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Menopause unplugged: Oprah joins Halle Berry and Naomi Watts for groundbreaking TV special

The programme will also feature experts discussing the physical and neurological changes women experience, as well as appearances from celebrity advocates like Naomi Watts, Halle Berry and Maria Shriver.

Entertainment Streaming
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Why Oprah’s book club pick ‘Dream State’ by Eric Puchner is the talk of the town

Explore the emotional journey of love and choices in Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, 'Dream State' by Eric Puchner, as it delves into the complexities of relationships over decades.

Entertainment Books
Lutho Pasiya|Published

Meet the 22 black dollar billionaires breaking barriers in business

A list of achievement is circulating widely on social media, spotlighting the 22 black billionaires making waves across diverse industries worldwide.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Watch VideoOprah Winfrey opens up about using Ozempic and weight loss on her podcast

Discover how Oprah Winfrey's experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic reshaped her understanding of weight loss and challenged societal perceptions

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

From fame to fortune: The 14 celebrities who made the billionaires list in 2024

From sports legends to media moguls, these stars have used their talents, investments, and business acumen to join the exclusive three-comma club.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Sarene Kloren|Published

Former head of operations loses court battle against OWLAG

The Johannesburg Labour Court has ruled against Simon Matiko, the former head of operations at OWLAG, in his bid to overturn his dismissal and a private arbitration ruling

Sunday Independent News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Quincy Jones changed my life, says Oprah Winfrey

Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg has admitted that she ‘had no better friend’ than Jones.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published

Inspiring South African’s in Barbie book

South African designers, an entrepreneur and a change maker are among the global faces to make the pages of a special edition Barbie story book.

Sunday Tribune News
Taschica Pillay|Published

AI risks and realities: Insights from Oprah’s AI Special with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Bill Gates

In a special aired by Oprah Winfrey, AI experts including Sam Altman and Bill Gates discussed the future of artificial intelligence, emphasising the need for caution and regulation.

Tech
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Oprah Winfrey buys back rights to documentary about her life

Despite speculation it would cost her millions to reclaim the rights to the documentary, a source has denied it reaching seven figures.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published

Iconic TV host Phil Donahue has died

The iconic TV star - who created and hosted 'The Phil Donahue Show' for almost three decades - passed away on Sunday following a long illness.

Entertainment TV International
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It’s up to women to drive the change they want to see

When women come together, they are able to leverage their combined experiences and resources to tackle issues such as discrimination, pay disparity, and rampant violence more effectively

Sunday Independent Analysis
Opinion|Published

‘I was struck by the number 60’: Oprah Winfrey

‘Also I realised that the Auntie thing is very cultural. If you go to other countries where age is respected it's considered an honour. ’

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published

Oprah Winfrey opens up about happiness and her friendship with Gayle King

Gayle believes they have both benefited from being open and honest with each other.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
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Oprah Winfrey believes people still think she is secretly gay

Oprah Winfrey is convinced many people still think she’s gay after years of rumours which falsely suggested she’s in a secret relationship with her best friend Gayle King

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
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Oprah’s joy at doctor’s graduation

Bongeka Zuma, a young woman from Bulwer in KZN, graduated as a medical doctor from the prestigious Stanford University in California and had Oprah Winfrey cheering her on as she walked across the stage.

Sunday Tribune News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Oprah Winfrey thinks Gayle King’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot is ‘great’

Gayle King has revealed how Oprah Winfrey has backed her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Bang Showbiz|Published

Oprah Winfrey: I’ve been a major contributor to America’s diet culture

TV star Oprah Winfrey feels she’s had an influence on America's diet culture.

Lifestyle Health
Bang Showbiz|Published

Oprah Winfrey ‘really excited’ about weight loss drugs

Oprah Winfrey is ‘really excited’ about weight loss drugs and how they will help people ‘struggle’ less.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Bang Showbiz|Published

You can do it too: These seven billionaires had ordinary jobs before amassing their wealth

If these super wealthy individuals can go from ‘regular’ jobs to swimming in money, why can’t you?

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

On this day in history, March 11

Events that ripple though time, some of which may tickle your fancy, or event your funny bone

The Star News
Greg Hutson|Published

Oprah Winfrey to explore weight-loss drug use in first prime time TV special in three years

Oprah Winfrey will explore weight-loss drugs in 'An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution', her first primetime TV special in three years.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Bang Showbiz|Published

Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers partnership after nearly 10 years

Oprah Winfrey is leaving her WeightWatchers partnership two months after admitting to using weight-loss medication to drop unwanted kilos.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Bang Showbiz|Published

Oprah academy matriculant looks back – and ahead

The Daily News interviewed Fezeka Nxumalo at Inchanga Primary School in 2018 after she was selected to study at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG). Five years later, she left OWLAG with a Bachelor’s pass and three distinctions.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

What is Ozempic and why is it the latest buzz word?

Every time a Hollywood celebrity shares a flattering image on social media, the comments section is riddled with claims that Ozempic was used.

Lifestyle Health
Se-Anne Rall|Published