After two years as runner-up, Oprah Winfrey was named the Most Powerful Celebrity by Forbes, heading the six women and four men who make up the top 10. This is the fifth time the former talk show host has headed the annual ranking of 100 celebrities. Singer Lady Gaga came in second, followed by director/producer Steven Spielberg and singers Beyonce and Madonna. Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, who was No. 1 last year, dropped to 12th place. With earnings of USD$77 million from … [Read more...] about Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes’ “Most Powerful Celebrity” list
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Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey will speak exclusively with Lance Armstrong in his first no-holds-barred interview about the doping scandal. On Oprah Winfrey and Lance Armstrong: A Worldwide Exclusive, Armstrong will address the years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his storied cycling career. The special 90-minute episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com on January … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
Los Angeles and Silver Spring, Maryland – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International have announced that Justin Bieber will be featured in a special episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter, which will air in more than 100 countries worldwide. The interview premieres on November 25 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and will then air throughout the world on DNI's female flagship channels TLC, Home & Health and Real Time, beginning November 25. This will be the first time … [Read more...] about Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
Exclusive: Discovery fronts up
New York City – Close to 1,000 people attended Discovery Communications International’s (DCI) Upfront event last night at the Lincoln Center theatre in Manhattan, NYC. TV ASIA Plus attended the annual industry event that showcases the latest programmes and series launching on Discovery’s various channels in the coming months. President and CEO Discovery Communications, David Zaslav, with the aid of a 30 metre digital projection screen, highlighted some of the changes and … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Discovery fronts up
Guest list revealed for CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight
Piers Morgan Tonight unveils a blockbuster first week of guests, featuring the biggest names in television, film, politics, and comedy. On opening night, talkshow superstar Oprah Winfrey takes to the hot seat. She will be followed by Sirius Radio star Howard Stern, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Comedian and Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais, and George Clooney. Guests confirmed in following weeks include former New York City Mayor and possible Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, … [Read more...] about Guest list revealed for CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight
