes.
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network's Hurricane Katrina and Rita recovery efforts, a charity launched by the talk show queen.
Oprah & Gayle, They're Not Gay
July 18, 2006 11:07:00
Speculation is mounting in Hollywood that Oprah Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King are gay. However, the talkshow queen has, in the August issue of "O," the Oprah Magazine, explained that that some people misunderstand their close relationship.
"I understand why people think we're gay," she says. "There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it - how can you be this close without it being sexual?"
Oprah & Friends to Kick Off New Year's Eve Party in South Africa
July 07, 2006 09:07:49
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey wants everything is just perfect as to why she has from now on planned a 2007 New Year's Eve party despite the fact that the day is still months to come.
It is reported that Oprah is making plans to host a New Year's party in South Africa for her A-list Hollywood friends along with Nelson Mandela. She is said to bring some of her best friends including Julia Roberts, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley with her during her next visit to the country towards the end of the year.
Jamie Foxx Is A Song Thief?!
June 22, 2006 01:06:21
A man noticed as Michael A. Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Jamie Foxx, alleging the actor/singer stole one of his songs. In his lawsuit, Johnson claims Foxx's song, "Heaven" off his "Unpredictable" album, is somewhat a rearranged version of his song, "One of God's Angels is AWOL."
The realization first came up as he watched "The Oprah Winfrey Show" upon which Johnson claims "The songs are so similar that if my song was released today people would think I copied Jamie's song." Further Johnson says he copyrighted the song in 2003 and sent out a mass mailing of several of his songs in 2004. Johnson claims J-Records and Sony Records were included in the mailing. Foxx's album, in fact, was released by J-Records in December 2005.
Forbes Magazine's Annual List of the World's 100 Most Powerful Stars
June 16, 2006 03:06:12
Despite all the publication he's made during the year, Tom Cruise is still chosen as the top. The actor has on Thursday June 15th, 2006 reclaimed his No. 1 spot on Forbes magazine's annual list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Stars.
Speaking on Cruise choosing as the No. 1, the publication revealed it was the much on the "media onslaught" he drew for his pairing with actress Katie Holmes as it did to his "awesome" box office clout, that made Cruise deserves the position.
Oprah Winfrey Popped Up at Several Wedding Receptions in Tulsa
June 07, 2006 11:06:10
Doing good deeds for other human beings and hosting a very successful talk show are only some of the specialties possessed by Oprah Winfrey besides that of giving surprise for others. Last weekend, the star popped up at several receptions in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her Oprah Winfrey Show cameras in tow.
Wearing pink dress, Oprah attended at least two wedding ceremonies, which was that of Morgan and Bethany Francis and Ben and Heather Klein. What's more was that the star also brought the shocked first couple a wedding gift, dishes from Dillards department. While the "Oprah" show producers interviewed the bride and groom, Oprah chatted with wedding guests and signed the guest book before then went on to visit the second nuptial with the same gift in hand.
Oprah Winfrey Visited Native Americans
June 03, 2006 10:06:14
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey visited Native Americans at the Navajo Nation on Wednesday May 31st, 2006 in order to collect footage for an upcoming episode of her talk show.
The TV star explored the Navajo capital of Window Rock, during which she watched children performing a powwow dance. Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. says, "It was a real honor to have such a celebrity grace us with her presence, especially on sacred ground right under the Window Rock."
60 Stars Featured to Host Tonys' 60th
May 25, 2006 02:05:55
This year's Tony Awards sure will be a shining star-studded affair for the organizers for the event have revealed their plan to feature 60 celebrity hosts to represent each year of the theatre world's prize-giving ceremony as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Among the hosts, there certainly are notably names like Oprah Winfrey, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Cynthia Nixon, Martin Short, plus Mark Ruffalo.
Oprah to Tell You How to Keep Weight Under Control
May 23, 2006 12:05:18
As if what she's been doing for the length of her career in entertainment industry has yet enough, Oprah Winfrey is giving hand at a new job. The talk show queen has signed a deal with the publisher Simon & Schuster to write a book about weight control which reportedly is due for a January release.
The deal, announced at the annual Book Expo America in Washington, is claimed to be the biggest signed for a non-fiction work, though the amount was not disclosed. One thing for sure Oprah is assumed to exceed the $12 million Bill Clinton received for his 2004 memoir, "My Life."
The 10 Celebrities on Forbes List of "Generous"
May 12, 2006 10:05:56
The likes of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Angelina Jolie are they who are very generous.
The three of them reportedly have donated a collective $58 million over the last two years to respective causes, especially for the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina victims. That being so, it is not so surprising then to find their name on Forbes list of "Hollywood's 10 Most Generous Entertainers".
Forbes' 2006 List of Richest Americans
March 11, 2006 10:03:39
Still scoring many dollars over the past year which reached great amount of $100 million to bring $1.4 billion in total of her wealth, Oprah Winfrey certainly has succeeded in maintaining her name to be still in Forbes Magazine's list of Richest Americans this year. Acquired the 562nd rank this time, the popular host is placed along with George Lucas, who has collected $3.5 billion fortune to sit on the 194th rank, while the top position is still held by Microsoft founder Bill Gates with $50 billion in his pocket, therefore making him the world's wealthiest man for a 12th consecutive time.
Other notable names mentioned in the list include David Geffen at number 140 with $4.4 billion, Ralph Lauren at number 185 with $3.6 billion, Steven Spielberg at number 245 with $2.8 billion, and Donald Trump at number 278 with $2.6 billion. The list itself is compiled based on one's private and public holdings, including those of salary, stocks, investments, and real estate holdings minus any debts the individual owed as of February 13.
Oprah & Bill Gates Visit San Diego High
February 17, 2006 02:02:00Oprah Winfrey, the talk show queen has on Wednesday Feb 15th, 2006 paid a visit to San Diego High School with the companion of Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and wife Melinda. Their visit absolutely became a big surprise for the students there for it was not publicly announced and the press was barred from the campus.
During the three-hour hush-hush visit, Oprah's TV crew was trailing the billionaire couple as they met with nine students for an upcoming segment of about the Gates' school-reform efforts.
"Oprah And Friends" Channel on XM Satellite Radio
February 10, 2006 03:02:27XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. has on Thursday Feb 9th said to have signed a three-year deal with Oprah Winfrey for the sake of introducing a new channel on the top U.S. subscription radio service. Worth $55 million, the deal sending shares up as much as 10 percent.
"Oprah And Friends," that's how the new channel called, is scheduled to launch in September later this year and will include a weekly show hosted by Oprah, as well as programs featuring other personalities from her popular nationally syndicated TV talk show.
Winfrey Took Back Support upon Frey
January 31, 2006 01:01:22Previously had defended the author of best-selling memoir "A Million Little Pieces", James Frey, from the accusation of fabricating the book's key portions, Oprah Winfrey shockingly showed her reversal on her television show on Thursday Jan 26th in front of the writer himself and even made an apology to the audience. "I made a mistake," so she said at the opening of the live show. "And I left the impression that the truth does not matter, and I am deeply sorry about that because that is not what I believe."
To Frey, Winfrey also expressed her disappointment, asking him why he lied about what he had written in the book. "I feel duped," she told him. "But more importantly, I feel that you betrayed millions of readers." In his reply, the author finally admitted that he has made a mistake, adding that he had developed a tough-guy image of himself as a "coping mechanism" to help him address his alcohol and drug addiction. "And when I was writing the book, I -- instead of being as introspective as I should have been, I clung to that image," he said.
US TV Show Access Hollywood's Top 10 Newsmakers
December 29, 2005 10:12:16Michael Jackson has yet lose his charm as the King of Pop and as celebrity as well. Approvingly, the pop superstar has been named the Top Newsmaker for 2005 by US TV show Access Hollywood. It is a known fact that Jacko has during the first half of the year dominated the news due to his legal battle with a child molestation trial, which he at last emerged as the winner.
Such phenomenon leads Jacko to beat off the likes of Eva Longoria, Britney Spears, Tom Cruise and Jessica Simpson, all of whom named the 2nd to 5th Top Newsmakers in a row. The No. 6 to 10 in succession is Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey, and Angelina Jolie.
Oprah's Private Plane Grounded
December 28, 2005 09:12:00"This is not a totally unusual thing. We see these things pretty frequently." So Santa Barbara Fire Department spokesman John Ahlman said commenting on the after Christmas incident happened to talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Monday Dec 26th, the private jet of the star was forced to return to a Santa Barbara, California airport after colliding with a bird.
After spending Christmas in her 42-acre seaside estate in nearby Montecito, Oprah and her longtime beau, Stedman Graham, boarded her Gulfstream jet to fly to the east coast. Unfortunately, shortly after taking off, a bird struck the windscreen, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing at 12:30pm local time. Luckily the two persons are okay.
Oprah Gets Founders Award at International Emmys
November 23, 2005 09:11:35Oprah Winfrey. Not only she is a talk show host, but also a star. Beyond that, as we all know, she also is a kind hearted and generous person. Her kindness has touched other's heart and so she has become an inspiring woman. People should learn how to live their life from her.
Thus, remembering her many good efforts she has, during Monday night's International Emmy Awards gala, awarded the Founders Award for her international broadcast career and philanthropic initiatives. Presented the award to her was Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Oprah Booked for Late Show With David Letterman
November 22, 2005 10:11:31The talk show queen gets the honor. The big hearted and humble superstar Oprah Winfrey has been tapped to appear on CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman" Thursday, Dec. 1 this year, the day when the Broadway musical production of "The Color Purple" will be premiered.
Apparently, Oprah's appearance on the show means a lot for Letterman who has been in such long awaiting to get her agreement to guest star on his show. However, it finally is paid off as Mr. Letterman announced during the "Late Show" taping for Monday night that Oprah has agreed to return to his show. Feels glad, Letterman says "This just gives you an idea of what a big, big star this really is. She's huge. Put bygones behind us, the water under the bridge, over the dam, wherever water goes -- standing in your basement -- she's going to be here on this show and it's going to be fantastic."
Stars Included in People's Choice Nominations
November 12, 2005 01:11:47Angelina Jolie's name is one of the names listed as the nominees of People's Choice for the 32nd annual People's Choice Awards. Her name is there alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, all of whom up for Female Movie Star category. Meanwhile, her beau Brad Pitt is up for the Leading Man category to compete with Jamie Foxx and Adam Sandler.
Up for Male Movie Star category is Nicolas Cage, Johnny Depp, and Samuel L. Jackson. Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, and Renee Zellweger are all the nominees for Leading Lady category. As of Jennifer Garner, Jolie, and Catherine Zeta-Jones they manage to win the Female Action Star category. Those mentioned are only some of the many other nominees included in the list.
Oprah Winfrey Presents: "The Color Purple"
September 27, 2005 10:09:18The kind-hearted and generous Oprah Winfrey has reportedly agreed to invest more than $1 million in a Broadway musical version of Steven Spielberg's "The Color Purple," for which she ever performed and was nominated for an Oscar. During an interview with New York Times the Hollywood babe revealed "It's been a secret dream of mine to be part of Broadway. ... I hope to be able to do for this production some of what I've been able to do for books -- that is, to open the door to the possibilities for a world of people who have never been or even thought of going to a Broadway show."
The musical will be titled 'Oprah Winfrey Presents: "The Color Purple"' and is set to begin previews on Nov. 1 with its official opening at the Broadway Theater on Dec. 1.
Forbes' 4th is Oprah
September 24, 2005 12:09:48Forbes magazine has listed 400 Richest People in America and there is Oprah Winfrey among few celebrities make the list. With $1.4 billion fortune Oprah comes as the 4th richest celebrity on the list.
Comes in 2nd is Steven Spielberg and TV star Donald Trump with $2.7 billion fortunes, while George Lucas is on top with $3.5 billion. Makes the 5th richest celebrity on the list is lifestyle queen Martha Stewart, which fortune reaches an estimated $970 million.
The Oprah Winfrey Show DVD Soon Coming
July 30, 2005 01:07:32Time goes by and it's already 20. As a way to celebrate and/or mark the 20th anniversary of her show, Oprah Winfrey will release "The Oprah Winfrey Show: 20th Anniversary DVD Collection" via Winfrey's Harpo Productions Inc..
The set is scheduled for a November release. Inside it features some complete episodes as well as highlights, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Winfrey. Profits from the DVD release will be donated to Oprah's Angel Network, a charity that has raised more than $30 million for nonprofit groups.
Oprah Honored National Freedom Award
July 08, 2005 11:07:22She's a smart, generous and kindhearted person. Running a media company that includes her television show, this female star is being recognized for working to improve the lives of poor children in Africa and helping create a U.S. database of convicted child abusers. Accordingly, it's needless to comment on her being listed as recipient of the National Civil Rights Museum's top honor, mainly for the National Freedom Award. And so, Oprah Winfrey is set to receive the honor by November this year.
Along with her is Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroism in the face of genocide inspired the movie "Hotel Rwanda," to receive the International Freedom Award. Meanwhile, the museum confirmed that a new Lifetime Achievement Award for civil rights activism would be given to actress Ruby Dee and her late husband, Ossie Davis.
Talk Show Queen Reigns Her Crown
June 17, 2005 12:06:23Talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, reigns her crown as she's been ranked the World's Most Powerful Celebrity in the latest roll of who's who and how much they have, published by Forbes magazine. Moves up from number three in 2004, this achievement leads Oprah to override Tiger Woods who is in the runner up, and Mel Gibson at third.
At fourth on the power list is director/producer George Lucas, while others rounding out the top 10, include basketball star Shaquille O'Neal in 5th place, director/producer Steven Spielberg at 6th, followed in a row by actor Johnny Depp, pop music stars Madonna and Elton John and actor Tom Cruise.
Stars Came Out at Oprah Gala
May 17, 2005 10:05:25Oprah did make it. The gala, the talk show host specially throws for a lavish tribute to pioneering black women, has on Saturday came into real. During the gala, took place at the seaside Bacara Resort and Spa, Oprah joked with friends and praised the 25 honorees, including Coretta Scott King, Diana Ross, Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson.
Then the star continued praising the women and saying "These are women who, when I was growing up, made a difference for me. The first time I saw Diana Ross and the Supremes on the 'Ed Sullivan Show,' it changed my life." Guests including Usher, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, singer Patti LaBelle, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys. Others at Saturday's bash included Gladys Knight, Halle Berry, Ashanti and California First Lady Maria Shriver.
Winfrey to Honor African-American Women
May 14, 2005 10:05:59Generous talk show host Oprah Winfrey is going to honor legendary African-American women who made their names in the arts, entertainment and civil rights. In order to do so, she will host a woman-only luncheon, a white-tie ball and a gospel brunch in Los Angeles.
A number of stars, among others Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, John Travolta and Alicia Keys, will be invited to toast the females being honored, including Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner and Diana Ross. Commenting on her plan, Winfrey says, "This weekend the intention is to say thank you to these extraordinary women, and let them feel all the love and gratitude they deserve."
Roberts on People's Most Beautiful List
April 28, 2005 09:04:35
Having twins has made the life of actress Julia Roberts even more complete and she's happy with that. Appeared to be true, since giving birth to the twins, the actress looks more beautiful than any woman at her age. It's not surprising then that she has been listed on People's annual "50 Most Beautiful People" list, becoming her ninth record on the poll. Also making the list are Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, singer Lindsay Lohan and actor Jamie Foxx.
Besides, there are also actress Hilary Swank, "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria, TV star Mischa Barton, soccer star David Beckham, tennis player Maria Sharapova, and basketball player Dwyane Wade. Couples on the list are singer Seal and model Heidi Klum, as well as Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and current boyfriend Matthew McConaughey, and Jude Law and Sienna Miller.
Oprah to Get into the Vacation Rental Business ???
March 28, 2005 10:03:29There always be possibility for talk show queen Oprah Winfrey to get into the vacation rental business as the Maui County Council has given preliminary approval to a bill granting O.W. Ranch LLC a five-year conditional permit to operate a 12-bedroom vacation rental in Kula. None of the persons link to O.W. Ranch, which also lists an address in care of Bob Greene, Winfrey's friend and personal trainer, want to share the celebrity's involvement in the venture. So let time tell then.
Winfrey to Star in Poverty-Stricken Reality Series
March 22, 2005 09:03:52Has interviewed many famous celebrities and done shows on almost every subject imaginable, Oprah Winfrey is now planning to star in a poverty-stricken reality TV series, which will bring out America's inner-city housing crisis. For this new series, the 51-year-old American TV chat show queen, who is also one of the world's richest women, has agreed to reside in a high-rise apartment on a notoriously tough Chicago, Illinois, estate for a month.
A spokesperson for her Harpo Productions company says that Winfrey has intended to tackle really tough, serious issues, putting herself right in the front line. By means of which she will have to adapt and act just like the many people who have to live in that sub-standard conditions. However, to ensure her safety she will be shadowed by security guards during her stay.
Oprah, One of the Many Vanity Fair's Best-Dressed
March 04, 2005 11:03:45Oprah Winfrey's "classic, fun and relaxed" look in her La Perla sweats has earned her a spot on the Vanity Fair best-dressed list for a second year in a row. Seemingly know how to be beautiful and look different, Oprah shares her key to elegance, which she says isn't merely about "wearing beautiful things, but making what you're wearing come alive."
Also on the list again are Sofia Coppola, Kate Moss, Queen Rania of Jordan and actress Sienna Miller. Besides, there are also Jude Law, Andre 3000, newscaster Anderson Cooper, musician Charlie Watts, director Wes Anderson, and George Clooney who also on the list for a second time.
Oprah, the New Desperate Housewives Star
January 31, 2005 10:01:37Desperate Housewives serial writer and producer, Marc Cherry offers the talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, a role to play in that success TV series.
Has been absent for so long since her unsuccesful 1998 film Beloved, Oprah's acting in Desperate Housewives TV series has made her realized that she hasn't done yet with acting and that she's thinking to do something else soon. It seems that Oprah enjoys so much to play at the Desperate Housewives series.
Oprah Winfrey is Retiring
January 31, 2005 09:01:57
The talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey has reportedly planned to retire from her popular show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, as soon as her contract is over.
This rumor has been strengthen by The New York Post report in which Oprah told TV executives at a Las Vegas party that she's going to end the show at the time her contract expires in 2011. Yet, there haven't any furher explanation on her reason of retirement which will keep us asking why???
