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Oprah Winfrey Network sued for discrimination prior to launch

August 14, 2010
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Even though the Oprah Winfrey Network may not be officially launching until next year, the company is already looking at an unfortunate lawsuit. According to a new report from TMZ, Catherine Dunn — a former assistant at the network — was put under intense pressure in the workplace thanks in part to her Multiple...
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Susan Boyle beaten in talent show final

May 31, 2009
Susan Boyle beaten in talent show final

London – Street dancers Diversity were the surprise winners of television contest “Britain’s Got Talent” on Saturday, beating favorite Susan Boyle who became an Internet phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show. The troupe, which includes three sets of brothers and comes from southeast England, won 100,000 pounds ($160,000) and the right...
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Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen: Who Will Be America’s New ‘Idol?’

May 20, 2009
Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen: Who Will Be America’s New ‘Idol?’

They say it’s all about the singing. But there’s much more than just talent to talk about as Adam Lambert and Kris Allen step up to the stage for tonight’s season eight finale of “American Idol.” Tuesday night, Lambert showed off his vocal prowess by making good of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” and...
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Oprah apologizes for slamming author James Frey

May 14, 2009
Oprah apologizes for slamming author James Frey

Oprah Winfrey has apologized to author James Frey for shaming him on her TV chat show amid revelations he had fabricated parts of his memoir, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Winfrey’s apology was first reported on the Web site of Vanity Fair, with the author saying he felt “grateful” for Winfrey’s gesture. The two...
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Octo-mum unleashes tentacles on media feeding frenzy

March 1, 2009
Octo-mum unleashes tentacles on media feeding frenzy

THE octo-spectacle just won’t go away. And instead of running from the limelight, Octo-mum Nadya Suleman and her cast of characters have thrust themselves head-on into the circling, hungry maw of the 24/7 TV-cable-radio-internet-Twitter news cycle. Suleman’s media juggernaut reached new highs this week, starting Monday with her ex-boyfriend, who tearfully went on national...
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Leona Lewis – British Singer

February 8, 2009
Leona Lewis – British Singer

Leona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985 in London, United Kingdom) is a Grammy Award nominated British pop/R&B singer and songwriter. She was discovered in the reality TV show The X Factor and went on to win the show. The prize she received was a £1 million contract to Simon Cowell’s record label, Sony...
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Sigourney Weaver could be Emmy-bound with ‘Prayers for Bobby’

January 24, 2009
Sigourney Weaver could be Emmy-bound with ‘Prayers for Bobby’

Sigourney Weaver, a three-time nominee at the Oscars, could find herself in the running at the Emmys for her performance in the Lifetime telefilm “Prayers for Bobby.” The earnest biopic is just the sort of flick that does well with the Emmy Awards. And actresses of, ahem, a certain age, feature prominently in the...
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