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NEWS: OPRAH GETS OWN NETWORK

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

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Oprah Winfrey will launch a new television network with Discovery Communications that will be a “natural extension” of her show, her company said Tuesday.

“The Oprah Winfrey Network” will be a multi-platform media venture “designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives,” according to a joint statement with Discovery, which owns the Discovery Network and Animal Planet, among others.

The new channel will debut in 2009 in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.

The announcement builds a media empire that already includes the top-rated TV talk show, a magazine, a satellite radio network, a Web site and TV movies made under her banner.

“Fifteen years ago, I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold,” said Winfrey, who is among the top-earning US celebrities and ranked second to US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a recent US poll on most admired women.

“For me, the launch of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Network’ is the evolution of the work I’ve been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my show,” she said.

She will be chairwoman of the network, owned 50-50 by Discovery and her company, Harpo Productions. In return for taking over a network already operated by Discovery, Winfrey gives up half ownership of the Oprah.com Web site.

SOURCES: AFP, BBC

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1.

Matina

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

oprah is a bad Woman …. She is a real role model ….I love her !!!!

2.

Rhapsody

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Congratulations Oprah!!! Aquariuses doing it big! And she went to my Alumni, Tennessee State University! I love Oprah!

3.

British Black girl

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

You may not agree with her political affiliations or how she spends her money , but Oprah has set the standard not just for black women but for all women….

I am sorry I cannot fault somebody who came from absolutely nothing to this…truely phenomenal….

4.

Rhapsody

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Doesn’t she co-own the Oxygen network too or something?

5.

Dame

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Go Oprah do it big I am not surprise just thought it would have happened sooner.

6.

NYNY

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I had heard about this when I was in New York at Fantasia’s final performance in New York backstage it was the buzz, I asked Fantasia if it was true and she just smiled, and changed the subject.
I heard someone else mention it around October in the industry but I thought it was a rumor.
Way to go Oprah and you canbet it will not bt like BET, and she will never sell out.
Yhanks Oprah good loking out!!!! God bless you.

7.

Intrigue216

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Wow, Oprah can i borrow a million dollars? # 3 is absolutely correct. People can say what they want about this woman, but at the end of the day she is probably the most rich and successful African American woman in the U.S.

8.

NYNY

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Please forgive my typos this plane is pretty rocky this am (turbulence). I can spell you know.

@#4 She sold her shares of the oxygen network for 90 million and that was around the time I heard about this, because when I heard she had sold her shares I wondered what she was up too.
Also if I am not mistaken Tyler Perry and Gail King may have something also invested in this network but she is the founder and owner.
I’ve said enough.

In fact Tyler kind of eluded to it in one of his inteviews for movie project “Why did I get married.”

9.

B'Ham Diva

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Well done Oprah!!!! I feel proud to be a black woman … shows that was you’ve got ur head screwed on, the right attitude & determination you can acheive your goals. God Bless her x x

10.

pretteyeyez

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Do your thing O!

11.

@B'HAM DIVA

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

What’s up, I am sitting here in B’Ham getting ready to start work at the Obama headquarters here can’t wait to show everyone this, we all love Oprah and you are absolutely correct.
Everyone signing on the Loop today have a good one okay and pray about this election alright!!!
To the Loop staff thanks for keeping us informed with the positive stuff that will motivate and inspire us.
That’s a good pic of Lady O too!!!!

12.

ABC

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I am doing the happy dance just for Oprah she makes all us black women look good and such an outstansding role model and she does it with class.

13.

jscene

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Woooo-hoooooo, get it Ms. Oprah, yep, buy up everything…she probably got donald trump scared as hell….he in the boardroom with his bottom lip poking out and arms folded saying “damn, what she trying to do, buy up everything?” I LOVE IT!!!

14.

J. Dakar

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

#4: Oprah was an early and visible investor in the development of Oxygen. But she said she quickly determined that Oxygen “did not reflect my voice” and withdrew support.

Peace and blessings,
J. Dakar

15.

DejaStar7

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I could only hope to be as half as successful as this woman. GO OPRAH! You are an inspiration.

16.

mrs sands

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Im am so proud of her, as a woman, and as a black woman. Non-stop hustle, what other way should it be!?!?!?!?!

17.

Tonnia

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Go ‘head O!!!

I like that- the Oprah Winfrey Network…it fits her- because she knows how to “OWN” everything she touches!! LOL!!

Do you ma!

18.

Rhapsody

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

J. Dakar: I can understand that. I questioned whether Oprah still had any affiliation with the Oxygen Network when They introduced the “Bad Girls Club” and ” Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency”. Didn’t seem like that was the kind of image Oprah wanted to potray to women. I really was fond of the network until then, but now it seems to be going down hill like the rest of TV. Oprah’s new network can’t come soon enough. I love The One network, and OWN will be right up there with it I’m sure. Can’t say enough how proud I am of her, and thanks for the info NYNY and J. Dakar!

19.

Boogie

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah, we love you here in South Africa!!! keep doing your thing gurl…

20.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

am i missing something?? she already has a network–OXYGEN channel. HElloooooo? And they play enough Oprah reruns already.

21.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

well, i am proud of her…she is every black woman’s role model…..so where can I apply for a job at this new network???????????? Will it be based in Chicago?

22.

@J DAKKAR

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

And it looks like she knew when to hold them and fold them becaue 90$ million ain’t no joke.

23.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

@j dakar….is that a picture of you or Harold Ford in your avatar????

24.

@#20

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Can you or did you read any of the previous comments. She soldher shares of the Oxygen network for $90 million and as J D said she said the network did not reflect her values. Please read before commenting it will give you clarity and you understanding.

25.

xclusivesagi

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah always gotta keep doing bigger and better things…I’m not mad at her. She’s a bad chick.

26.

MIMI

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I like the way she handles her business, you don’t see her everywhere and she just pops up out of now where, she has some real good people working for her.
Oprah is a grand lady and the way they talked about her in the beginning who would have thought all this……..some of you guys may not been around you thinking they messing with Obama they use to hate on her like you all do Fantasia for real, no one believed she could do it when she first started in Chicago but her BFF Gail King.

27.

CapCityChick

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah is just a powerhouse…Love It!!!!

28.

@27 MIMI

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I was around then,I remember she did not fit into their stereotype of what someone on tv should be and she was a plus size African American woman with an afro and guys she did not always dress like that.
Go to her site and check out the timeline photos.
I think that is really why she endorsed Obama too and others people try to bring down is because she remembers what it was like for her and she made it with Gods help.
A place to produce your own shows and movies and have them seen.
WOW
Way to go Oprah. You’ve come a long way baby, and you have stayed steady in the game.

29.

J. Dakar

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

#22: Definitely.

#23: Me.

Peace and blessings,
J. Dakar

30.

cdnyc

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Go Oprah Go!!!

31.

boombox

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

now that’s a hustle i can respect.

32.

simanga

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah please adopt me

33.

Tatiana

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

YES OPRAH!!! I LOVE her. Now SHE is what I call the American Dream! :)

34.

peacekeeper00

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Message to all the young girls out there wondering what there going to do with their life once they become an adult: FOLLOW IN OPRAH’S FOOTSTEPS! THIS IS THE WAY YOU COME UP! DO NOT! look to the video girls/reality trash tv and think that is the way to go.

35.

CJ

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

SECOND TO HILARY CLINTON? I THINK SHE SHOULD BE FIRST AND HILARY SHOULD BE SECOND.

36.

mphsmade

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

YES OPRAAAAAAAH!!!!

37.

hood_shit

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

HUGE! MAJOR! MASSIVE!

TSU stand up!

38.

estyle4039

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Kudos to Oprah. . . she’s doing the damn thing.

39.

YEA!!!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

OKAY OPRAH!!!!! YOU ALRIGHT WITH ME, YOU AND I ARE NEARLY THE SAME AGE, SEEMS TO ME YOU ARE A WISE WOMAN.
FYI DID THE CLINTON THING TWICE NOT GOING BACK I AM FEELING OBAMA ME AND MY FAMILY…….WE ARE WITH YOU IN THIS
THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN SUPPORTING AND HELPING OTHERS YOU DESERVE THIS.

OWN…..LOVING EVERY BIT OF THIS!!!!!

…AND THE WAY HELLARY BEEN CLOWNING LATELY NO.2 SHE DOES NOT DESERVE!!!!!!!!

40.

@#39

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

YEA!!!! IS RIGHT WISDOM AND WEALTH GO HAND AND HAND!!!!!!

I AGREE WITH ALL YOU SAID I AM OLD SCHOOL TOO, I HOPE THE YOUNG ONES RUN WITH THIS!!!!

OPRAH, OPRAH, OPRAH!!!!!!

41.

Val™

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I love her. She’s my mentor in EVERY way… From one Mississipian to another - YOU BETTA WORK! :-)

Toodles,

42.

ladybug51105

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Wow, go get ‘em girl!!!! Now she is truly the American Dream, can’t hate her hustle. I admire this woman tremendously.

43.

.ice

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

She’s also the co founder of the Oxygen network. Gotta love her. Do your thang Oprah :D

44.

jones

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

It would be cool for the Big O to produce a show that could give advice on how to start your own business,or how to invest in the stock market,not that b.s. that comes on bet.I must say that she has come a long way from the time that I use to see her doing the local news in Baltimore,get ‘em Big O.

45.

JUDAH

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah is a testament to the rewards that one may receive when they whole-heartedly give themselves over to this world and sell their soul. She has been set up as a paragon of empowerment to deceive the masses of people who associate material wealth with righteousness. She is allowed to be as affluent as she is and “purchase networks”, lol, becasue she’s a good soldier and follows her marching orders extremely well. Simply view her show and scan her audience and you can understand her mentality.

46.

Shag

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Chump assed rappers can say whatever they want about the O, she’s doing her thang, sharing her wealth, to hell with the haters. God bless Oprah.

47.

FOXXX

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah is the shyt!
All I can say is O keep your nose clean…they are taking down black people these days!!!!!!!

48.

ashleigh

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

didnt i say that oprah was taking over the world. one television set at a time. look what happened. THE OPRAHLUTION HAS BEGUN lol.

49.

DCTRINIGYAL

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

you better do that oprah….she look good too.

50.

70 MILLION VIEWERS WOW!!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

THE A LARGER NUMBER THAN BET REACHES!!!!! AND ALSO A MIXED DEMOGRAPHIC NOT JUST URBAN BUT MAINSTREAM, YOU ALL BETTER BE NICE TO OPRAH SO YOU CAN GET ON HER NEW NETWORK!!!!!
AND BY THE TIME SHE LAUNCHES THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE GREATER!!!!!

51.

Too-Life

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Wow, if i had my own network, it would make BET look like sh*t. lol

52.

KNOWN

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

DOOOO IT OPRAH!!! GET MORE BILLIONS!!!

53.

nano

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

O needs to save BET

54.

kimwill02

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

STANDING OVATION!!!

55.

Shay

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

i love oprah she is so inspiring, her life is just extraordinary and she’s doing such big things. We love you oprah.

56.

Ara

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Lady O never cease to amaze……..what can I say……..she just baaadddd!!

57.

YEAISAIDIT

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Go OPRAH.. I DONT THINK O NEEDS TO SAVE BET. BET NEEDS TO SAVE ITSELF.. FORGET BET WE SHOULD CREATE OUR OWN NETWORK OR SHOW JUST YOU TUBE IT MAY NOT REACH THE MASSES BUT WE NEED TO SAVE OURSELVES INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR A NETWORK TO DO IT.

58.

QDeezy

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

is NYNY the feds?

59.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

As a broadcasting major Oprah really inspires me, I love her.

60.

cleora

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I AM SO SICK OF THIS CREEP. MOVE OVER OLD WITCH AND GIVE THE YOUNG GENERATION A CHANCE LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE DO. THIS IS THE EPITOME OF SELFISH, OBSESSED WITH SELF LOVE BEHAVIOR.

61.

Ione

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Congratulations Oprah! She is doing big things!

62.

fawn

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Oprah “One Step Closer” To Monopolizing Every Spare Second Of Our Day

Chicago, IL–Oprah Winfrey, a true leviathan of the entertainment industry, has come one step closer to realizing her dream of inundating the public with non-stop 24/7 Oprah-generated content.

In a last-minute press conference, Oprah announced yesterday that she was debuting a new cable channel that would feature a live feed transmitted directly from her bedroom that will mainly show images of her sleeping peacefully through the night.

The new channel, tentatively titled “Oprah: Zzzzzzzz,” joins the recently announced “Oprah & Friends” program on XM satellite radio, Oprah’s “O” magazine, and her long-running daytime talk show on network TV.

“Oprah: Zzzzzzzz” will focus solely on Oprah’s nightly choice of sleepwear, midnight snacks, and the assortment of stuffed animals (and the occasional on-again, off-again boyfriends) that share her bed every evening.

“We’re not going to show any dirty stuff or anything,” says Oprah, “because, frankly, there isn’t much to show. I just thought that many of my viewers would feel better knowing where I was at all times.”

“Besides,” added Winfrey, “my tight schedule only allows for 30-45 minutes of sleep every night. The rest of the programming on the channel will be comprised of a designer-colored test pattern with the ‘Harpo Productions’ logo on it.”

“If my fans complain, I’ll just mail ‘em all new iPods or something. That will shut them up quick!”

63.

joama

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Having met her highness at a couple of charity functions in this city…I can only say, the woman is a raging “c” word. I’ve never personally encountered someone with so much self-importance. The one time I was on the show, prior to moving here, once the cameras were off it’s like the woman pulled out a whole new personality–it was straight out of Something About Eve, I tell ya!

64.

SADbutTRUE

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I JUST HOPE ALL YALL BLK FOLK GET BEHIND ME MY WIFEY WHEN IT COME NOT JUST TALK ABOUT IT BE ABOUT IT DONT DO USE LIKE ALL YALL DO KELLY AND MARIO BUT WE LUV THEM SO MUCH

65.

@# 58

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I know who NYNY is and no, but your mama is. That’s why celebs or their associates don’t like these blogs.

66.

MELVIN

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I was wondering when the haters were going to show up…….oh well it’s done. Just don’t support it I am quite sure you have never supported anything else she has done it has not seemed to have blocked her success.
Maybe its because you or your mama wasn’t there when she said you get a car, you get a car, oh well.
I ain’t mad at you Oprah, WAY TO GO AND I WISH YOU MUCH MORE SUCCESS YOU DESERVE IT !!!!!!!

67.

Leslie

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I am so happy for her. Finally, something to trump out BET.

69.

ThinkAboutIt

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

Oprah stay making big business moves…
She has mastered the game…credit where credit is due.

70.

dree

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 /

I gotta say, Oprah gives me hope , not just for myself, but for all women.

71.

blkdiamonn

Thursday, January 17, 2008 /

OMG..OPRAH IS TRULY THAT DEAL !! I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR AN EDUCATED BLACK PERSON TO BUY A NETWORK AND PROVIDE QUALITY CONTENT LIKE WE KNOW OPRAH CAN ..WITHOUT ALL THE SAME OLE COONERY!! I’M SO TIRED OF OUR CURRENT OPTIONS… BET (BOO!!) AND TV ONE (DBL BOOOO!!) IT’S BOUT TIME WE STEPPED IT UP A COUPLE NOTCHES!! MAN IMAGINE OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT AND OPRAH ACTUALLY HAVING A LEGITIMATE BLACK-OWNED NETWORK PROVIDING THE EDUCATION AND TRUTH LIKE ONLY SHE CAN..aahhhh…I HAVE A DREAM!!! GO-O-GO!!! SHE INSPIRES ME SOOO MUCH!!!

OPRAH FOR PRESIDENT 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

72.

Lovey

Thursday, January 17, 2008 /

Miss Oprah sold her part of the oxygen network to NBC universal for $ 925 Million dollars…

Oprah is the ish.. and everybody including those ignorant rappers wish she cared what they thought……

73.

Bouga

Thursday, January 17, 2008 /

Way to go Oprah! All the best to her.

74.

JUDAH

Thursday, January 17, 2008 /

@60

That’s all she’s about is self-exaltation and the subliminal promotion of self-empowerment through lesbianism. The white man is co-signing her and setting her up as a false goddess to mislead these black women.

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@ 60 & 74

Thursday, January 17, 2008 /

Both of your comments are based on ignorace and filtered by hate, like someone said you do not have to watch and you don’t even have to come to the Loop, with your poison. We love Oprah and it ain’t a blank, blank thing you can do about it, and we will make sure that Angel blocks your ignorant butts……….you bothe probably broke!!!!!!

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