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Famous as :
Comedian, television personalityBirth Name :
Roseann O'DonnellBirth Date :
March 21, 1962Birth Place :
Commack, Long Island, New YorkSpouse :
Kelli Carpenter (former Nickelodeon marketing executive, 26-Feb-04 - 2007)Claim to fame :
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" host
Rosie O'Donnell Not Enjoying Single Life
November 25, 2009 12:11:48Ever since she confirmed earlier this month that her partner Kelli Carpenter had left their house two years ago, Rosie O'Donnell has no hesitation to share with the press the things inside her love life. And she has on Monday, November 23 during the Rosie's Broadway Extravaganza in N.Y.C., told Us Weekly that she isn't enjoying the single life.
"But on we grow, so to speak," the openly lesbian star was quick to add. She, furthermore, revealed that she finds comfort in her dog. "My little dog, Missy, is great. I love animals. I think they are really important to people to connect to somebody," she theorized.
Rosie O'Donnell Confirms Kelli Carpenter Left Her Two Years Ago
November 16, 2009 12:11:01A new revelation has been made by Rosie O'Donnell who said on her Sirius Satellite radio show on Friday, November 13 that her partner Kelli Carpenter had left their house two years ago though reports of them splitting up have just been covered by the media recently. The confirmation came less than a month after Rossie stated in an interview with USA Today that she and Kelli are facing difficult times in their relationship, but will remain "a family forever".
Rosie was talking about her long-haired chihuahua Misty with pet psychic Sonya Fitzpatrick when Sonya asked her, "Where did you get her from Rosie? Because she says she came from somewhere. And she said she's happier with you. She's so spoiled and she loves to burrow." The openly-lesbian star was quick to respond, "She does! She burrows in the bed right next to me."
Rosie O'Donnell Confirms She and Kelli Carpenter 'Working on Issues'
October 22, 2009 12:10:34Amid brewing reports that her marriage to same-sex partner Kelli Carpenter is on the rocks, Rosie O'Donnell has confirmed that they are indeed "working on issues". She opened up about the matter in an interview with USA Today's Ann Oldenburg on Tuesday, October 20, adding that though they are facing difficult times in their relationship, they will remain "a family forever".
When presented with question whether or not Kelli has moved out of their Nyack home and into Manhattan, as reported by National Enquirer, Rosie declined to give definite answer. She simply stated as tears allegedly welled in her eyes, "Kelli and I love each other very much and we are working on our issues. Those are the only words I am ever going to say. Ever. And that is something that has been agreed upon by all parties."
Rosie O'Donnell Says No Future for Her 'Rosie Live'
December 01, 2008 11:12:34American television host, Rosie O'Donnell, hints the end of NBC's variety show "Rosie Live". It has been reported that the multiple talent host has made a statement in her blog stating the "Rosie Live" will not be continued after receiving a poor rating.
In the blog message, Rosie who is also best known as a comedian actress, singer, and author, answered one of the questions about the show with her signature online shorthand, saying "There will b no more. no ratings. bad reviews. yet still a thrill 4 me." The message came out two days after the show was aired on November 26, and received only 5 million viewers. In the meantime, there is no official confirmation from the NBC network about possible cancellation of "Rosie Live".
Rosie O'Donnell Gets Her Own Show on NBC
October 03, 2008 01:10:40Graduating from "The View", talk host Rosie O'Donnell is set to have a TV show solely to her own. A live variety show, aptly called "Rosie's Variety Show", is developed by NBC for a try out premiere on the night before Thanksgiving (November 26).
The concept of the show is to have celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and prize give away for both the studio and home audiences. "This is a genre that everybody is anticipating is going to come back," said David Friedman, the executive producer of the show along with O'Donnell. "Rosie sort of invented the daytime variety show. Without question, Rosie is the right person to bring this back."
Rosie O'Donnell Voted the Most Annoying Celebrity
December 28, 2007 09:12:47Famous for her loud and outspoken ways of expressing her opinion, Rosie O'Donnell earned the title of the most annoying celebrity. According to a poll made by Parade Magazine, the former 'View' host won 44% of the vote.
Following in the second position was Paris Hilton with 20%, while Ann Coulter, the American television personality and author landed herself in the third spot voted by 16% of voters. The fourth place of the most annoying poll went to former wife of Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, who earned 12% of the vote, and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton nailed the fifth position with 4%.
It's Official, Whoopi Goldberg Joining "The View" Next Month
August 02, 2007 09:08:19
There it is, after days of chatter and speculation, it is confirmed on Wednesday August 1st that Whoopi Goldberg is joining ABC's daytime television talk show "The View," filling in Rosie O'Donnell's seat following her abrupt departure in May.
The show's creator and co-host Barbara Walters announced at the end of Wednesday's broadcast that Oscar-winning actress Goldberg will join the daytime program on September 4th when the show returns from summer hiatus for its 11th season.
Victoria Adams Being Lined Up to Join ABC's The View, to Open LA Boutique
July 30, 2007 12:07:55
From singer to one of the WAGs (Wives And Girlfriends of the England national football team) to writer to TV show, Victoria Adams is set to add talk-show host to her resume after she reportedly agreed to join ABC talk show "The View."
Posh Spice, who moved to LA earlier this month after soccer star hubby David Beckham signed with LA Galaxy, was picked by show creator Barbara Walters to replace Emmy Award-winning American talk show host Rosie O'Donnell who quit the ABC show in May.
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.
A Big Fan of Show, Madonna to Appear on Nip/Tuck
March 12, 2007 10:03:26
She's a big fan of the show and is said to star in. Madonna is set to join the cast of hit plastic surgery drama "Nip/Tuck".
According to Hollywood.com, the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, revealed that he's currently scripting a role for her, with the pop superstar about to play opposite pal Rosie O'Donnell who has become a regular on the show after making headlines for a sex scene she filmed with "Nip/Tuck" star Julian McMahon last season.
The Most Annoying People of 2006
December 20, 2006 10:12:42
Life is about preference, and it is sad to say that Britney Spears prefers the bad instead of the good ones. The pop singer's life turns from good to bad from the point she married estranged hubby Kevin Federline and then gets worse when she filed for divorce even worst when she decided to get along with Paris Hilton. As a result of those bad things in her life, Spears has been named the Most Annoying People of 2006.
In a poll conducted by Star magazine on the 50 Most Annoying People of 2006, Spears captures the crown. "Brit was quite the headline maker this year! But Brit doesn't top our list because of her dubious child-care techniques or her uber annoying Matt Lauer interview. Nope. The icing on the cake was her post K-Fed decision to make Paris Hilton her BFF and party without panties with such a vengeance that even Lindsay was jealous!", the publication write on Spears.
Jessica Simpson to be A Guest on Rosie's 'View' Debut
July 27, 2006 11:07:10
Jessica Simpson has been booked to be a guest on the first episode of "The View" to star new co-host Rosie O'Donnell, on September 5 later this year.
A source close to Simpson said it was "Rosie herself reached out to Jessica. When Jessica was just starting out, none of the big shows were interested in her, but Rosie took a chance on her and Jessica never forgot it".
