Oprah Winfrey spoke with CBS This Morning on Tuesday, where she addressed her controversial decision to distance herself from the damning documentary that surrounds sexual misconduct allegations against former friend Russell Simmons. Winfrey, who initially served as an executive producer on the film as part of her deal with Apple …
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Oprah Winfrey Reveals Why She Decided Against Marriage; Says She “Didn’t Want The Sacrifices”
Oprah Winfrey is once again speaking candidly about why she decided against marriage in her nearly 35-year relationship with partner Steadman Graham. According to Fox News, Winfrey shared her philosophy in an essay published in O Magazine. “I realized I didn’t actually want a marriage. I wanted to be asked,” Winfrey …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Steps Down From #MeToo Documentary About Russell Simmons
Oprah Winfrey has stepped down as executive producer of the #MeToo documentary focused around Russell Simmons, and reportedly blocking it from viewership on Apple TV+. Oprah said, “I have decided that I will no longer be executive producer on The Untitled Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering Documentary and it will …
Read More »50 Cent Calls Out Oprah Winfrey Over Russell Simmons Documentary; Says Winfrey Only Targets Black Men: “I Just Want To Know Why She Is Only Going After Her Own”
“Power” executive producer 50 Cent is calling out Oprah Winfrey after she announced an Apple TV + documentary that will focus on Russell Simmons’ sexual assault accusers. On Thursday, 50 took to Instagram and opened up about his feelings towards Winfrey, deciding to make a film that explores sexual assault …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey And Apple Are Developing A Documentary About Assault in The Music Industry
Oprah Winfrey and Apple are teaming up with Academy Award-nominated duo Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering (The Invisible War) for their next documentary, set to be released in 2020. The untitled documentary will center around a former music executive who is stuck with the decision whether or not she wants …
Read More »Kid Rock Says “F*ck Oprah Winfrey” And Drunkenly Blasts Other TV Hosts
KidRock drunkenly lashed out at Oprah Winfrey, as well as other TV hosts. However, Rock says the outburst doesn’t make him racist. Last week, the rocker visited his own bar Honky Tonk in Nashville, and while there, he got extremely drunk and angrily called out Winfrey, saying “F*ck Oprah,” as …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Reveals Why She Didn’t Believe She’d Live Past 56
Oprah Winfrey opens about how she didn’t know she’d live past 56 in a new interview. Lady O is truly a gem we’ve cherished over the years, but the queen of daytime talk reveals that she wasn’t sure she was going to make it to see a 57th birthday. In …
Read More »That’s Baller: Oprah Donates $13 Million To Morehouse College
All the entertainment powerhouses were in Atlanta over the weekend to celebrate with Tyler Perry for his history-making production studio. As many of the guests have returned to their homes, Oprah stayed in Atlanta to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Scholars Program at Morehouse College. During the celebration, …
Read More »Tyler Perry Talks Being “Ignored In Hollywood” And Shares A Moment Involving Oprah That Changed His Life
The grand opening gala for Tyler Perry’s ‘Tyler Perry Studios’ marked history over the weekend, making Perry the first black American to own a major film studio outright! The Atlanta film complex extends over 330 acres with 12 sound stages, which makes it larger than Warner Brothers lots in Burbank, …
Read More »That’s Baller: Oprah Matches $1.15 Million Donation To The United Negro College Fund
Oprah Winfrey may not be comfortable with younger generations referring to her as “auntie,” but is there even a term of endearment fitting enough to describe what her entire professional career and overall impact means to the culture? As the first Black female billionaire, Oprah continues to inspire people around …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey To Kick Off Wellness Arena Tour In 2020
Oprah Winfrey is, once again, expanding her empire, and taking her motivational message on the road. On Wednesday, Winfrey announced her new wellness arena tour, which will kick off on January 4 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In collaboration with Weight Watchers Reimagined, “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus” tour …
Read More »Ava DuVernay Talks Linda Fairstein With Oprah Winfrey: “I Think That It’s Important That People Be Held Accountable”
Oprah Winfrey shared the stage with the 11 actors and three producers from Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us’ as well as the men, now known collectively as the Exonerated Five: Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise. The discussion took place during Netflix’s final ‘For …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Donates $500,000 To Newark High School For “Lights On Program”
In 2018, we reported the good things the principal of West Side High School was doing for his school. Akbar Cook noticed that many of his students were missing classes after being bullied for their hygiene and the condition of their clothes. Cook installed washers and dryers for students who …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Says America Needs “Open Arms And Not Closed Borders”
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey delivered a keynote speech at a gala in New York City, in celebration of the new Statue of Liberty Museum this week. Just before touring the museum, Oprah spoke to the press about the significance of the Statue of Liberty and where she wants the country …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Talks Receiving Backlash For Interviewing Michael Jackson’s Sexual Assault Accusers: “I Don’t Regret It”
Oprah Winfrey doesn’t regret interviewing Michael Jackson’s sexual assault accusers. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Winfrey opened up about the backlash she received before and after it was announced she’d be interviewing Jackson’s accusers, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, following the screening of HBO’s documentary series #LeavingNeverland. …
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