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Chicago-based daytime talk-show host Oprah Winfrey invites a guest panel to discuss a topic, in front of a studio audience. The topics are often controversial or sensational.

Oprah Winfrey to Interview Michael Jackson Accusers After Leaving Neverland Airs

Winfrey will speak to Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck in After Neverland special

Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Oprah Winfrey to Interview Michael Jackson Accusers After Leaving Neverland Airs

Oprah Threatened to Boycott Her Show to Ensure Equal Pay for Female Staffers

She meant business

Thu, Sep 7, 2017
Oprah Threatened to Boycott Her Show to Ensure Equal Pay for Female Staffers

Michael King, Creator of Oprah and Dr. Phil, Dies at 66

He contracted an infection on vacation

Thu, May 28, 2015
Michael King, Creator of Oprah and Dr. Phil, Dies at 66

Robin Williams Tributes to Air on OWN

The OWN Network will honor Robin Williams this weekend by broadcasting two of his 14 appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Williams' first appearance on the syndicated talk show in 1988 will airSunday at 7/6c. It features "a candid Williams [sharing] deeply personal stories about filming Good Morning, Vietnam, his early childhood and more," according to the network.

Sat, Aug 16, 2014
Robin Williams Tributes to Air on OWN

TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time

So many golden ages, so much brilliance from which to choose. In culling from the "60 Greatest" lists we've compiled during our 60th-anniversary year, we shook things up, blending drama, comedy and other genres to salute the shows with the biggest cultural impact and most enduring influence. What will the next 60 years bring? We can't wait to find out...

Mon, Dec 23, 2013
TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time

The Biz: Tyler Perry Raises OWN

Maybe Tyler Perry's next movie should be called Madea Saves Oprah's Network.Just a year ago, OWN's financial losses and struggle for ratings began to concern the Wall Street analysts who follow the venture that Oprah Winfrey co-owns with Discovery Communications. So writer-director-producer Perry, a longtime Winfrey pal, offered his services to create comedies and dramas for the network, which had been built on reality series and talk shows.Twelve months later, his scripted ...

Mon, Jun 10, 2013
The Biz: Tyler Perry Raises OWN

Pop Singer and Glee Alum Charice Pempengco Comes Out as a Lesbian

International pop singer and Glee alum Charice Pempengco publicly came out as a lesbian for the first time while on a Filipino talk show Sunday. When The Buzz host Boy Abunda asked the Filipino powerhouse vocalist if she was a...

Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Pop Singer and Glee Alum Charice Pempengco Comes Out as a Lesbian

What's on Oprah's List of Favorite Things --- and Who Got Them?

The Oprah Winfrey Show is off the air, but Oprah still wants to share her favorite things.The TV maven surprised a select group of military spouses with all the goodies on her list on special OWN episode on Sunday. "There's nobody in the world more deserving of a day like you're about to have," Winfrey told the audience. "[I'm honoring you for] the work and the sacrifice and the love and the care and the vision that you hold ... for every life you touch."

Tue, Nov 20, 2012
What's on Oprah's List of Favorite Things --- and Who Got Them?

Who Are Hollywood's Highest-Paid Celebs?

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid celebrities, raking in $165 million between May 2011 and May 2012. Winfrey, whose earnings actually fell by $125 million from the previous year, remains at the top thanks to the final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as her eponymous magazine, OWN, her spin-off shows and Sirius radio deal. Who Earns What: TV's highest-paid stars Coming in just behind Winfrey is movie director Michael Bay,  who earned $160 million. His Blockbuster film Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, which he earns profits on, took in a whopping $1.1 billion at the box office. Steven Spielberg took the No. 3 spot, earning $130 million in the last year. His company DreamWorks produced Falling Skies, Terra Nova and Smash for television and the Oscar-nominated films The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse.   Who are Hollywood's highest-paid actresses?

Wed, Aug 29, 2012
Who Are Hollywood's Highest-Paid Celebs?

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Are Officially Divorced

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have finalized their divorce, E! Online reports. A New York judge signed off on on Monday, less than...

Wed, Aug 22, 2012
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Are Officially Divorced

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorcing

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing after five years of marriage, TVGuide.com has confirmed.Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: A photo history of their awkward kisses"This is a personal and ...

Fri, Jun 29, 2012
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorcing

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Gets Candid About OWN's Struggles; Says She Thought About Quitting Last Week

It's been an uphill battle for Oprah Winfrey and the OWN Network since its launch in January 2011, and nobody knows that better than Winfrey herself. Appearing on CBS' This Morning Monday, the former talk show host admitted that given a chance to go back, she may not have chosen the same path again. "The idea of creating a network was something that I'd wanted to do," Winfrey said. "Had I known that it...

Mon, Apr 2, 2012
VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Gets Candid About OWN's Struggles; Says She Thought About Quitting Last Week

GLAAD Awards Honor Smash, Dancing with the Stars

Days after receiving an early renewal for Season 2, Smash was honored by GLAAD's Media Awards Saturday in New York City. Two of the show's producers, Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, accepted the Vito Russo award for special recognition. Zadan said being gay was "part of who I am, so it...

Sun, Mar 25, 2012
GLAAD Awards Honor Smash, Dancing with the Stars

Katie Couric Announces Premiere Date for Daytime Talk Show

She's baaack! Katie Couric will return to TV this fall when her daytime talk show, Katie, premieres on Sept. 10, executive producer Jeff Zucker announced on Thursday. Zucker, the former head of NBC and Couric's old producer on Today, announced the additions of...

Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Katie Couric Announces Premiere Date for Daytime Talk Show

TV Guide Network Sits Down With Phil Donahue and Dr. Oz for Hollywood Icons and Innovators

Pioneers in the talk-show landscape Phil Donahue and Dr. Oz are the final subjects of TV Guide Network's Hollywood Icons and Innovators series. Donahue, whose eponymous talk show ran from 1970 to 1996, holds the record for the longest continuously running syndicated talk show. He received nine Emmy awards in his broadcasting career. Oz, whose television career began as an expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, has led the charge — sometimes controversially — in health infotainment.

Fri, Jan 13, 2012
TV Guide Network Sits Down With Phil Donahue and Dr. Oz for Hollywood Icons and Innovators

2011's Best Episodes: Oprah's Last Lesson in Gratitude, the Housewives' Game Night Goes Wild

From Oprah's surprisingly low-key farewell to the year's most soul-crushing break-up on The Good Wife (Kalicia, no!), the year was packed with fantastic hours of television — pretty much all of which we watched. There were teary goodbyes (Friday Night Lights' Texas forever! Smallville's tights and flights!), tense face-offs (why can't all CIA interrogations take place on the front porch of a cabin, like on Homeland?) and of course we made room for a little Glee (because certain underdogs deserved it). Which made the list. Tune in all week for our top 25. Here's the first batch in our weeklong countdown of 2011's best episodes...

Mon, Dec 26, 2011
2011's Best Episodes: Oprah's Last Lesson in Gratitude, the Housewives' Game Night Goes Wild

Rosie O'Donnell Returns to TV: The 8 Things to Expect From OWN's The Rosie Show

Last Friday, Rosie O'Donnell composed some poetry about her return to television. Included are lines about how she had blown the deadline for publishing the poem online, as well as observations about the people she met that same night while eating dinner at Gibsons Steak House in Chicago. As for what's to come on her new talk show, she wrote only this: "as I prepare to return / 2 something much bigger than a show / I am reminded how lucky I am / have always been / thank u oprah / here we go." O'Donnell says, so far, she feels no pressure. "I feel nothing but privilege, truthfully," she told reporters during a conference call Wednesday. ""For Oprah to not only ask me to be on ...

Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Rosie O'Donnell Returns to TV: The 8 Things to Expect From OWN's The Rosie Show

See Kirstie Alley's Dramatic Weight Loss

Kirstie Alley has lost 100 pounds, she tells Entertainment Tonight.  "I feel like I'm back in my element," she said. "I honestly didn't even realize what I looked like."  The Dancing with the Stars runner-up has long talked about her body struggles. In 2004, she became the spokeswoman for Jenny Craig and in 2006, she showed off her slimmed down figure in a bikini on Oprah. She regained weight before mambo-ing off the pounds last spring.

Wed, Sep 14, 2011
See Kirstie Alley's Dramatic Weight Loss

Exclusive: Dr. Phil on His Blockbuster Interview with Casey Anthony's Parents

This September marks the first time in 25 years without The Oprah Winfrey Show, and in the battle to assume the Oprah throne, Dr. Phil has fired the opening salvo. The talk show beat out the network and cable news operations to land a heavily touted interview with George and Cindy Anthony, the parents of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted on charges of killing her toddler, Caylee. Phil McGraw recently spent more than nine hours with the Anthonys, and...

Wed, Sep 7, 2011
Exclusive: Dr. Phil on His Blockbuster Interview with Casey Anthony's Parents

OWN Announces Fall Lineup, Including Rosie O'Donnell's New Talk Show

The Oprah Winfrey Network's next cycle of programming will begin Oct. 10 with the one-two punch of The Rosie Show and Oprah's Lifeclass, the network has announced in a release. Both are set to air daily. The former finds Rosie O'Donnell once again hosting a talk show, in which she is expected to cover "current events, spotlight hometown heroes and newsmakers, showcase the arts, celebrate kids and families, as well as feature well-known and upcoming talent"...

Fri, Aug 19, 2011
OWN Announces Fall Lineup, Including Rosie O'Donnell's New Talk Show

Tina Fey Gives Birth to New Joke Writer

It's a baby girl for Tina Fey and her husband Jeffrey Richmond. Penelope Athena Richmond was born on Wednesday, the couple's rep tells People. She joins 5-year-old sister Alice, who famously coined Liz Lemon's catchphrase "I want to go to there." When can you next catch Tina Fey on TV, online or on demand? Add her to your Watchlist and you'll know for sure

Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Tina Fey Gives Birth to New Joke Writer

Friday Night Lights, Game of Thrones Claim TCA Awards

Critics sure do love the underdogs. Friday Night Lights, which didn't receive Emmy attention until its final two seasons, won the Program of the Year award for its final season at the Television Critics Association Awards on Saturday night.  Game of Thrones, which was one of the most buzzed-about new shows of the year, was named...

Sun, Aug 7, 2011
Friday Night Lights, Game of Thrones Claim TCA Awards

The 7 Things to Know About Rosie O'Donnell's New Talk Show

Rosie O'Donnell may be taking over Oprah Winfrey's Chicago studio to launch her talk show, but she's not trying to be the next Oprah. Appearing in front of reporters Friday during OWN's fall TV preview session, O'Donnell said her appeal is very different from Oprah's. "I think the reason for my previous success is that I'm really not aspirational [like Oprah is]," she said. "I'm inspirational... in the sense that people at home so related to me that they felt they could be at the table with me and Madonna." "I really am more the audience," she continued. "No one at home is going, 'I wish I could be Rosie O'Donnell, an overweight lesbian who yells too much." That said, The Rosie Show, which will premiere Monday, Oct. 10 at 7/6c, will be quite different from The Oprah Winfrey Show. "My job is mostly to be entertaining and funny, which is what I'm hoping to do," she said. Here are seven things to know about the show before its debut:

Fri, Jul 29, 2011
The 7 Things to Know About Rosie O'Donnell's New Talk Show

Oprah to Become CEO of OWN

Oprah is moving on up at her own network.The talk show queen is the new CEO and chief creative officer of OWN, the network announced Wednesday. In addition, Harpo Studios presidents Erik Logan and Sheri Salata, will now become presidents of OWN.Oprah replaces OWN CEO, says network is "not where I want it to be""I am ready to dedicate my full creative energy and focus as the full time CEO of OWN," Winfrey said in a statement. "By aligning the mission, talent and ...

Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Oprah to Become CEO of OWN

The Biz: Katie Couric's Back!

Katie Couric's new syndicated daytime talk show doesn't premiere until September 2012, but she's already got her head in the game. When asked to describe what her program would have looked like had it been up and running the day cyber-cheating congressman Anthony Weiner admitted to his online indiscretions, she only takes a moment to come up with a provocative topic. "I would have done an hour on why powerful men engage in...

Tue, Jun 14, 2011
The Biz: Katie Couric's Back!

Ratings: How Many Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Big Goodbye?

How many people will miss Oprah Winfrey's daytime talk show? Well, approximately 16.4 million viewers tuned in for the final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show on May 25. Oprah Winfrey's OWN continues ratings struggle Those numbers easily nabbed Oprah's Final Farewell the No. 1 spot on the Top 25 Syndicated Shows chart for the...

Wed, Jun 8, 2011
Ratings: How Many Viewers Tuned in for Oprah's Big Goodbye?

Watercooler: What We Learned from American Idol

Well, kids, it's over. But before we officially stick a fork in Idol Season 10 and get busy forgetting who won (or who we thought should have won), let's look at some of ...

Thu, May 26, 2011
Watercooler: What We Learned from American Idol

10 Ways to Deal with Oprah Winfrey Withdrawal

Does the end of The Oprah Winfrey Show have you feeling down, restless and hopeless? Are you losing sleep? Retreating from the warm embraces of your loved ones? Are you worried about how you'll fill the space in your heart (not to mention the time slot) that Oprah left when she signed off Wednesday after 25 years on air? You might be suffering from Empty Oprah Syndrome, a very real condition, according to someone who has no business diagnosing anything and had a trend piece to file. Following suit, just because we have no business offering treatment options doesn't mean we won't. Coping starts here with 10 easy tips to overcoming Oprah withdrawal...

Wed, May 25, 2011
10 Ways to Deal with Oprah Winfrey Withdrawal

Matt's Picks: May 23-26

Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular (Monday-Tuesday, syndicated, check tvguide.com listings)You didn't think the queen of daytime talk would leave the stage without a flourish, did you? In a two-episode gala taped last week at Chicago's United Center, Oprah Winfrey's historic domination of the daytime-TV landscape is celebrated with an all-star tribute that includes Aretha Franklin singing "Amazing Grace," Tom Hanks serving as...

Sun, May 22, 2011
Matt's Picks: May 23-26

Who Is Oprah Winfrey's All-Time Favorite Guest?

It's been 25 years, but Oprah finally has a favorite guest of all time. It's not Tom Cruise — or even James Frey — but...

Sat, May 21, 2011
Who Is Oprah Winfrey's All-Time Favorite Guest?

6 Things to Expect From Oprah's Final Episodes

Fans won't have to say goodbye to The Oprah Winfrey Show until next week's May 25 finale, but it was the beginning of the end for Lady O on Tuesday as she taped her final two episodes before the series ender. News outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly were on hand to witness the festivities, the celebrity guests and maybe even walk away with a few of the TV host's Favorite Things. We've compiled the six biggest spoilers from the Internet so, in case you need one more reminder, spoiler alert...

Wed, May 18, 2011
6 Things to Expect From Oprah's Final Episodes

Oprah's Grand Finale

As a worshipful fan wearing a red cape and tiara brandishes a large sign that says farewell, oprah, the queen of talk, the object of her devotion is across the street on her Chicago set chanting in triumph, "Twenty-five years, twenty-five years, twenty-five years!" It's eight episodes prior to the finale of The Oprah Winfrey Show and all 315 audience members are supercharged, knowing it's their last chance to attend a taping. During ad breaks, Winfrey — her casual jeans and tee offset by a gold-spangled cardigan and shoes — grabs every opportunity to remind them of the extraordinary number of years the show that changed daytime TV has been on the air...

Tue, May 17, 2011
Oprah's Grand Finale

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to Appear on Oprah Finale

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will appear on the final episode of Oprah Winfrey's talk show, The Daily reports. While it's doubtful that Winfrey's final hour of the show that made her a superpower will be devoted solely to a sit-down with the Smiths, so far no other finale guests are known...

Wed, May 11, 2011
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to Appear on Oprah Finale

General Hospital Leads Daytime Emmy Nominations

General Hospital earned a leading 21 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations Wednesday, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced. Right on its tail is The Young and the Restless with 20 nods...

Wed, May 11, 2011
General Hospital Leads Daytime Emmy Nominations

Jillian Michaels Joins The Doctors and Dr. Phil

Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels has signed on to co-host daytime talk show The Doctors and serve as a correspondent on Dr. Phil. Michaels, who has made numerous guest appearances on The Doctors, says she's...

Fri, May 6, 2011
Jillian Michaels Joins The Doctors and Dr. Phil

President Obama to Give CBS First Interview on Osama bin Laden Death

President Barack Obama will sit down with 60 Minutes' Steve Kroft on Sunday for his first and only interview since the death of Osama bin Laden, according to CBS News. The interview, which will be filmed Wednesday at the White House, will air Sunday, May 8 at 7/6c. This will be...

Tue, May 3, 2011
President Obama to Give CBS First Interview on Osama bin Laden Death

Judge Judy Signs New Deal to Stay on the Air Through 2015

Judge Judy Sheindlin has signed a new multi-year deal to keep Judge Judy on the air through 2015, CBS Television Distribution announced Monday. Judge Judy released from hospital "I am thrilled with the opportunity to continue this...

Mon, May 2, 2011
Judge Judy Signs New Deal to Stay on the Air Through 2015

Michael Douglas Says Catherine Zeta-Jones Was "Outed" for Bipolar Disorder

Catherine Zeta-Jones has been publicly commended for coming out with her bipolar disorder by the likes of Demi Lovato and Jane Pauley, but according to husband Michael Douglas, it wasn't her choice to discuss her diagnosis publicly. "Catherine's being quite open about it because she was...

Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Michael Douglas Says Catherine Zeta-Jones Was "Outed" for Bipolar Disorder

President and Michelle Obama Returning to Oprah

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will appear on the May 2 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Chicago Tribune reports. The Obamas will return to their hometown of...

Wed, Apr 13, 2011
President and Michelle Obama Returning to Oprah

Tina Fey Expecting Baby No. 2

Tina Fey is pregnant with her second child, People reports. The 30 Rock star and executive producer revealed the big news during a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show on Wednesday. Fey, 40, is five months along. Will 30 Rock end next year? Alec Baldwin says yes Fey and her husband, composer Jeff Richmond, already have a...

Thu, Apr 7, 2011
Tina Fey Expecting Baby No. 2

A Night Out With Gayle King

There are best friends... And then there's Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. For the past 30-plus years, King has encouraged, coaxed and kidded around with Winfrey, on screen and off. (Who else can get away with poking fun at the talk superstar for, say, forgetting how to pump her own gas?) She appears regularly on Oprah, serves as editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and has now morphed her satellite radio program, "The Gayle King Show," into a series on the newly hatched OWN network. We ordered up a round of straight talk with her at NYC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, where King made it clear why she's the kind of gal you want in your corner...

Mon, Apr 4, 2011
A Night Out With Gayle King

Oprah Wants to Give Donald Trump a Makeover

Oprah Winfrey thinks Donald Trump needs a new hairstyle — along with everyone in the entire world except Donald Trump. Winfrey has reportedly reached out to the Celebrity Apprentice boss, asking him to...

Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Oprah Wants to Give Donald Trump a Makeover

Oprah Finale Episode to Air on May 25

The final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show is set to air May 25, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Check out the rest of today's news In November 2009, Oprah Winfrey announced she would end the long-running syndicated talk show after 25 years. Though...

Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Oprah Finale Episode to Air on May 25

David Birney Denies Meredith Baxter's Abuse Claims

David Birney has denied ex-wife Meredith Baxter's claims that he abused her during their marriage.Baxter's claims are "an appalling abuse of the truth," Birney told People in a statement.Meredith Baxter: David Birney hit meBaxter made the allegations in her new memoir, Untied. She said Birney's abuse was "so sudden and unexpected, I couldn't tell you which hand hit me, or even how hard." Baxter spoke at length about it this week on Today and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Birney, who already denied Baxter's claims to Today, added that the actress "conducted a relentless and brutal assault" against the joint custody of their three children for eight years after their divorce."During that time, she arrived ...

Sat, Mar 5, 2011
David Birney Denies Meredith Baxter's Abuse Claims

Oprah on OWN: "We're Building Night By Night"

Oprah Winfrey says she feels "terrific" about the end of her daytime show and the future of her new cable network, OWN. "We're building, night by night by night. What everyone told me about the cable business is the way you do cable is you start with a couple of shows, people are used to repeats," Winfrey told The Hollywood Reporter. "Oprah viewers were not!" Oprah Winfrey to interview David Arquette instead of Michael Vick One of the channel's first breakout hits has been...

Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Oprah on OWN: "We're Building Night By Night"

Diana Ross to Appear on Oprah

Diana Ross will deliver her first television performance in four years when she's a guest on Oprah later this month, Access Hollywood reports. The former Supremes singer will perform her hit "I'm Coming Out," and sit down with the talk-show host for her first interview with all of her five children and her grandson on the Feb. 25 episode.

Mon, Feb 21, 2011
Diana Ross to Appear on Oprah

Oprah Winfrey to Interview David Arquette Instead of Michael Vick

Oprah Winfrey will air an exclusive interview with David Arquette instead of Michael Vick on Feb. 24, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I can now confirm that next Thursday's episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show will now feature an exclusive sitdown with David Arquette in his first interview post-rehab...

Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Oprah Winfrey to Interview David Arquette Instead of Michael Vick

Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah Winfrey: What Really Happened?

Oprah Winfrey will get another emotional visit from the past... but not from a long-lost relative. The talk show host will reunite with Iyanla Vanzant, an inspirational speaker and spiritual life coach who was featured regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the late '90s, in the days before Dr. Phil McGraw. Vanzant is one of the founders of the Inner Vision spiritual workshop along with her daughter, Gemmia Vanzant, who died in 2003 of cancer.

Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Iyanla Vanzant and Oprah Winfrey: What Really Happened?

Michelle Obama to Appear on Regis and Kelly

Michelle Obama will make her first appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, ABC announced Monday. The first lady will stop by the daytime talk show on Wednesday as part of her visit to New York marking the first anniversary of her Let's Move! Campaign to fight childhood obesity.

Mon, Feb 7, 2011
Michelle Obama to Appear on Regis and Kelly

Oprah Reveals Her Big Family Secret

Oprah Winfrey's big secret is that she has a little sister. She held a family reunion on The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired Monday, and introduced her half-sister, Patricia. Oprah Winfrey promises to reveal family secret

Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Oprah Reveals Her Big Family Secret