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Oprah says she's not a lesbian

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 07:43 by Prince damin

Chicago -- U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey denies a rumor claiming she is a lesbian in an upcoming interview with Barbara Walters to air on ABC.

"I'm not a lesbian," People.com quoted Winfrey as saying.
"I'm not even kind of a lesbian," she elaborated. "And the reason why (the rumor) irritates me is because it means that somebody must think I'm lying. That's number one. Number two ... why would you want to hide it? That is not the way I run my life."

Particularly vexing, Winfrey said in the interview set for broadcast Thursday, is the fact the lesbian stories focus on her relationship with her longtime platonic friend Gayle King.

White set for 'Fascinating' special

Mon, 11/29/2010 - 23:45 by Prince damin

New York -- Kate Middleton, Justin Bieber and Betty White appear on Barbara Walters' list of the 10 Most Fascinating People of the Year, America's E! News said.

Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez, the cast of "The Jersey Shore," LeBron James and Sarah Palin also made the roster.

The top two people's names won't be revealed until Walters' special airs Dec. 9 on ABC, E! News said.

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'View' to celebrate 3,000th show

Tue, 09/14/2010 - 05:23 by Prince damin

New York -- The U.S. daytime chat show "The View" is gearing up to celebrate its 3,000th episode this month, ABC said Monday.episode

"I can't believe we're about to celebrate 3,000 shows and we've had not one moment of drama," Executive Producer Barbara Walters said in a statement Monday. "I see no sign of us slowing down, especially because there's so much to talk about, and, boy, do we love to talk."

"It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating our 2,999th show," added Bill Geddie, executive producer.

Award-winning writer, producer, actress and comedienne Tina Fey is to be the featured guest on the Sept. 23 milestone episode of the show.

Chelsea Clinton's wedding: President Obama not invited

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:20 by Natalie James

Chelsea Clinton's star-studded wedding is the hottest talk of the town these days. But President Barack Obama will not be attending the former first daughter's nuptials as he wasn't given an invitation to the wedding.

Lawmaker questions work permits of the kids on ‘Kate plus 8’

Wed, 07/14/2010 - 23:03 by Samia Sehgal

Kate plus 8 may have to cut down its cast. A Pennsylvania lawmaker has questioned the eligibility of the 6-year-old sextuplets working in the reality series and has called for an inquiry over their work permits.

Walters set to return to 'The View'

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 01:26 by Pankaj Damin

New York -- Barbara Walters plans to make her first appearance on her U.S. chat show "The View" via Skype since undergoing heart surgery, ABC said.

The show's creator/executive producer and co-host is confirmed to appear on Monday's edition of the show.

This will mark Walters' first nationally televised appearance since undergoing heart valve replacement surgery in May.

The announcement was made Thursday by Bill Geddie, executive producer of "The View."

Barbara Walters to get heart valve replaced

Tue, 05/11/2010 - 20:52 by Samia Sehgal

Barbara Walters is soon to undergo a heart surgery, she announced on ‘The View’ on Monday. Later this week, the 80-year-old will get an aortic valve replacement, and then will take rest of the summer off to recover her health.

Walters reads 'Late Show' Top 10 list

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 10:35 by Rakhi

New York -- Barbara Walters explained through a Top 10 list on "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York why she will no longer be presenting her annual Oscar specials.

Sunday's ABC special, during which Walters will be seen interviewing Oscar nominees and past winners, is to be her last.

She appeared on "Late Show" Wednesday and gave 10 reasons why that is. They are --

10. Everyone I want to interview is in rehab.

9. Tired of fending off George Clooney's clumsy advances.

8. I've forgotten how to make people cry.

7. Don't want to do any more of these lame Top 10 lists.

6. I knew it was time to stop when I was asked to interview a blue guy from "Avatar."

5. I've done it for 29 years -- what more do you people want from me?

Barbara Walters bids adieu to Oscar special

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 13:42 by Ishita Sood

80-year-old TV journalist Barbara Walters will be quitting her Oscars television special this year, as she feels film stars are everywhere nowadays and that they have become famous for “doing nothing.”

Walters' next Oscar special to be her last

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 09:30 by Rakhi Kaptiyal

New York -- ABC's Barbara Walters said in New York Monday the upcoming 29th edition of her Oscar special will be her last.

"I think I'm sick of them," the Los Angeles Times quoted Walters, 80, as saying on her daytime chat show "The View." "I feel I've been there, done that.

Twenty-nine years is enough ... You can switch the format a little bit and I love the fact that we have these stars (Sandra Bullock and Mo'Nique) and they're both nominated. ... I felt it was enough."

Michelle Obama is Walters' 'secret' most fascinating person

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 17:06 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, December 10 -- First Lady Michelle Obama is the most fascinating person of 2009, at least according to Barbara Walters.

Jackson kids named among Walters' 'Most Fascinating people'

Thu, 12/03/2009 - 15:58 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, December 3 -- Late pop legend Michael Jackson’s three young children are among Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of the year, according to The Associated Press report.