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Julia Roberts Wants A Series On Oprah's Network
Julia Roberts wants to turn her upcoming Extraordinary Moms TV special into a series for pal Oprah Winfrey's new network - because there are so many great mothers.
The Oscar winner interviewed fellow moms Hillary Clinton and Rosie O'Donnell for the Mother's Day show, which debuts in America on Saturday - and admits she struggled to narrow down the subjects for the show to six.
She says, "For the filming, the only mom I was able to be with was Madam Secretary, Hillary Rodham Clinton, which was such an honor and a privilege, but they (crew) traveled, filming these women all over the country...
READ MOREThe Oscar winner interviewed fellow moms Hillary Clinton and Rosie O'Donnell for the Mother's Day show, which debuts in America on Saturday - and admits she struggled to narrow down the subjects for the show to six.
She says, "For the filming, the only mom I was able to be with was Madam Secretary, Hillary Rodham Clinton, which was such an honor and a privilege, but they (crew) traveled, filming these women all over the country...
Rosie O'Donnell Says She 'Didn't Really Break Up' With Girlfriend
Rosie O'Donnell is adamant she "didn't really break up" with her girlfriend Tracy Kachtick-Anders earlier this year, dismissing rumors she recently patched up the romance as her partner's son underwent heart surgery.
The funnywoman was reported to have split from the Texan artist back in February, but rumors of a reconciliation surfaced earlier this month when O'Donnell revealed she was helping Kachtick-Anders take care of her sick seven-year-old son Wyatt.
However, O'Donnell has brushed off speculation they recently got back together, insisting they never really parted ways in the firs...
READ MOREThe funnywoman was reported to have split from the Texan artist back in February, but rumors of a reconciliation surfaced earlier this month when O'Donnell revealed she was helping Kachtick-Anders take care of her sick seven-year-old son Wyatt.
However, O'Donnell has brushed off speculation they recently got back together, insisting they never really parted ways in the firs...
Rosie O'Donnell Defends Chris Brown's 'GMA' Outburst
TV funny woman Rosie O'Donnell has spoken out in defense of Chris Brown following his highly-publicized Good Morning America (GMA) outburst, insisting the troubled singer seems to be "held to a different standard than anybody else."
The Kiss Kiss star hit headlines last month after an uncomfortable interview with GMA host Robin Roberts during which she asked him about his 2009 assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown allegedly stormed off afterwards and threw a chair at his dressing room window in a fit of rage.
O'Donnell has spoken about the incident on her Sirius XM radio show, insisti...
READ MOREThe Kiss Kiss star hit headlines last month after an uncomfortable interview with GMA host Robin Roberts during which she asked him about his 2009 assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown allegedly stormed off afterwards and threw a chair at his dressing room window in a fit of rage.
O'Donnell has spoken about the incident on her Sirius XM radio show, insisti...
Rosie O'Donnell Apologizes To 'Glee' Star Ashley Fink
Rosie O'Donnell has reached out to Ashley Fink after she was quoted criticizing the plus-sized Glee star's character in the hit musical series. The comedienne sparked fury among Glee fans after allegedly insisting Fink's on-screen romance with handsome Mark Salling was implausible.
She was quoted as telling Access Hollywood, "It really, really strikes a chord with every overweight woman I know. Every woman I know who's heavy has strong feelings about that storyline. They're like, 'Can you believe that? I think that's horrible. That never happens in school. That character is so unlikable. ...
READ MOREShe was quoted as telling Access Hollywood, "It really, really strikes a chord with every overweight woman I know. Every woman I know who's heavy has strong feelings about that storyline. They're like, 'Can you believe that? I think that's horrible. That never happens in school. That character is so unlikable. ...
Rosie O'Donnell Splits From Girlfriend
Rosie O'Donnell has ended her relationship with her girlfriend Tracy Kachtick-Anders, according to a new report.
The comedienne began dating the Texas artist and mom-of-six in 2009, when the couple decided to "blend families" - giving them a combined brood of 10 kids. The couple recently parted ways, but remain on good terms since their children are so close, reports New York Post gossip column Page Six.
A source tells the publication, "They have definitely split up, but it is very complicated because their kids are very close. They still spend a lot of time together."
A spokesperson ...
READ MOREThe comedienne began dating the Texas artist and mom-of-six in 2009, when the couple decided to "blend families" - giving them a combined brood of 10 kids. The couple recently parted ways, but remain on good terms since their children are so close, reports New York Post gossip column Page Six.
A source tells the publication, "They have definitely split up, but it is very complicated because their kids are very close. They still spend a lot of time together."
A spokesperson ...
Rosie O'Donnell Discovers Terrible Family Tragedy
Actress Rosie O'Donnell discovered an awful family tragedy while tracing her family tree as part of U.S. TV show WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? - her great grandfather's first wife died from her injuries in a kerosene oil lamp explosion.
The A League of Their Own star discovered the photo of the mysterious woman that hung in her childhood home was that of her great grandfather's beloved Anna Murtha - and she was shocked to discover records that suggested the woman suffered for an agonizing 20 days before she died in December 1881.
The actress and TV personality says, "That's a long time to suf...
READ MOREThe A League of Their Own star discovered the photo of the mysterious woman that hung in her childhood home was that of her great grandfather's beloved Anna Murtha - and she was shocked to discover records that suggested the woman suffered for an agonizing 20 days before she died in December 1881.
The actress and TV personality says, "That's a long time to suf...
Can We Tawk? 'The Fran Drescher Show' Premieres Friday
Are you ready to tawk? Fran Drescher is, and she’s excited about it. She’s rolling out ‘The Fran Drescher Show,’ a one-hour entertainment show developed by FOX Television Stations and Debmar-Mercury, this week.
The talker, debuting Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving, will receive a three-week trial run on six FOX-owned stations in New York (WNYW), Los Angeles (KTTV), Philadelphia (WTXF), Phoenix (KSAZ), Minneapolis (KMSP) and Orlando (WOFL). If all goes well, the show will be back full-time in national syndication in Fall 2011.
Drescher herself finds the experience “really thrilling....
READ MOREThe talker, debuting Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving, will receive a three-week trial run on six FOX-owned stations in New York (WNYW), Los Angeles (KTTV), Philadelphia (WTXF), Phoenix (KSAZ), Minneapolis (KMSP) and Orlando (WOFL). If all goes well, the show will be back full-time in national syndication in Fall 2011.
Drescher herself finds the experience “really thrilling....
Rosie O'Donnell Has Lumps Removed, Fears She Has Breast Cancer
Rosie O'Donnell fears she is facing a battle with cancer after doctors found two lumps in her breasts.
The star blogged her concerns to friends and fans on Monday and has since opened up about her health worries on TV.
O'Donnell tells news show "Extra" she fears she may have the same disease that killed her mother.
She says, "My mother died at 39."
In a blog to fans, she insisted, "They (doctors) say it looks good."
O'Donnell, who had a lump removed when she turned 30, should have the results from her biopsies later this week.
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READ MOREThe star blogged her concerns to friends and fans on Monday and has since opened up about her health worries on TV.
O'Donnell tells news show "Extra" she fears she may have the same disease that killed her mother.
She says, "My mother died at 39."
In a blog to fans, she insisted, "They (doctors) say it looks good."
O'Donnell, who had a lump removed when she turned 30, should have the results from her biopsies later this week.
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Rosie O'Donnell Signs Talk Show Deal With Oprah
Rosie O'Donnell is returning to daytime TV thanks to Oprah Winfrey - the comedienne has signed a deal to host her own talk show on the media mogul's new network.
O'Donnell will present a daily hour-long show from New York on Winfrey's new cable network, OWN, which is set to launch in January. TV executives announced the deal on Thursday but have yet to confirm a launch date for the as-yet-untitled program.
The 48-year-old funnywoman previously hosted her own successful talk show in America from 1996 to 2002. She was then hired to co-host daytime TV program The View four years later, b...
READ MOREO'Donnell will present a daily hour-long show from New York on Winfrey's new cable network, OWN, which is set to launch in January. TV executives announced the deal on Thursday but have yet to confirm a launch date for the as-yet-untitled program.
The 48-year-old funnywoman previously hosted her own successful talk show in America from 1996 to 2002. She was then hired to co-host daytime TV program The View four years later, b...
Rosie O'Donnell Slams Barack Obama For Appearing On 'The View'
Rosie O'Donnell has blasted president Barack Obama's decision to appear on "The View," insisting the magazine program is too "fluffy" for a world leader.
Obama became the first sitting American president to guest on a daytime talk show when the pre-taped interview aired on Thursday, in which he discussed his family, politics and pop culture with the panel of female presenters, including Whoopi Goldberg and veteran newswoman Barbara Walters.
O'Donnell, a former co-host on The View, claims the president should have chosen a more reputable program, like The Oprah Winfrey Show - but she insis...
READ MOREObama became the first sitting American president to guest on a daytime talk show when the pre-taped interview aired on Thursday, in which he discussed his family, politics and pop culture with the panel of female presenters, including Whoopi Goldberg and veteran newswoman Barbara Walters.
O'Donnell, a former co-host on The View, claims the president should have chosen a more reputable program, like The Oprah Winfrey Show - but she insis...
Q&A With 'Drop Dead Diva's' Margaret Cho
Comedienne Margaret Cho has a lot to be thankful for. The San Francisco native who grew up among ex-hippies has transformed herself from budding stand-up opener to Jerry Seinfeld to cultural icon. At 41-years-old, Cho has become everything from best-selling author to a sex kitten on her own glitzy burlesque tour.
Having made thousands of fans laugh worldwide, as well as advocating human rights for women, Asians, and the LGBT community, Cho is a star in her own right. Just when one would expect her to step off the spotlight to relish her fame, she continues to get more bellies aching with h...
READ MOREHaving made thousands of fans laugh worldwide, as well as advocating human rights for women, Asians, and the LGBT community, Cho is a star in her own right. Just when one would expect her to step off the spotlight to relish her fame, she continues to get more bellies aching with h...
Shhh! Hollywood's Best Kept Secrets
Sandra Bullock shocked everyone in April when she revealed in People that she had adopted an infant son in January – before the Oscar win and before her split with soon-to-be-ex-husband Jesse James. How did Bullock manage to keep a secret of that magnitude that long, given that she and James started the adoption process in 2006? Seriously, how does any celebrity keep any secret for any long periods of time? Well, it does happen. Here are seven other best-kept secrets Hollywood has to offer.
Janet Jackson announces divorce and marriage – in the same breath: Jackson was together with long-ti...
READ MOREJanet Jackson announces divorce and marriage – in the same breath: Jackson was together with long-ti...
Rosie O'Donnell: 'Lindsay Lohan Needs A Severe Intervention'
Lindsay Lohan's father has won the support of actress and TV personality Rosie O'Donnell in his bid to force the star into rehab - she's positive the 23 year old needs help.
The "A League of Their Own" star admits she feels close to Michael Lohan's daughter because she sees herself in the actress' mother, Dina.
She tells "Access Hollywood," "Lindsay Lohan's mother grew up one town over from where I did. I'm the same age as her mother... There's like five people who are famous from the area we grew up and she's one of them, and it makes me very sad. I look at Lindsay Lohan and think, 'That...
READ MOREThe "A League of Their Own" star admits she feels close to Michael Lohan's daughter because she sees herself in the actress' mother, Dina.
She tells "Access Hollywood," "Lindsay Lohan's mother grew up one town over from where I did. I'm the same age as her mother... There's like five people who are famous from the area we grew up and she's one of them, and it makes me very sad. I look at Lindsay Lohan and think, 'That...
Rosie O'Donnell Plans TV Comeback
NEW YORK (AP) — Rosie O'Donnell says she's looking to come back to daytime TV with a show that will be about "laughter and love in the afternoon."
O'Donnell says the time is right for her return. She's looking to start a show next year, after daytime's dominant personality, Oprah Winfrey, ends her own.
O'Donnell told "Entertainment Tonight" that her new show will not be political or celebrity-driven. She says it will be a single-topic show. One example could be an hour on dealing with teenagers.
She has reportedly formed a company with two former Warner Bros. executives to pitch the show...
READ MOREO'Donnell says the time is right for her return. She's looking to start a show next year, after daytime's dominant personality, Oprah Winfrey, ends her own.
O'Donnell told "Entertainment Tonight" that her new show will not be political or celebrity-driven. She says it will be a single-topic show. One example could be an hour on dealing with teenagers.
She has reportedly formed a company with two former Warner Bros. executives to pitch the show...
Rosie O'Donnell Thought She'd Be Dead Before 40
Actress-turned-TV personality Rosie O'Donnell is struggling to live life to the full because she didn't expect to be alive in her 40s.
The star's mother died when she was young and O'Donnell felt sure she too was destined for an early grave, so she packed everything into her first 40 years and then stepped back from the spotlight.
During an appearance on Oprah Winfrey on Monday she revealed, "As a child I never thought I would live past 40, because my mother didn't, and my goal was to do everything I could before I was 40 and then retire and wait for the doctor to say, 'You're gonna d...
READ MOREThe star's mother died when she was young and O'Donnell felt sure she too was destined for an early grave, so she packed everything into her first 40 years and then stepped back from the spotlight.
During an appearance on Oprah Winfrey on Monday she revealed, "As a child I never thought I would live past 40, because my mother didn't, and my goal was to do everything I could before I was 40 and then retire and wait for the doctor to say, 'You're gonna d...
Rosie O'Donnell Moves On From Ex-Wife
Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell has moved on from her romance with Kelli Carpenter - she's been spotted holding hands with another woman in Miami, Florida.
The lesbian actress-turned-talk show host recently confirmed she has separated from her wife of five years, later admitting Carpenter moved out of the marital home two years ago.
And now O'Donnell appears to have struck up another relationship, after she was spotted walking along hand-in-hand with a mystery lady on Miami Beach in images obtained by RadarOnline.com.
O'Donnell and Carpenter married back in 2004 and they have four ch...
READ MOREThe lesbian actress-turned-talk show host recently confirmed she has separated from her wife of five years, later admitting Carpenter moved out of the marital home two years ago.
And now O'Donnell appears to have struck up another relationship, after she was spotted walking along hand-in-hand with a mystery lady on Miami Beach in images obtained by RadarOnline.com.
O'Donnell and Carpenter married back in 2004 and they have four ch...
Rosie O'Donnell's Variety Show Pulled
Actress/TV presenter Rosie O'Donnell has had her variety show Rosie Live scrapped after its preview on Wednesday received poor ratings.
The program was aired by TV network NBC to determine whether there was a market for the show. But Rosie Live pulled in just 5 million viewers and garnered scathing reviews - prompting O'Donnell to admit her show was a failure.
She writes on her blog, "There will b no more. No ratings. Bad reviews. Yet still - a thrill 4 me."
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READ MOREThe program was aired by TV network NBC to determine whether there was a market for the show. But Rosie Live pulled in just 5 million viewers and garnered scathing reviews - prompting O'Donnell to admit her show was a failure.
She writes on her blog, "There will b no more. No ratings. Bad reviews. Yet still - a thrill 4 me."
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(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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