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Not With The Ops: Oprah Endorses Delivers Rare Endorsement Choosing John Fetterman Over Dr. Oz
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Fake Pennsylvanian Dr. Oz is running for the states soon to be vacant Senate seat. While the Republican has the backing of twice impeached former President Donald Trump, he won’t get support from Oprah. In a rare move from the retired talk show host/mogul, Oprah has publicly endorsed Dr. Oz’s opponent, Democrat John Fetterman. Oprah initially said she would leave the election up to Pennsylvanians but has had a change of heart, deciding to stand on the right side of history during an online discussion ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections. “I said it was up to the citizens of Pennsylvania and of course, but I will tell you all this, if I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reason...
I Luh Dat: Twitter Clowns Yung Miami For Saying She Wants To Be The Next “Black Oprah”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Yung Miami is a rising star in the media space and already looks to be comfortable in her role as the host of the series, Caresha Please. In a recent interview, Yung Miami made a quip about becoming the next “Black Oprah” and Twitter isn’t being kind in response per usual. Yung Miami, real name Caresha Brownlee and one half of the City Girls duo, sat down for an exclusive chat with XXL covering topics from Diddy, her musical career, and where she intends to go next as she continues her ascension in the game. One portion of the interview turned heads and while it’s clear that Ms. Miami probably misspoke, the Internet can be really unforgiving. From XXL: XXL: First of all, congratulations on your new podcast, Caresha Please. You ...
Adele’s ‘One Night Only’ Performance Shines Light On Black Love With Epic Proposal Assist
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Adele may have captivated audiences with her amazing vocals, but it was her assist in helping a man propose that truly stole hearts and the show. During the CBS special Adele One Night Only on Sunday (November 14), the 15-time Grammy-winning singer returned to the stage for the first time in more than four years for a concert in front of some of her famous friends, and also sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an exclusive interview discussing topics from her weight loss to her relationship with sports agent Rich Paul. Related Stories Gushing about how he stole her heart, the “Hello” songstress revealed during her sit down with Oprah that she and Paul initially met on the dance floor at a birthday party. Although it took a “couple yea...
Discovery+ and Oprah Team Up For New Series ‘The Great Soul Food Cook-Off’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: OWN TV / Discovery+ Discovery+ and Oprah Winfrey are searching for the best soul food dishes in America in a new cook-off series. Source: OWN TV / Discovery+ Premiering on Discovery+, The Great Soul Food Cook-Off, a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series, aims to celebrate Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. As Black culture continues to be recognized in music, film, fashion, TV, sports, and more, OWN and Discovery+ are spotlighting the culinary contributions of Black chefs with challenges designed to highlight the past and present of soul food. “Soul food originated in the earliest African American communities and describes a style of cuisine that represents the creativity and skill ...
Oprah Erects 26 Billboards Around Louisville Calling For Justice For Breonna Taylor
Source: Patrick Smith / Getty Oprah Winfrey is continuing her crusade to assist in the fight of helping to bring the police officers who murdered Breonna Taylor to justice. Last week after dedicating her O Magazine cover to the slain EMT, Oprah has decided to fight even harder by erecting 26 billboards all over the city of Louisville serving as a demand that the police officers who murdered Taylor in her home be charged for the crime. “Breonna Taylor. She was just like me. She was just like you,” Oprah said last week while unveiling the historic cover. “And like everyone who dies unexpectedly, she had plans. Plans for a future filled with responsibility and work and friends and laughter. I think about Breonna Taylor often. Imagine if three unidentified men burst into your...
Say Her Name Again: Breonna Taylor Graces Oprah’s ‘O Magazine’ Cover
Source: Breonna Taylor / Breonna Taylor Even though a large percentage of media outlets have pivoted away from America’s glaring racism problem the fight for equity continues. One of the culture’s biggest names is keeping the much needed narrative on everyone’s radar. As spotted on Page Six Oprah Winfrey has bowed out of her regular duties for her O Magazine. Since its’ launch in April 2000 she has graced the cover of the women’s publication. For the September issue the media mogul has chosen to feature Breonna Taylor; which is a first in the brand’s history. The creative features a portrait of the late emergency medical technician done by Janelle Washington. On the cover is a quote by Oprah saying “If you turn a blind eye to racism, you become an accomplice to it”. Winfrey also wrote...
