May 26, 2013

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Singer Patti LaBelle is 69

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end [...]




Tyler Perry Taking over OWN with New Series (Watch)

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*Tyler Perry’s new promo for the launch of his new OWN series is a hilarious mash up of his popular ‘Madea’ who is in search of Oprah’s “The Color Purple” ‘Sofia” (see it below). The actor and producer and filmmaker and whatever else he’s got under his belt, is set to push two original shows [...]




‘The Butler’ Release Date Pushed Up to August

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*In a bid to create more Oscar buzz breathing room, The Weinstein Company has moved the release date of its Lee Daniels-directed “The Butler” from October 18 to August 16, reports Deadline.com. The film looks at the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents from 1952 to 1986 and had a bird’s-eye view of [...]




Maya Angelou, India.Arie Set for Oprah’s ‘Super Soul Sunday’

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*In the first of a special two-part event, Oprah Winfrey sits down with her mentor, acclaimed writer, author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou, on her Emmy-winning series “Super Soul Sunday,” premiering Mother’s Day, May 12 from 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. In this candid conversation, Oprah’s “mother-sister-friend” opens up about forgiveness, family, and [...]




First Trailer for Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ Hits Web (Watch)

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*It won’t hit theaters until the thick of awards season in October, but The Weinstein Company has released its first trailer for the Lee Daniels-directed “The Butler.” The film tells the story of Eugene Allen (Forest Whitaker), who served eight commanders in chief during his 1952-1986 stint as the White House butler. Daniels wrote the [...]




First Look: Oprah’s Interview with Jason Collins (Promo)

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*As previously reported, Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother Jarron and family for their first interview together after Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. [Scroll down to watch the promo.] The interview, to air on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this [...]




Tyler Perry on Setting Business ‘Ground Rules’ with BFF Oprah

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*Tyler Perry, who debuts two new shows this month for Oprah’s television network, OWN, explains how the duo is adjusting to their new venture in the June issue of Essence. “The most important thing about coming together was making sure we would not lose our friendship because of the business. We had to establish ground [...]




Oprah to Interview Jason Collins, his Twin Brother and Parents

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*Oprah Winfrey will speak with NBA player Jason Collins, his twin brother and family for their first interview together on the heels of Collins’ public announcement as the first openly gay active pro athlete in a major American sport. The special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” will air this Sunday, May 5 from 8-9 p.m. [...]




Oprah Back on Daytime as Steve Harvey’s Guest (Clip)

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*Oprah Winfrey really misses her daytime audience. “I got a little choked up seeing you guys today, because what I really miss is the camaraderie with the audience every day. … I did that for 25 years,” says the TV titan, 59, during an interview airing Friday on Steve Harvey’s daytime talk show. [Watch a [...]




OWN’s Sat. Lineup Draws 3.7M; Ranks 1st Among Black Women

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*Is OWN the new BET? It looks like Oprah Winfrey has struck gold with black female viewers, and is happily feeding the demographic with shows that are helping to right the ship. The network announced today that its primetime Saturday (April 20) lineup featuring “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” “Raising Whitley” and Life With La Toya” [...]




Jay-Z Among 7 Covers for Time’s ‘100 Most Influential’ Issue

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*In a first for Time Magazine, its annual 100 Most Influential People in the World issue – revealed today – will feature seven separate covers…one of which is Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. Hov shares the distinction with actress Jennifer Lawrence, Elon Musk (CEO and founder, SpaceX; co-founder, Tesla Motors and PayPal), Sen. Rand Paul and teen [...]




Iyanla Vanzant’s Open Letter to DMX (Watch)

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*If you missed the DMX episode of Iyanla Vanzant’s OWN show, “Fix My Life,” you missed some real drama and a harsh reality. The rapper made a big fuss on the show when he and the life coach went at each other’s throats and he also blew up at his son, Xavier. The show didn’t [...]




Oprah Embraces the Aging Process (Watch)

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*Aging is one of those things we all must do. But we all have a choice as to how we do it. Media mogul and international icon, Oprah Winfrey has managed to maintain looking beautiful as she grows older. But she admits, the process is something she’s learned to embrace. “People get all screwed up and afraid of [...]




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Singer Jazmine Sullivan turns 26 today

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this [...]




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Biz-Markie turns 46 today

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this [...]