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Oprah Says Decision To End Show Came ‘After Much Prayer & Careful Thought’

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying “prayer and careful thought” led her to her decision.

Rachael Ray Helps Reeling Ohio Town

Television cooking star Rachael Ray is boosting the local food supply for a struggling Ohio town.

On Saturday, Ray brought a Wilmington soup kitchen new appliances, shelves and furniture. Ray’s show also promised to supply food for the kitchen for the next year.

Daytime TV Shows Celebrate Halloween A Day Early

Halloween hit the daytime talk shows a day early as TV personalities dressed up in costume Friday.

Tyra Banks, Rachael Ray & ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Among Winners At Daytime Emmys

“The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air.

Vanessa Williams To Put On A Show At Daytime Emmys

The Daytime Emmys are going retro-glam.

Singing, dancing, comedy and a touch of pathos set against the glitzy backdrop of a historic theatre are on tap for the 36th annual Daytime Emmys in an attempt to lure an eroding audience for award shows.

Rachael Ray Recovering Following Vocal Cord Surgery

Rachael Ray has undergone surgery to correct a problem with her vocal cords, according to People.

A rep for the talk show host and all-around foodie said she had surgery last week.

Daytime Emmy Nominations Snub Lucci, ‘The View’

Often snubbed for a Daytime Emmy in the past, Susan Lucci has been jilted as a nominee this year.

Missing along with the “All My Children” veteran is “The View,” overlooked as a best talk nominee, though that ABC show’s five panelists (Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters) are sharing a nomination for best host, competing against Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray and “Live!” co-hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa.

Jenny McCarthy Teams Up With Oprah For New Talk Show

Move over Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz – Oprah has a new protege in her media empire and she’s not afraid to make you laugh!

Actress Jenny McCarthy, who has become a frequent guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” has inked a deal with Oprah’s Harpo Productions, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Rachael Ray To Return To Austin Music Festival SXSW

Rachael Ray is bringing more music and mojitos to the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference this year.

The TV talk show host and foodie put on one of the most popular showcases when she made her debut at the massive festival last March.

Letterman Unloads On McCain For Not Showing Up

“Late Show” host David Letterman treated John McCain’s decision to cancel an appearance on his talk show more like a stupid human trick than the act of a statesman.

The Republican presidential candidate said he was halting his campaign activities Wednesday, citing the need to deal with the nation’s financial crisis, and called Letterman to drop out of the show’s late-night lineup. On the air Wednesday night, Letterman assailed McCain’s rationale and, with prickly humor, questioned whether the nominee — now trailing in some polls — was in trouble.

Rachael Ray Going To The Dogs With New Pet Food

But will it take 30 minutes to feed Fido?

In the latest expansion of her culinary empire, celebrity chef Rachael Ray has launched a charity-driven line of dog foods based on recipes she has created for her pit bull, Isaboo.

Former Rachael Ray Employee Forced Out Over Anorexia?

A former accountant for Rachael Ray’s TV cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.

Aaron Ferguson says in papers filed in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court that he has suffered from anorexia for about six years. He says his supervisor repeatedly exhibited “hostile behavior” and made “vile,” discriminatory and hurtful comments.