Oprah and Chicago's other celebs turn on the star power to lobby for city's 2016 Olympics bidOctober 1st, 2009 Star gazing: Chicago puts celebrities to workCOPENHAGEN — Want a picture with Oprah? She's holding court in the restaurant. Interested in talking to a Dream Teamer or a Perfect 10? David Robinson and Nadia Comaneci are roaming the halls.
Correction: Oprah Winfrey storySeptember 14th, 2009 Correction: Oprah Winfrey storyNEW YORK — In a Sept. 13 story about the "The Oprah Winfrey Show," The Associated Press incorrectly attributed a quote about ratings to Mario Lopez.
Oprah Winfrey to launch season with Black Eyed Peas, taping show on Chicago's Michigan AvenueSeptember 8th, 2009 Winfrey to kick off season with Black Eyed PeasCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is taking over the Magnificent Mile. The talk show host will tape an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Tuesday afternoon on a three-block stretch of Michigan Avenue near the Chicago River.
Oprah Winfrey's fans gather for talk show taping as Chicago's Michigan Avenue shut downSeptember 8th, 2009 Oprah Winfrey fans gather for Michigan Avenue showCHICAGO — Thousands of Oprah Winfrey's fans gathered on Michigan Avenue to help the talk show host celebrate the 24th season of her show with a public taping Tuesday that included performances from the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. "Hello Chicago," Winfrey said as she came on stage to a cheering crowd for a taping that will shut down the famous downtown street — known as the Magnificent Mile for its upscale shopping — to traffic from early Monday through Wednesday morning.
Winfrey 'brown Needs Counselling'September 4th, 2009 OPRAH WINFREY is urging CHRIS BROWN to get the "counselling he needs" after the disgraced singer criticised the media titan for lending her support to RIHANNA after a February (09) bust-up with his ex-girlfriend. The fallen R&B star was sentenced to five years' probation after pleading guilty to beating up his then-lover in February (09).
Rascal Slams London OlympicsSeptember 4th, 2009 Rapper DIZZEE RASCAL has slammed Britain's upcoming 2012 Olympics for turning his native East London into a "building hole". The Bonkers hitmaker grew up Bow, close to the site of the Olympic stadium in the capital's Stratford, and he's disgusted with what he sees when he goes to visit the borough.
Winfrey To Dedicate Show To JacksonSeptember 3rd, 2009 CHICAGO - Talk show host Oprah Winfrey plans to dedicate an upcoming episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to late pop legend Michael Jackson. Windrey's Harpo Productions have announced the episode, to go on air Sep 16, will feature excerpts from Winfrey's 1993 interview with Jackson who died June 25 in Los Angeles, reports chicagotribune.com.
Oprah Winfrey plans to dedicate upcoming episode of her talk show to Michael JacksonSeptember 2nd, 2009 Oprah Winfrey to dedicate show to Michael JacksonCHICAGO — Talk show host Oprah Winfrey plans to dedicate an upcoming episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to late pop singer Michael Jackson. Harpo Productions announced Wednesday the episode, to air Sept.
Oprah Winfrey tweet announces upcoming book club pick, 1st in a yearAugust 25th, 2009 Winfrey tweet says new book pick coming next monthNEW YORK — Check your Twitter: Oprah Winfrey has some news. The talk show host tweeted Monday that her first new book club pick in a year will be announced Friday, Sept.
Obamas top Giant's Most Influential listJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has topped Giant's new Most Influential list. Second on the list is his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, reports Contactmusic.
Angelina Jolie overtakes Oprah Winfrey on Forbes' Celebrity 100 listJune 4th, 2009 Jolie overtakes Winfrey on Forbes' Celebrity 100NEW YORK — Angelina Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey as the world's most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes. The actress grabbed the No.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he thinks Adam Lambert will be next American IdolMay 12th, 2009 Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'CHICAGO — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."
Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.
Dr. Oz to leave Oprah Winfrey for his own showMay 11th, 2009 Oprah Winfrey to say goodbye to Dr. OzCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey's in-house medical and health expert is leaving his spot as a regular on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for his own syndicated program.
McCanns tell Winfrey missing daughter is still alive, ask abductor to 'do the right thing'May 5th, 2009 McCanns to Winfrey: Madeleine is still aliveCHICAGO — In a tearful interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Monday, the parents of a British girl who disappeared two years ago from a Portuguese resort asked their daughter's alleged abductor to "tell us where she is."
Kate and Gerry McCann said on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that they believe a man took their daughter, Madeleine, and she is still alive. The girl was almost 4 years old when she disappeared in May 2007.