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Oprah Winfrey arrives at the 17th Annual Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast in Beverly Hills
Oprah Winfrey at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th anniversary gala
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Oprah Winfrey at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th anniversary gala
December 31, 2008
ATLANTA, Ga. --
A letter from Oprah Winfrey last week seemed like the world’s best Christmas present — until teacher Ron Clark noticed an extra piece of paper flutter out of the envelope.
That’s when the Atlanta educator saw the $365,000 check for the innovative private school he opened in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods in 2007. It was, quite literally, an answer to a prayer.
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December 29, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
What Oprah Winfrey once called “the greatest love story… we’ve ever told on the air” was indeed too good to be true.
The touching story of how Holocaust survivor Herman Rosenblat met his future wife, Roma, as a prisoner at a Nazi concentration camp when she snuck him apples and bread through a fence for seven months – and how they reunited on a blind date years later in New York – was fabricated, Herman admitted last week, according to The Associated Press.
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December 19, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
Animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has named Oprah Winfrey its “Person of the Year.”
ETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk says Friday that Winfrey has used her “powerful voice to defend those without one.”
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December 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The writer’s strike may have thrown a wrench into the 2008 television season but there were plenty of moments this year to keep us laughing, guessing, crying and even yelling out at our TV sets in triumph.
Inside, our TV expert Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman counts down the top TV Moments of the year…
December 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Oprah has announced that she will host her Chicago-based talk show in Washington DC during inauguration week, but will the queen of daytime broadcast from the nation’s capital on a regular basis?
Despite a New York Post’s Page Six report that Oprah is house hunting in the Washington area, a rep for Oprah told Access Hollywood that this is not true.
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December 15, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Tom Cruise returned to NBC’s the “Today” show on Monday — over three years after he called host Matt Lauer “glib” during a discussion about Brooke Shields taking anti-depressants following her pregnancy – a discussion the actor said did not represent who he really is and one that helped him learn “a good lesson.”
And while Tom may have been on the NBC show to discuss his new film “Valkyrie,” but Matt first started the interview by clearing the air.
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December 16, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Oprah Winfrey is ending a long-term relationship with ABC by taking her production company to HBO for a three-year deal to make movies, documentaries and TV series.
Kate Forte, head of Harpo Films, said Tuesday that Winfrey’s company wanted to make a more eclectic mix of programming than was available on broadcast TV, working with people who did not like the restrictions of commercial interruptions. She would not detail any of the future projects.
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December 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Oprah just revealed she regained 40 pounds and now weighs 200 lbs. A never-ending battle with weight is something many people struggle with, especially during the holidays. How do you survive the temptation packed time of year without going overboard? Registered Dietician Keri Glassman, MS (founder of Keri Glassman, A Nutritious Life), who has worked with Eva Mendes, shares her tips for a healthy holiday.
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December 9, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
When it comes to her weight, Oprah Winfrey has always been straightforward.
The talk show queen continues the honesty, saying in the January issue of “O” magazine out Tuesday that she now weighs 200 pounds and has “fallen off the wagon” when it comes to healthy living.
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December 3, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Ms. Winfrey is going to Washington.
The media mogul (and staunch Barack Obama supporter) will be hosting “The Oprah Winfrey Show” from Washington, D.C. during the week of the presidential inauguration, she revealed to Access Hollywood exclusively at an Essence Magazine event in New York on Tuesday night.
“I’m going to break that right here; that’s where I’m going to be,” Oprah told Access. “See you there . . . that’s the place to be.”
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December 5, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, NEW YORK & AROUND THE WORLD --
Thursday, December 4, 2008 in NYC -- Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Sam Ronson made it a point to hit every hot party… they started out the night by spreading some Christmas cheer at the MySpace Holiday Party at hotspot Tenjune. Sam DJ’d the party while Lindsay spent some quality time with mom Dina and the Tenjune owners…
Tons of more sightings… after the jump!
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December 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Although Oprah Winfrey worked hard on Barack Obama’s presidential election campaign, she never considered going to work for the president-elect’s administration, the talk show host said Friday.
“I have a few full-time jobs already and a few full-time commitments, you know — contractual commitments that say I have to be where I am,” Winfrey told AP Television. “So, it never ever occurred to me, not even occurred to me.”
Winfrey said she would stay put, even if the president-elect came calling.
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December 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It’s official - Lady O has the “Power.”
Oprah Winfrey topped The Hollywood Reporter’s 17th annual Women in Entertainment: Power 100 list, thanks to chairing Harpo Productions and running a media empire that includes “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” O Magazine and OWN – her soon-to-launch TV network.
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December 5, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Contrary to previous reports, the end of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” may not be a reality in 2011 after all – at least not if Oprah has anything to say about it.
Access Hollywood caught up with Oprah on Wednesday night in New York at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th anniversary gala, where the queen of TV talk said she’s not planning to pull the plug on her syndicated show when the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) launches via Discovery on cable TV in 2011.
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November 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Some of your favorite television shows may have recently gotten the axe, but TV Guide has a full DVR’s worth of reasons to keep you tuning in.
The magazine released its 2008 “Hot List: 30 Smokin’ Reasons To Love TV” on Monday and privileged and lecherous plaid skirt-wearing teens, a serial killer with a conscious, celeb pals of Tina Fey, Rosie O’Donnell’s former-verbal sparring partner and even the ground that many stars have mamboed across have made the list.
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November 19, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Brad Pitt has become the proud father to six kids in the last three years – and he has no plans to shirk his parental responsibilities, even if it kills him.
“They’re trying to kill us! They really are,” the star of upcoming film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” joked with Oprah on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Wednesday. “We’ll get them to bed and one will show up about a half hour later. I know they’ve got shifts, they got it worked out.”
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November 14, 2008
Montecito, Calif. --
As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County Friday, many of Hollywood’s stars watched as the raging fires threatened and destroyed their homes and resorts that they frequent.
Nestled north of Los Angeles in the foothills near Santa Barbara, Montecito is a second home to Hollywood celebrities like Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Christopher Lloyd, Dennis Franz, Jonathan Winters and Oprah.
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November 12, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
Jennifer Aniston has gushed to Oprah Winfrey about her blossoming love life.
In a sitdown interview, scheduled to air on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Thursday, Jennifer said she is pleased with how her romantic life is going.
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November 11, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, New York --
Nicole Kidman has been interviewed thousands of times throughout her career, but the “Australia” star is still blown away when it comes time to sitting down with one interviewer – Oprah Winfrey.
“I’m a big fan, so it’s a huge thing for me to be able to go on ‘Oprah,’” Nicole told Access Hollywood Monday night at the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City. “I’ve been on her show many times now, but she’s still such a force of nature.”
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November 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
President-elect Barack Obama had the star power of Oprah Winfrey, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Diddy and even Lindsay Lohan backing his campaign — but according to Bill Cosby, Obama owes part of his victory to Cliff, Clair, Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and little Rudy.
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November 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
It appears the end of Oprah Winfrey’s syndicated network talk show may be in sight, according to one TV executive.
Discovery Communications, which is teaming up with Oprah for her new OWN cable network, expects the TV talk queen to stop doing her syndicated program in September 2011, according to a report by TV Week.
However, a rep for Oprah said the star had yet to make a final decision.
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November 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Becoming an instant election celebrity can be a burden — just ask Joe the Plumber — but “Mr. Man” is apparently ready to shoulder it.
The man whose shoulder Oprah Winfrey cried on during an Election Day rally in Chicago will appear with Winfrey Friday on a live episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Chicago-based Harpo Productions said.
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November 7, 2008
NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD, CHICAGO & BEYOND… --
Thursday, November 6 in LA: Hayden Panettiere, Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, Heidi Klum, Donald Sutherland, Lucy Liu, Fergie and Ryan Seacrest, among many more, watched Madonna perform with Britney and later Justin Timberlake at Dodger Stadium… Emilio Estevez, who just signed on for a guest appearance on “Two And A Half Men” sitting in the foyer Thursday mid-morning at Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica….
In San Francisco: Ashton Kutcher and MC Hammer celebrated MySpace Music’s recent content channel launch, with a party featuring a performance by R&B legend Lionel Richie, who sang his classic hits, including “All Night Long” and “Brick House — DJ AM also performed…
The rest of this week’s celebrity sightings inside!
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November 5, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --
Brad Pitt, Will.i.am and Oprah Winfrey weren’t the only stars celebrating Barack Obama’s historic win Tuesday night. Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette hosted an Election Night party with guests that included one of her “Friends” co-stars.
Courteney and David celebrated Obama’s victory at their home in Beverly Hills, E! Online reported.
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November 5, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
She’s rarely at a loss for words on her television show, but just moments before Barack Obama was declared the President-Elect, Oprah Winfrey was almost speechless.
“There are not even words to talk about what this night means,” an elated Oprah told Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos in an exclusive interview set to air on Access on Wednesday.
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November 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, a puppy is coming to the White House!
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November 4, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Oprah Winfrey has been a longtime supporter of Barack Obama and the talk show host is so sure the Illinois senator will win the election that she has a dress already picked out for his inauguration.
Oprah called into Power 105.1’s Ed Lover Morning Show in New York on Tuesday and said she’s been imagining a win by Obama since February with the help of three powerful democratic women and a “vision board.”
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November 3, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
A slew of celebrities are expected to honor Jennifer Hudson’s slain mother, brother and nephew Monday in Chicago.
Guests could include Missy Elliott, Oprah Winfrey, Ciara, Clive Davis, Queen Latifah, Usher and Patti LaBelle, a source told The Chicago Sun-Times.
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October 29, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Oprah Winfrey has been an outspoken proponent of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, but her support won’t be rewarded -- at least not financially.
According to Vanity Fair, the Illinois senator’s tax policies — aimed at benefiting the middle class — would cost the media queen $25 million a year more than Sen. John McCain’s tax plan. Under McCain, in fact, Oprah would reportedly save over $9 million.
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October 22, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana --
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey, claiming she and an attorney made false statements that led the FBI to arrest him on charges that he tried to extort the talk-show host.
Keifer Bonvillain, who had the charges dismissed, seeks damages of $180 million from Winfrey, her attorney and the FBI in the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.
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October 20, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
“The Oprah Winfrey Show” is becoming bilingual.
Chicago-based Harpo Productions says the show is being made available in Spanish through Secondary Audio Programming and closed captioning.
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October 13, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
Last month, Bertolli went backstage at the Emmys to get the real dish with today’s hottest stars. Over 35 celebrities autographed custom-made, stoneware baking dishes to help support Share Our Strength — a national organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty around the world.
Bertolli is now auctioning off dishes signed by several big celebrities from this year’s Emmy Gift Lounge. Each of the signature dishes is oven and dishwasher safe. It’s like having your favorite celebrity join you for dinner every night!
All of the auction details… inside!
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October 1, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. --
Oprah Winfrey’s mother says she shouldn’t have to pay a nearly $156,000 debt to a high-end fashion store because store officials shouldn’t have extended credit to her.
Valentina Inc. alleges that Vernita Lee of Milwaukee racked up $155,547 in purchases and interest as of July 1. The company sued, saying Lee fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000.
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September 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tina Fey hits the Emmy red carpet and shares with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush her reaction to a McCain advisor calling her portrayal of Sarah Palin “sexist.”
Plus, Tina reveals why she never wanted to impersonate Governor Palin in the first place.
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September 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Access at The 2008 Emmy Awards! Which NBC show’s cast was blown away by Jennifer Aniston? Oprah ejoyed the awards in her PJ’s? And, who is Cloris Leachman trash talking?
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September 21, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
I’ve just arrived to the Emmys and let me tell you that red carpet is “H.O.T. hot” and I actually am talking about the temperature.
So, thanks to our friends at On3 Productions, Access Hollywood is exclusive backstage with Bertolli oven baked meals yesterday and today at the Presenters Gift Lounge at the Nokia Theatre at “The 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards” hosted by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, Producers of The 60th Primetime Emmys.
I am thrilled to be spending my Emmys inside the gift lounge. It’s right next to Oprah Winfrey’s dressing room! So, I’m hoping for a sighting. I missed her yesterday when she came through the lounge. One of my eagle eye spotters did see her though.
Find out what Oprah, and many other A-Listers, picked up… inside!
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September 19, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
Thanks to Oprah Winfrey, one of the summer’s hottest reads is sure to sizzle in the fall.
Find out which book will be flying off the shelves!
September 18, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
So long Windy City – Oprah is headed to the Big Apple.
After much speculation, NBC has confirmed that Oprah Winfrey will guest star on an episode of “30 Rock” this season.
Oprah, who will appear in the second episode of the season on Nov. 6, shot her scenes on Saturday, the network revealed today.
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September 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She was just named one of People magazine’s Best Dressed for baring her sexy legs and slim frame, but thirty-something Gwyneth Paltrow said her new toned body isn’t the result of dieting.
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September 5, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Throughout the election process, Oprah Winfrey has been a vocal supporter of Barack Obama.
But this morning, the queen of TV talk came under fire from The Drudge Report, claiming that she is reluctant to have Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin on her show.
Drudge reported on Friday morning that Oprah’s staff is divided over booking Palin.
However, in a statement released to Access Hollywood, Oprah vehemently denies the report of a political in-house rift.
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September 4, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Move over Liz Lemon – the queen of TV talk might be headed your way.
Oprah Winfrey is in talks to make an appearance on NBC’s “30 Rock,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.
“I can confirm Oprah is in discussions to appear on ’30 Rock,’” a rep for Oprah told Access.
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September 3, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Access Hollywood was on the scene as thousands of spectators cheered Olympic medalists Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and Kobe Bryant on Wednesday as the city of Chicago got a high-profile boost to its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Oprah Winfrey was taping the season premiere for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” at a downtown park, and she invited 150 U.S. Olympic athletes to join her. The athletes were introduced under a shower of red, white and blue confetti.
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August 29, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Gold medalists Michael Phelps, Nastia Liukin and Kobe Bryant, along with 150 other U.S. Olympic team members, will be on the season premiere of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Winfrey plans to tape the show at Chicago’s Millennium Park on Wednesday.
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July 29, 2008
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa --
A former dormitory matron at Oprah Winfrey’s school for poor South African girls pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges that she indecently assaulted and otherwise abused six teenagers and a fellow matron at the academy.
Tiny Virginia Makopo, 28, looked nervous and sullen at the start of her trial, and she and her lawyer gave no indication what her defense would be.
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June 24, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
Oprah Winfrey has finished her “Quantum” leap.
The media mogul just concluded a 21-day vegan cleansing process based on Kathy Freston’s book, “Quantum Wellness,” which counsels the avoidance of caffeine, sugar, alcohol, gluten or animal products.
Changing her usual diet proved to be an educational process for Winfrey, who took to her blog to share her experience.
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June 15, 2008
PALO ALTO, Calif. --
Oprah Winfrey was greeted by cheers and high-fives today as she prepared to address Stanford University’s Commencement.
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June 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She’s a humanitarian, a business woman, a talk show host, and now, for the second year running, Oprah Winfrey can once again boost her resume with the title of “Most Powerful Celebrity,” according to a new survey by Forbes magazine.
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June 5, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
When Barack Obama surpassed the magic delegate number of 2,118 Tuesday night, becoming the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, celebs were aflutter with the possibility of a historic change in American politics, including one of his biggest supporters — Oprah Winfrey.
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May 22, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Oprah is championing a new cause — and not one animal will be harmed along the way.
The talk show queen has announced she is going vegan for 21 days as part of a cleanse, on her official blog.
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May 5, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
The 45-year-old actor appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Monday to celebrate his career. It’s been 25 years since the release of “Risky Business” — and the iconic scene of him dancing in his underwear.
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May 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES --
Which “American Pie” actor tied the knot? Who wasn’t jumping on Oprah’s couch? What did Sarah Silverman say about her relationship with Jimmy Kimmel? And Gavin is singing about his marriage to Gwen.
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May 2, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill --
Tom Cruise says his couch-jumping on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” seemed to set off a “confluence” of bad publicity for him, but he’s not sure he would take it back.
“That was a moment, and it was real, and I don’t know if I would (do it differently). I really don’t,” Cruise said during an hourlong interview with Winfrey taped in his Telluride, Colo. home.
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May 1, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Tom Cruise’s two-part interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” includes a snowmobile ride and a frank discussion of his rocky media image, followed by an in-studio celebration of “Risky Business” 25 years ago, a person close to the production told The Associated Press Wednesday.
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