To celebrate Black History Month, we're featuring a series of inspiring quotes from movers and shakers who have paved the way and made a difference in the lives of African Americans today.
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As an avid Oprah fan, I was devastated to see the season end in September. One of my favorite episodes was Oprah's Favorite Things, because I just loved to see the audience's reactions when she announced what she was giving them. I swear, I've never seen grown men and women cry over macaroni and cheese.
When the holidays started drawing close, I was a little bit sad that I won't get to see what her favorite picks are this year. Imagine my surprise when I pulled out the December issue of Oprah's magazine to see that it's an Oprah's Favorite Things edition! Read on to find out what they are and how much you can save by using a special code. I've also added a couple of alternatives for items that cost over $100.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren were among the famous guests who turned out last night for "An Evening With Ralph Lauren," which was hosted by Oprah Winfrey at NYC's Lincoln Center. Other ladies who love Ralph's designs, like Naomi Watts, Uma Thurman, and Kerry Washington, hit the blue carpet solo. Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica posed as a pair. Ralph had the support of his family at the event, which was a benefit for the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention and Lincoln Center, including sons Andrew and David, daughter Dylan, and wife Ricky. David, who married Lauren Bush just over a month ago, proudly sported his new ring as he and his wife mingled and said hi to Naomi.
Ralph and Oprah sat on stage to talk about the designer's lengthy career, and what continues to inspire him. Naomi Watts shared her thoughts on Ralph's body of work as well. She said, "He's been famous for so long. I grew up following him. Ralph Lauren is a great American icon, and he's here along with another great American icon. It's my pleasure to be here."
Tom Hanks, Oprah, and Steven Spielberg teamed up with Michelle Obama to make this series of touching videos about the first lady's Joining Forces initiative. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden started this effort to bring attention, support, and aid to the families of the men and women serving in the US military. Tom, Oprah, and Steven each made a video to tell the story of one such family for this series of PSAs. Check out the videos and learn more about how to get involved with Joining Forces.
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I was missing my usual daily dose of Oprah Winfrey and was determined to find a substitute talk show. Turns out, Anderson Cooper, the famous silver-haired anchor from CNN, has his own daytime talk show called Anderson.
I've been watching a couple of episodes, but I feel like it just doesn't measure up. Sure, Anderson is charming and at times humorous, but he lacks the high emotional intelligence and the warmth that Oprah exudes. I feel that to really touch people's hearts and lives, you need to show them you can connect with the audience and the guests on a deeper level. We're so attuned to Oprah that when she laughs, we chuckle along, and when she cries, our tears well up as well. Somehow, I feel like it'll be hard to do that with Anderson, but perhaps I need to give him a chance. What do you think — can Anderson replace Oprah as our go-to daytime talk show host?
Do you ever have one of those moments when you wished you kept your mouth shut? It's one thing if what you said embarrassed you in front of your friends, but it's another thing when that statement caused havoc in your career. Check out examples of famous people who made verbal gaffes that lead to career hiccups.
Judging by the warmth and empathy Oprah Winfrey displays on TV, it's easy to imagine what a wonderful person she'd be to have in your life. But have you ever thought about what she would be like as your manager? I talked to Janet Lee, an interior designer who specializes in small spaces, who shared her experiences with her former boss, Oprah. Janet was formerly a senior field producer for The Oprah Show — talk about a dream job! Read on to find out what it was like to have Oprah as a boss.
Oprah aired her final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show this week, after 25 years on the air. Here at Sugar headquarters, we marveled that many of us grew up with the show. I definitely remember coming home from school and watching certain episodes with my mom, then as I got older, watching them on my own.
I can think of so many memorable episodes that I caught — from Tom Cruise jumping on the couch to Dr. Oz talking about S-shaped you-know-whats (Google it), or Oprah boldly confronting author James Frey. And of course, I always enjoyed episodes with her regular features like "Oprah's Favorite Things" and her influential book club. The fearless talk show host earned icon status, so I want to celebrate O by hearing from you: what's your favorite episode of the show, or your most memorable Oprah moment?
