By Kailei Richardson This past Tuesday night my mother and I got a chance to be a part of television history while we attended a taping for two of Oprah’s final shows. In a crowd of 13,000 people at the United Center in Chicago, we experienced Oprah experiencing a “last hurrah” of sorts, called “Oprah’s Surprise Spectacular.” The episodes will air this coming Monday and Tuesday and will indeed be her third to last and second to last shows right [...]
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2010
What “Moved Us” This Week
There was a lot going on this week and there were several things that moved us in one way or another (some good, some not so good). We wanted to share these with you and would love to hear what moved you too. 1. Elizabeth Edwards: On Tuesday many of us woke up to hear the news that Elizabeth Edwards would not be receiving any further cancer treatment and that she was resting with her family, friends and estranged husband [...]
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Looking for a New Favorite Wine?
Are you looking for a new favorite wine? We are here to help. Below are some our faves, White House selections, and celebrity picks. The Vyne’s Favorites Gunderloch Diva Riesling Spatlese Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir Hess Syrah Rose What’s Good for the White House, Is Good for Us Want to try what Barack and Michelle served at the State Dinner in November? Modus Operandi Savingnon Blanc 2008, Napa Valley Brooks “Ara” Riesling 2006, Wilamette Valley Beckman Vineyards Grenache 2007, Santa [...]
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Spotlight on: Michelle Singletary
“Big Mama used to say it’s not how much money you make that matters, but how you make do with what you have” – Michelle Singletary You may have seen her on networks and shows on MSNBC, CNN, TVOne and The Oprah Winfrey show. Perhaps you listened to her in the afternoon on National Public Radio or maybe you picked up one of her top selling books. Chances are you have seen or heard from Michelle Singletary, financial expert extraordinaire…and [...]
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Oprah’s Project O Bracelet
Oprah does it again! It’s clear that Oprah’s giving spirit knows no bounds. This week we came across Project O Bracelet and just knew that The Vyne Readers would be interested in helping out. Project O Bracelet is an initiative led by O Magazine in partnership with Fair Winds Trading. Think of them as bracelets with a back story. The bracelets are made by women in East Africa who have suffered through some of life’s most horrific challenges. Making these [...]
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The Vyne Reader Spotlight: Karissa George
Name: Karissa George Hometown: Atlanta, GA Roles you play in life: Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Mother, Dog Lover, Director of Human Resources and Diversity for John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods. Hobbies: Trying new meal and dessert recipes and exploring new cultures through international travel. Education: Emory University and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University What is the last movie you saw?: Time Traveler’s Wife (Thumbs Down) What is your favorite TV show?: Oprah Shuffle your [...]
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Spotlight On: Christina Norman
“I can figure anything out.” – Christina Norman in Crain’s Top 40 Under 40 It must be tough being CEO of one of the most anticipated networks yet to launch, especially when the network is called “OWN” and named after one of the most powerful women in the world. If anyone is up to the task it is Christina Norman, CEO of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). With a track record of achieving strong results, this media veteran is bound [...]
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Oprah Takes Employees on Mediterranean Cruise
We all know Oprah Winfrey has deep pockets. Here’s an example of how deep those pockets are. As we speak, Oprah, 1700 of her employees, and their families are on a Mediterranean cruise sponsored by Ms. Winfrey costing an estimated $5400 per person. During their trip they will travel to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Italy and Malta. Must be nice!
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The Oprah Effect
As we all know, just about whatever Oprah touches turns to gold. CNBC’s special, The Oprah Effect digs into the blessing and curse of the “Million Dollar Touch” of Oprah Winfrey.
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