Articles tagged with ‘OPRAH WINFREY SHOW’
Oprah Brings Out Piers Morgan’s Soft Side!
Posted on January 18th, 2011 at 3:17 pm by
America caught its first glimpse of Piers Morgan as a serious journalist with the premiere of his new interview program Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN. Morgan has replaced the legendary Larry King, who hosted his flagship interview show Larry King Live for twenty-five years in what is now Morgan’s time slot.
American audiences mostly know the British personality from television competitions such as America’s Got Talent, on which Morgan is a talent judge, and Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice, which Morgan won in 2008. On the other side of the pond, however, Morgan is better known for his work in journalism after having worked his way up in the British press to host various news programs including his most recent television show Piers Morgan’s Life Stories on ITV.
It seems fitting that Morgan chose Oprah Winfrey to be his first interview guest to launch his new American show as Winfrey, probably the most famous interviewer in the world, ends her twenty-five year old sydicated talk show and launches her OWN cable television channel. Winfrey has also proven herself to be a big ratings draw as is indicated by the high ratings of Morgan’s first CNN outing with the queen of talk by his side.
Before Piers Morgan Tonight premiered on CNN, Morgan promoted himself as a merciless interviewer who cuts straight to the truth of his subjects, referencing his ability to even make Simon Cowell cry during an interview. However, Morgan did not exactly live up to his self-proclaimed hard-hitting image during his interview with Winfrey. Instead, he exhibited more humility and graciousness during the interview than is prescribed by his reputation. Between the moments of curiosity, determination, and fluffy humor, Morgan appeared to be slightly nervous, insecure, and humbled by the event. Morgan’s apprehensively lighthearted demeanor would be expected from most people conducting such an interview; however, it was a little surprising coming from the snappy Brit who has interviewed hundreds of celebrities over the years.
To his credit, Morgan’s interview with the most successful talk show host in history was ultimately sufficiently insightful. He questioned her about the death of her baby when she was 14 that sparked her thoughts of teen-suicide, her refusal to marry her long-term partner Stedman Graham, and he even had the cheek to ask her how much money she is worth. And yes, he did eventually manage to get Winfrey to become a little teary-eyed during their discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Winfrey’s efforts in making King’s dreams for America come true.
In the end, Morgan simultaneously revealed his respect for Winfrey and his uncertainty about his own interviewing skills with his final question, which was “How have I done?” Winfrey answered with the less than confidence-building response, “surprising.”
Morgan’s upcoming guests include infamous radio talk show host Howard Stern, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and controversial British comedian Ricky Gervais. Good luck Piers!
Kristin’s No Twi-Baby!
Posted on May 14th, 2010 at 1:32 pm by
The publicity push for Twilight: Eclipse has started and now even Oprah’s dying to know whether Robert Pattinson and Kristin Stewart are an item. The status of the two stars’ relationship is usually off-limits to journalists but Oprah’s, well, Oprah and so can ask what ever she wants!
The Big O asked the question on her show yesterday, and the pair tried to deflect the question.
Kristin looked uncomfortable but Robert took it all in his stride and joked with the chat show queen: “Kristen’s pregnant.”
The 20-year-old actress looked awkward and tried to get in on the joke, saying, “He really likes to shock people because he thinks it’s funny.”
She continued: “We’ve actually had this conversation…” before realising her mistake and adding: “He’s having the baby because I can’t. Imagine a baby coming out of this thing. That’s just not going to happen.” Errrr….did she just make a reference to her, ahem, bits?
Kristin seems pretty ill at ease in interview situations at the best of times but you’d have thought she’d be used to the Twilight circus by now. I’m guessing her ‘people’ have told her to keep birth references to a minimum from now on!
Naomi… Not So Super!
Posted on May 11th, 2010 at 8:16 am by
ARRGGGGGH! It’s Naomi caught without make-up… Run!
Would you hire this woman to promote your leading brands looking like this? Ladies and Gentleman – the real Naomi Campbell…
The former supermodel, photographed while holidaying in Miami yesterday turns 40 later this month, and if you ask me, she’s starting to look it too.
OK, so the body looks great, but what’s with that wincing face! Maybe she just caught sight of herself in the mirror, or perhaps she is simply P*SSED OFF… Again!
For the most part, Campbell appeared calm and relaxed, something the model doesn’t often seem good at, but lazing around onboard luxury yachts is clearly something she does do VERY well!
However, this particular yacht belongs to her boyfriend, Russian multi-millionaire Vladislav Doronin, so she can be forgiven for enjoying the good life this time around.
Only a week ago, the diva appeared on Oprah in a bid to win the public sympathy vote, giving us a sob story as she tearfully admitted to having a super-temper, telling the audience how she felt remorseful and ashamed at her angry outbursts. But to most (including me) the ‘act’ wasn’t a convincing one.
Naomi, I know you’re on holiday love, but put some slap on ya face in future, being spotted without your make-up is just as offensive as watching Kerry Katona’s gurning!
