Tag Archives: Oprah Winfrey

Natasha Richardson Critically Injured and Oprah’s New Puppy Dies

Tony-winning actress Natasha Richardson is fighting for her life in a Canadian hospital this morning following a skiing accident that left her with serious head injuries. According to reports, the 45-year-old movie star is in critical condition and remains hospitalized in Montreal. Richardson’s actor husband Liam Neeson reportedly left the set of a movie he was filming in Toronto and rushed to his wife’s side when he heard about her accident at Mont Tremblant winter resort. Richardson is the daughter of Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave and producer Tony Richardson, who died in 1991. Her maternal grandparents were the famed British … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon is Dying and Other Pop Culture Paraphernalia

Former “Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon is in “extremely serious” condition at an undisclosed California hospital, according to new reports. The 85-year-old television personality reportedly has been hospitalized for the past three weeks with pneumonia and other medical problems, and is now in intensive care. McMahon’s rep refused to reveal which hospital the star is currently being treated at; however he did confirm that the Super Bowl ad man’s wife and family members are present. On a lighter note… Melrose Place fans have a reason to smile today. The CW just announced that it plans to bring the 1990s soap … Continue reading →

Star News: New Celeb Hook Ups, Oprah’s New Movie, and Heather Mills’ New Cash Cow

Personally, I don’t find it a bit newsworthy that Elle Macpherson has found love again. NEWSFLASH: Super hot supermodel hooks up with a multi-millionaire! In other news… the sky is blue. The catwalk beauty has found another guy to worship her… SHOCKER! Still, for some reason Australian and British newspapers feel the need to fill their columns with details of Macpherson’s new romance with Damian Aspinall. When hasn’t Macpherson been involved with someone? She was previously married to Gilles Bensimon and engaged to French financier Arpad Busson, who fathered her two sons. Then, late last year the 44-year-old sexpot was … Continue reading →

Celebrity Good Week/Bad Week News

Some celebrities had high highs this week, while others fell pretty low. Let’s review what happened: It’s been a bad week for…Jeremy Piven “Entourage” actor Jeremy Piven had to pull out of the Broadway show Speed-the-Plow after doctors discovered he had “shocking levels” of mercury in his system. What was the culprit? Apparently, Piven had eaten too much sushi and taken too many Chinese herbs for his health. He was hospitalized for three days, but seems to be doing okay now. It’s been a good week for…Oprah Winfrey This week, dog loving celebrity Oprah Winfrey was named as PETA’s “Person … Continue reading →

Miley Cyrus Scores a Used Car and Stars Seek Out Obama

The words “Miley Cyrus” and “frugal” don’t seem a natural fit to me, but then again everything is relative. The latest out of Hollywood is that the tween singing sensation is the proud new owner of a car. A Porsche Cayenne to be exact. But, here’s the catch: the hot wheels are a hand-me-down from her mom. According to reports, after earning her learner’s permit two days ago, the “Hannah Montana” star received an early Christmas present from her mom Tish. Mommy dearest apparently handed her freshly turned 16-year-old the keys to her Porsche. (Which by the way, retails for … Continue reading →

Oprah’s 200-Pound Confession

Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy watching Oprah Winfrey just as much as the next guy, but the way the media has run with her latest confession you’d think that she was taking over Joe Biden’s job as future vice-president. So, what’s the big news from the big O? Apparently, the queen of talk has been doing more eating than chatting and she has ballooned to 200 pounds. According to a written confession appearing in the January issue of O magazine, Winfrey reveals that she has packed 40 pounds onto her former 160-pound self and declares: “I’m mad at myself … Continue reading →

Oprah Winfrey Doesn’t Want a Job From Barack Obama

Not that he asked… but if the soon-to-be leader of the free world did, Lady O says she would definitely turn him down. Despite all the money she donated, all the time she spent aiding him on the campaign trail and all the tears she shed in Grant Park during his now famous acceptance speech, Oprah Winfrey says she would never give up her day job to work for President-elect Barack Obama’s administration. “I have a few full-time jobs already and a few full-time commitments, you know – contractual commitments that say I have to be where I am,” Winfrey … Continue reading →

California Fires Threaten Celebrity Homes

Once again, California wildfires are threatening homes. A fast growing fire started in Montecito, California, which is in the hills above Santa Barbara. Today, Oprah talked about the wildfires, which threaten her own neighborhood. Other celebrities who have homes in Montecito are Carol Burnett, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Costner, Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Douglas, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rob Lowe, Christopher Lloyd, and Steve Martin. Oprah said “All our prayers are with all the folks and neighbors in Santa Barbara. Hope you’re well today. And those of you who lost your homes, our hearts go out to you.” An Oprah rep said that currently, … Continue reading →

After the Election: Oprah’s “Human Hanky” and Obama’s Poet—-Not

The queen of talk referred to him as “Mr. Man” while others dubbed him “Oprah’s human hanky.” Two days after appearing on newscasts broadcast around the world the bespectacled man who gave Oprah Winfrey a shoulder to cry on in Grant Park on Election Day finally revealed his real name: Sam Perry. Sam is the man… for now anyway. Perry’s 15 minutes of fame kicked off Tuesday night during President-elect Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. The Silicon Valley, California businessman and Obama campaign worker gained instant fame after video crews caught a teary Winfrey draped over his shoulder during the politician’s … Continue reading →

More Hoopla Surrounding Hudson Family Murders

If news reports are true, Monday could be a huge day for accused killer William Balfour. The 27-year-old “person of interest” in the triple murder involving actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and 7-year-old nephew, could walk out of jail a free man by the end of the weekend. According to various media organizations, Balfour is currently being held behind bars on a parole violation in a case that has nothing to do with the Hudson family murders. The estranged husband of Hudson’s sister Julia is scheduled to face the Illinois State Parole Review Board Monday morning. According to law enforcement … Continue reading →