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Jan 29, 2012 at 10:22 am

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Happy 58th Birthday, Oprah!

Happy 58th Birthday, Oprah!

The queen of talk, mega-mogul, and humanitarian bar none, Oprah Winfrey has been an unending source of inspiration for all.  She has graced our homes and warmed our hearts with more than 25 years of lessons and enlightenment that we’ve gathered from her shows.  And now at 58 years young, the diva is still on a mission to help us achieve our “authentic selves” and ultimately “be the change you want to see in

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Jan 20, 2012 at 4:45 pm

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Morgan Freeman Enrolls in Oprah’s “Master Class”

Morgan Freeman Enrolls in Oprah’s “Master Class”

Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, one of the most-recognizable actors in American cinema, has enrolled in Oprah Winfrey‘s  cable show “Master Class.”

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First Look: Oprah’s Master Class with Morgan Freeman
On the show, Morgan, who is best-known for his explosive performances in “Street Smarts” and “Lean on Me,” shares some riveting moments of

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Jan 19, 2012 at 12:53 pm

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Oprah’s Bodyguards In Scuffle With Indian TV Reporters

Oprah’s Bodyguards In Scuffle With Indian TV Reporters

NEW DELHI — Indian police briefly detained three of Oprah Winfrey’s bodyguards after they scuffled with local TV journalists Thursday, a news agency reported.

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The American talk-show host had been traveling with both American and Indian bodyguards while visiting the Hindu pilgrimage town of Mathura, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of Delhi.

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Jan 16, 2012 at 9:35 am

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“Roots: 35 Years Later” To Air On Oprah Winfrey Network Tonight

“Roots: 35 Years Later” To Air On Oprah Winfrey Network Tonight

The 1977 landmark television series “Roots,” which was the dramatization of late author Alex Haley‘s lineage, will be brought to life again by Oprah Winfrey.

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In order to honor the show’s 35th anniversary, Oprah will interview Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams,  LeVar BurtonJohn AmosLouis Gossett, Jr., and Ben Vereen (all pictured above from left to right) at her Montecito, Calif., estate.

Original clips from the miniseries will also

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Jan 2, 2012 at 4:29 pm

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Oprah Winfrey Tries To Save “OWN” Network With “Next Chapter”

Oprah Winfrey Tries To Save “OWN” Network With “Next Chapter”

Oprah Winfrey is trying to save her struggling “OWN” network with a new TV show called “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” The reality show follows Oprah Winfrey across the world as she interviews politicians and celebrities.

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The Week reports:

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) turned a year old on Sunday, but there wasn’t a whole lot to celebrate. Ratings for the fledgling network “have been

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Dec 19, 2011 at 10:59 am

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Oprah Winfrey Calls Kim Kardashian “Phony” Over Haiti Trip

Oprah Winfrey Calls Kim Kardashian “Phony” Over Haiti Trip

Oprah Winfrey has called reality TV star, Kim Kardashian a “phony” over her recent trip to Haiti. Both Oprah and Kim were both in Haiti at the same time for charitable missions according to the National Enquirer.

According to the Enquirer, Oprah says that Kim made the trip to rebuild her own image for her own selfish ends rather than for real charity work. The Enquirer also claims that Kim spent a

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Dec 12, 2011 at 9:54 pm

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Oprah And Farrakhan Visit Haiti On Separate Trips

Oprah And Farrakhan Visit Haiti On Separate Trips

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan started a five-day trip to Haiti on Sunday, arriving just ahead of fellow Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey as they make separate trips to the poor Caribbean country.

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Farrakhan told reporters at the airport that he will be exploring ways his organization can help Haiti rebuild from the devastating

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Dec 12, 2011 at 12:21 pm

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Oprah’s OWN Network Wants Her Black Audience Back

Oprah’s OWN Network Wants Her Black Audience Back

Oprah Winfrey, having largely geared her brand towards Middle-American white women over the course of her rising career, is now working to regain her Black audience.

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Struggling to attract a large viewership nearly eleven months since her fledgling OWN network premiered, Winfrey, the network executives, is switching up her game plan, acknowledging that she is going after black audiences.

The Grio reports:

Though it’s

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Dec 12, 2011 at 10:07 am

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Farrakhan And Oprah Will Visit Haiti In Separate Visits

Farrakhan And Oprah Will Visit Haiti In Separate Visits

Haitian President Michel Martelly will host Oprah Winfrey when she visits the Caribbean nation.

Martelly tells The Associated Press that he hopes Winfrey will serve as an ambassador for Haiti. He says he would like her to help Haiti get more assistance for rebuilding from the 2010 earthquake that displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

Winfrey is expected to arrive in Haiti on Sunday. She is to visit a settlement camp run by

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Dec 6, 2011 at 11:06 am

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Gayle King Says Wendy Williams Lied About Oprah “Black” Letter

Gayle King Says Wendy Williams Lied About Oprah “Black” Letter

Gayle King accused Wendy Williams of fabricating a letter from Oprah, during an interview on the Tom Joyner Morning Show yesterday.

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