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Late 2016, Oprah Winfrey launched her very own publishing imprint, “An Oprah Book,” under publishing company, Flatiron Books. Now, just three years later, the Media Maven has hand-picked the imprint’s latest non-fiction release, which is set to hit shelves this fall.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Winfrey has teamed up …

After the HBO premiere of “Leaving Neverland,” which detailed years of abuse at the hands of Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey hosted a Q&A with the controversial accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck. Though Winfrey’s after-show served as an opportunity to hear the stories of the accusers and promote healing from …

Kylie Jenner has built a $900 million empire in less than three years, according to Forbes. This week, the business magazine unveiled its latest cover story “Forbes Billionaires,” which named Jenner as the “youngest-ever self-made billionaire.” The magazine’s assessment, which was based on Jenner’s cosmetic line, TV programs, and endorsements, …

When it comes to challenging Michael Jackson’s legacy, no one’s safe from his fans. Not even Oprah! Oprah Winfrey is one of the people who’s been covering the “Leaving Neverland” controversy, along with her longtime friend, Gayle King. However, unlike King, who provided a platform for Jackson’s family to denounce the …

Despite the blowback and backlash over the premiere of HBO’s “Leaving Neverland,” which details allegations of sexual abuse at the hands of Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey will be sitting down to host a Q&A with Jackson’s accusers.  According to Variety, in collaboration with HBO and Winfrey’s OWN network, the Queen …

Back in July, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN ordered a second season of its romantic drama series, “Love Is,” created by and based on the real-life relationship of the production duo Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil.  According to Deadline, the renewal came after the show ranked as the No. 1 on …

Last month, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade announced the arrival of their baby girl Kaavia James Union Wade via surrogate, and now, the two are opening up about their unique journey in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.  “You’re finally a mother at 46,” Oprah said in the new special, “Oprah …

Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, according to PEOPLE. She was 83.  Lee was born on May 2, 1935, in Mississippi, where she met Vernon Winfrey. In 1954, the two welcomed daughter, Oprah.  Years later, Lee moved to Milwaukee, where she worked as a housekeeper and …

Back in June, “Love Is,” created and produced by Mara Brock Akil and her husband, Salim, premiered on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. The show follows a power couple, who share their love story and how they balance successful careers in Hollywood and a family over three decades and is based …

It goes down in the kitchen when it’s date night for #OprahWinfrey and longtime boyfriend #Stedman.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and Auntie O may have proven that to be true, as she reveals that her and Stedman’s perfect date night involves her …

Two women have accused #OprahWinfrey of stealing their TV show idea and using it to recreate what is now “Greenleaf.” Winfrey says they won’t get one coin.  The two women say they shopped their TV treatment for their show, “Justice & Glory,” to OWN, but when the network turned it …

In a recent interview with British Vogue, Oprah Winfrey, who is featured on the cover of the August 2018 issue, opened up about a slew of important topics that have dominated headlines, from race, feminism, her attendance at the Royal Wedding, and of course, her rumored run for president.  In …

Floyd Mayweather has done it again with the purchase of his $18 million “Billionaire Watch.” This week the retired boxing champ caused a social media frenzy after he posted an Instagram video displaying the 260 carats, emerald-cut diamond watch. The viral post immediately prompted a list of mixed responses from …

In Apple’s effort to beef up its original content portfolio to compete with the likes of Netflix and Amazon, the tech giant has secured a multi-year deal with television host extraordinaire, #OprahWinfrey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Together, Winfrey and Apple will create original programs that embrace her incomparable ability to connect with audiences …

#OprahWinfrey has had such an impact on American culture the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is honoring her with her own exhibit. “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” will showcase numerous video clips, interviews, clothing, personal photos and journal entries from the 64-year-old …