Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good" in 2010

They are the people who achieved so much in their field and personal life but still manages to do charity work, humanitarian activism and other advocacies.

Singer Lady Gaga lead the pack of DoSomething.org’s "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good" in 2010 with gay-rights issues and came in second is Alicia Keys's advocacy in fighting worldwide spread of AIDS.

Top 20

1. Lady Gaga
2. Alicia Keys
3. Taylor Swift
4. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
5. Ellen DeGeneres
6. Nick Jonas
7. Matt Damon
8. Leonardo DiCaprio
9. Oprah Winfrey
10. Justin Bieber
11. Shakira
12. Betty White
13. Eva Longoria
14. Sophia Bush
15. Alyssa Milano
16. Sandra Bullock
17. Wyclef Jean
18. Prince William
19. Stephen Colbert
20. Annalynne McCord

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Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey & Meryl Streep for untitled Michael Patrick King's Project

Sandra Bullock is teaming up with her fellow A-list celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep in an untitled comedy project by Sex and the City creator Michael Patrick King.

According to Deadline, the story is "set in and around the world of a Home Shopping-type network and follows the characters as they make their way through the maze of mania that surrounds marketing, marriages and the media."

Michael shared that he started writing the script which "became so specific to them that I wanted to be sure I had interest from these ladies." His eying the script done by January and hopes to begin production next summer.

Just thinking of it -- Very excited and pump up! Two words: Sure Hit!

Michelle Obama: Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman In The World

Michelle Obama is now carrying the torch of Forbes' annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world and surprisingly the First Lady beat TV host Oprah Winfrey, who landed at 3rd spot.

The Forbes mag says about the First Lady, "A forceful advocate of school nutrition standards and military families' affairs, she's more involved in policy than Laura Bush was."

Forbes Top 10 Most Powerful Woman in the World: (2010)

1. Michelle Obama
2. Irene Rosenfeld
3. Oprah Winfrey
4. Angela Merkel
5. Hillary Clinton
6. Indra Nooyi
7. Lady GaGa
8. Gail Kelly
9. Beyonce Knowles
10. Ellen DeGeneres

Full List: 100 most powerful women in the world, visit Forbes.

[Photos courtesy by Forbes]

Rosie O'Donnell gets daytime TV program on Oprah's channel

Comedian/talk show host Rosie O’Donnell will return to daytime TV under media queen Oprah Winfrey.

Here new program will be launch a talk show on Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) cable network. O’Donnell is very proud about this development, saying, "It's an honor and a privilege to work with Oprah Winfrey on her network. I'm excited to be back on daytime television."

Oprah also shows excitement about O’Donnell in her official statement.

“Rosie is an undeniable talent who has captivated TV audiences for nearly 20 years. She's a true original, who brings her authentic voice, dynamic energy and pure passion to everything she does.”

Rosie hosted "The Rosie O’Donnell Show" from 1996-2002 which she won six Emmys and she also became a moderator on ABC’s The View in 2006, replacing Meredith Vieira.

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Forbes’ 2010 Most Powerful Celebrities List; Oprah Winfrey at no. 1

Oprah Winfrey has reclaim the top seat in Forbes magazine’s annual Power List (2010) earning $315 million over the past 12 months. The list is based from the earnings (past 12 months) and and media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online).

The Queen of all Media is back from last year when Angelina Jolie pushed her down to #2. Jolie slides to the 18 spot while the controversial Lady GaGa enters at the #4 spot. Boxing's Pound for Pound king Manny Pacquiao at #55 spot with $42.

1. Oprah, $315 million
2. Beyonce, $87 million
3. James Cameron, $210 million
4. Lady Gaga, $62 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Britney Spears, $64 million
7. U2, $130 million
8. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
9. Johnny Depp, $75 million
10. Madonna, $58 million

Complete list - 2010 Forbes Top 100 Most Powerful Celebs.

Charice says Oprah is her "fairy godmother" (video)

Singing sensation Charice enjoys and cherished every blessing that she is now receiving and she consider the people helping her like Oprah Winfrey as her "fairy godmother"!

Charice's shared to ET, "She's like my fairy godmother. She made all my dreams come true. And for the past three years it's just pretty amazing what she did for me...She's really nice, she's really funny, she's really motherly, she's really sweet. Like, before I perform she's telling me all these good luck messages."



If the video above doesn't work, try this VIDEO LINK from ET.

PETA ad: Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks and Carrie Underwood

First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks and Carrie Underwood are latest celebrity on PETA's new ad campaign titled, “Fur-Free and Fabulous!”

Controversy are now fuming with this new ad, The White House announced that PETA used the First Lady’s picture without permission.

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk tells The Associated Press that her organization has done nothing wrong. Newkirk explains that PETA honchos didn’t seek Mrs. Obama’s consent because they know that she can’t make such an endorsement.

Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special on Dec. 13

Oprah Winfrey will join President Barack Obama and the first family in an ABC holiday special entitled "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special".

Aside from the interviews with the Obamas, it will also include a tour of the White House and their preparation for the holiday season.

The special marks the first interview between Oprah and Obama since the former Chicago senator took office.

Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special will air on Dec. 13.

Oprah's announcement : "Goodbye" video

Oprah delivered an emotional message about the reason why she's saying goodbye to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" after 25 years.

Oprah said, “I love this show … this show has been my life and i love it enough to know when it’s time to say goodbye. 25 years feels right in my bones and my spirit. It’s the perfect number, the exact right time.”

“For some of you, long time Oprah viewers, you have literally grown up with me … we’ve grown together … you had your family and you raised your children and you left a spot for me in your morning or afternoon — depending on when the Oprah show airs in your town".

Watch the clip below....

Oprah Winfrey ending her talk show in 2011

Oprah Winfrey is preparing to announce the end of her very influential talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2011 after 25 years.

In a statement by Harpo president Tim Bennett, "Tomorrow, Oprah will announce live on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she has decided to end what is arguably one of the most popular, influential and enduring programs in television history. The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011."

Oprah will now focus on her cable channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

The Oprah Winfrey Show is currently the longest-running daytime television talk show in the United States.

[Photo courtesy by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images]

Sarah Palin on Oprah Winfrey Show on November 16

The long-awaited one-on-one meet will now happen, Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on November 16.

Palin will be talking about her upcoming book “Going Rogue: An American Life", due out November 17.

In the 2008 election, the former Republican vice presidential candidate has turned down an appearance on the show. Oprah is the no.1 supporter of Obama.

Whitney Houston will guest on Oprah (24th season opener)

To kick off the 24th season of The Oprah Winfrey Show (which airs Sept. 14), the influential talk show host Oprah will interview Grammy Award-winning singer Whitney Houston, calling the said opener as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade".


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Angelina Jolie is Forbes' 2009 most powerful celebrity in the world; Manny Pacquiao landed at no.57

Angelina Jolie has claimed and dethroned Oprah to be named Forbes' 2009 most powerful celebrity in the world.

Even though the TV queen Oprah Winfrey raked in $275 million (top earner in the list), Jolie who just raked in $27 million has the advantage in terms of visibility and publicity.

Forbes' mag says about Jolie, "Eclectic actress and gossip-column favorite dethrones media maven Oprah Winfrey atop this year's Celebrity 100. Jolie has always been able to attract tabloid attention and Oscar nods, but this year, she's finally figured out a way to make serious money. Her most recent blockbuster, Wanted, proved this mother of six's sweet spot is action films; the movie earned $340 million at the box office. Up next: Salt, in which Jolie plays a CIA officer accused of being a spy.

Boxing pound for pound King Manny Pacquiao landed at no. 57 and raked in $40 million.

Forbes' mag says about Pacquiao, "Widely regarded at the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Pacquiao had two blockbuster fights in the past year: He took on Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in May. Pac-Man is a huge celebrity in his home of the Philippines and plans to run for political office there once his days in the ring are over. Counts Nike and beer maker San Miguel among his sponsors."

The ranking measure of entertainment-related earnings and media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online).

Here’s the list:

1. Angelina Jolie - $27 million
2. Oprah Winfrey - $275 million
3. Madonna - $110 million
4. Beyonce - $87 million
5. Tiger Woods - $110 million
6. Bruce Springsteen - $70 million
7. Steven Spielberg - $150 million
8. Jennifer Aniston - $25 million
9. Brad Pitt - $28 million
10. Kobe Bryant - $45 million

Britney Spears at no. 13
Miley Cyrus at 29
Presdent Barack Obama at No. 49
Stephenie Meyer at no. 26
Taylor Swift at no. 69

For the complete list, visit Forbes< [photo courtesy of Forbes]/div>

Charice debut first international single “Note to God” in Oprah (video & lyrics)

She is being called as "the little one" by David Forster and known as the internet singing sensation. For the third time and probably one of her memorable guesting in Oprah Winfrey show, Charice officially launched her first international single entitled “Note to God”.

Charice gave an emotional and powerful performance with her new single which was produced by the legendary David Foster and written by Grammy winner, Diane Warren.

As Oprah shows some teary eyes, her audience gave a standing ovation as they cheers and praise the little young singer.

Charice was accompanied by an orchestra and a choir with David Foster playing on the piano.

Oprah asked Charice is she's nervous, the young singer said, "I'm so nervous... this is really big for me. I sang my first song, my own song. And the people will say, ‘Oh, that is Charice's song".

Diane Warren described Charice’s performance as “amazing” and “beautiful.”

David Foster also said, “In my world, this only happens two to three times probably in my lifetime. And I work with a lot of people. So, this is one of those two to three moments… she just sings so beautifully.”

Part 1 of the video (Oprah)


Part 2 of the video and “A Note to God” lyrics after the jump...



Note To God Lyrics:

if I wrote a note to god,
I would speak what’s in my soul
I’d ask for all the hate to be swept away
and for love to over flow

if I wrote a note to god
I’d pour my heart out on each page
I’d ask for war to end
and for peace to mend this world

I’d say, I’d say
I’d say
give us the strength to make it through
help us find love, coz love is over due
and it looks like we haven’t got a clue
need some help from you
grant us the faith to carry on
give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
coz it seems like so much is goin wrong
on this road we’re on

if I wrote a note to god
I would say what on my mind
I’d ask for wisdom to let compassion rule this world
until these times

if I wrote a note to god,
I’d say please help us find our way
and all the bitterness with some tenderness in our hearts

I’d say, I’d say
I’d say
give us the strength to make it through
help us find love, coz love is over due
and it looks like we haven’t got a clue
need some help from you
grant us the faith to carry on
give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
coz it seems like so much is goin wrong
on this road we’re on

no no no no
we can’t do this on our own
so .. sooooo

give us the strength to make it through
help us find love, coz love is over due
and it looks like we haven’t got a clue
need some help from you
grant us the faith to carry on
give us hope when it seems all hope is gone
coz it seems like so much is goin wrong
on this road we’re on

if I wrote a note to god
[via charicemania]

Oprah Winfrey described the new sex scandal on her African school as "disheartening"

Oprah is surely devastated for her envision school is again under fire for another sex scandal in two years.

Seven students were suspended for "inappropriate behaviors" toward fellow classmates that includes sexual harassment according to Afrikaans newspaper.

Right now, according to E!online, Four pupils were expelled and three others were suspended over the incident.

Academy spokeswoman Lisa Halliday has since confirmed the punishment but declined to divulge further details.

"Several students were expelled last week for violating the Leadership Academy's code of conduct. We consider this to be a confidential school matter," Halliday said. "Therefore, we will not confirm any personal information or disclose any details related to these expulsions."

One 15-year-old was said to have "preyed" on a fellow student and bullied others into lying to investigators about the alleged incidents. Other girls are forced to a lesbian act to their classmates.

Oprah Winfrey released a statement calling the scandal "disheartening"

"I'm disappointed that several of our students chose to disregard the school's rules. It's disheartening when any student has to be suspended or expelled and it's a process that involves serious review and consideration. We insist on maintaining a campus environment that commands mutual respect, fosters academic excellence and encourages learners to fulfill their best potential. Indiscretions resulting in disciplinary action are common in schools all over the world. Unfortunately, because of my name these common infractions place the Academy in the media spotlight."

Ellen will be on the Oprah mag

Like her previous passion in getting George Clooney on her show, Ellen DeGeneres' charming personality once again prove that she convinced anyone. After campaigning for week to appear on the cover of the popular Oprah mag, TV's powerful woman Oprah Winfrey is making her fellow talk show host’s wish come true.

Oprah Skyped into Ellen as she announced officially the good news, “a fantastic idea,” adding, “I was only sorry that I did not think of it myself. So I am calling to officially invite you on the cover of O.”

Ellen DeGeneres responded with a new mission, “I can’t believe you’re serious. I am freaking out right now. Now my goal is going to be for this to be biggest selling issue you’ve ever had because I want that to happen.”

Two Powerful ladies in "O" mag: First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey

Two powerful ladies join together in the April 2009 issue of "The Oprah Magazine". (On newsstands on March 17)

First Lady Michelle Obama poses with daytime queen Oprah Winfrey as they talk about Michelle's new life in the White House.

Some highlights of the interview:

Oprah: So after the inauguration, what was your first weekend in the White House like?

Michelle Obama: Well, we still had family here, so it was almost like a wedding. A huge, very complicated wedding. The last visitors didn't leave until Sunday. And then the first Monday was kind of weird. You know: "Now we live here, and Barack is getting up and going to work, and it's just us. This is our home now."

Oprah: I had heart palpitations coming through the White House gate, recognizing that this really is now your home. It's the White House, and it's your home.

Michelle Obama: And it's a beautiful home. When you go out and come back, especially at night, with all the white lights on—it's just beautiful. We feel privileged, and we feel a responsibility to make it feel like the people's house. We have the good fortune of being able to sleep here, but this house belongs to America.

Oprah: How will the decorating style change?

Michelle Obama: It will reflect our family. I want comfortable sofas, I want art that reflects contemporary and traditional, I want to bring in new American artisans.

For the full interview, visit oprah.com

Oprah Winfrey the legislator?

It seems the controversial Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is making a mockery on dropping names in his recent interview even if he is battling an impeachment trial. He called the trial unconstitutional.

He named and considered Oprah Winfrey to be the next successor for Barack Obama's Senate seat. The only think that he didn't pursue this idea is

"she probably wouldn't take it, [and] if I offered it to her how do you make sure it doesn't look like a gimmick?

In Oprah's side, she will not take the position.

She said, "Absolutely not"

"I would have said, ‘Where would I fit it in with my day job? My mid-day job, my night job, my radio job, my magazine job?'" Winfrey said to her friend Gayle King on King's Sirius radio show.

Oprah also said, "I’m pretty amused by the whole thing."

Gov. Rod Blagojevich interview
[photo via celeb utopia]

Will.i.am and composer David Foster's "America’s Song"

Honoring the new President-elect Barack Obama on its inauguration, Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am and composer David Foster collaborated together to create new song entitled "America’s Song" for The Oprah Winfrey Show.

will.i.am said to Oprah, "The meaning of this song is being proud of America. I wanted to write the new American anthem for this day and age -- for this generation."

You can download the song HERE from Oprah.com

Oprah Winfrey is PETA's "Person of the Year."

Aside being one of the most influential, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) praise and named Oprah Winfrey as their "Person of the Year."

Oprah delivered a important role as Ingrid E. Newkirk says, "[she has the]powerful voice to defend those without one."

She will receive a plaque and letter of appreciation from the said group.