It was reported Thursday that the fairy godmother of the world, Oprah Winfrey, had been named Beyonce and Jay-Z‘s new bundle of joy’s godmother. But thanks to Oprah’s BFF Gayle King, our dreams have been shattered.

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King told reporter Oprah isn’t Blue Ivy’s godmother, as of yet. “It’s absolutely not true that she’s the godmother. She’s friends with them, of course, and likes them both very much. She’s working on sending them a baby gift. She hasn’t even had time to send a baby gift because she’s been away,” King explained on the Early Show.

“Let me just say, if [that report is] true, it is news to her. It is news to her. You know, she was heading to South Africa when the baby was born.”

Thanks, Gayle. UGH.

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That’s Dr. Oprah to you!

Former daytime talk show host Oprah Winfrey accepted an honorary doctorate degree from University of the Free State in South Africa on Friday.

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Oprah, 57, visited the school where five years ago, four white students made a video humiliating black housekeeping staff. In the clip, the housekeepers were shown eating a stew the students had mimed spiking with urine. When Oprah accepted her degree on stage, she called the five cleaners to the stage, calling them heroes:

Oprah’s First Day Off

“What has happened here at Free State in terms of racial reconciliation, of peace, of harmony, of one heart understanding and opening itself to another heart is nothing short of a miracle,” she said. “It is truly what the new South Africa is all about.”

The End Of Oprah Winfrey Show: The Final Speech VIDEO

Oprah frequently visits South Africa. In 2007 she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Henley on Kilp, south of Johannesburg.

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Oprah Winfrey will finally sit down with O.J. Simpson for an epic TV interview to air on OWN Network. Simpson is apparently ready to publicly confess he killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman in self-defense on June 12, 1994.

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Simpson, who is currently serving a 9 year sentence for robbery and kidnapping at Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada, reportedly decided to make Oprah’s dream come true after speaking with one of her producers.

“Oprah has been in touch with O.J. for the past year,” a source told the magazine. “She contacted him in prison to explore the possibility that he might give her an interview. He has always been a big fan of hers, but for a long time he was reluctant to say he did the crime or give the details of how it happened.”

“He told the producer: “Tell Oprah that yes, I did it. I killed Nicole, but it was in self-defence. She pulled a knife on me and I had to defend myself”,” the insider said.

Oprah is willing to go to prison to hear O.J. Simpson’s version of the events, and he is ready to give her all the details of that dreadful night. According to Simpson, Nicole didn’t respect him in front of the kids, he got angry and when she opened the door with a knife in her hand, he just snapped.

Simpson allegedly told the producer, “I like the way she treated me in front of the kids at the restaurant. I didn’t like that she was routinely having guys have sex with her at her condo with the kids there. I went over there to give her a piece of my mind”

“She was yelling go away! Go away! And waving the knife around at me. At one point she was lunging at me with the knife and I was just trying to talk to her. Nicole stepped out of the apartment – slashing the knife in the air.”

“I was in such a rage that something just snapped. I couldn’t take her constant taunting of me with other men or her using drugs and drinking while my kids were living with her. I went beserk.”

“Before I knew what I was doing I took the knife away from Nicole and started slashing at her. I cut her over and over again until she was lifeless. I was shocked at my own anger – I had killed the woman I had loved for so long.”

Despite all evidence against O.J. Simpson, who tried to escape after he left Nicole and Ronald’s lifeless bodies in a pool of blood on her driveway, he was found not guilty and has been claiming his “ innocence” ever since.

If and when Simpson decides to confess the murders, he will not suffer any consequences since the law says you cannot be judged for the same crime twice, which means justice will continue to not be served.

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Oprah Winfrey, finally has a day off and she’s spending it just like you’d expect – living her best life and lounging around all day in her pajamas!

Even though The Queen of Media swore she was going to give herself some much needed R&R, she took to her Twitter this morning to reach out to her 6 million follwers.

Staying in pj’s all day. Getting hair braided for summer vaca. Reading all ur emails. Watched Gayle K. Show with Stedman. On at 4-6 on OWN.

Although the final episode of Oprah enjoyed the show’s highest ratings in 17 years, Oprah’s new network, OWN, continues to struggle.  According to the New York Daily News,

The network is putting together original programming now, mostly reality shows, and reruns of “Oprah” are expected to help.  But that hasn’t stopped speculation that Oprah herself might have to do a regular show – which so far she has not scheduled – to give OWN a high-audience anchor.

Another Oprah show?  After all this farewell fanfair, that just sounds downright awkward – like saying goodbye to someone and then discovering you’re both parked near each other 50 yards away.  Terrible.

Oprah wanted to be left alone with her fans at her studio to thank them for 25 years (4,561) days of The Oprah Winfrey Show on Wednesday (May 25)- watch video below. Oprah delivered an emotional speech and refused to say goodbye, saying the end was “all sweet, no bitter”.

The Oprah Winfrey Show Big Farewell Exclusive Details

Oprah remembered some of the best and most important and inspirational moments of the show, saying, “I thank you for being as much of a sweet inspiration for me as I’ve tried to be for you. I won’t say goodbye. I’ll just say, until we meet again.”

“I’ve been asked many times during this farewell season, is ending the show bittersweet? Well I say all sweet, no bitter,” Oprah said. “And here’s why: Many of us have been together for 25 years. We have hooted and hollered together, had our AHA! moments. We ugly cried together and we did our gratitude journals…i thank you all for your support and your trust in me. I thank you for sharing this yellow brick road of blessings.”

“From you, whose names I will never know, I learned what love is. You, and this show, have been the great love of my life.”

Until we meet again… at OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network!

The Oprah Winfrey Show Big Finale Message Video go on reading »

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey just filmed the epic star-studded last episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show after 25 seasons since the first episode on September 8, 1986. Oprah’s big finale airs on Wednesday (May 25), but we have some exclusive details of the special guests, performances and apotheosis.

According to Bumpshack’s source, the Oprah finale, which was filmed at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois last week, is actually divided into two episodes hosted by the one and only Tom Hanks. Actor Tom Cruise led the pack of many special celebrity guests basically just praising Oprah’s work for the past 25 years.

Patti LaBelle and Josh Groban sang a duet of the song “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”, the classic ballad from “The Wizard Of Oz” sung by Judy Garland. This musical moment was followed by Madonna’s appearance. The Queen Of Pop talked about the importance of Oprah’s work with the girls’ school (Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls) in South Africa.

Beyonce took over the stage to perform her latest hit “Run The World (Girls)” – and she had to perform it TWICE due to technical difficulties. Other special guests, Katie Holmes, Halle Berry and Queen Latifah, also came to say just how fabulous they think Oprah really is. This must have been quite an ego trip for Oprah.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld also entertained the audience with a stand-up segment. Rascal Flatts closed the first episode of the big finale with a special performance and, of course, Oprah got emotional. Tom Hanks was joined by co-hosts, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, for the second part of Oprah’s big finale.

Jada called Oprah a “mother to millions” for all she has done for people during all these years, which was followed by testimonies of girls sharing their stories and explaining how Oprah “saved” them. Very melodramatic.

Next was Jamie Foxx who started talking nonsense about “how he wanted to bend Oprah over and was surprised Steadman hasn’t “kicked his ass” because of their attraction.” No kidding! Jamie started to sing “Isn’t She Lovely” as Stevie Wonder joins the party.

Stevie also sang a new song he has been working on and dedicated it to the talk show queen. Simon Cowell continued with a speech about how “honest” he and O always were with each other. Romance? Attraction? And now honesty? Creepy, weird and inappropriate – all in the name of entertainment!

Rosie O’Donnell surprised the audience and Oprah with a Broadway-esque performance. Maria Shriver, whose estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger just publicly admitted to have had a love child more than a decade ago, and Gayle King joined Oprah for more images of how the show changed the life of many people.

Oprah’s favorite author/poet, Maya Angelou, read a poem while singer Alicia Keys played the piano. Oprah cries! Alicia sang “Superwoman” before Aretha Franklin performed a gospel version of her song “Amazing Grace” and Usher finally closed the show with a rendition of “Oh Happy Day”.

This is it! RIP Oprah Winfrey Show.

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s estranged wife, Maria Shriver, who left her husband after he finally told her he father a child with their former housekeeper, Mildred “Patty” Baena (photos here), more than a decade ago, was set to make an appearance on Oprah’s big finale on Tuesday (May 17).

Mildred “Patty” Baena PHOTOS: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Housekeeper & Love Child

Maria looked better than ever as she was received by the crowd with a standing ovation on Oprah. Earlier that day, the 55 year-old released a statement after Arnold’s shocking love child revelation, saying:

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Love Child with Household Staffer In Statement

“This is a painful and heartbreaking time. As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment.”

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During her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show finale, Maria did not directly mention her cheating husband, but she thanked Oprah for her love, support and for always telling her the truth. “THE TRUTH”, emphasized Oprah. That is a clear message for Arnold and the crowd applauded.

It was only a matter of time.

Former Real Housewife of DC, Michaele Salahi, is about to release her first single ”Bump It” and because that alone wouldn’t be enough to get the notoriously “colorful socialite” on the talk show circuit, Salahi is claiming her inspiration behind the song, is none other than the most powerful woman in media, Oprah.

Michaele contends that she was inspired to go into the studio after a conversation with Oprah backstage during President Obama’s inauguration, during which the Queen of Talk gushed, “Wow, you have an amazing voice!”

If it sounds like a conversation too media-friendly to be true for the fame hungry housewife, that’s because it is.

A representative for Winfrey released a statement saying,

Oprah briefly met Ms. Salahi backstage at the Kennedy Center after an Oprah Show taping in January 2009.  However, there’s absolutely no truth to the report that they discussed Ms. Salahi’s vocal abilities.

Now, how could Michaele have misinterpreted that conversation?  That’s like not getting an invitation, but thinking you’re invited to the party anyway…

Salahi’s single is now available via her iPhone app.

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It’s been confirmed that pop singer Lady GaGa will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Oprah took to her YouTube to channel to let fans know that GaGa will perform on the May 5th show. In the clip, Oprah shows off a lipstick mark that the singer left on her cheek and also added that she surprised the audience:

“I love making people happy and Lady GaGa singing at the end, surprising the audience, made me very happy.”

VIDEO: Lady GaGa Performs “Judas” On Ellen

The talk show host is said to be planning a “star-studded” lineup for the last episodes of her long-running show on May 23 and 24.

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Rosie O’Donnell took to her video blog last night to announce that this fall she’ll be moving into Oprah Winfrey‘s studio in Chicago as part of the Oprah Winfrey Network.

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O’Donnell, who won six Emmies in a row for The Rosie O’Donnell Show, said in the video (watch HERE):

“I just wanted to say hi, and I’m coming to Chicago. It’s a huge thrill for me, and I’m beyond the beyond,”

She added:

“Thank you Oprah, and thank all of you who will be sticking around and helping us make a kick-a** show for the Oprah Winfrey Network,”

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Oprah, who steps down May 25 after 25 years of hosting her television show, said in a statement:

“I want to build on what Oprah began and excelled at for 25 years, in my own style and with new adaptations and ideas. I would like this show to make a difference in viewer’s lives, to be real, uplifting, authentic and focus on life, love and laughter.”

The network must have serious faith in O’Donnell because they’ve purchased 130 episodes of the show.

I LOVED Rosie’s show. Can’t wait for this fall!

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After twenty five years of being on the air, Oprah has announced that her final show of The Oprah Winfrey Show will be May 25.

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The show has been in reruns lately, but the 57-year-old entertainment superstar Tweeted:

“Hard at work planning the final shows – can’t wait to share w/ u all!”

No worries, though. After the show, Oprah will be hard at work with her own cable station, the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Oprah Winfrey Talks About Her New Network With Parade Magazine

I’m watching the show as I type this, and I gotta admit that I’m sad to see it go.

Oprah Winfrey has finally introduced the family secret she has been keeping for weeks – a half sister named Patricia (not Bunny!), who was given up for adoption shortly after being born in 1963 by Oprah’s mother Vernita Lee.

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Vernita claimed the family could not afford to take care of another child. After being given up for adoption, Patricia, whose last name was not revealed, lived in foster home until she was 7 years old. Patricia, who has two grown children (a daughter and a son), always hoped that her mother would return for her, which, unfortunately, did not happen.

“Patricia is my half-sister who I never knew existed,” Oprah said on Monday’s show. The talk show host was only told about the “bombshell family secret” just before Thanksgiving. The story would have become public and been “exploited”, Winfrey said, “so I wanted you to hear it from me first.”

Patricia realized she could be Oprah’s sister after seeing her mother Vernita in an interview on TV, but confessed she kept her suspicions a secret because she was afraid of hurting other people’s feelings by creating a media frenzy.

Last week, Oprah and Patricia visited mom Vernita, who admitted she felt embarrassed and ashamed to have let her baby girl go, reveals she tried to get her baby back, but was told she was gone. Patricia said, “I always had a feeling that she didn’t need to give me up, and her saying that she came back to get me, it means a lot.”

Oprah ended the big shocking revelation by sending out a message to their mother: “You can let the shame go,” Winfrey said to the camera, addressing her mother. “You can let that go.”

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