Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Oprah And Tyra Are Getting That Paper
Posted by Bossip Staff
Forbes Magazine has listed the 20 top earners in television. Of course Oprah is topping that list bringing in $260 million, and little wannabe Oprah, Tyra Banks is no. 12 racking in $18 million. Go head, ladies, get money!
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happy to see them get that paper..Tyra still annoys the hell outta me tho
I’m first today! These w***** need to sit they ***** done! ***** back to school! Tyra got a big ***** head, Oprah need to ***** and have a damn child already!
@LaSabre84
Wow. First Oprah is in her 50’s. Child bearing years are over. Second, Oprah and Tyra do what you do. I am proud to see two black women on top of their game. Third Oprah has a college degree and Tyra has traveled the world 10 times over with her high school diploma.
You go girls……..I just love me some Tyra.
Get that money! I’m happy for both of them. Of course they do some things that annoys me. After all, you can’t please everybody and they are human, but I respect both of them. They work hard and they deserve it and more!
LaSabre84
I’m first today! These w***** need to sit they ***** done! ***** back to school! Tyra got a big ***** head, Oprah need to ***** and have a damn child already!
Damn. I know you had to be embarr*****ed when you read your comment. At least you should have been. How you gonna say a damn thing about anybody going to school?
Its cool to see sistahs doing there thing. With all this negativity being thrown at black woman today this is uplifting. Maybe STUPID HEAD oops I mean SUPER HEAD will take some notes
I have heard of women having kids in their 50’s…Plus I heard O was raped…maybe she dont want any…Tyra will never catch up to O’s money….NEVER!
$260 million – more than what Diddy, Jay and 50 did combined.
happy to see them get that paper..Tyra still annoys the hell outta me tho
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You *****ed the words right outa my mouth.
Tyra is getting paid to reinforce racism and sexism. She is a fool but Bill ‘O Reilly can’t hold down the fort by himself. I hate that stupid ghetto talk she puts on when talking to a black person. How insulting? Ghetto is a lifestyle not a race of people, get that through your huge head.
Money means nothing when you don’t have the power.
Oprah is the ‘mammy image’ they love.
Tyra has the european features they praise.
Not impressed.
And please stop referring to black women as ’sistas’. We are caring and desirable to men who appreciate our beauty. I have enough siblings, thanks.
Tyra’s mouth can get on my nerves, but I’m not going to be mad at two women getting rich without having to marry someone or have a baby by them. Make your own money is what my Daddy always said. I’ll be on that list one day.
Angie,
You’re so right. Sometimes when you are frustrated, you fail to see the good. There should be much said about any sucessful women who makes her own way without abusing marital or societal structures like child support checks to gain wealth.
I am proud of their accomplishments and I know it will inspire more to ‘get that paper’.
If you check your history you will learn that we all come from the same mother. Your mother came from that mother her moter came from that mother ect….. So in reality we are all BROTHAS and SISTAHS or to be politcally correct BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Before responding with a negative response learn you history. MY SISTAH
All that money and STILL *****ody wants Tyra!!
Oooohh, that was mean.
((putting myself in time-out))
Learn your history?
M-Daddy,
Spare me. Your explanation is hilarious. It was probably the biggest duh ever. And one plus one is two.
I think people in the trailer parks use the same one to justify modern historical actions.
Your comment really made my day though.
Hopefully, you will think about why I may not agree with being called a sista or sister.
I don’t want to date my brother, thanks. I hold feminine and romantic attributes which should be appreciated.
@ Natasha
Oprah is one fly ***** mammy! I like Oprah. She’s sensible, she carries herself well, she stays outta foolishness, etc.
And Tyra’s features don’t look European to me. Her body was, back in the day (big tatas, skinny body), but she’s filled out since then. Tyra annoys me too.
@ DC tap water
Oprah doesn’t want any children because of the abuse she endured as a child. She was actually impregnated by her uncle and the child either died during child birth or shortly after. She was only 14.
All y’all ignorant. These women should be praised. They work way harder than any of you do, clearly, and they stay out of trouble. What’s to be mad about? I applaud them and any other woman who’s keeping her ***** together.
I love Oprah.
On the other hand, I struggle with whether I like Tyra or not. Sometimes she seems cool and down to earth. Sometimes she can be annoying as hell. And about her looks.. I don’t know. She looks cute at times, but that damn blonde weave is not becoming.
Oprah has grown on me over the years and since she has started showing some love to black folks. And Tyra is irritating as hell I am glad that a sistah is makin’ some paper but she is very rediculously foolish sometimes. It’s cool to be fun and funny but real airheaded foolishness is just dumb and is unexcuseable not always the example to set.
You guys have to check out Tyra show right now.
She talking to a man about how his wife is rude, obnoxious and beligerent. He talking about how his wife, who is black, was acting ridiculous over a five dollar phone card.
She has the platform to change and she is wasting airtime perpetuating the image that black women are angry and have no cl*****.
If I weren’t black I would be laughing right now. But I am so concerned. This is why Bill o’reilly is shocked to encounter articulate, educated, and rational black people who don’t scream mother-f I want more iced-tea.
This show is back racism and negative outlook of blacks.
All these beautiful, successful, articulate black women and all we get is attention when one acts up.
Sorry for grammatical mistakes. This is not a reflection of a lack of education. I was just rushing while typing.
@ Natasha
I’m to mature for back and forth personal attacks. The big picture here is these two ladies are positively veiwed woman of color who arent on TV shakin their ***** for cash. How rare is that?
Natasha you are right about some of the things youve mentioned about Tyra…..seems she is trying too hard……but she is looking only…..opinionated and not very educated.
One last thing. Tyra’s speech and mannerisms are more consistent with stereotyical flamboyant homosexual behavior opposed to black american culture.
Who says, um hum girlfriend? Tyra is so RuPaul circa 1997.
Why does she love exposing herself proving she is real. We get it you are not perfect. But no one thought that to begin with. Delusions of grandeur.
Girrrrrrl.
@ m-daddy
I don’t know what types of medium you watch or read but there are large numbers of black women who are as wealthy around the world who aren’t shaking their *****es. Maybe you should stop watching BET.
Because you think it is rare is the problem.
There is nothing immature about debate. Let’s talk about it. I want the best for us. Let’s discuss our world. Either or both of us might learn something new to change our lives for the better.
And Natasha I agrre with some of the comments you stated as well but all I’m saying is women especially women of color have been so exploited its beautiful to see women doing something positive. I love and respect black women, after all I came from one
Natasha, you have made a very good point my apologies for not recongnizing the difference between the two ( argument vs. debate) I seem to have that problem LOL. Your absolutely right, there are alot of women of color doing it BIG in a positive way but the media doesnt show that. All you see the negative. FYI I dont watch BET
I completely understand and appreciate your position. I respect Oprah and I congratulate Tyra as well. But we shouldn’t only praise making money in our community. Alot of this money is attained from exploing our own community. The money made in this scenario is the same amount of money that will not be attained in the future. It makes sense but I am sure everyone is over me at this point, so I won’t explain myself.
Making money is not always positive. The way you use it will be used for *****essment.
Oprah still got denied at a luxury store in Paris. When we all know she could have bought the store, inventory and staff…and the staff’s grandchildren. She couldn’t buy the respect. They need to create Forbe’s list for that.
And I am so happy to hear that BET has one less viewer.
Sorry if I came off so forward, I am p*****ionate about these issues.
Will someone please tell the ladies that I need a loan!
Natasha dont ever apologize for you p*****ion thats what we need as a people. You are most certainly right about the money thing. One thing I do like about what Oprah has done with her money is donate a large sum to black colleges. But you know the sum I may think is large is nothing to her. Could be a tax right off LOL. Naw, Hey Natasha I can see you are an educated woman. Make sure you sprinkle that blessing to other young black woman, but I’m sure you are way ahead of me on that request
Nais said:
happy to see them get that paper..Tyra still annoys the hell outta me tho
Last night I watched ANTM for the first time in years. She is NOT annoying at all on that show to me. Her talk show, however, makes me wanna bust a cap in the TV. She is like nails on a chalkboard on that talk show.
mammy & mammy jr. congratulations ladies.
I believe Oprah and Tyra are doing exactly the right thing. They quietly reinforce to all of us that we can largely be in charge of our own success. Seeing Executive Producer: Tyra Banks or Oprah Winfrey Presents does a hell of a lot more p*****ive good for our collective esteem than their topics. even have a problem with Oprah’s or Tyra’s show. I find a problem with viewpoints such as yours Natasha. Your comments scream ‘hypervigilance’ and fear of judgement, which is odd because you judge Oprah and Tyra based on perceptions from television. Instead of viewing Tyra’s show about the “annoying” wife as a vehicle for perpetuating negative Black stereotypes…why can’t it simply have been a show about the routine domestic strife that goes on in households throughout America. Its syndicated entertainment. And once it is out there, it can be interpreted in a number of ways that you will never be able to control. How was her show any different than Barak Obama giving a speech and (*****umably) you would say there goes an intelligent, successful, family oriented, and comp*****ionate Black man. However, the next Black person may see Mr. Obama and qualify him as White acting or dry because he is not speaking in a manner consistent with that person’s community or isn’t talking about issues that he or she thinks are more pertinent. The fact stands that he is self made person, with a self constructed platform. And those facts already do a world of good for us all.
You said alot without saying anything. And Barak comment is irrelevant to what I spoke about. Your thoughts are jumbled and I can’t strain one point or stance.
You are using the ‘right’ words for which are interestingly key terminoloy in my comments, but you are talking like a politician. I spoke because I have my own thoughts not from what I’ve heard or have been taught.
Your long pointless comment smells of hypercluelessness but more of bs.
Nice display of words but construction built nothing, said nothing.
Happy Birthday to me!
Oh, and Tyra’s a phoney!
(I hope that’s the topic. If not, oh well–Happy Birthday, to me! Again! lol!!!!)
You guys have to check out Tyra show right now.
She talking to a man about how his wife is rude, obnoxious and beligerent. He talking about how his wife, who is black, was acting ridiculous over a five dollar phone card.
She has the platform to change and she is wasting airtime perpetuating the image that black women are angry and have no cl*****.
If I weren’t black I would be laughing right now. But I am so concerned. This is why Bill o’reilly is shocked to encounter articulate, educated, and rational black people who don’t scream mother-f I want more iced-tea.
This show is back racism and negative outlook of blacks.
All these beautiful, successful, articulate black women and all we get is attention when one acts up.
Damn, can’t we black people just live? How many people are bunching up white people for all those idiots on Jerry Springer? Black people are not perfect, and we do have the right to lose our tempers and be obnoxious once and a while.
What chu say, uh?
Get $$$
Not you needs to watch the rodent b4 504’s kitty gets a hold of it!!!
@Natasha
You are so on point.
There are plenty of women right here in NYC who are wealthy and who mad dam near as much as Oprah did this year. People think that TV and Loud money , in your face money is the only way to make money .So not true . Plenty of SISTAHS ! ( laughing, i had to say that) making so much dough it hurts. Working in the entertainment feild is not th only way to mkae loads of money in 2007 . People need to get a grip. and quick. Lets see who Black Enterprises 40 under 40 list uncovers this year. They do research years in advance , audited research. Not publicist fed research like Forbes!
sorry for the typos . I was emotional !
I completely understand and appreciate your position. I respect Oprah and I congratulate Tyra as well. But we shouldn’t only praise making money in our community. Alot of this money is attained from exploing our own community. The money made in this scenario is the same amount of money that will not be attained in the future. It makes sense but I am sure everyone is over me at this point, so I won’t explain myself.
Making money is not always positive. The way you use it will be used for *****essment.
Oprah still got denied at a luxury store in Paris. When we all know she could have bought the store, inventory and staff…and the staff’s grandchildren. She couldn’t buy the respect. They need to create Forbe’s list for that.
I am not over you Miss Lady !
You are so right.!
nahnah
You guys have to check out Tyra show right now.
She talking to a man about how his wife is rude, obnoxious and beligerent. He talking about how his wife, who is black, was acting ridiculous over a five dollar phone card.
She has the platform to change and she is wasting airtime perpetuating the image that black women are angry and have no cl*****.
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that’s a grown ***** woman. its not tyra bank’s job to hide real life so u chicks can feel better about urself. if u have a problem, then take it up with the everyday ppl so there’s nothing else to talk about. if his wife is a ***** then his wife is a *****. thats her problem, not tyra’s. smh @ all these house *****s worried about what m*****ah thinks about em.
dam thats crazy money for just hosting a talk show!!
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2240868
Thank you Pistons36. Is Tyra just supposed to stay silent about any black woman out of fear of perpetuating stereotypes? Please…if what she said about the woman was false, that’s one thing. But if this woman is rude and obnoxious, then she just is, that’s her fault. That has nothing to do with her skin, but her personality, and I doubt Tyra made it an issue of color. If it looks and acts like a duck, it’s probably a damn duck, right?
Oprah and Tyra are moguls. Much love to the both of them!
@Pistons36
as a pistons fan i love your name and as a lakers hater i love that picture of kobe. lmplao (laughing my pistons loving ***** off)
pistons, i didn’t make that comment, dear. i merely responded to it.
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tyra and oprah are nothing but capitlists. they make money and that’s it. i don’t buy into that ‘oprah is inspirational’ stuff.. so what? what’s the big deal? she makes tons of of money off the problems and issues of others, and?
i’m glad she was able to make it so far by herself, but she ain’t *****ody special. sorry.
i ain’t a big fan of praising black folk who are in entertainment. i prefer selfless people – black or white or whatever – who actually stand up for a cause, and oprah ain’t one of them.
(please refrain from bringing up that “she donates money” stuff, because that’s what rich people do.)
thats my issue too. People praising these entertainers. They are not real business people . They are just employees paid to look like business people. If ya’ll thinlk other wise then that means they are doing their jobs well. Fooling the delusional stupid and broke is a hard job and these ladies do it well. SMDH at calling employees moguls LMAO.
Natasha, I didn’t say anything about the root of the comments you made, only the comments proper. You insinuate that the success of Oprah and Tyra should not be given respect because they pander to White America and perpetuate negative stereotypes about Blacks. Just because they don’t champion the causes you would if you had similar status is irrelevant. Stop checking so hard for leaders and positive examples and make sure you can be one yourself.
nahnah
pistons, i didn’t make that comment, dear. i merely responded to it.
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tyra and oprah are nothing but capitlists. they make money and that’s it. i don’t buy into that ‘oprah is inspirational’ stuff.. so what? what’s the big deal? she makes tons of of money off the problems and issues of others, and?
i’m glad she was able to make it so far by herself, but she ain’t *****ody special. sorry.
i ain’t a big fan of praising black folk who are in entertainment. i prefer selfless people – black or white or whatever – who actually stand up for a cause, and oprah ain’t one of them.
(please refrain from bringing up that “she donates money” stuff, because that’s what rich people do.)
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i totally agree. oprah is like the black women’s jesus….and she’d blow any one of these chicks’ heads off if they ever stepped foot on her property
@Landie
Oprah isnt royal!Maybe in US but not in Europe trust me.So everyone needs to bow and open stores whenever she decides to shop?Please.They didnt even do that for the late princess Di and she was ROYALTY.And Oprah made a whole show bout that rumor,she wasent denied,they were closing!
oprah is absolutely no different than any other talk show host out there. the thing is she positioned herself as an expert and that’s how she was able to win the game. in other words, her marketing plan worked!
i just don’t see the big deal about making hundreds of millions of dollars by listening to other peoples’ insecurities and throwing money and cars at your audience.
all those charity stuff she’s done are all tax deductible.
and her school in south africa don’t impress me much either. this is merely an investment for her, as she will gain it all back, and more, by way of promotions, publicity, and more power and influence. so she opened a luxurious school for 152 “lucky” girls. the last thing we need is 152 mor oprahs.
and it’s funny how they always go to africa, when those damn kids in oakland and new york are dropping out of school in such an alarming rate. oprah, you don’t impress me.
Regardless of what others think about them, I think that they are both good examples for black woman, if you look at either of their past backgrounds, neither one of them came from rich or very privileged families, so it is good for them to be viewed positively. Sometimes Tyra can be a little goofy but who is perfect! And her shows are informative and I don’t think that they perpetuate stereotypes at all, the only problem that I have with Oprah that she seems to have forgotten where she came from, Mississippi, and she barely even has black people in her audience.
loves it.
http://www.blackplaysandfilms.com
@meena
Who said anything about her being royalty ? LMAO. But I do agree with you , the dang store was closing , and she needs to understand that in Paris she is common . The dang empress of Iran lives in Paris , Hell she’s worth billions on top of billion from her husband the shah. So how could Oprah , who is just a regular person be given any special treatment. They are not racist, they just could care LESS OPRAH . Get over yourself ! you are not the wealthiest woman in the world , far from it ! . You might be the wealthist EMPLOYEE in the world , but noy the wealthiest woman, selfmde or not. And honestly she is not as “self-made” as you people think. SMDH at the delusional and mis informed . Ya’ll need to travel more , and stop watching so much ENTERTAINMENT. Gorsh !
I am happy & thrilled that TYRA is a successful woman in TV—I would like to see TYRA in a “serious relationship” she ’s been with alot of dudes and they all have “moved on”—Seal, Tiger Woods, Rick Fox etc. WH*****UP WIT DAT
go head ladies get them stacks!
TYRA filled a void in tv talk shows, there wasn’t a show (without videos) tha catered 2 tha youth & adults of all races i love it! i watch it like 106 n park back in tha day, religiously!
***** please the only thing tractive bout thees hos is they bank accounts. T-Bone give em some play but they gotta pay a ***** first i seen pichers of these *****es without they make up an weeves its enuff to make a *****s ***** faint so unless they gon pay a ***** T-BONE wood letem p*****, ***** gotta hav his standerds an *****.