Thursday, 26 May 2011
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What We (And Celebs) LOVE About Oprah Winfrey: The Last Five Years
Today, Oprah Winfrey airs the last episode of her hit-syndicated talk show and she will be missed by millions of fans.
Some of her celebrity fans/friends have been speaking out about what she means to them and we have their tweets along with deets about the final show (semi-spoilers included so enter at your own risk) inside.....
She may be a billion dollar woman, but she knows what's really important in life. The last five years, Oprah has focused on education and the upliftment of those who truly believe education in all areas of life is key. Through scholarships, her school in South Africa, her magazine and now her OWN channel, everything she does has the intention of teaching.
According to CNN, Oprah Winfrey's final show will feature an intimate conversation between she and her audience. With old show clips and segments playing as she spoke, Oprah told the audience,
" This last hour is about me saying thank you, it is my love letter to you. I want to leave you all with the lessons that is the anchor of my life. Everyday that I stood here I knew that this was exactly where I was supposed to be. There was many a day I came to work tired, but I showed up because I knew that you were waiting, you were waiting for whatever we had to offer. That’s why I never missed a day in 25 years."
And when speaking about what she hopes everyone has learned from the show, she said:
"(Know)what sparks the light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world. I didn’t even imagine that the show would have the depth and the reach that (it has now). ... Wherever you are, that’s your stage, your circle of influence. That’s your talk show, that’s where your power lies. … You have the power to change somebody’s life. Everyone has a calling, and your real job in life is to figure out what that is and get about the business of doing it."
And here's what some celebrities have tweeted about Oprah recently:
Mariah Carey: "Thank u Oprah for inspiring, educating & most importantly giving so many the power to dream & have hope these past 25 yrs! Love & God bless."
Joan Rivers: "Oprah Winfrey is so powerful that she had the Rapture postponed until after her final show airs tomorrow."
Will.i.am: "I’m going to miss the oprah winfrey show... Thank you so much for making feel apart of the harpo family... I love you oprah."
Kristin Chenoweth: "Best night of my life. Sang for Oprah!!!"
Josh Groban: "Took a covert trip to Chicago to surprise @Oprah on her big finale concert. Such an honor! Just landed in San Antonio for concert tomorrow!"
Conan O’Brien: "Oprah has revealed who the guest will be on her final show and it’s not me. P.S. Congrats to whoever 'Will Smith' is,"
Yoko Ono: "She is "one of the strongest women around."
Tyrese Gibson: "I have never witnessed anyone be honored on this level EVER!! @Oprah you are beyond amazing!! Great job team @Harpo Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!"
Shanice--I'm soooo sad that @Oprah's show is over..
Sissy Spacek: "I'm gonna miss Oprah," "She's like a girlfriend that we get to have tea with in the afternoon. I'm happy about her network, and I'm happy that she's gonna be able to do different things, but I'm sad for us."
Jada Pinkett Smith: "What a truly amazing night! @oprah Be sure to tune in and share the moment."
So, oh fab ones. As we bid adieu, what has Lady O meant to you?
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/05/25/what-celebs-love-about-oprah-winfrey
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Lady Gaga Greets Fans At Born This Way Promo
Little Monsters jump at the chance to meet Mother Monster herself at Best Buy in New York.
By Vaughn Schoonmaker
Lady Gaga at Best Buy in NYC on Monday
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImageNEW YORK — Hundreds of screaming Little Monsters lined the streets surrounding Best Buy in New York City Monday night as they not only celebrated the release of Lady Gaga's Born This Way, but also waited to meet Mother Monster herself.
With gear in tow, many fans camped out for the opportunity to meet their idol, some waiting two nights just to get a wristband granting them access to the meet-and-greet album-signing event.
"Being a Little Monster is about letting out your inner freak," explained Jen Finnegan, an aspiring musician. "[It's letting out] everything that you are and everything that you want to be through Lady Gaga and her music."
(Check out photos of Lady Gaga and all of her Little Monsters.)
The album was enthusiastically received, to say the least, by all 500-plus fans waiting outside the store behind barricades.
"It's the anthem of our generation and many generations to come," exclaimed Stephanie Currie, who came all the way from Vermont.
The influence of Gaga on her fans goes far deeper than an appreciation for quality dance music.
"I honestly believe that Lady Gaga has changed my life and ultimately saved my life," admitted Stephanie Picher of Boston, who said she went through a period of deep depression and issues of being comfortable with her true inner self until she first began to hear Gaga's universal message of self-acceptance in 2008. She's been to 14 Lady Gaga concerts since.
When Lady Gaga finally took the stage to begin signing, she was greeted by deafening screams of adoration from the fans, none of whom she intended to overlook during her visit.
"I just wanted to thank you guys for coming today!" Gaga beamed in a very revealing leather outfit that covered only about 5 percent of her body. "And I can't wait to kiss every single one of you."
She exchanged words and shared her lipstick mark with all of the fans over the next few hours, smiling for photo ops with each and every one of them.
Little Monster Margaret Michels was more than satisfied with the experience. "We waited in line overnight and we got to meet Gaga," she said as she showed off a dark red lipstick mark on her cheek. "And it was freakin' amazing!"
"She just signed my arm!" Brian Kapolka exclaimed. Having journeyed all the way from Chicago for the experience, he was unable to contain his excitement. "I've got to go get it tattooed after this!"
Don't miss "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside" to hear Mother Monster open up about the creative forces behind her generation-defining career. Our exclusive documentary airs Thursday, May 26, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
Related Videos Related Photos Related ArtistsSource: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664475/lady-gaga-monsters-nyc-born-this-way.jhtml
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FRESH FACE: YBF Model Nyasha Matonhodze Nabs Louis Vuitton Campaign
Who's Nyasha Matonhodze? A YBF chick who is burning up the catwalks of the fashion industry. And she's only 16. Find out about this fresh face, and what major luxury campaign she just landed inside...
Hailing from Zimbabwe, Nyasha Matonhodze, a British-raised sixteen-year-old, has been chosen as one of the new faces of Louis Vuitton, and stars in the company's fall/winter advertising campaign.
With credits in Teen Vogue and Harper's Bazaar to her name, Nyasha is making a big name for herself on the runway. So how does she feel about the campaign and all the attention lavished on her? She told The Telegraph,
"My eyes filled up with tears and I thought 'Lord you are lucky!' It didn't actually hit me until I was sat in a Rolls Royce sitting eye-to-eye with [famed fashion photographer Stephen] Meisel."
But she admits the industry can be brutal. She told The Cut,
"If you're not strong-minded, modeling can knock your confidence quite harshly. Every day you're judged on your look, and more so today you're judged on your personality. With that said, a lot of us are 15 or 16 years old, so some girls could really take the criticism personally. What we have to understand is that there's not something wrong with us per se, we just aren't a right fit with the client."
Pics of Nyasha hitting the runways these past few fashion seasons:
Beautiful. Congrats to YBF CHick Nyasha!
Source: http://theybf.com/2011/05/25/fresh-face-ybf-model-nyasha-matonhodze-nabs-louis-vuitton-campaign
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