Oprah Winfrey

Most Americans 'don't want' Oprah to run

New York - Muslimchronicle

Americans may love Oprah Winfrey, but most don't want the chat show queen to run for president, although if she did she would beat Donald Trump, a poll revealed Friday. Winfrey's rousing speech at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards ceremony ignited speculation that the billionaire entertainment mogul, the first black woman to own a television network, is harboring Oval Office ambitions. Sixty-four percent ofRead more

And maybe Oprah, US celebrity politicians abound

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey's impassioned Golden Globes speech triggered speculation about her political future. A 2020 presidential race between Oprah and Donald Trump, himself a TV titan, would be the celebrity-political battle of the millenium, made for -- and by -- television. But they are by no means the first American screen stars to throw their hats in the politicalRead more

Oprah declares 'new day' for women

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Oprah Winfrey on Sunday declared a "new day" for women and girls facing down abusive men as her powerful speech to the Golden Globe Awards stirred talk that she has a political future. Within moments of the daytime television trailblazer's remarks at the Hollywood gala, effusive fans called for her to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020, although she has given no indicationRead more

Hollywood stars declare war on sexual misconduct

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Hollywood spoke with one voice at the Golden Globes on Sunday to declare war on the film industry's culture of sexual harassment and abuse, as it kicked off its annual awards season on a rare serious note. Crime drama "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" was the big winner of the night with four trophies, giving it momentum ahead of the all-important OscarsRead more

Bill Cosby books top ‘remove’ list on a list of books parents

Los Angeles - Arab Today

A celebrity once beloved among young people now finds himself on a list of books parents and other community members most wish to see removed from libraries: Bill Cosby. Cosby’s Little Bill Books series is among those making the American Library Association’s annual top 10 “challenged books.” The reason is unique for the list, which the ALA announced Monday: not the booksRead more

Oprah Winfrey loses 20kg with new programme

Los Angeles - ArabToday

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey says she has lost more than 20kg, and is loving it. The 65-year-old joined a weight-loss programme called Weight Watchers in 2015. “Nearing the 45-pound weight loss mark is a great feeling,” Winfrey said. She said that weight loss is the result of a lifestyle change instead of years of dieting. “After spending literally yearsRead more

Security consultant denies 'bugging' All Blacks

Sydney - Arab Today

A security consultant accused of planting a listening device in a hotel used by the All Blacks said he was innocent Thursday, insisting he knew nothing about the "stupid bloody bug". Adrian Gard, who has worked with the New Zealanders for several years, was charged this week with bugging their hotel before last year's Sydney Test against Australia, raising tensionsRead more