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  Oprah Winfrey Jean Shafiroff   Literacy Partners hosted its 2025 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, gathering New York’s literary, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the power of literacy to change lives. The event placed the spotlight firmly on the impact of adult literacy and the role community plays in empowering families through education. Proceeds from the gala directly support Literacy Partners’ life-changing programs for adults, parents and caregivers from 30 states and Puerto Rico. focusing in particular on high-need regions such as New York City, Philadelphia, Nevada, and San Diego.   Bob Woodward With Carl Bernstein The gala began with cocktails and a waterfront welcome, followed by dinner and remarks from Literacy Partners students and honorees. The Gala also included a special tribute to the late author Barbara Taylor Bradford and welcomed Global Media Leader Oprah Winfrey as a special guest and presenter. This yea...

Oprah Winfrey LOS ANGELES – Actor, media mogul, television producer, philanthropist and literacy champion Oprah Winfrey is the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online® ( storylineonline.net ). Winfrey reads The Hula-Hoopin' Queen , a fun, intergenerational story about an enthusiastic girl with a hula-hoopin’ itch, written by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton and published by Lee & Low Books. At the conclusion of her nearly 12-minute read, Winfrey shares why she chose to read The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen, “I love hula hoops so much and it was one of my favorite things to play with as a girl. And even now whenever anything fun or special or really fantastic happens in my life, I go out and I get my hula hoops.” “There is no greater champion of reading in the world than Oprah Winfrey, and that is why there is no greater honor than to have Oprah read for Storyline Online,” said JoB...

Oprah On Queen Sugar If you're not planning on tuning in to Queen Sugar when it premieres on OWN, you're making a big mistake. But don't take our word for it. Allow the Queen of All Media, Oprah Winfrey herself, to explain why the gorgeous drama debuting on her network and which she co-created alongside Ava DuVernay is a must-see. "[A] really deep connected feeling about the values that we all share as human beings, no matter what race or what background we come from," Winfrey told E! News' Zuri Hall at series' big premiere when asked what she hoped viewers took away from the show. "That you can be Southern, you can be L.A. chic, you can be rich, you can be poor, but the feeling and heart that you feel in this series is about connection. And it's about values that everybody watching also shares or has shared at some point in their families." Queen Sugar, adapted from the book of the same name by Natalie Baszile, tells t...

Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert the other day in New York City. The former talk show star is in the news today for her new role with Weight Watchers. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

**** AROUND THE GLOBE **** Rebecca Wang Bradley Cooper Prince William Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Uma Thurman Helen Mirren Cate Blanchett Oprah Leonardo DiCaprio Rebecca Wang joined the stars, to attend the 67th Annual BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony in London. The event, hosted by Stephen Fry, gathered together some of the most eminent filmmakers, directors, screen writers and actors in the industry today. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, an independent organization and charity, held their 67th annual UK film awards ceremony on at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where HRH Prince William was in attendance, both in his role as President of the organisation, and also to present a BAFTA Fellowship Award to Helen Mirren. As a member of the Academy Circle, Rebecca Wang joined numerous stars, artists and supporters who were in attendance, including Steve McQueen, Dame Judi Dench, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, ...

Oprah In Jet Magazine In the September 2nd issue of JET magazine, readers get details from an intimate interview with cover subject Oprah Winfrey. After a 15-year hiatus from acting, the media icon returns to the big screen in Lee Daniels’ The Butler, opening in theaters nationwide on August 16th. During her one-on-one conversation with JET Editor-in-Chief, Mitzi Miller, Winfrey opened up about why she took the role and how she anticipates its reception among the public. “This film is a tribute to both the working-class Negro of that time and all of the many unsung heroes whose names never made the history books,” said Winfrey. “It never occurred to me that there could be any [backlash] until you said it… But if there’s a backlash, so be it,” she continued.

**** MOVIE PREMIERES **** Minka Kelly And James Marsden James Marsden With Oprah Winfrey, Minka Kelly And Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Director/Producer Lee Daniels, David Oleyowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jane Fonda, Jimmy Kimmell, Minka Kelly, James Marsden, Alex Pettyfer, Jesse Williams and writer Danny Strong were among the guests at LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER Los Angeles Premiere, Hosted by TWC, Budweiser and FIJI Water, Purity Vodka and Stack Wines. The Premiere was at L.A. Live The After-Party was at WP24. Purity Vodka served signature drinks including film themed cocktails the Martini 1600, the Majordomo, and The White Glove. Forest Whitaker made it a family affair by bringing wife Keisha and daughter Autumn with him. Oprah Winfrey stole the show in a head-turning hot pink dress. She was taking fun photos with Forest, Minka Kelly, and James Marsden both on the red carpet and at the after-party. Minka Kelly’s bf Chris Evans was at t...

**** STAGE DOORS **** Matt Damon And Radio Man Paul Rudd Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey along with Paul Rudd and Matt Damon, visited The Late Show With David Letterman today in New York City. Famed NYC native Radio Man also was working the stage doors. Photos By: Corredor99/MediaPunch Inc. 

Oprah Winfrey In Wax Oprah Winfrey Wax Figure was Inducted Into the ’Spirit of America“ Room the day before Oprah's Last Show at Madame Tussauds at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oprah Winfrey is a supporter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs, and Molly Latham, Vice President of Program Services with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, was in attendance to help unveil the figure. In support, Madame Tussauds has agreed to donate $1 from each ticket sold to local Nevadans through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada organization, via a special redemption discount flyer or mention of the promotion at the box office from May 23rd - June 1st. We are honoring Oprah for her shows 25 years of success and the extensive charitable contributions shes made over the years“ says Madame Tussauds General Manager Rosita Chapman. She is a role model to all. Photo By: RD/Kabik/Retna

**** WALTER MCBRIDE AT 2010 THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS **** Oprah Winfrey Barbara Walters Steven Tyler Gwen Stefani William Kennedy Smith Diana Ross Chris And Malaak Rock Frances Gladney With Smokey Robinson Chita Rivera Charles And Alma Rangel Colin And Alma Powell Holly Robinson Pette Itzhak Perlman Nancy Pelosi With Family Mary Louise Parker Kelli O'Hara Jessye Norman Jennifer Nettles Matthew Morrison Julie Chen With Les Moonves Andrea Mitchell Nancy Shevell And Sir Paul McCartney John Lithgow Miranda Lambert Kris Kristofferson With With Lisa William Bumpus With Gayle King And Kirby Bumpus Kid Rock Jean Kennedy Smith Victoria Reggie Kennedy Bill T. Jones Jamey Johnson Bill Irwin And Martha Roth Jennifer Hudson Leo Holder With Dad Geoffrey Holder Jerry Herman Merle Haggard Dave And Jordyn Grohl Beth Wilkinson With David Gregory Kelsey Grammer And Kayte Walsh Newt Gingrich Tyrese Gibson Christine Ebersole And Rob Ashford Sheryl Crow Barbara Cook Julie Chen Carol Channing Robert Alt...