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Arianna Huffington and Oprah Winfrey have hitched media wagons

May 23, 2012, 18:53 GMT

Arianna Huffington and Oprah Winfrey have hitched media wagons. ... more

Jennifer Lopez named most powerful celebrity

May 16, 2012, 18:02 GMT

Forbes magazine have named Jennifer Lopez as the world's most powerful celebrity, beating Oprah Winfrey to the top spot in their annual Celebrity 100 list. ... more

Ellen DeGeneres up for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards

May 9, 2012, 21:12 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres has been nominated for 12 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards including Outstanding Talk Show for 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'. ... more

Ryan O'Neal blasts Oprah

Apr 12, 2012, 19:02 GMT

Ryan O'Neal has blasted Oprah Winfrey over the poor ratings of his reality TV show. ... more

Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnell not speaking?

Mar 20, 2012, 4:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnell are reportedly not speaking to each other after Oprah dropped Rosie's talk show from her OWN network. ... more

Lady Gaga mother thinks she has a 'screw loose'

Mar 16, 2012, 2:01 GMT

Lady Gaga's mother Cynthia Germanotta thinks her daughter has a 'screw loose', while the singer herself reveals she wants a 'soccer team' of babies in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. ... more

Oprah Winfrey pleased with Bobbi Kristina interview

Mar 15, 2012, 16:04 GMT

Oprah Winfrey thinks her interview with Bobbi Kristina Brown went 'really well' because the teenager was able to express her feelings following the death of her mother Whitney Houston. ... more

Whitney Houston's death was inevitable

Mar 9, 2012, 16:03 GMT

Whitney Houston's sister-in-law says it was inevitable the singer would die early because of her battle with drink and drugs. ... more

Oprah Winfrey comforts Bobbi Kristina Houston

Mar 7, 2012, 9:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey hugs Bobbi Kristina Houston when she breaks down during their TV interview about the passing of her mother, Whitney Houston. ... more

Bobbi Kristina, Lady Gaga, Gloria Steinem on OWN, details

Mar 5, 2012, 0:52 GMT

Bobbi Kristina, Lady Gaga, Gloria Steinem on OWN, details
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Lady Gaga launches Foundation at Harvard

Mar 1, 2012, 11:02 GMT

Lady Gaga launches Foundation at Harvard
Lady Gaga has launched her Born This Way Foundation with mother Cynthia Germanotta at Harvard University. ... more

“Love Hate Love” on Super Soul Sunday for OWN Mar. 4, (VIDEO)

Mar 1, 2012, 6:13 GMT

“Love Hate Love” on Super Soul Sunday for OWN Mar. 4, (VIDEO)
Tune in alert for OWN's Super Soul Sunday on March 4. ... more

Oprah Winfrey lists apartment for 7.9 million

Feb 27, 2012, 19:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey lists apartment for 7.9 million
Oprah Winfrey has put her New York City apartment up for sale for $7.9 million. ... more

Oprah Winfrey could return in 'The Butler'

Feb 16, 2012, 20:38 GMT

Oprah Winfrey could make her return to the big screen in the historical drama 'The Butler.' ... more

Undercover Boss Abroad, UK and Australia rights to OWN

Feb 7, 2012, 7:19 GMT

Undercover Boss Abroad, UK and Australia rights to OWN
TLC and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today they have acquired the rights to Undercover Boss UK and Undercover Boss Australia, airing on the networks as Undercover Boss: Abroad. ... more

New OWN star Rosie O'Donnell has sights set for Russell Brand, Adele as guests

Jul 30, 2011, 5:55 GMT

New OWN star Rosie ODonnell has sights set for Russell Brand, Adele as guests
The bright spot for Oprah today at the Television Critics' Association summer press tour was bringing out force of nature Rosie O'Donnell, who humorously described her fateful phone call with Oprah one night that changed her life. ... more

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network August 2011 Cheat Sheet

Jul 23, 2011, 3:51 GMT

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network August 2011 Cheat Sheet: ... more

Oprah live Twitter chat date May 29, Rock on OWN's Oprah Behind the Scenes

May 27, 2011, 21:02 GMT

Tune in alert for OWN's Oprah Behind the Scenes. ... more

Oprah and OWN need a NeNe Leakes intervention

May 6, 2011, 23:38 GMT

Oprah and OWN need a NeNe Leakes intervention
Never thought I would say this, but a bit of NeNe Leakes would help Oprah's ratings for her struggling network. ... more

The Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2011 Pictures

May 5, 2011, 19:46 GMT

The Illinois  Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2011 Pictures
We have added a new set of pictures from the event The Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2011. ... more

The Color Purple - Blu-ray Review

Feb 15, 2011, 16:16 GMT

Steven Spielberg directed a film version of Alice Walker’s novel that at the time was somewhat controversial.  More for the color of its director, but it seems like much of a tame controversy as time has passed.  What you do find is a fantastic film.

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Oprah needs to find more long-lost relatives, and other ratings news

Jan 25, 2011, 22:27 GMT

Take that Piers Morgan, Oprah never spilled the beans about her secret sister on your premiere 'get' episode on CNN. She had that delectable card well tucked up in her sleeve.

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Oscar presenters announced: Bullock, Bridges, Oprah

Dec 14, 2010, 0:27 GMT

Los Angeles - Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey and Jeff Bridges will be among the trophy presenters at February's 2011 Oscar ceremony, producers of the prestigious annual awards show announced Monday. ... more

Lesbionics: Why does Oprah have to defend herself about her sex life?

Dec 8, 2010, 22:45 GMT

Constant badgering of 'is she or isn't she' rumors have plagued Oprah Winfrey, who has flatly stated,  'I'm not a lesbian.'

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Life - Blu-ray Review

Jun 3, 2010, 13:36 GMT

Life - Blu-ray Review
The world is an amazing place.  We’ve been looking into it since before Walt Disney created his nature series.  The BBC Natural History Unit and the Discovery Channel looked at Planet Earth and now they’ve turned their gaze towards “life” and once again offer their magnificent view.   ... more

Life - DVD Review

Jun 2, 2010, 16:51 GMT

Life - DVD Review
Life on planet Earth is breathtaking, full of wonder and beauty, with strong elements of harshness and seemingly cruel dramas occurring in every second.  Oprah Winfrey narrates this fascinating journey into the lives of Earth’s children, not just human beings, but a variety of life forms that call this planet home. ... more

Oprah's Search For The Next TV Star auditions begin

May 24, 2010, 20:20 GMT

Oprahs Search For The Next TV Star auditions begin
Imagine you have your own show on Oprah's new network.  It is a dream that will become reality for one lucky person. ... more

Bret Michaels' new higher purpose on Oprah, video

May 19, 2010, 23:00 GMT

Bret Michaels new higher purpose on Oprah, video
'Celebrity Apprentice' frontrunner and rocker Bret Michaels appeared on the Wednesday “Oprah” show looking a bit worse for the wear, but grateful to be alive and speaking to the daytime media Queen. ... more

Koren could have a 'Friend'

Apr 21, 2010, 21:27 GMT

Lionsgate is in talks with screenwriter Steve Koren to adapt the magazine article 'Will You Be My Black Friend?' ... more

Review: Life on Discovery a cinematography tour de force

Mar 19, 2010, 19:42 GMT

Review: Life on Discovery a cinematography tour de force
The latest elaborate collaboration between the BBC and Discovery will begin March 21.  The visually arresting effort “Life,” like its predecessor 'Planet Earth,' is an 11-part series that is the new standard for all naturist documentaries. ... more

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog - Blu-ray Review

Mar 16, 2010, 14:02 GMT

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog - Blu-ray Review
The beauty of true artistry shines through Disney’s Princess and The Frog. The first hand-drawn animation since Disney’s Home on the Range in 2004, this animated film is sure to become a masterpiece. And it comes to Blu-ray + DVD in a 3-disc combo pack loaded with special features.  ... more

Oprah closes door on John Mayer

Feb 16, 2010, 15:27 GMT

Oprah closes door on John Mayer
Oprah Winfrey is not amused by John Mayer's candid 'loosey goosey' cavalier remarks abour sex, race and ratting on ex loves. ... more

Letterman, Oprah and Leno goof in Super Bowl ad, video

Feb 8, 2010, 1:51 GMT

Letterman, Oprah and Leno goof in Super Bowl ad, video
Is there really a late night chat feud? ... more

Broyles to adapt 'Sawtelle'

Feb 2, 2010, 18:36 GMT

William Broyles Jr. has been hired to adapt David Wroblewski’s novel 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' for Universal Pictures. ... more

Snoop Dogg wants to replace Oprah

Nov 27, 2009, 12:04 GMT

Snoop Dogg wants to replace Oprah
Snoop Dogg wants to step into Oprah Winfrey's shoes. ... more

Paula Abdul pitches herself as Oprah replacement

Nov 24, 2009, 15:38 GMT

Paula Abdul pitches herself as Oprah replacement
Oprah Winfrey is packing up and leaving cold Chicago for her sunny manse in Montecito. ... more

Discovery's 'Life' Landmark 11-Part Series coming March 2010

Nov 22, 2009, 19:19 GMT

Discoverys Life Landmark 11-Part Series coming March 2010
Oprah Winfrey will narrate the Discovery channel's anticipated series, 'Life,' coming in March 2010. ... more

Oprahwatch: Matt Damon thought the end of the world was 2012, not 2011!

Nov 20, 2009, 16:43 GMT

Oprahwatch: Matt Damon thought the end of the world was 2012, not 2011!
Matt Damon was shocked SHOCKED that Oprah Winfrey is quitting her show in 2011. ... more

Oprah to declare 2011 end to landmark talk show

Nov 20, 2009, 8:48 GMT

   Washington - Talk-show mogul Oprah Winfrey is due to announce Friday that she will end her long-running syndicated daytime show in 2011, her production company said. ... more

Levi Johnston, no full-frontal or Thanksgiving dinners with the Palins

Nov 17, 2009, 16:02 GMT

Levi Johnston, no full-frontal or Thanksgiving dinners with the Palins
Going Rogue perhaps, but certainly not going commando is Levi Johnston, the baby-daddy of book-slinging ex Governor Sarah Palin, who is competing with her almost son-in-law for headlines and talk show bookings. ... more

Oprah to narrate Discovery's 'Life'

Nov 2, 2009, 15:48 GMT

Oprah to narrate Discoverys Life
Oprah Winfrey will narrate Discovery Channel’s all-new 11-part series 'Life,' set to premiere in March 2010.  ... more

Winfrey, Rock have a 'Friend'

Oct 7, 2009, 0:17 GMT

Lionsgate has joined forces with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films to acquire the rights to the November 2008 GQ magazine article 'Will You Be My Black Friend?' ... more

Chicago shocked at early exit from Olympics

Oct 2, 2009, 15:49 GMT

Chicago shocked at early exit from Olympics
Washington - Thousands of disappointed Chicagoans streamed out of their planned public celebration Friday when their city fell out of the Olympic bidding process unexpectedly at the first round. ... more

Oprah, Obama and Michelle's Chicago Olympic push ends in disappointment

Oct 2, 2009, 15:29 GMT

Oprah, Obama and Michelles Chicago Olympic push ends in disappointment
Despite the best efforts of TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey, President Obama and his First Lady Michelle, the world has voted against having the next 2016 Olympics in Chicago. ... more

Focus finds the 'Netherland'

Sep 17, 2009, 19:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions and Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions will team up with Focus Features to mount a feature adaptation of 'Netherland,' the Joseph O'Neill novel that Harpo optioned last year when it was published. ... more

Oprah Winfrey crazy for Jay-Z

Aug 19, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey crazy for Jay-Z
Oprah Winfrey has a crush on Jay-Z - because he smells nice. ... more

Oprah's KFC offer sparks a major squawk

May 7, 2009, 2:54 GMT

Oprahs KFC offer sparks a major squawk
Oprah Winfrey is finding out the hard way no good deed goes unpunished. ... more

Oprah, Larry and Ashton Twitter for African charity

Apr 18, 2009, 17:06 GMT

Oprah, Larry and Ashton Twitter for African charity
Twitter, love it or hate it, is here to stay. ... more

Oprah Winfrey taking her first Tweet LIVE TWITTER FEED

Apr 17, 2009, 0:43 GMT

Oprah Winfrey taking her first Tweet  LIVE TWITTER FEED
For those still left unsatisfied by seeing Oprah Winfrey daily on the TV, or reading her magazine, it's time to pop the champagne corks because Oprah is set to Twitter. ... more

Chris Brown to say sorry on TV?

Mar 28, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Chris Brown to say sorry on TV?
Rihanna wants Chris Brown to apologise on Oprah Winfrey's talk show. ... more

Chris Brown and Rihanna update: A cougar, Diddy, Oprah and a duet in the mix

Mar 11, 2009, 0:44 GMT

Chris Brown and Rihanna update: A cougar, Diddy, Oprah and a duet in the mix
Middle-aged manager Tina Davis was revealed as the alleged booty texter that Rihanna intercepted while Brown drove his rented Lamborghini. ... more

Oprah's dire warning to Rihanna VIDEO

Mar 8, 2009, 22:14 GMT

Oprahs dire warning to Rihanna  VIDEO
Rihanna and Chris Brown have reconciled, but that news has prompted talk show host Oprah Winfrey to issue a direct warning to Rihanna. ... more

Gov. Rod Blagojevich considered Oprah for Senate seat

Jan 26, 2009, 13:43 GMT

Gov. Rod Blagojevich considered Oprah for Senate seat
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey was considered for President Obama's replacement in the Illinois senate. ... more

Oprah Winfrey wants balance, not food abuse

Jan 6, 2009, 6:15 GMT

Oprah Winfrey wants balance, not food abuse
New York - Popular US talk show host Oprah Winfrey, 54, has vowed to battle her recent weight gain, blaming it on 'food abuse.' ... more

Oprah Winfrey's HBO deal

Dec 17, 2008, 2:05 GMT

Oprah Winfreys HBO deal
Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films inked exclusively with HBO to develop and produce scripted series, miniseries, documentaries and movies. ... more

Oprah Winfrey rues dramatic weight gain

Dec 9, 2008, 15:51 GMT

Oprah Winfrey rues dramatic weight gain
The latest admission from media titan Oprah Winfrey in the January issue of 'O' magazine (out Tuesday) is that she exceeds 200 pounds and has 'fallen off the wagon' regarding food and weight management. ... more

In photos: 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary Opening Night Gala'

Dec 6, 2008, 15:59 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 50th Anniversary Opening Night Gala.' ... more

Winfrey and Jolie top list of Hollywood power women

Dec 5, 2008, 23:52 GMT

Winfrey and Jolie top list of Hollywood power women
Los Angeles - Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey was named the most powerful woman in Hollywood Friday as the Hollywood Reporter unveiled its annual list of the most powerful females in the US movie capital. ... more

Sarah Palin snubbing Oprah Winfrey? You Betcha

Dec 4, 2008, 20:29 GMT

Sarah Palin snubbing Oprah Winfrey? You Betcha
The comely moose killing Governor of Alaska has bigger fish to fry than Oprah. ... more

Oprah Winfrey reveals her TV future plans

Dec 3, 2008, 18:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey reveals her TV future plans
Oprah Winfrey is revealing what the smallscreen future holds for her. ... more

Oprah talks about Obama

Nov 6, 2008, 0:19 GMT

Oprah talks about Obama
November 4, 2008 will forever mark the history books and energized a nation and the world for hopeful possibilities.  ... more

Hollywood celebrates Obama's 'victory of hope'

Nov 5, 2008, 23:47 GMT

New York/Los Angeles - She was one of his earliest and most prominent supporters. ... more

Oprah hosts Maria Shriver, Billie Jean King, Gloria Steinem Thursday

Oct 14, 2008, 19:50 GMT

Oprah hosts Maria Shriver, Billie Jean King, Gloria Steinem Thursday
This Thursday, October 16, sees Oprah Winfrey host a variety of influential women on her chat show. ... more

Oprah on Oct 8: Frugality is the 'new' black

Oct 7, 2008, 18:18 GMT

Oprah on Oct 8: Frugality is the new black
Oprah is the queen of Montecito, California, a rich enclave adjacent to Santa Barbara.  ... more

Edgar Sawtelle guy can now roll around in dollar bills

Sep 19, 2008, 21:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has made her latest book club selection where she compares this writer to Steinbeck. And of Oprah says it, it must be true. ... more

Charitable Oprah Winfrey

Sep 11, 2008, 11:30 GMT

Charitable Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is the most generous celebrity in the world. ... more

Oprah's Sarah Palin snub?

Sep 6, 2008, 2:46 GMT

Oprahs Sarah Palin snub?
Conflicting reports have popped up regarding a reported snub regarding GOP vice presidential pick Sarah Palin from talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, who allegedly does not want the Alaskan Governor booked on the popular afternoon show. ... more

Powerful Oprah Winfrey

Jun 12, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Powerful Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has been named as the world's most powerful celebrity. ... more

Oprah cancels 'Oprah's Big Give' on ABC

May 14, 2008, 17:28 GMT

Oprah cancels Oprahs Big Give on ABC
'Oprah's Big Give' is no more. ... more

Oprah on Tom, Tina and Cher

Apr 28, 2008, 17:47 GMT

Oprah on Tom, Tina and Cher
Secrets of the upcoming Oprah Winfrey Show from Vegas spill not only news from iconic divas, but of a Tom Cruise reunion in Colorado too. ... more

Oprah goes to the dogs

Apr 4, 2008, 15:25 GMT

Oprah goes to the dogs
Oprah Winfrey will dedicate an upcoming show to her beloved cocker spaniel. ... more

Oprah show sued by audience member

Mar 22, 2008, 19:45 GMT

Oprah show sued by audience member
A woman claims in a lawsuit that she was injured in a dash for seats at Oprah Winfrey's talk show. ... more

DVD Review: Bee Movie (Jerry's Two-Disc Special Edition)

Mar 18, 2008, 15:25 GMT

DVD Review: Bee Movie (Jerrys Two-Disc Special Edition)
Jerry Seinfeld ventures into the hive with this animated feature from Dreamworks and finds that it really is about something as these busy bees are a vital part of our world and we can’t get along without the little buzzers.   ... more

Oprah Winfrey's Leona praise

Mar 18, 2008, 7:35 GMT

Oprah Winfreys Leona praise
Oprah Winfrey says Leona Lewis is going to take the US by storm. ... more

Tired of the Oprah Cult?

Mar 4, 2008, 12:11 GMT

Tired of the Oprah Cult?
I sure am. (And no it’s not because I’m “jealous” since I happen to look better in jeans). ... more

Forbes' 'In the Black' List

Feb 8, 2008, 19:05 GMT

Forbes In the Black List
Forbes recently released their list for the top earning African-American celebrities with their salary earnings from June 2006 until June 2007. ... more

Winfrey picks yet another self-help book

Jan 31, 2008, 10:40 GMT

Surprise surprise. On Oprah Winfrey’s show, she picked a new book club selection called A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, which is none other than…self help. ... more

Big Sister Oprah: Winfrey gets a network

Jan 15, 2008, 18:05 GMT

Big Sister Oprah: Winfrey gets a network
Oprah Über Alles:  The chat show host and entrepreneur is now in charge of her own television network. ... more

Are women voters Oprah-obsessed lemming? The Obama - Oprah connection test

Dec 9, 2007, 20:47 GMT

Are women voters Oprah-obsessed lemming? The Obama - Oprah connection test
Oprah Winfrey says it, recommends it, or gushes over it - and whatever 'it' is -  becomes a best-seller or most popular hit item. ... more

Oprah Winfrey’s latest book pick

Nov 15, 2007, 13:13 GMT

I could have sworn she just picked a book. Oh well, here is another I suppose. The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett is a 973 page “love story set in England in the 12th century,” according to the AP.
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Oprah pulls ‘controversial’ book from website

Nov 7, 2007, 13:45 GMT

The AP reports that Oprah Winfrey has pulled Forrest Carter's The Education of Little Tree from her website where she lists her recommended titles. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's school tears

Oct 29, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Oprah Winfreys school tears
Oprah Winfrey has been left devastated by allegations students at her South African all-girls school have been sexually abused by staff. ... more

More cookbook controversy with Oprah

Oct 23, 2007, 10:24 GMT

In a recent USA Today article, not only is Jessica Seinfeld’s Deceptively Delicious similar to Missy Chase Lapine’s The Sneaky Chef, there are 15 recipes that are the same.
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Oprah has Thyroid condition

Oct 18, 2007, 15:23 GMT

Oprah has Thyroid condition
Oprah Winfrey was recently diagnosed with a thyroid condition that is taking its toll her. ... more

Oprah chooses new book club selection

Oct 6, 2007, 12:15 GMT

Oprah chooses new book club selection
Yesterday on her show Oprah Winfrey announced her latest book club selection, which is Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This is not the first time Winfrey has chosen one of Marquez’ books. The other selection was One Hundred Years of Solitude a few years back.
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TV queen Oprah Winfrey

Oct 2, 2007, 13:00 GMT

TV queen Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is TV's richest star after earning $260million in just one year. ... more

Oprah still stinking rich says Forbes

Sep 28, 2007, 16:42 GMT

Oprah still stinking rich says Forbes
Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the wealthiest TV stars for the past financial year. ... more

Goldman family appeared on Oprah Show

Sep 14, 2007, 15:25 GMT

Fred and his daughter Kim Goldman appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show, which aired yesterday. Originally Winfrey stated that she wanted to have Denise Brown also on the same stage as the Goldmans, but Brown refused to share a stage with them. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's $30m doggy will

Sep 12, 2007, 11:13 GMT

Oprah Winfreys $30m doggy will
Oprah Winfrey is leaving $30 million to her dogs in her will. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's Obama ball

Aug 22, 2007, 14:28 GMT

Oprah Winfreys Obama ball
Want to see Barack Obama as the next president?  Then you have something in common with Oprah Winfrey. ... more

James Frey publisher accuses Oprah of having 'fiercely bad manners'

Jul 30, 2007, 14:39 GMT

According to an Associated Press article, Nan A. Talese, the publisher of James Frey’s 2005 bestseller A Million Little Pieces, said at a writers conference in Dallas that Winfrey had “fiercely bad manners'. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's pet pain

Jul 18, 2007, 12:50 GMT

Oprah Winfreys pet pain
Oprah Winfrey believes her beloved dog Gracie died for a reason. ... more

Oprah Winfrey: The store

Jun 28, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey: The store
Oprah Winfrey is opening her own store. ... more

Powerful Oprah Winfrey

Jun 15, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Powerful Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has been named the world's most powerful celebrity. ... more

Oprah Winfrey picks latest book for her book club

Jun 6, 2007, 21:50 GMT

On her show Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced her latest book club selection: Jeffrey Eugenides' Middlesex, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel narrated by a hermaphrodite. The book also deals with incest, a popular theme from many of her earlier book club selections. ... more

Oprah is peeved at papa Winfrey

May 24, 2007, 10:22 GMT

Oprah Winfrey says she was “stunned” to learn her father plans to author a book about her. At first when she heard the news, she laughed when one of her assistants told her New York’s Daily News was calling to ask about a book Vernon Winfrey was writing. ... more

'Oprah' heads to Hallmark in Asia

May 24, 2007, 4:23 GMT

The popular 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' moves to Hallmark channel in Asia from next month. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's book shock

May 23, 2007, 11:50 GMT

Oprah Winfreys book shock
Oprah Winfrey's father is writing a book about her. ... more

Gabriel Byrne gives Oprah a reality check

May 18, 2007, 21:05 GMT

Gabriel Byrne gives Oprah a reality check
You have to give it up for the straight-talking Irishman, Gabriel Byrne.  Byrne has had it with the digital airbrush happy editors for 'O', Oprah's magazine and has launched a scathing attack on Oprah Winfrey for promoting 'unrealistic' beauty. ... more

Oprah Winfrey picks Barack Hussein Obama for President

May 8, 2007, 0:58 GMT

Chat queen Oprah Winfrey is giving Barack Hussein Obama her giant 'O' seal of approval.  Winfrey endorsed Obama Tuesday on CNN. ... more

Oprah next in line to dissect Imus

Apr 17, 2007, 18:45 GMT

Oprah next in line to dissect Imus
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey will host a town hall meeting on Monday to focus on race, and will feature students from Spelman College. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's water park

Mar 19, 2007, 13:20 GMT

Pupils at Oprah Winfrey's new South African school will play for their water. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's baby tears

Jan 22, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Oprah Winfreys baby tears
Oprah Winfrey cried for three days after her half-sister revealed the chat show host had a baby when she was just 14. ... more

Oprah Winfrey still stinkin' rich

Jan 19, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey still stinkin rich
Oprah Winfrey is the richest woman in entertainment with a staggering $1.5 billion fortune. ... more

Oprah moves in on Walters' Oscar territory

Jan 12, 2007, 20:40 GMT

Oprah moves in on Walters Oscar territory
Squeezing in on Barbara Walters' turf, Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions is joining the pre-Academy Award circus with its own ABC show, 'The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special,' which airs during primetime on February 22nd the Thursday before the actual awards show. ... more

Blackmail target Oprah Winfrey

Jan 8, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Blackmail target Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has been the target of an attempted blackmail plot. ... more

Atlanta man tried to extort Oprah

Jan 7, 2007, 3:58 GMT

Atlanta man tried to extort Oprah
Oprah Winfrey was targeted by an extortionist who claimed to have damaging audio tapes he would have released publicly if he wasn't paid off, federal court charges allege, reported TMZ.com. ... more

Oprah gives African women hope for the future

Jan 2, 2007, 14:23 GMT

Oprah gives African women hope for the future
JOHANNESBURG, S.A. - American chat show host and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, is set to open her new school for girls, offering the poor of South Africa a chance for a better future, and fulfilling a promise made to the former President, Nelson Mandela, six years ago. ... more

Jude, Sadie and Oprah party for New Year's in South Africa

Dec 31, 2006, 11:55 GMT

Jude, Sadie and Oprah party for New Years in South Africa
Johannesburg - US talkshow host Oprah Winfrey was in South Africa to throw a New Year's Eve party at the plush Sun City casino resort that was to be attended by some top Hollywood celebrities, according to news reports Sunday. ... more

Entertainment Roundup - Dec 18

Dec 18, 2006, 22:32 GMT

Entertainment Roundup - Dec 18
Los Angeles - Chat show host Oprah Winfrey is planning to expand her media universe with two new reality TV shows, according to a statement by her company Harpo Productions. ... more

Movie Review: Charlotte’s Web

Dec 12, 2006, 1:08 GMT

Movie Review: Charlotte’s Web
The new live-action Charlotte’s Web is colorful and fun filled with lively talking animals and features another winning performance from the child star du jour, Dakota Fanning. ... more

Tom and Katie snub Oprah, again

Dec 10, 2006, 2:41 GMT

Tom and Katie snub Oprah, again
Considering that Oprah Winfrey was the gracious host who humored Tom Cruise as he jumped on her sofa and make a spectacle of himself over his love for Katie Holmes, it perplexes many who wonder why, again, she was not invited in the celebration of their nuptials. ... more

Danny Elfman’s score for Charlottes Web hits store shelves

Dec 7, 2006, 23:35 GMT

Danny Elfman’s score for Charlottes Web hits store shelves
Three-time Oscar nominee and Grammy Award-winning composer Danny Elfman’s inspiring score for the motion picture Charlotte’s Web is now on store shelves on Sony Classical’s original soundtrack recording - which will also introduce the original song “Ordinary Miracle,” performed by Sarah McLachlan. ... more

Foxx's Oprah quip

Dec 6, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Jamie Foxx has angered Oprah Winfrey by taking a swipe at her close relationship with friend Gayle King. ... more

50 Cent's Oprah rap

Dec 1, 2006, 8:00 GMT

50 Cent has accused Oprah Winfrey of pandering to white women. ... more

Oprah pals Travolta and Alley not at Cruise wedding

Nov 22, 2006, 22:54 GMT

Oprah pals Travolta and Alley not at Cruise wedding

Noticeable no shows for the recent Italian style Tom Cruise wedding bash were Oprah Winfrey friends, Scientologists John Travolta and Kirstie Alley.  ... more

Tom Cruise snubs Oprah

Nov 15, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Tom Cruise has snubbed Oprah Winfrey by not inviting her to his wedding to Katie Holmes. ... more

Val Kilmer's Oprah crush

Nov 10, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Val Kilmer wants to bed Oprah Winfrey. ... more

Madonna to talk adoption with Oprah

Oct 24, 2006, 11:10 GMT

Madonna will appear on the Oprah Winfrey show on Thursday (26.10.06) to defend her adoption of Malawian orphan David. ... more

Radio Oprah

Sep 25, 2006, 17:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has launched her own radio station. ... more

Rosie O'Donnell thinks Oprah 'a tiny bit gay'

Sep 20, 2006, 23:25 GMT

Rosie ODonnell thinks Oprah a tiny bit gay
Not even a month into her new gig at The View, and Rosie O'Donnell is throwing down controversial comments left and right.  Her latest snipe is aimed at Oprah and her BFF Gayle King. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's White House lawsuit

Sep 18, 2006, 14:29 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has filed a lawsuit against a man trying to get her to run for the American Presidency. ... more

Oprah's name used by scammers

Aug 29, 2006, 13:56 GMT

African scammers have used Oprah Winfrey's name to try and con fans out of thousands of dollars.  Usually Nigerian internet scammers plague the inboxes of Americans who never knew their long lost relatives in Africa died, needing them to reclaim their estates.  ... more

Dr. Phil's son weds Playboy model; Oprah not invited?

Aug 15, 2006, 21:58 GMT

Dr. Phils son weds Playboy model; Oprah not invited?
Jay McGraw, son of Oprah Winfrey protégé Dr. Phil, married Playboy model Erica Dahm in Beverly Hills. ... more

Oprah and Gayle: 'If we were gay, we would tell you'

Jul 17, 2006, 20:34 GMT

Personality Oprah Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King have gone on record in the latest O magazine edition.  They are “not gay”, despite longstanding rumors. ... more

Liberian president to appear on Oprah Winfrey show in US

May 8, 2006, 13:41 GMT

Monrovia- Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf left Monday for the United States where, among other dates, she is to appear on the Oprah Winfrey television show to try to generate donations for the war-battered country. ... more

Oprah Winfrey loves being rich

Apr 13, 2006, 14:02 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has 'no problem' being wealthy. ... more

Winfrey's charity will

Feb 20, 2006, 14:56 GMT

Oprah Winfrey is reportedly leaving her staggering £1 billion fortune to African orphans. ... more

Oprah salutes Coretta Scott King as a 'queen'

Feb 7, 2006, 13:21 GMT

Washington - Television talk show host Oprah Winfrey Monday saluted the late civil rights leader Coretta Scott King as a 'queen' whose dignified presence had a spiritual effect. ... more

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, star Oprah Winfrey visit Auschwitz

Jan 30, 2006, 16:00 GMT

Warsaw - Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and US television talk show star Oprah Winfrey visited the former Nazi German death camp Auschwitz in Oswiecim, southern Poland, the Polish PAP news agency reported. ... more

Critics love Oprah's peace with Letterman, but not 'Purple'

Dec 2, 2005, 22:37 GMT

New York - Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey ended a 16 year boycott of David Letterman's chat show Thursday night, but the gesture of goodwill did not extend to critics who panned her new Broadway musical 'The Colour Purple'. ... more

Oprah Winfrey's pays cash reward to informers

Oct 12, 2005, 11:45 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has paid out almost £60,000 to two women who helped police find a fugitive sex offender. ... more

Saudis angry at Oprah Winfrey show on battered TV star

Jul 8, 2005, 10:52 GMT

Cairo - U.S. talk show presenter Oprah Winfrey has generated a wave of outraged protest in Saudi Arabia with a report on Saudi television presenter Rania al-Bas, who was beaten almost to death by her husband last year. ... more

Paris Hermès closes door to Oprah – Oprah closes the door on Hermès

Jun 22, 2005, 22:07 GMT

When Oprah Winfrey was in Paris last week, she stopped by the Hermès store to pick up a watch for Tina Turner, who she was having dinner with that evening. ... more

The Stars Come Out at Oprah’s Silver Carpet Event

May 16, 2005, 19:39 GMT

Saturday night, Oprah Winfrey threw a lavish party in Santa Barbara for pioneering black women including Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Maya Angelou, Diana Ross and Roberta Flack. ... more

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