Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey’s Dad Tells All
It has been reported that Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon, is writing a tell-all book about his very famous daughter.
Rachael Ray’s Loose Lips?
It has been reported that Rachael Ray had some pretty nasty comments about Oprah Winfrey after having a few glasses of wine at a dinner in December 2005.
Oprah Winfrey Angered By Criticism For Missing Johnson Funeral
One of the world’s most successful black celebrities, Oprah Winfrey, is being criticized for not attending the funeral of the man who may have paved the way for her celebrity—black publisher John H. Johnson.
Oprah Winfrey Gets a French Kiss-Off and Then Whines About It
French luxury store Hermes had to apologize to mega-star Oprah Winfrey for "humiliating" her, but it should have been Oprah doing the apologizing.
Biography Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey touches the lives of millions of people all over the word. Oprah Winfrey has successfully cut across geographical, cultural social boundaries to get her message to the people. She is the first Africa American woman to be a billionaire.
Oprah's Star Appeal Boosts Obama Campaign
Oprah Winfrey, who has already used her celebrity power to raise millions for Barack Obama, is stepping up her support for the Democratic presidential candidate by vowing to begin campaigning for her "favorite guy".
Obama Picked for Oprah's Candidate Club
She can sell books. Now the question is whether Oprah Winfrey can sell a politician.
Oprah Winfrey to Campaign for Obama in Key States
· Democratic presidential contender gets boost · Poll team hopes TV legend will attract wide support
Oprah Shaken By Sex Abuse Charges at Her S African School
Last week, Oprah Winfrey flew to South Africa to offer a tearful plea to pupils and their parents to forgive her. Yesterday, she acknowledged that the screening of employees had been inadequate.
Winfrey Begs Forgiveness for Abuse at School
A tearful Oprah Winfrey has begged forgiveness from parents of girls at her school in South Africa, following allegations of sexual and physical abuse.
Oprah and Obama its no Secret
Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama’s campaign in May of 2007 and now has announced plans to step up the Barackian coalition to bolster his bid for the presidency.
For Obama It's the Promised Land - Oprah's Endorsement
Oprah is a brand like no other. Her TV show attracts 8.4 million viewers each afternoon, her magazine has a circulation of 2m and her devotees accept her advice on everything from recipes to what to wear in bed. But can Oprah Winfrey sell a president?
And the Oscar Goes to ... Whoever Oprah Likes
In a close-run race, praise by the talk show queen could influence the Academy vote.
Oprah Winfrey Opens $40m School for South African Girls
'Their Story is My Story' Oprah Winfrey's $40m school for South African girls.
Confessions on a Tv Show: Oprah Hears Madonna's Side of the Story
Singer defends her decision to take boy from orphanage despite threat of legal action.
Oprah Takes to the Airwaves
You've watched the TV show, you've bought the books, read her magazine and donated to her charitable arm. For crying out loud, you've even got the teddy bear, but that's not the end of it. As of today, there is a whole lot more Oprah Winfrey about, and via an entirely new medium: Oprah radio.
Oprah Chooses Pupils for Namesake School
Oprah Winfrey used her talkshow tactic of springing surprises on her audiences at the weekend, when she told 73 girls who had turned up for an interview that they had been selected for a new school she is building in South Africa.
Oprah Winfrey Book Deal Tops Clinton's $12m
Move over, Bill Clinton, your moment in the spotlight has ended. The former president's record advance of $12m (£6.4m) for his autobiography has been eclipsed by the chatshow host Oprah Winfrey, who has signed a deal with the publisher Simon & Schuster for a book about keeping weight under control.
Profile: Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is probably the most powerful woman in the United States, who can make or break anybody and anything she wishes to... not bad for a poor little black girl from Mississippi.
Oprah's $17 a Day Role in Court Drama
Oprah Winfrey, one of America's wealthiest women and most recognisable faces, has accepted a $17.20 (£9.40) a day job after being picked to do jury duty at a murder trial in Chicago. The queen of the TV confessional strode into the courthouse in Chicago on Monday carrying a copy of...
Oprah's novel choice outshines Hillary
With the release of her book, Living History, Hillary Clinton may have mastered the art of turning the personal confessional into profitable commerce. But when it comes to book sales she is still no match for Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah's path to power
1954: Born to a poor, unwed couple in Kosciusko, Mississippi, she is raised by her grandmother. Her given name Orpah is misspelt on her birth certificate as Oprah. Her childhood is blighted by sexual abuse and rape. She is sent to a juvenile detention home at 13.
Chat Queen Oprah Shelves Her Tv Book Club
Oprah Winfrey pleads dearth of good novels as she pulls the plug on spots on her show that got America reading. By David Teather.
Oprah Winfrey, who has already used her celebrity power to raise millions for Barack Obama, is stepping up her support for the Democratic presidential candidate by vowing to begin campaigning for her "favorite guy".
Obama Picked for Oprah's Candidate Club
She can sell books. Now the question is whether Oprah Winfrey can sell a politician.
Oprah Winfrey to Campaign for Obama in Key States
· Democratic presidential contender gets boost · Poll team hopes TV legend will attract wide support
Oprah Shaken By Sex Abuse Charges at Her S African School
Last week, Oprah Winfrey flew to South Africa to offer a tearful plea to pupils and their parents to forgive her. Yesterday, she acknowledged that the screening of employees had been inadequate.
Winfrey Begs Forgiveness for Abuse at School
A tearful Oprah Winfrey has begged forgiveness from parents of girls at her school in South Africa, following allegations of sexual and physical abuse.
Oprah and Obama its no Secret
Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama’s campaign in May of 2007 and now has announced plans to step up the Barackian coalition to bolster his bid for the presidency.
For Obama It's the Promised Land - Oprah's Endorsement
Oprah is a brand like no other. Her TV show attracts 8.4 million viewers each afternoon, her magazine has a circulation of 2m and her devotees accept her advice on everything from recipes to what to wear in bed. But can Oprah Winfrey sell a president?
And the Oscar Goes to ... Whoever Oprah Likes
In a close-run race, praise by the talk show queen could influence the Academy vote.
Oprah Winfrey Opens $40m School for South African Girls
'Their Story is My Story' Oprah Winfrey's $40m school for South African girls.
Confessions on a Tv Show: Oprah Hears Madonna's Side of the Story
Singer defends her decision to take boy from orphanage despite threat of legal action.
Oprah Takes to the Airwaves
You've watched the TV show, you've bought the books, read her magazine and donated to her charitable arm. For crying out loud, you've even got the teddy bear, but that's not the end of it. As of today, there is a whole lot more Oprah Winfrey about, and via an entirely new medium: Oprah radio.
Oprah Chooses Pupils for Namesake School
Oprah Winfrey used her talkshow tactic of springing surprises on her audiences at the weekend, when she told 73 girls who had turned up for an interview that they had been selected for a new school she is building in South Africa.
Oprah Winfrey Book Deal Tops Clinton's $12m
Move over, Bill Clinton, your moment in the spotlight has ended. The former president's record advance of $12m (£6.4m) for his autobiography has been eclipsed by the chatshow host Oprah Winfrey, who has signed a deal with the publisher Simon & Schuster for a book about keeping weight under control.
Profile: Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is probably the most powerful woman in the United States, who can make or break anybody and anything she wishes to... not bad for a poor little black girl from Mississippi.
Oprah's $17 a Day Role in Court Drama
Oprah Winfrey, one of America's wealthiest women and most recognisable faces, has accepted a $17.20 (£9.40) a day job after being picked to do jury duty at a murder trial in Chicago. The queen of the TV confessional strode into the courthouse in Chicago on Monday carrying a copy of...
Oprah's novel choice outshines Hillary
With the release of her book, Living History, Hillary Clinton may have mastered the art of turning the personal confessional into profitable commerce. But when it comes to book sales she is still no match for Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah's path to power
1954: Born to a poor, unwed couple in Kosciusko, Mississippi, she is raised by her grandmother. Her given name Orpah is misspelt on her birth certificate as Oprah. Her childhood is blighted by sexual abuse and rape. She is sent to a juvenile detention home at 13.
Chat Queen Oprah Shelves Her Tv Book Club
Oprah Winfrey pleads dearth of good novels as she pulls the plug on spots on her show that got America reading. By David Teather.


