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'Precious' Breaks Box Office Records In Limited Release

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:03:26 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Oscar hopeful "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" was a hit with audiences this weekend. The gritty inner-city drama, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, made $1.8 million at 18 theaters in its first weekend of limited release, according to Variety.

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TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest (Mediaweek.com)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:00:08 +0000

Mediaweek.com - While speculation looms on the future of Oprah, spin-off Dr. Phil has been cleared by CBS Television Distribution through the 2013-14 season in approximately 70 percent of the country despite significant audience erosion this season. Season to-date, Dr. Phil is down by 15 percent in household rating (3.3 to 2.8) as 25 percent among key women 25-54 (2.0 to 1.5).

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New Pics: Ellen DeGeneres as O Magazine Cover Girl!

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:15:00 +0000

ET has your look at the two covers of next month's O magazine -- where Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey pose in winter white for the highly anticipated cover shots! Ellen will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Monday, Nov 12 -- the same day the December issue of O magazine hits newsstands.

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Rep: Oprah Winfrey 'Has Not Made A Decision' About Cable Move, End Of Network Talk Show

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:59:28 +0000

NEW YORK, New York -- A rep for Oprah Winfrey has said the TV queen will announce by year's end if she will make a leap from her current daytime talk show to her previously announced cable channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Access Hollywood has learned.

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Ellen & Oprah Make A Holiday Splash On The Cover Of O Magazine

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:20:37 +0000

CHICAGO, Illinois -- After 11 months of campaigning to be on the cover of O Magazine with Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres made her big debut on Friday.

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Oprah Goes on the Record About Status of Her Show

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:39:00 +0000

ET has the latest... It's the question making headlines -- will Oprah Winfrey pack up her long-running number one talk show and move it to her own soon-to-be launched cable network? "She has not made a decision yet," Oprah's production company told ET in a statement. "As she has previously stated, she'll be making an announcement before the end of the year." Meanwhile, CBS Television Distribution added, "Nothing has changed. The decision is Oprah's to make. As we have stated repeatedly, we love Oprah and if she wants to continue her show then we want to continue to be in business with her."

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Syndicators Strike Back!

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:10:34 +0000

By Josef Adalian Apparently, it's Syndication is Still Alive week in TV land. The last few days have seen an unusual flurry of activity in the both the off-net and first-run syndie marketplace. The most recent announcement comes from CBS TV Distribution, which announced the inevitable: "Dr. Phil" has been renewed through 2014 on stations reaching 70 percent of the country. While there was no doubt CTD would find a way to keep the show alive, what wasn't clear was what sort of hit the distributor would take to do so, since stations weren't keen on continuing to pay the show's hefty l...

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'Precious' Makes Paula Abdul Bawl

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:41:07 +0000

Paula Abdul couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels.

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Video: Oprah Attends Ellen DeGeneres' O Magazine Cover Shoot

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Last March, Oprah Winfrey appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to grant one of Ellen's greatest wishes -- to appear on the cover of O magazine --and only ET was with the two talk-show hosts moments before Ellen's shoot! Lady O greets Ellen before the shoot and thanks her for participating. Ellen returns the gratitude, pointing out that it was she who wanted to grace the cover of the mag that almost always has Oprah's image on the cover. Ellen's cover appears in the December issue of O .

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Question for Oprah: Broadcast or Cable?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:33:46 +0000

Oprah Winfrey could move her show from broadcast television to the OWN, or Oprah Winfrey Network, cable channel.

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Bawl-a Abdul

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:52:53 +0000

PAULA Abdul (above) couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels. The former "American Idol" judge was spotted bawling at...

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Winfrey takes gospel singer Winans off her show (AP)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:02:40 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved.

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Movie Review | 'Precious': Howls of a Life, Buried Deep Within

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:51:48 +0000

“Precious” is a hybrid, a mash-up that might have been ungainly, but that manages to be graceful instead.

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No decision yet on Oprah Winfrey move to cable (Reuters)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:37:18 +0000

Reuters - Oprah Winfrey has not yet made a decision on a possible move of her syndicated chat show -- one of the TV industry's biggest money makers -- to her new cable network OWN, her production company said on Thursday.

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No decision yet on Oprah Winfrey move to cable (Reuters)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:37:18 +0000

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No decision yet on Oprah Winfrey move to cable

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:37:18 +0000

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UPDATE: Oprah Still Mulling Her Next Move

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:25:41 +0000

By Josef Adalian One entertainment website, following up on reports on TheWrap and LATimes.com, claims that Oprah Winfrey's already finalized plans to depart daytime. But a spokesperson for Winfrey just confirmed our report from Wednesday: There's no news-- for now. Winfrey "has not made a decision yet," her rep said. "As she has previously stated, she'll be making an announcement before the end of the year. As TheWrap reported yesterday, Winfrey is getting closer to a decision. And the appointment of a key "Oprah Winfrey Show" producer to the role of c...

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Winfrey takes Winans off her show

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:11:41 +0000

Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.

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Winfrey takes Winans off her show (AP)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:06:28 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans (WHY'-nans) off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.

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Winfrey takes Winans off her show (AP)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:06:20 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans (WHY'-nans) off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.

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Winfrey takes Winans off her show

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:06:20 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans (WHY'-nans) off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.

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Winfrey takes Winans off her show (AP)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:06:20 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans (WHY'-nans) off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.

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Oprah Winfrey still in talks with CBS

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:29:00 +0000

Leslie Moonves said CBS Corp. remains in talks with Oprah Winfrey about the future of her talk show, with Winfrey set to make a decision by year's end.

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'Precious' aims to translate buzz into box office gold

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The drama about an abused teenager lists Oprah Winfrey among its vocal supporters and Lionsgate has planned targeted theater runs across the nation. Now it's up to moviegoers to take the bait. > “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” has attracted abundant film festival awards and critical raves , including enthusiastic endorsements from talk-show host Oprah Winfrey and filmmaker Tyler Perry.

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Is Oprah Winfrey Getting Closer to Leaving Daytime TV?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 23:29:57 +0000

By Josef Adalian One of Oprah Winfrey's most trusted aides is headed west to serve as chief creative officer for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network -- a move that's raising questions about whether Winfrey is planning to give up her syndicated daytime talkshow. Lisa Erspamer, currently co-executive producer of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," will move from Chicago to Los Angeles in January for her new gig. Reporting to OWN chief executive officer Christina Norman, Erspamer will be charged with bringing "an injection of Oprah's DNA into OWN," Norman said. But already, industry insiders...

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Sarah Palin book tour to start Nov. 18

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:36:12 +0000

Oprah Winfrey is only the beginning for Sarah Palin's book tour.

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Sarah Palin book tour to start Nov. 18 (AP)

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:01:43 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey is only the beginning for Sarah Palin's book tour.

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Harpo vet joins Oprah Winfrey network

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Lisa Erspamer, a 15-year veteran of Harpo Prods., is taking a top creative position at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.

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Palin book tour to start Nov. 18 (AP)

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:27:43 +0000

AP - Oprah Winfrey is only the beginning for Sarah Palin's book tour.

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Kirstie Alley to Star in Reality Series

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:04:34 +0000

Ready for the next big thing in reality TV? Kirstie Alley plans to return to the small screen in an unscripted docu-series for A&E -- chronicling her continuing fight to lose weight while raising two teenagers alone. With 10 episodes confirmed, the untitled reality show will run sometime in 2010, Variety reports . See photos of stars who are sick and tired of jokes about their weight "Kirstie is exactly the kind of star A&E is drawn to," an A&E executive told Variety . "Her personal life has been playing out in the media for years, but this will be the first time she'll be opening up her home to reveal her real life for the cameras." Alley's last TV series was 2005's Fat Actress , the half-improvised, half-scripted Showtime show in which she played herself. Try this one-week workout plan! The star of Cheers and Veronica's Closet -- and former Jenny Craig spokesperson -- will reportedly launch a weight loss program as the cameras roll, Variety says. She will ...

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One-on-One With the Celebrity Jeweler to the Stars!

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:33:00 +0000

ET has the latest... ET stylist Anya Sarre jetted off to New York City to go one-on-one with jeweler to the stars Jeffrey Rackover as he revealed which of his glamorous pieces everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Jennifer Lopez have sported. The two famous ladies are big fans of his bracelets and bangles, which he says is a big trend right now, especially layering them. "I love two bracelets," he says. "Maybe one more but that's all you need."

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A 'Precious' premiere

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:26:26 +0000

The stars of director Lee Daniels' critically acclaimed drama 'Precious' - Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey - hit the red carpet in Los Angeles alongside the film's producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. (Nov. 2)

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Oprah Winfrey on Precious: Don't Expect to "Enjoy" It

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:27:41 +0000

Director Lee Daniels insists he never thought that his new movie, Precious, would have much success. In fact, he never even thought it would be released in theaters. "I...

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OWN names exec veepee

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:12:58 +0000

TV News: OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network has named Allan Singer exec VP of distribution and strategy, effective today.

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OWN adds exec veepee

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:12:58 +0000

TV News: Singer named exec VP distribution, strategy -- OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network has named Allan Singer exec VP of distribution and strategy, effective today.

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Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey Among White House Visitors

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:14:33 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Brad Pitt is on the White House guest list. The star is one of several celebs who have visited the White House since President Barack Obama took office, according to White House records released on Friday.

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Brad Pitt, Oprah, George Clooney Among White House Visitors

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:17:04 +0000

Newly released list reveals some of the celebs who've visited President Obama since inauguration

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Brad Pitt, Oprah, George Clooney Among White House Visitors

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:17:04 +0000

If those walls could talk! Brad Pitt -- but not his lady friend or six kids -- had an audience with the President of the United States at the official Washington, D.C. residence in 2009. Also paying White House calls since Obama's inauguration: Oprah Winfrey , George Clooney , Denzel Washington , and Serena Williams (not to mention scores of business, civic and political leaders, including Microsoft's Bill Gates and former Vice President Al Gore). Goofiest Halloween getups of the year -- check them out In an unprecedented move, the White House -- stressing the administration's commitment to transparency -- released a limited list of its visitors since Barack Obama took office, MSNBC.com reports . It's the first time any presidential administration has made such a list publicly available. Clooney visited on Feb. 23 to meet with Obama and Vice President Joe Biden to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Darfur region. Longtime Obama champion Winfrey interviewed ...

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Oprah and George Clooney Visited the Obama White House

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney are among the A-list guests who’ve visited the White House since President Barack Obama and his family moved in last January. The Obama administration has released the names of 500 individuals (out of the reported tens of thousands) who’ve dropped by the current first family’s home, and other prominent figures on the list include Oscar-winner Denzel Washington , Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the late Sen. Edward Kennedy , says MSNBC.com. Michael Jordan and Michael Moore visited as well -- but they're not the celebs those names are usually associated with, says the White House.

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Winfrey, Clooney among first White House guests (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:58:17 +0000

AP - Celebrities George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and prominent lobbyists, corporate executives and Democratic fundraisers were among the first to score visits with President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle or top aides at the White House, newly released records show.

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Celebs, lobbyists among White House guests (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:31:16 +0000

AP - Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or others at the White House during Obama's first months in office.

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Celebs, lobbyists among White House guests (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:31:16 +0000

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Celebs, lobbyists among White House guests

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:31:15 +0000

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Celebs, lobbyists among White House guests (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:31:15 +0000

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Lisa Niemi Opens Up On Patrick Swayze's Last Days On 'Oprah'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:10:23 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Lisa Niemi spoke out on Friday in her first television interview since the death of her husband, Patrick Swayze, in an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." "Every moment of every breath of every day in the last 22 months before he died, every single one of those was special," Lisa, who was married to the actor for 38 years before his passing from pancreatic cancer in September, told Oprah.

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Oprah Downs Dog, Wendy Savors Slim Jim and More!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:40:00 +0000

There's nothing quite so magical as a sweet old man telling stories of the old days, especially when they involve chickens. In the Bronx. And Regis Philbin is just the aging fowl enthusiast to...

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OWN names exec VP of distribution

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:31:34 +0000

TV News: Oprah Winfrey Network taps Allan Singer for post -- OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network has named Allan Singer exec vice president of distribution and strategy, effective Monday.

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Patrick Swayze's Wife: I Feel Like He Hasn't Left

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

"I can feel every contour of his hand in mine," Lisa Niemi tells Oprah

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Patrick Swayze's Widow: "I Feel Every Contour of His Hand in Mine"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:29 +0000

She tells Oprah Winfrey the actor was "very comfortable" at the time of his death

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Patrick Swayze's Widow: "I Feel Every Contour of His Hand in Mine"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:29 +0000

On The Oprah Winfrey Show Friday, Patrick Swayz e 's widow Lisa Niemi spoke candidly about losing her husband just six weeks ago to pancreatic cancer. She told Winfrey that Swayze initially was given around three months to live when he was first diagnosed two years ago. He managed fight the disease for 22 months. "When we first had the diagnosis, I cried in front of him," she told Winfrey, according to Entertainment Tonigh t , which has posted an excerpt of the interview. "I said, 'This is the one time I'm going to do this...' Look back at Patrick Swayze's remarkable life "When he looked at me and looked in my eyes, I wanted him to know he was going to be OK, no matter what," she continued. "Both of us had to deal with this illness, but he's the one that was going to pay the ultimate price." When he passed away on Sept. 14 at age 57, he was "very comfortable," she said, noting that she was by his side the entire time. "I was afraid to leave his side, and luckily I ...

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