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Obama Heads to Chicago for Oprah, NYC for Money

Apr 27th 2011 – 8:03PM
Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press / MCT

Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press / MCT

NEW YORK -- President Barack Obama plunged into donor-rich New York on Wednesday, his first fundraising sweep of the city since announcing his re-election bid this month, with a lament that he has not seen his wish for less-polarizing politics realized. "The hope that I had that we'd start coming together in a serious way...

Oprah Finale Ads to Cost $1 Million Each [VIDEO]

Apr 14th 2011 – 5:45PM
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Michael Vick Cancels Oprah Appearance

By FanHouse NewswireFeb 16th 2011 – 7:38PM

CHICAGO (AP) -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not be appearing on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" after all. A show spokesman said Wednesday representatives of the NFL star called late Tuesday to cancel his appearance for personal reasons. The daytime talk show host's interview with Vick was set to air...

Oprah Winfrey's Big Family Secret: Twitter Speculates

By David KnowlesJan 21st 2011 – 8:17PM

This time, it's personal. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey teased viewers this week that she's going to hit them with a major surprise during Monday's episode. No, that doesn't mean that EVERYONE GETS A NEW CAR! Instead, Winfrey promised her audience that the announcement has to do with a secret involving her own family,...

Michelle Obama Heads Back to Oprah, Staying in Public Spotlight

By David KnowlesJan 21st 2011 – 2:27PM

Do you get the feeling that these two women like each other? First Lady Michelle Obama headed to Chicago on Thursday for a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Obama's interview is said to be focused on ways that the nation can support families who have a member in the United States military. The show will air next...

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Oprah's Book Club Is Back! Here's the First Title

Jun 01st 2012 - 11:10PM

Oprah Winfrey is embracing the digital age with "Oprah's Book Club 2.0," starting Monday with Cheryl Strayed's memoir Wild. The print version of the book will feature Oprah's logo, as usual, but there will also be special e-editions that include Oprah's comments and a reader's guide.

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Oprah's Streeterville Condo Under Contract

May 31st 2012 - 10:16AM

A three-bedroom Streeterville co-op unit owned by Oprah Winfrey is under contract just days after the media mogul listed the residence for about half what she paid.

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PHOTOS: Oprah Selling Streeterville Condo For Half Price

May 24th 2012 - 10:15AM

Part-time Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey is offering her Streeterville condo for a steal.

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Why Did Oprah Give $10,000 To A 21-Year Old Stockton Politician?

May 21st 2012 - 08:05PM

Forbes may not consider her the most powerful celebrity on the planet (that honor was recently bestowed to Jennifer Lopez), but whenever Oprah Winfrey does anything, it's definitely a big deal.

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Are Women More Likely Than Men To Become Mega Stars?

May 17th 2012 - 02:30PM

This year, Jennifer Lopez rocketed up 50 spots to top the list for the first time in her career as the most powerful entertainer.

oprah winfrey News From the Web

  • 06/03/12 Oprah's Book Club By the Numbers Source: The Daily Beast A year after Oprah Winfrey closed the book on her legendary book club, the most successful talk show host in history is back with "Oprah's Book Club 2.0". In an online video announcement last week, the OWN founder said that this new iteration of her once career-making club will be "way different from the old book club."
  • 06/03/12 Neil Patrick Harris Appears on OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER... Source: Broadway World Oprah Winfrey 's primetime series "Oprah's Next Chapter" features Neil Patrick Harris tonight, June 3.
  • 06/02/12 Oprah Winfrey launches 'Book Club 2.0' Source: Digital Spy Oprah Winfrey has relaunched her book club as an online, interactive feature of her website.
  • 06/02/12 Reading with Oprah Source: Rough Type But although an ebook is certainly related to a book, it's not a book.
  • 06/02/12 Jennifer Lopez is No.1 Most Powerful Celebrity (Who... Source: EURweb.com *Forbes released its annual 100 Most Powerful Celebrities list, naming Oprah Winfrey at No. 2 and Rihanna at No. 4.

Background on oprah winfrey

Oprah Winfrey (born Orpah Gail Winfrey; January 29, 1954) is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.

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