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Oprah Winfrey’s Next Chapter kicks off in January.It’s a new show that will feature Oprah on her OWN cable network. In Next Chapter, The Mighty O will travel the world with celebrities, world leaders and everyday families. The show’s first guest is Rocker and American Idol Judge Steven Tyler. Oprah is trying to raise her profile a bit. Ever since her legendary daytime talk show ended its 25 year run, her web hits have been down on Oprah.com. OWN has also been struggling in the ratings.
One of my favorite shows on OWN is the reality show Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s. The show stars former Ike & Tina Turner Backup Singer/Dancer Robbie Montgomery, her son Tim Norman and family. The show airs Saturday nights at 9pm. Sweetie Pie’s is a popular restaurant in St. Louis. The show is a hit, and many people love it. You will fall in love with Ms. Robbie and her crew. The show has been renewed for a second season, and additional episodes will air next spring. Another addition to OWN is a new reality show starring Supermodel Beverly Johnson. The show, Beverly’s Full House, debuts in February and will also star Johnson’s daughter Anansa. In the 70’s and 80’s, Johnson was one of the world’s top supermodels.
The En Vogue Reunion has hit a snag. The ladies recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. They have been touring, but don’t look for an album because Dawn Robinson does not want to participate in the project with Cindy, Terry and Maxine. Dawn has always been known as the difficult one with her own solo projects as well as the group Lucy Pearl.
SIDEBAR: EnVogue you should have know better with Dawn, shyt hasn’t change!
Magazine ads and sales for O magazine have been slipping. Is it the Oprah effect now that she’s off the air? Oprah has her hands full with her OWN network, where she took over as C.E.O. Can the Oprah empire handle these hits? The cable network has been struggling since the beginning of the year.
SIDEBAR: Oprah get it together gurlfriend, we are looking for great things to come from you!
What is going on with Mariah Carey? The new mommy of twins recently did a promo stint on the Home Shopping Network to promote her new products. Carey didn’t disappoint when it came time to display her brand of looniness. While promoting her products, she rambled on about her difficult pregnancy and her “lambly,” her term for family. She would also freak out if the camera would show a full body shot of her because she is still trying to lose the pregnancy weight.
SIDEBAR: Mariah you know you have always been on the heavy side to speak. Get out and
excercise, stroll with your new babies. Stop complaining about your weight and do something
about it. Your voice can only carry you for so long OK. Health is important too!
Oprah Winfrey is not happy about The Queen Of Soul rebuffing her for an interview. Winfrey is in her final season, and getting an interview from Aretha Franklin would have been the icing on the cake. But, Aretha decided to give her first TV interview since her medical drama to Wendy Williams. Oprah felt insulted that she was left out. Aretha is The Queen, and she clearly does what she wants and doesn’t care what people think. When asked about Halle Berry turning down playing her in a movie, Franklin it’s probably best. Franklin says she’s disappointed but wants an actress who is more confident. As for Queen Latifah playing her in a movie Franklin said absolutely not. Why hate on the other Queen Re-Re? Franklin wouldn’t even consider Queen Latifah. She did say she is open to Jennifer Hudson playing her. In the new issue of Jet magazine, Franklin graces the cover. She says with her 85 pound weight loss, she is embarking on a new chapter in her life. The Queen Of Soul turns 69 on March 25th, and she is celebrating the 50TH anniversary of her career. Her new album, A Woman Falling Out Of Love comes out in May.
Speaking of Oprah, NFL Superstar and Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick dodged a bullet by pulling out of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Producers of the show were upset when he backed out of his appearance, but at this point in his career Vick is trying to move on beyond the dog fighting scandal that landed him in jail. Sources say Vick would have been ambushed on the show by people who refuse to forgive him for what happened to the dogs. Vick has turned his life around. He has been speaking at school and working with the Humane Society, but for some people that is not enough. Vick expressed his apology to Oprah and her staffers. He was recently named the franchise player for the Eagles, and he just wants to move on with his life.
Oprah Winfrey’s mom Vernita is not doing well after Oprah forced her to reveal she gave up a child 47 years ago. In a bombshell Oprah show, The Mighty O talked about her family secret. When she revealed she had a half sister, the ratings went through the roof. Family members are concerned because since the show, Vernita has not been able to get out of bed. She’s been very depressed since Oprah made her come clean on TV. Vernita didn’t want to talk about it. Oprah pays the bills, so they made her talk about it. Vernita feels she came across as a loose woman and a bad mother. At 75, Vernita recently suffered a stroke due to high blood pressure and diabetes.
Oprah Winfrey says she is going to take it slow with her new half sister Patricia. Oprah revealed the news this week about meeting with a long lost sister. Oprah’s mom, Vernita Lee, gave birth to the secret child in 1963, and put her up for adoption. Vernita was forced to confront her past when Oprah demanded answers and DNA tests came back proving the two were related. Oprah was shocked. For years she has dealt with one family betrayal after another and now this. Oprah found out last fall, and she knew she had to act fast before the tabloids found out. Last year, she had to deal with family members, including her father Vernon Winfrey, talking to Author Kitty Kelley about her life. Oprah said she is glad her sister didn’t run to the tabloids to tell her story, and she is very grateful. One person who is not happy about this story is Kitty Kelley. She feels members of Oprah’s family betrayed her with false stories and leads. Kelley can’t believe she missed this story. Her unauthorized biography of Oprah did not do well in stores.
Speaking of The Mighty O, her two-part farewell at The United Center featured more stars alongside with her long time girlfriends Gayle and Maria. Oprah broke her own rule and allowed herself to be surprised by her producers. Tom Hanks hosted the first hour, and Will and Jada Smith saluted her in the second. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Madonna, Maya Angelou, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Michael Jordan, Diane Sawyer and Halle Berry all took to the stage in tribute. There were surprise musical performances by Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Usher, The Morehouse College Choir, Beyonce and Patti LaBelle. The biggest secret surprise of all was Oprah’s longtime boyfriend Stedman Graham introducing Aretha Franklin’s performance of Amazing Grace. The two-parter will air May 23rd and 24th.