Topic: Oprah Winfrey
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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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3 smart new historic novels
There's a glorious interplay between historical fact and fiction in this week's fiction roundup.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Wild': 8 stories from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling memoir
Author Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail has become one of the most popular reads of the summer. Here are 8 stories from 'Wild.'
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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book
In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
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Haley Barbour out, GOP ponders as 2012 field takes shape
Haley Barbour: Several allies said Barbour, known as one of the smartest political operatives in the GOP, ultimately decided he didn't have what it takes to win.
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Opinion: Greg Mortenson and our false ideals about social change
Greg Mortenson appears to have made some significant missteps. But further vilification doesn't help him or those who do similar work. Instead, we should look at what this case reveals about the state of fundraising, philanthropy, and the culture of “do gooder celebrity.”
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James Frey and Oprah to meet again
Will James Frey shock or annoy readers with his blasphemous retelling of Christianity’s greatest story?
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'Three Cups of Tea': Is the publishing industry to blame for fabricated memoirs?
“In the age of Oprah and celebrity reality television ... everyone wants to be a spokesperson for some horrible incident or ... tragedy," says one book agent of the "Three Cups of Tea" controversy.
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8 best books of April 2011: Amazon editors choose
From post-war England to the streets of contemporary New York, here are the nine books that have caught the eye of editors at online bookseller Amazon.com.
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Katie Couric and 'CBS Evening News.' Is it time for them to part ways?
Katie Couric may be leaving when her contract is up in June. Ratings for 'CBS Evening News' are down, but not everyone says it's her fault. Where would she go next? And who would take over?
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The 'sinister plot' to derail Donald Trump's presidential ambitions
Donald Trump joined 'Fox and Friends' for the first time as a regular Monday to explain how Oprah Winfrey (Democrat and Obama fan) could ruin his presidential appearance.
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J.K. Rowling may allow Harry Potter e-books
J. K. Rowling is said to be "actively considering" the release of Harry Potter e-books.
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Arizona limits abortions: how national battle is being fought in states
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer this week signed legislation outlawing abortions performed on the basis of race or gender. Kansas and Ohio are among other states considering abortion restrictions.
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Top Picks: Oprah's latest shows, 'Camelot', a way to avoid Charlie Sheen, and more
Two new television shows on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), a creative retelling of 'Camelot', a web plugin that blocks all references to Charlie Sheen, and more recommendations.
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James Frey rewrites Jesus, irks the literary community
James Frey, once accused of fabricating a memoir, is back for more controversy with a revisionist history of Jesus.
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Profile: Bill T. Jones, a master of modern dance
After receiving Kennedy Center Honors, Bill T. Jones remembers his long career as a dancer and choreographer, and he discusses his future plans.
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In Pictures: Oscar winners 2011
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PS22 Chorus: What's the secret to their success?
The PS22 Chorus brought their hearts and musical gifts to the Oscars Sunday night. Where did those fifth graders of the PS22 Chorus come from, and how did they get so famous?
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In Pictures: Real-life wonder women
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US-sized Cyclone Yasi could cost Australia more than $2 billion
Cyclone Yasi flattened properties, overturned luxury yachts, and ripped up plantations. Australia's climate change adviser warns of more such storms to come.
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Sundance Film Festival: Oprah, Belafonte, and some indie gems in drama and documentary
Oprah launched her documentary film club and Belafonte carries on his social activism full tilt at the Sundance Film Festival, which was abuzz with talk about the digital future of film as much as the indie films themselves.
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The politics of being really, really rich
A recent article in The Atlantic about the world's super rich makes it clear that it's an interest in humanity binds the poor to the rich.
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Oprah's sister: How Oprah came to learn a family secret
Oprah's sister: Oprah said on her show Friday that she had been 'keeping a family secret for months.' On Monday, the television host revealed that she had a long-lost half sister.
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Opinion: Arizona's Sheriff Dupnik and the 'vitriol' debate: Do words matter that much?
Yes, they do. Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik is being criticized for his comments linking Saturday's shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others to antigovernment vitriol. But he's right: The words we use carry great power to shape how we respond to others.
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Oprah Winfrey sees 'rocky times' ahead as OWN channel launches
TV mogul Oprah Winfrey says her new network, OWN, is aimed at changing people's lives – but she acknowledges the struggle of keeping audiences interested.
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Oprah Winfrey channel debuts Saturday, but is it time for a new network?
Oprah Winfrey, whose successful syndicated show is in its last season, is launching her new cable TV network OWN to start the new year. The move is a risky one, media analysts say.
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Oprah's book club picks falling short
Sales of Oprah's 2010 Book Club picks, Charles Dickens's 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'Great Expectations,' are falling short of the the 'Oprah effect.'
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Bestselling books the week of 12/16/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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In Pictures: Barbara Walters' 10 most fascinating people of 2010
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