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WASHINGTON, July 22, 2008 -- Noted financial expert Jean Chatzky will provide personalized financial advice to XM listeners on Wednesday, July 23 with "Recession Busting 101," a special two-hour episode of her popular XM Radio show, it was announced today. Consumers from across the country can call in live to 866-OPRAH-XM from 10 a.m. - 12 noon ET to ask their most pressing financial questions on everything from 401Ks to reverse mortgages to debt reduction strategies, and more.    » read more »

Chicago, Ill. and Silver Spring, Md., Wednesday, June 18, 2008 -- Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced today that Robin Schwartz has been named President for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, effective July 14, 2008. Schwartz is currently President of Regency Television in Los Angeles, a joint venture between New Regency Films and News Corporation's Fox Television Studios. There she serves as a studio head, responsible for all aspects of development and production for scripted comedy and drama series.    » read more »

Chicago, IL and Culver City, CA, FRIDAY, June 13, 2008 — Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD, better known to millions as Dr. Oz, the renowned and popular surgeon, educator, and best-selling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will debut in first-run syndication next year with a series co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT, it was jointly announced today by Oprah Winfrey; Tim Bennett, president, Harpo Productions; and Steve Mosko, president, Sony Pictures Television.    » read more »

Oprah's Biggest Giver Is Crowned, Jennifer Aniston Delivers Big News, And A Surpise Ending Is Revealed, On The Season Finale Of "Oprah's Big Give"

Monday, March 31, 2008 -- "Episode 108" - It's the first ever "Big Give" finale, and Oprah delivers the ultimate challenge. With NO MONEY and very little time, the last contestants standing must create "Big Gives" out of nothing at all. Jennifer Aniston makes a special appearance and delivers big news! Who will win and be named Oprah's Biggest Giver? A last unexpected twist makes for a series conclusion that will have everyone talking, on the season finale of "Oprah's Big Give," SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Plus, Watch for an Exciting Surprise Twist

Friday, February 15, 2008 -- "Episode 102" - In week two of "Oprah's Big Give," nine contestants are dropped in the middle of a major U.S. city - where they don't know anyone! Oprah gives them a 48-hour challenge that sends them scrambling to give away bundles of cash in the most creative and dramatic ways. Who will get the money? Then a surprise twist dials up the pressure even more. You either give big or go home, so who'll leave this week? "Oprah's Big Give" airs SUNDAY, MARCH 9 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

A Live Interactive Worldwide Web Event and Book Club First: Oprah Joins Author to Teach a 10-Week Webcast Series of Classes on Oprah.com

WEDNESDAY, January 30, 2008, Chicago, IL — "Being able to share this material with you is a gift and a part of the fulfillment of my life's purpose," Oprah Winfrey said on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, as she revealed the 61st Oprah's Book Club selection, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. She added, "It was an awakening for me that I want for you, too."    » read more »

- OWN to Premiere in 2009 with Distribution in 70 Million U.S. Homes
- Will Be Simulcast in HD and Includes the Power of Oprah.com

- ABC, Harpo Productions Announce Host And Judges For "Oprah's Big Give," A New Dramatic And Emotional Primetime Series
- Oprah Winfrey, an Executive Producer of the Series, Makes Multiple Special Appearances Throughout the Eight Episodes
- Popular Designer Nate Berkus is Show Host; Panel of Expert Judges Includes Renowned Chef Jamie Oliver, NFL Superstar Tony Gonzalez and Wife of Chris Rock and Charity Founder Malaak Compton-Rock

November 26, 2007 -- Chicago, IL -- The Obama for America campaign today announced that Oprah Winfrey will join Barack Obama for a tour through three early voting states on December 8th and 9th. Winfrey and Obama will hold two events in Iowa, one in South Carolina, and one in New Hampshire. All events will be free and open to the public.

TOUR SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH
Des Moines, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
Columbia, SC
Manchester, NH    » read more »

MONDAY, November 26, 2007, Chicago, IL— Dr. Jan Adams appeared as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show show just once, in 2003, as the host of the Discovery Health Channel series, Plastic Surgery: Before and After. The show he appeared on focused on various television series that highlighted trends in cosmetic surgery. Since he was booked as a guest commentator on the subject of medical television, not in his capacity as a surgeon, and since we did not promote him as a cosmetic surgeon, there was no reason to do a background check on him.    » read more »

WEDNESDAY, November 14, 2007, Chicago, IL — On Wednesday, November 14, 2007, Oprah revealed the 60th Oprah's Book Club selection The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. She said, "It's such a great read… it's like nothing I would ever read or had ever read before… I got to 800 pages, and I slowed myself down because I didn't want it to end."    » read more »

- Johnny Carson Crowned the Number One TV Icon in TV Land and Entertainment Weekly's The 50 Greatest TV Icons
- Two-Hour Special Premieres on TV Land on Friday, November 16 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT) and List Prominently Featured in Entertainment Weekly on Newsstands the Same Day

THURSDAY, November 8, 2007, Chicago, IL -- For 50 years, America has loved this family — the legendary Osmond brothers. Along with siblings Donny and Marie, they have captured the public's attention like no other family. And now, on Friday November 9, television history will be made when more than 100 Osmonds join together on The Oprah Show stage for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion.    » read more »

FRIDAY, November 2, 2007, Chicago, IL — YouTube® and Harpo Productions, Inc. today announced the debut of the Oprah channel on YouTube. Offering exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage from the "Oprah cam," Harpo Studios' green room, backstage highlights, and special guest moments—the Oprah channel on YouTube will bring unique perspectives to this ever-expanding international online community.    » read more »

THURSDAY, November 1, 2007, Chicago, IL — They are some of the biggest names in the world — Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Celine Dion and Forest Whitaker — and they are all coming to The Oprah Winfrey Show this November. First, the month kicks off on Friday, November 2, with the haircut heard around the world, as Oprah plays barber to two-time Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank and 100 audience members receive makeovers from top celebrity hairstylists in Oprah's Great American Haircut. Then, on Monday, November 5, "America's Doctor" Dr.    » read more »