Corn on The Cobb

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The righteous Oprah Winfrey was spotted at Howard University over the weekend with enough corn to feed all of Eddie Murphy's kids on Turkey day. Damn, she has some "Roots" and "Color Purple" type feet, like she was running from "Massa" in the woods for about 90 miles. Stedman is probably down to chew on those thangs for an increase in his allowance. Don't her feet like like they were in a bad car accident?

We love Oprah but her toe jam is definitely worthy of a post.

Quote of The Day: Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey speaking to Howard University graduates on Saturday:

"I stand here as a symbol of what is possible when you believe in the dream of your own life," Winfrey said. "Don't be afraid. All you need to do is know who you are."Winfrey said that while growing up her grandmother, a servant in 1950s Mississippi, hoped that Winfrey would "get some good white folks" to work for.

"I regret that she didn't live past 1963 and see that I did get some really good white folks — working for me," said.

Click here to read more on her speech.

'Blood Diamond Russ' and Co. on Oprah

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If you missed the "Post-Imus" discussion of Hip-Hop on Oprah, here is some of the footage. It looks like "Blood Diamond Russ" took a break from blonds and blood diamonds to chat it up. Common, Maya Angelou, and some sisters from Spelman make an appearance.

Now that Common showed up, can rappers stop crying about being on Oprah now? That is not her market or demographic, it's a business, don't take it personal.

BE's Top 50 Hollyweird Power Brokers

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Oprah Winfrey tops the list while Will Smith and his business partner James Lassiter make the cover.

No. 2: Richard D. Parsons, Chairman & CEO, Time Warner Inc.
No. 3: Will Smith, Actor-Producer
No. 4: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman & CEO, Johnson Development Corp. and Magic Johnson Enterprises
No. 5: Robert L. Johnson, Founder, Our Stories Films
No. 6: Tyler Perry, President & CEO, The Tyler Perry Co.
No. 7: Douglas V. Holloway, President, Cable Investments, NBC Universal Cable
No. 8: Denzel Washington, Actor-Director-Producer
No. 9: Eddie Murphy, Actor-Producer
No. 10: Tyra Banks, Founder & CEO, Bankable Production

Tracey Edmonds is on the fast track to get on the list, whatever it takes . Scan ganked from Straight Outta NYC.

Rachel Ray Makes Racial Remarks Against Oprah

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According to TMZ, talk show host Rachel Ray made racist remarks against her boss Oprah Winfrey while having dinner in LA back in 2005. Rachel had at least 4 glasses of red wine and said the following:



"Why is she wearing slave drag? She obviously has problems being black."

Via TMZ:

We're told Ray became "extremely loud and aggressive," and began dissing Oprah.
Sources say she told the group about a portrait of Oprah that sits in the lobby
of Harpo Productions in Chicago. It's from the movie "Beloved" and shows
Winfrey's back, enhanced with scars. She's also wearing a skirt from the slavery
era. Back at the table, sources say Ray launched into attack mode: "Why is she
wearing slave drag? She obviously has problems being black."

You know everyone has those 50 or 100 YT's at work smiling in your face and busting a Kramer behind your back. No big deal. SMH

Thanks to Faye over at Harvard for the tip, Boston STAND UP!

50 Cent: I Had My Salad Tossed

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25 Cent was on Howard Stern saying he let a girl toss his salad and goes on to say later in the interview that he has done the "tossing" before. Howard Stern ask 25 Cent was he uncomfortable when his salad was being tossed and 25 Cent says "no, it was an experience". Other comments at the end of the interview suggest 25 cent is a big fan of salad tossing. During the interview he also says that Oprah Winfrey is probably a "freak" in bed. He goes on to say that it would be ok for Eminem to use the "N-word" around him. Click here to listen to the last 10 minutes of the interview via Youtube.

25 Cent on his song Hate it or Leave it:

Comin up I was confused, my mommy kissin a girl
Confusion occurs comin up in the cold world

Consistently Inappropriate

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This is what this a*s clown decided to wear to the opening of the 'Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls'...I know it was in South Africa, but damn MiMi, it's for the kids for Christsakes!! Animal prints, lace, pearls, titties, WTF!! Maybe she should try enrolling in that school first semester.

Quote of The Day: Oprah Winfrey

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“I became so frustrated with visiting inner-city schools [in the U.S.]. If you ask the kids what they want or need, they will say an iPod or some sneakers. In South Africa, they don’t ask for money or toys. They ask for uniforms so they can go to school.”

Oprah just opened her $40 million dollar 'Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls' which is set on 22 acres and spread over 28 buildings in South Africa. Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, and Spike Lee all hit up the school opening in support. This quote is making the rounds as a diss on the FUBU kids but I think this is more about American values. Next....

Waiting on the 25 Cent Leadership Academy for Boys to pop up. Source

25 cent Rides Against Oprah "Again" : Says Oprah is an OREO

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Click here for another pic of Mr. "For The Community" 25 Cent with Alice Evans.

Via New York Post Page Six

OPRAH Winfrey is really an Oreo - black on the outside but white on the inside, according to 50 Cent. In the January issue of Elle, the rapper says Winfrey "started out with black women's views but has been catering to middle-aged white American women for so long that she's become one herself. I think the idea of being publicly noted that she's a billionaire makes [black women] interested in seeing her views. But it's even more exciting to the demographic of white American women she's been aiming at to see that she has the exact same views that they have."



25 Cent on Patiently Waiting Track: :"Hey Em, you know you my favorite whiteboy"

Not a big fan of Oprah but Hey 25 Cent, STFU and stay in your lane. When is the last time you been back to Queen's? Flaming around on MTV talking about you got popped 9 times doesn't hold any weight, a lot of dudes get shot in the hood. We heard you already, get off Oprah's clit and find a rapper to diss. Or George Bush who 50 has praised. And lean back on the fake ass publicity stunts. This idiot doesn't understand there is no billon dollar market (Oprah is a certified billionaire) for a talk show targeting an urban demographic.

Boo Hoo: Oprah Not Invited to TomKat's Wedding

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Via People:

Tom Cruise may have famously jumped on Oprah Winfrey's couch to declare his love for Katie Holmes, but Winfrey won't be at his wedding in Italy Saturday."It's not that I'm not going," Winfrey tells Extra's AJ Calloway in a segment to air on Tuesday. "It's that they had a limited number of people that they could invite. I was not one of the invitees. That's fine. I don't get invited to everyone's wedding. I don't invite them to everything I do. But I wish them the best."She continues, "I have a great deal of regard for their relationship and so I'm trying to think of what to get them."Asked what she'll get the couple, she says, "I don't know! I was thinking … I'm easier (to shop for) – you can get me a bubble bath I'm okay – but I don't know what to give them."

Spare me, O, he professed his love for Katie on your show, you should've been invited to the Scientology ceremony!!! Tom Cruise is hilarious, first hanging out on 106 & Park with Jamie Foxx back in 2004, then dancing to Young Joc this year --- remember this:



Everyone seems to think he's crazy, but he seems like a fun guy, the life-of-the-party type of dude. I just don't remember him being like this with Nicole Kidman.

Rosie O'Donnell's Gadar: Oprah Winfrey is Gay

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Via TMZ:

"Rosie O'Donnell trained her gaydar on Oprah Winfrey and her BFF Gayle King on "The View," saying that the talk-show queen and her BFF Gayle King are, despite their protestations to the contrary and despite their not being full-blown lovers, "a tiny bit gay."



For more on Oprah's recent roadtrip with her BFF Gayle, go here. Why can't we ever see Oprah and Stedman together?

Beyonce and Jay-Z Planning Wedding with $3 Million Price Tag

Here comes the princess bride
(MSNBC):

Beyoncé Knowles is pulling out all the stops for her wedding.

The “Dreamgirls” star is set to wed rap impresario Jay Z, and the lavish event will come with a $3 million price tag, according to the upcoming Star. The former Destiny’s Child member is planning a late November wedding on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, reports the tab. Guests at the bash will dine on $300,000 worth of Beluga caviar as well as lobster and Italian truffles and will wash it down with $200 bottles of Dom Perignon. Knowles’ wedding dress will be modeled after Princess Diana’s, reports the Star, and among the guests invited are Oprah Winfrey and U.N. head Kofi Annan.

An impediment to the marriage had been Beyoncé’s manager father, Matthew Knowles, and his misgivings about the 36-year-old Jay Z’s relationship with his 24-year-old daughter, but Matthew Knowles has apparently come around and given the romance his blessing.

“Beyoncé’s telling friends it will be ‘the wedding to end all weddings,’” according to the source. “Beyoncé feels like she’s living a fairy tale so why shouldn’t her wedding be equally magical?”

Oprah Winfrey: Rap vs Rap Queen

Self Rapt(Nationalledger)

May 29th, 2006
By Melee`

Hmmm....Messing with Oprah might be like messing with the Gotti's, I wouldn't risk it. :) OK, all jokes aside....

Oprah has an incredible following; Soccer Moms, Desperate Housewives, Dire Actors and Die Hard Fans....Some take her word for anything, yes, she did help James Frey sell a million little books.

50 Cent, Ludi, Ice Cube have equal footing with fans in the Hip Hop world and have validity behind their anger towards Ms. Winfrey.

How will issues be resolved? Oprah, invite them to your show....Talk it through and make good....

Oprah inks a deal.

Pocket Change
May 22nd, 2006
By Melanie Woodroffe

Oprah Winfrey has signed on with publishing house Simon & Schuster to write a book on weight control.

Winfrey has had a rollercoaster ride with her figure, losing and gaining and finally, a stable loss resulting from finding the right balance, she is an expert on the subject.

Long time friend and personal trainer, Bob Greene is also back on board to exercise his expertise.

Oprah reportedly was paid an advance fee of over $12 million!

Whew, makes me really hungry, money hungry that is!