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Behind the Scenes of taping sponsored by Main Street School of Art in Downtown Tucker

Behind the scenes, director chair

SPONSORED BY: Main Street School of Art in Downtown Tucker If Oprah can show you what happens behind the scenes of her show on her OWN network, why can’t I? Well, you don’t see any production meetings (because there aren’t any) or chats with her makeup artist (because I do …

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CNN: Oprah’s secret sister; why did Oprah’s mom hide it?

Like millions of Oprah fans I sat glued to the TV Monday afternoon to hear the talk show queen reveal a family secret: she had a half-sister that had been given up for adoption in 1963 and Oprah's mom hid it from everyone. Of course, when you find out your sibling is one of the richest people in the world, like Oprah's half-sister Patricia did, you probably want to celebrate and tell the world. What's shocking is how Patricia kept the secret for approximately four years once DNA test confirmed their connection. All the focus is on Oprah, but I want to dish about her mother, Vernita Lee.

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Oprah and Gayle vs. Other Female Friendships Post-baby

Oprah and Gayle, friendship, BFF

Oprah Winfrey and her best friend, Gayle King, have been accused of being lesbians since they appear to be such close friends. In an interview with Barbara Walters, Oprah talks about her adoration for Gayle and the fact that they're just friends, not lesbians. I got a chance to meet Oprah and Gayle in 2006 when they were in Mississippi for a dedication of the Boys & Girls Club in Oprah's hometown. Gayle was very friendly and supportive about the fact that I nabbed a one-on-one interview with Oprah when they stopped by Burger King.

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