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Feb 4, 2012 at 12:22 am

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Oprah Admits Running OWN is Harder than She Thought [VIDEO]

Oprah Admits Running OWN is Harder than She Thought [VIDEO]

Much has been said about Oprah’s network, OWN. Although she launched the network amid much fanfare and excitement, since it hit cable airwaves, OWN has struggled to connect with viewers. Unlike her popular show which made it way into tens of millions of homes every day, OWN has had a difficult time maintaining Oprah’s vast audience.

Oprah said she’s “always looking” for new shows. “Every time I meet somebody now I’m like, ‘Do you want a show?’…”

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Jan 28, 2012 at 7:05 am

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LATEST RUMOR: Oprah Winfrey Named Godmother to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby Blue Ivy: Best Friend Gayle King Denies [VIDEO]

LATEST RUMOR: Oprah Winfrey Named Godmother to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby Blue Ivy: Best Friend Gayle King Denies [VIDEO]

As if launching her ‘OWN’ network is not enough, Oprah can add another prestigious title to her legacy. She has been chosen to be the godmother to Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

According to a rumor being reported by RadarOnline, the couple has chosen Oprah to be Blue’s godmother, as they have grown increasingly closer to her.

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Jan 24, 2012 at 3:35 pm

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Oprah Explains to Crowd Why She Has Never Gotten Married

Oprah Explains to Crowd Why She Has Never Gotten Married

On a recent trip to India for the Jaipur Literature Festival, Oprah explained to the crowd why she hasn’t married her longtime boyfriend, Stedman Graham. Despite whatever ideas others may hold about her unmarried status, Oprah let it be known she’s “not the marrying kind.”

Despite being with her longtime partner for 26 years, Oprah says they may not have stayed together had they “jumped the broom.”

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Jan 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm

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Actor Morgan Freeman Recalls Being Homeless and Other Struggles on Oprah’s “Master Class” [VIDEO]

Actor Morgan Freeman Recalls Being Homeless and Other Struggles on Oprah’s “Master Class” [VIDEO]

Veteran actor Morgan Freeman was the guest on Oprah’s “Master Class,” Sunday evening on the OWN network.

Freeman, 73, recounts his difficult journey to becoming a successful actor.

“At one point, I was very broke living on the streets, eating stale donuts. When you are put out of someplace and you’re on the street, how you gonna pay the rent?”, Freeman shares.

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Jan 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

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Oprah Gives Beyonce a Trunk Full of Books for Her Daughter, Blue Ivy Carter

Oprah Gives Beyonce a Trunk Full of Books for Her Daughter, Blue Ivy Carter

Singer/Actress Beyonce’s baby girl is barely four days old and she’s already receiving the love of Oprah Winfrey.

According to The Insider, Oprah sent over a “trunk” of children’s books to Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter.

It was a fitting choice of present from the woman who many say became the savior of the book industry, and who started her own school.

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Jan 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

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“Oprah’s Next Chapter” Premiere Gives OWN Ratings Boost

“Oprah’s Next Chapter” Premiere Gives OWN Ratings Boost

Is there hope for Oprah Winfrey’s floundering OWN?

The two-hour premiere of Winfrey’s new series “Oprah’s Next Chapter” gave OWN its highest ratings for a Sunday premiere since the network’s January 2011 launch weekend, scoring 1.1 million total viewers.

Sunday night’s debut of the series, which aired from 9 to 11 p.m., featured Winfrey interviewing Aerosmith rocker-turned-”American Idol” judge Steven Tyler at his Lake Sunapee, N.H., residence.

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Dec 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

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Oprah Secretly Visits Haiti Under Tight Security

Oprah Secretly Visits Haiti Under Tight Security

Under tight security, Oprah Winfrey toured an encampment for Haitians displaced by a 2010 earthquake.

Winfrey, escorted by security guards, walked among the tents with actor Sean Penn, who helped create an aid group (J/P HRO) that provides support to people who live in the encampment. Oprah said Sean Penn’s efforts will be featured in an upcoming program on her Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

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Dec 14, 2011 at 9:58 am

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Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey Talks About the Future of OWN

Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey Talks About the Future of OWN

Oprah’s Next Chapter, Oprah Winfrey’s long-anticipated weekly interview show, will finally debut on OWN on January 1, the first anniversary of the fledgling network. Winfrey shares her plans for the cable channel and what she’d “do over.”

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Nov 29, 2011 at 3:12 pm

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Oprah Looking for Tenant to Rent Her Chicago Condo [PHOTOS]

Oprah Looking for Tenant to Rent Her Chicago Condo [PHOTOS]

If you want to live like Oprah Winfrey, this is your chance.

The former Chicago talk show host has put her $5.6 million Streeterville co-op unit up for rent for $15,000 a month.

The 4,607-square-foot apartment has eight rooms, including three bedrooms, three full baths and two half-baths. It also boasts 10-foot ceilings, two fireplaces, a library, a solarium, butler’s pantry, formal dining room, butler’s pantry, wine room and custom kitchen, according the Chicago Tribune.

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Nov 22, 2011 at 12:17 pm

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Oprah Moves to the “Next Chapter” With New Talk Show on OWN

Oprah Moves to the “Next Chapter” With New Talk Show on OWN

After 25 years of celebrities and newsmakers coming to The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey will now go to them.

Premiering Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m. on OWN, Oprah’s Next Chapter will see Winfrey venturing out in the field to conduct in-depth interviews and hold thought-provoking conversations.

Winfrey said in a statement. “It is so energizing to be out and about in the world exploring new people, new places and new ideas.”

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