01-Dec-11, 5:11 AM | Agence France-Presse US television talkshow queen Oprah Winfrey (C) opens a multi-million dollar school in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2007. (AFP/File) OTHER ENTERTAINMENT STORIES Oprah's first graduating class awaits exam results in South Africa Kourtney Kardashian pregnant with second child Derek in pain from forearm injury, is leaving frisbee 'Life goes on, let's move forward,' Gabby counsels KC New York ! critics pick 'The Artist' best film OTHER WORLD STORIES UK expels Iran diplomats after embassy attack China military denounces US-Australia defense upgrade Oprah's first graduating class awaits exam results in South Africa Rescued killer whale starts new life in Spain 4 dead, 30 missing in Indonesia landslide JOHANNESBURG - The first graduating class at Oprah Winfrey's school for South African girls has finished their exams, with all of the students set for university studies, the head of the academy said Wednes

HENLEY-ON-KLIP, South Africa Mpumi Nobiva was raised by her grandmother in a neighborhood beset by poverty and crime after her mother died of AIDS. Now one of the first to graduate from Oprah Winfrey's school, she is headed to college in North Carolina. Winfrey spent $40 million to give her girls a campus with computer and science labs, a library and a wellness center. None paid tuition. The students are high-achievers, often from communities where schools are struggling to overcome the legacy of apartheid. And as the South African school year nears its end, all 72 members of the school's first graduating class have been accepted to universities in South Africa or the United States. More than a dozen have received full scholarships. Winfrey told her students that when you teach a girl, you teach a nation. "The first class, my class, will prove that," said Nobiva, 18, who will study visual and performing arts at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina

Glenda Sopha attended the Oprah Winfrey Show last year, but the surprises keep coming. Sopha, of Bayport, got more than she bargained for when she attended the show last Novemer. She and her granddaughter got tickets at the last minute and walked away from the show with several thousand dollars' worth of prizes. "I've been such a big fan of Oprah's and my granddaughter had been trying to get us tickets," Sopha said. "She got through and I really think we got the last two seats in the house." Sopha said they received more than $7,000 worth of "this and that," including a Coach purse, iPad, cookware and $1,000 to Nordstrom's. Plus, they each won a car. Sopha was a winner of Oprah's Biggest Giveway, which that day was a 2012 VW Beetle. After nearly a year from winning the prize, Sopha finally picked up her new car last week. "It's getting to be that same excitement again because it's finally coming," Sopha said a few days

Oprah Winfrey has put her luxurious home in Chicago, Illinois up for rent following the end of her hit TV talk show. The television mogul quit The Oprah Winfrey Show in May (11) after 25 years on the small screen to establish her network Own and she now plans to return with a new series interviewing stars in their homes. Winfrey spent many years filming her chat show in Chicago, and the property she lived in since 2006 has now been put up for rent for $15,000 (9,385) per month. The sixth-floor apartment in Chicago's exclusive Gold Coast neighbourhood boasts a library, solarium, a butler's pantry and wine room as well as six bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, according to Fox News.

Oprah Winfrey. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante Oprah Winfrey has put her luxurious home in Chicago, Illinois up for rent following the end of her hit TV talk show. The television mogul quit The Oprah Winfrey Show in May after 25 years on the small screen to establish her network OWN and she now plans to return with a new series interviewing stars in their homes. Winfrey spent many years filming her chat show in Chicago, and the property she lived in since 2006 has now been put up for rent for $15,000 per month. The sixth-floor apartment in Chicago's exclusive Gold Coast neighbourhood boasts a library, solarium, a butler's pantry and wine room as well as six bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, according to Fox News.

NewsCore The New York Post UpdatedNov 29, 2011 1:59 AM ET The surging Atlanta Falcons are calling on Oprah Winfrey for last-minute help. GUESS WHO Oakland tops Chicago. Patriots end Philly's dream. Tebow time in San Diego. Week 12 review Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan barked "Four-Oprah!" to his offense during Atlanta's 24-14 victory Sunday over Minnesota using the former talk show host's name as an "audible" to alert his team to a quick play change. In football terms, an "audible" means that the quarterback changes the play at the line of scrimmage when he spots something in the other team's defensive coverage. Ryan's Oprah audible was noticed by James Duthie, a broadcaster for Canada's The Sports Network. Duthie, who covers hockey, tweeted about it in the second quarter of Sunday's game while watching the action on FOX. "I thought I was hearing things, but the guys on the broadcast [Brian Billick and Thom Brennaman] men

NewsCore The New York Post UpdatedNov 29, 2011 1:59 AM ET The surging Atlanta Falcons are calling on Oprah Winfrey for last-minute help. GUESS WHO Oakland tops Chicago. Patriots end Philly's dream. Tebow time in San Diego. Week 12 review Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan barked "Four-Oprah!" to his offense during Atlanta's 24-14 victory Sunday over Minnesota using the former talk show host's name as an "audible" to alert his team to a quick play change. In football terms, an "audible" means that the quarterback changes the play at the line of scrimmage when he spots something in the other team's defensive coverage. Ryan's Oprah audible was noticed by James Duthie, a broadcaster for Canada's The Sports Network. Duthie, who covers hockey, tweeted about it in the second quarter of Sunday's game while watching the action on FOX. "I thought I was hearing things, but the guys on the broadcast [Brian Billick and Thom Brennaman] men

Glenda Sopha attended the Oprah Winfrey Show last year, but the surprises keep coming. Sopha, of Bayport, got more than she bargained for when she attended the show last Novemer. She and her granddaughter got tickets at the last minute and walked away from the show with several thousand dollars' worth of prizes. "I've been such a big fan of Oprah's and my granddaughter had been trying to get us tickets," Sopha said. "She got through and I really think we got the last two seats in the house." Sopha said they received more than $7,000 worth of "this and that," including a Coach purse, iPad, cookware and $1,000 to Nordstrom's. Plus, they each won a car. Sopha was a winner of Oprah's Biggest Giveway, which that day was a 2012 VW Beetle. After nearly a year from winning the prize, Sopha finally picked up her new car last week. "It's getting to be that same excitement again because it's finally coming," Sopha said a few days

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. The Oak Ridge Boys Vs Oprah Winfrey was a top 11 story of 2011 for January. Here is the recap: (Webster) Late night host David Letterman addressed the new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) on a recent episode with a video spoof featuring The Oak Ridge Boys. According to Letterman, those who are not willing to pay extra to access OWN, should instead tune-in and watch the new celebrity network, OBN, The Oak Ridge Boys Network. His spoof included a classic video of The Oaks singing the infamous line, "Giddy up ooom poppa omm poppa mow mow," from the group's 1981 hit single, "Elvira." 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the song, and The Oaks are still performing it regularly on tour across the U.S. and Canada about 150 days each year. - Watch a video of the spoof This Thanksgiving weekend we are looking back at the top 11 Day in Pop stories for each month of 2011. See the other Top 11 of 11 stories here Oak Ridge Boys Tour Dates/Tickets Oak Ridge Boys CDs, DVDs and MP

Oprah Winfrey has put her $5.6 million Chicago apartment up for rent for $15,000 a month. The former chat show host bought the sixth floor luxury apartment in the 1913 Beaux Arts building in the Gold Coast neighbourhood of the city in 2006 but never moved in because of security concerns and has now decided to let it to tenants for $180,000 per year. The stunning 4,607 square foot residence which Oprah attempted to sell for $6 million in 2008 - includes a grand foyer, inner foyer, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, butlers pantry, solarium, wine room, gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage. The new tenants can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan from the library, living room and master bedroom, which has 10 foot ceilings. Failing to sell the palatial residence won't have worried the media mogul too much as she was recently named the highest earning woman in Hollywood for the second year in a row. Oprah - who quit her successful chat

. On Monday Steven Tyler For Oprah Winfrey's New Series Premiere was a top story. Here is the recap: (hennemusic) Steven Tyler is helping Oprah Winfrey launch her new series, Oprah's Next Chapter. The pair sit down for an interview at Tyler's New Hampshire home, recorded this past September, for the series' 2-hour premiere on Sunday, January 1 from 9-11 p.m. on OWN TV. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in the debut episode, Winfrey and Tyler cover everything from the Aerosmith singer's years of drug addiction, his complicated relationships with his wives, and American Idol. - more on this story hennemusic is an official news provider for antiMusic.com.Copyright hennemusic - Excerpted here with permission. Steven Tyler Tour Dates/Tickets Steven Tyler CDs, DVDs and MP3s Steven Tyler T-shirts and Posters Steven Tyler CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

(MoneyWatch) Looking for a great apartment to rent? How about one that comes with a royal media pedigree? We know times are tough in the housing market, but apparently even the rich and famous are having trouble selling their property. While homes of any type are proving difficult to sell, there is an understandable reluctance on the part of buyers to plunk down huge sums of money for an investment that may no longer be considered as solid as it was even five years ago. Still, one might assume that certain celebrities, like Oprah Winfrey, would have no trouble at all locating prospective buyers. Not only does Winfrey have a long and celebrated history as a business-savvy media powerhouse, but her face and image denote one of the most trusted brands in the marketplace. And in Chicago, where Oprah hosted her blockbuster syndicated talk show for 25 years (1986-2011), she is practically a deity. Multiple sources, including Yahoo ,are reporting that Oprah has not been able to unload the lav

Oprah Winfrey has put her $5.6 million Chicago apartment up for rent for $15,000 a month. The former chat show host bought the sixth floor luxury apartment in the 1913 Beaux Arts building in the Gold Coast neighborhood of the city in 2006 but never moved in because of security concerns and has now decided to let it to tenants for $180,000 per year. The stunning 4,607 square foot residence - which Oprah attempted to sell for $6 million in 2008 - includes a grand foyer, inner foyer, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, butlers pantry, solarium, wine room, gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage. The new tenants can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan from the library, living room and master bedroom, which has 10 foot ceilings. Failing to sell the palatial residence wont have worried the media mogul too much as she was recently named the highest earning woman in Hollywood for the second year in a row. Oprah - who quit her successful chat show

(MoneyWatch) Looking for a great apartment to rent? How about one that comes with a royal media pedigree? We know times are tough in the housing market, but apparently even the rich and famous are having trouble selling their property. While homes of any type are proving difficult to sell, there is an understandable reluctance on the part of buyers to plunk down huge sums of money for an investment that may no longer be considered as solid as it was even five years ago. Still, one might assume that certain celebrities, like Oprah Winfrey, would have no trouble at all locating prospective buyers. Not only does Winfrey have a long and celebrated history as a business-savvy media powerhouse, but her face and image denote one of the most trusted brands in the marketplace. And in Chicago, where Oprah hosted her blockbuster syndicated talk show for 25 years (1986-2011), she is practically a deity. Multiple sources, including Yahoo ,are reporting that Oprah has not been able to unload the lav

Oprah Winfrey has put her $5.6 million Chicago apartment up for rent for $15,000 a month. The former chat show host bought the sixth floor luxury apartment in the 1913 Beaux Arts building in the Gold Coast neighborhood of the city in 2006 but never moved in because of security concerns and has now decided to let it to tenants for $180,000 per year. The stunning 4,607 square foot residence - which Oprah attempted to sell for $6 million in 2008 - includes a grand foyer, inner foyer, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, butlers pantry, solarium, wine room, gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage. The new tenants can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan from the library, living room and master bedroom, which has 10 foot ceilings. Failing to sell the palatial residence wont have worried the media mogul too much as she was recently named the highest earning woman in Hollywood for the second year in a row. Oprah - who quit her successful chat show

Zillow By Radar Staff This is what $180,000 a year will rent you! Now that she's bid goodbye to the windy city for sunny California , talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is looking for a reliable tenant for her palatial Chicago apartment, and RadarOnline.com has photos inside the high-class home. PHOTOS: Take A Peek Inside Oprah Winfreys Chicago Apartment Any potential lodgers who have $15,000 a month to splash out on rent can experience the stunning views of Lake Michigan from the library of the luxury4,607-square-footapartment, or sleep in the1,200-square-foot master bedroom with its towering 10-feet ceilings, reported Zillow.com . Located in a historic 1913Beaux-Arts building in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, the stunning abode features a formal dining room, solarium, wine room, gourmet custom kitchen and a handy two-car garage. PHOTOS: Oprah Gets Star Studded Farewell Surprise! While Oprah bought the sixth floor property for $5.6 million in 200! 6, it wa sreported that the

Category: Celebrity News Author : James Johnson Posted: November 23, 2011 Tags : Chicago , Chicago Apartment , oprah winfrey , United States Oprah Winfrey purchased a sixth-floor luxury apartment in Chicago back in 2006 for $5.6 million but never moved into the home because of privacy concerns and now her home can be rented to anyone willing to pay $15,000 per month. For that price the new tenant will receive 4,607 square feet of liveable space that including stunning views of Lake Michigan from the apartments library and master bedroom which also happens to boast 10 foot tall ceilings. Located inside of a 1913 Beaux Arts building in the Gold Coast neighborhood the realty site Zillow notes that the complex is also home to other penthouse and mansion seeking VIPs. Thrown in for the large monthly rental price is a grand foyer, butlers pantry, solarium, wine room, gourmet kitchen and a two-car garage which will likely be used to house very expensive automobiles from anyone who can af

It's Oprah Winfrey 's turn to try to salvage her flagging network. The "Queen of Talk" is set to return to the airwaves Jan. 1, exactly one year after her Own network launched to much fanfare. But the fledgling channel has struggled to find viewers, even with Winfrey's high-profile friends helming shows. "A lot of the programming is based on high-profile names, some of them a part of Oprah's farm team, but without Oprah to anchor them, those people don't have as much pull," AOL's TV critic Maureen Ryan told ABCNews.com. "The biggest problem is Oprah thinks her celebrity friends are the golden ticket to success." Instead, Rosie O'Donnell hasn't exactly given the network the boost execs may have been hoping for. The show premiered in August to 497,000 total viewers but has dropped in ratings every week since. According to Nielsen, which tracks ratings, five episodes of "The Rosie Show," which airs weeknights at 7 p.m

It's Oprah Winfrey 's turn to try to salvage her flagging network. The "Queen of Talk" is set to return to the airwaves Jan. 1, exactly one year after her Own network launched to much fanfare. But the fledgling channel has struggled to find viewers, even with Winfrey's high-profile friends helming shows. "A lot of the programming is based on high-profile names, some of them a part of Oprah's farm team, but without Oprah to anchor them, those people don't have as much pull," AOL's TV critic Maureen Ryan told ABCNews.com. "The biggest problem is Oprah thinks her celebrity friends are the golden ticket to success." Instead, Rosie O'Donnell hasn't exactly given the network the boost execs may have been hoping for. The show premiered in August to 497,000 total viewers but has dropped in ratings every week since. According to Nielsen, which tracks ratings, five episodes of "The Rosie Show," which airs weeknights at 7 p.m