It’s time to bid adieu to the queen of the talk show throne.  Oprah Winfrey is officially announcing today that she is ending “The Oprah Show” on September 9, 2011.  It’s ov-ah!

Ms. Winfrey, 55, informed her talk show staff of her decision on Thursday afternoon. The television world had expected that she would make a decision about the fate of her program by the end of the year.

Ms. Winfrey told her staffers that she will not transfer the show to cable. She is expected to produce new programs for OWN, and may appear on some of them.

In a statement, CBS Television Distribution said, “We have the greatest respect for Oprah and wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors. We know that anything she turns her hand to will be a great success. We look forward to working with her for the next several years, and hopefully afterwards as well.”

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She says she wants to focus her executive producing skills on her own OWN network and only that will be her focus. It’s been 25 years in the game for O. And now she’s over and out. Who’s going to tell me what to eat, what to watch, what to read, what to wear, how to breathe, etc?  WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO WITHOUT OUR QUEEN?!?!  Damn homie.

Wendy Williams…here’s your chance girl….

In case you missed Ms. Jackson’s interview last night with Robin Roberts, check it above. It’s her first tv interview since the death of her brother. And she gets very real about everything. Can’t stand how fabulous this woman is. Loves me some Janet. ~Taurus Love~

Her new video for “Make Me” airs tonight on ABC.

I am UBER heated right now.  Y’all know about my “Young and the Restless” obsession. Seeing that it was pretty much obvious Shemar Moore would not be reprising his role as “Malcolm” on “Y&R” thanks to his successful gig over at “Criminal Minds”, I knew there would have to be a new Malcolm.  But WHOEVER had the bright idea to cast Eddie damn Winslow in this spot has scarred my heart:

EW has learned exclusively that Darius McCrary – best known for playing Eddie Winslow on the long-running ABC sitcom Family Matters – has signed a multi-year deal to assume the role beginning Nov. 18. His debut will air on Dec. 29.

“We are thrilled to have the character of Malcolm back on Y&R,” according to a statement from Maria Bell, the drama’s co-executive producer/head writer. “Malcolm, Neil Winters’ brother, has always been a catalyst to exciting stories. He’s coming back to town to see his brother and to reunite with his biological daughter, Lily Winters, as she fights for her life. Malcolm is a photographer … someone who lives on the edge and who always pushes the envelope.”

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WHYYYYY GINA?!?! Darius McCrary? Really? Sorry. I just can’t co-sign on this foolishness.

In other news, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on to play Winnie Mandela, wife of South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela, in a new biopic called Winnie. Here’s the scoop:

Jennifer Hudson is set to star in “Winnie,” a drama that casts her as the former wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela.

Hudson will play Winnie Mandela in a film that begins production May 30 in the South African locations of Johannesburg, Capt Town, Transkei and Robben Island, where the future president spent 18 of his 27 years in prison.

“I was compelled and moved when I read the script,” Hudson said. “Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told.”

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Morgan Freeman has already signed on and started taping scenes for his role as Nelson Mandela for another upcoming movie Invictus. This should be interesting to also have the story told from the former wife’s perspective.

Awww look at the baby.  Bobby Brown took his girlfriend Alicia Etheridge and their new 5 month old baby boy Cassius out to lunch in Hollywood yesterday.  And cuteness ensued:

Good to see Bobby settled down and happy with his fam.

Photos via Splash/WENN

Here’s a 30 second preview of Beyonce and Lady Gaga’s “Video Phone Remix” vid. It’s actually just B and her dancers walking very fiercely. And that’s about it.


The cast of “The Game” hit “The Mo’Nique Show” to talk about their show. Check out what they had to say:

The cast also said they are getting together in January to start taping new episodes! More when you read the rest…

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Here’s Chris Brown’s brand new video for “Crawl” folks have been waiting on. Cassie is his leading lady for this ballad. He premiered it on “The Wendy Williams” show today. And here’s vid from his appearance:

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Cedric The Entertainer hosted his Reaching Out And Giving Back Event at the Pacific Design Center last night:

Vanessa Williams was there looking fab and rocking her cropped ‘do.

Tasha Smith was there looking fab in blue.

And Ceddy kicked it with Jesse.  Funny funny.

And last night, Halle Berry was interviewed at the Jenesse Center in L.A. For the last ten years, Halle has wholeheartedly supported the center that provides shelter for domestic violence victims and teaches them self-sufficiency. She also fund-raises and develops partnerships with companies that will bring more awareness to Jenesse Center’s services:

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