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[READ: Oprah’s Life You Want Tour Kicks Off In Atlanta (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
Christina Johnson, Tameka Raymond and Monyetta Shaw all attended the 2-day event where Oprah and friends took the stage for a profound, moving and intimate excursion into self-reflection.
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Oprah Winfrey opened her eight-city ‘Live Your Life tour with a stop in Atlanta last weekend.
Mother O’s “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” featured notable guests such as Iyanla Vanzant, Deepak Chopra, Elisabeth Gilbert and Pastor Rob Bell.
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I hate that I wasn’t able to attend this weekend’s Oprah events but I did hear from several of my friends that one of my tweets was featured Oprah’s tweetboard, which was viewed by thousands at Philips Arena…
Well I can't have @Oprah's life but I'm doing the best I can with what I got. #LifeYouWantATL #straightfromthea #atlien #atlanta #qotd #fb
— Michelle Brown ? (@ATLien) September 6, 2014
[Sidebar: I was actually throwing shade cause I was mad as heck that I wasn’t there but that’s not important… 😆 ]
Photos + video from Oprah’s ‘Life You Want’ Weekend in Atlanta below: Continue Reading…
Dr. Maya Angelou passed away early today and while her body may be gone, the spirit of her words will resonate forever.
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The famed poet/author and legend was one of the first guests who appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class.
One of the lessons Dr. Angelou taught during the class was ‘The Power of Words’. She described how words enter our walls, our clothing, and infiltrates. Words are extremely powerful. They stay with people; they can shape people and sometimes they change people.
Angelou, who was regarded by Oprah as a mentor and ?mother-sister-friend?, shared her wisdom on a range of topics ranging from her deep-rooted confidence, her hate for modesty, the responsibility of standing up for yourself, the poison of negativity and the relationship between love and liberation.
In case you missed it, watch Oprah’s Master Class w/Dr. Maya Angelou below… Continue Reading…
Baby got back!!
Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey?is making 60 look fabulous!! Winfrey shows of her remarkable curves on the June cover of her self-titled O, Oprah Magazine.
The accomplished TV host and media mogul proves age ain’t nuthin’ but a number as she rocks a curve-hugging, red-hot Badgley Mischka dress, which she describes as “fabulous.”
One day I literally woke up and thought ‘My god, these knees have been with me for 60 years. Wow! I’ve had these elbows for 60 years. My heart has been beating for 60 years. The feet I stand on have carried me for 60 years.’
And when you think about it that way, you can be nothing but grateful.
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An Atlanta woman got the surprise of her life recently when she asked media mogul Oprah Winfrey for the dress off of her back… and got it!
We all know Oprah is renowned for surprising her fans with cars, trips and gift bags, but this week the former talk-show queen gifted one of her Twitter followers with the actual designer dress she wore on a magazine cover.
When Atlanta resident Brandi saw Oprah Winfrey on the cover of Essence Magazine?s March issue, she fell so in love with the gown that she Tweeted the media mogul asking if she could have it.
Oprah responded to the request and as the adage goes… ‘Ask and you shall receive.’
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Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is heading towards another benchmark birthday and will be turning 60 years old in January!
In the issue, which hits shelves December 17th, Winfrey declares that 2014 is “your year to shine!” In leading the way, Oprah undergoes a makeover in the January issue, transforming from pajama-clad frump with curlers in her hair to gold glittery glamour queen.
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Winfrey reflects on her legendary past in the January 2014 issue of O magazine where she rocks a gorgeous gold gown for the Ruven Afanador-shot spread.
The 59 year-old talk show host opens up about her experiences over the years and chats about how she stays positive.
I?m alive. Healthy. Strong. I?m turning 60.
And ? please don?t take offense ? I no longer have to be concerned about what anyone thinks of me! I?m turning 60, and I?ve earned the right to be just as I am. I?m more secure in being myself than I?ve ever been.
Oprah looks amazing to hitting that 60 year mark! Is 60 the new 40?
Excerpts + more photos from Lady O’s photo spread below… Continue Reading…
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