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Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael' *Update Post 994*
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
I believe it's being aired on December 6...
I believe it's being aired on December 6...
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Oprah chooses to show empathy, simpathy, whatever you wanna call it when SHE FEELS like doing so. It has nothing to do with interviewing techniques.
Oprah chooses to show empathy, simpathy, whatever you wanna call it when SHE FEELS like doing so. It has nothing to do with interviewing techniques.
Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Thanks. I keep hoping she will come around even though I feel she won't.
Thanks. I keep hoping she will come around even though I feel she won't.
Kikuchiyo
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
I don't know is it true
but a certain person (read RF :smilerolleyes wrote that Cascio family will appear on "Oprah" on December 6th.
I don't know is it true
but a certain person (read RF :smilerolleyes wrote that Cascio family will appear on "Oprah" on December 6th.Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
oh dear gawd....:bugeyed
I don't know is it true
oh dear gawd....:bugeyed
MsCassieMollie
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I am told that the whole Cascio family appears on “Oprah” on December 6th to showcase Eddie Cascio’s tracks from Michael Jackson‘s new album.
Eddie is joined by his parents, Dominic and Connie, as well as brother Frank and sister Nicole.
The family talks with Oprah about their long relationship as Michael’s surrogate family, and the evolution of the music Michael made at their house in New Jersey in 2007.
Originally, the family didn’t want to go to the show, but Sony Music thought it best just to put the whole story out in the open. “Michael” the album is released on December 14th. The single, “Hold My Hand,” is already on the radio and on ITunes, featuring Akon.
Eddie Cascio has three tracks on the new “Michael” album–”Breaking News,” “Monster,” and “Keep Your Head Up.” There are nine more in the vault.
Also on the show is Michael’s long time producer Teddy Riley, who worked on the tracks and vouches for their veracity.
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/11/2...ws-opr ah-interviews-singers-surrogate-family
Eddie is joined by his parents, Dominic and Connie, as well as brother Frank and sister Nicole.
The family talks with Oprah about their long relationship as Michael’s surrogate family, and the evolution of the music Michael made at their house in New Jersey in 2007.
Originally, the family didn’t want to go to the show, but Sony Music thought it best just to put the whole story out in the open. “Michael” the album is released on December 14th. The single, “Hold My Hand,” is already on the radio and on ITunes, featuring Akon.
Eddie Cascio has three tracks on the new “Michael” album–”Breaking News,” “Monster,” and “Keep Your Head Up.” There are nine more in the vault.
Also on the show is Michael’s long time producer Teddy Riley, who worked on the tracks and vouches for their veracity.
http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/11/2...ws-opr ah-interviews-singers-surrogate-family
smooth_criminal05
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Yep they will be on Oprah alright! Should be an interesting show. HMH video debuting, Teddy Riley and the Cascios. GREAT press for the album though. I can't imagine they will dedicate the whole show to MJ, probably half and half. Regardless, 30 minutes of promotion on Oprah can go a long way.
Yep they will be on Oprah alright! Should be an interesting show. HMH video debuting, Teddy Riley and the Cascios. GREAT press for the album though. I can't imagine they will dedicate the whole show to MJ, probably half and half. Regardless, 30 minutes of promotion on Oprah can go a long way.
earthlyme;3087173 said:
Don't worry, I am sure it will all be good.
Prince Of Pop;3087183 said:
I am sure the estate is involved & all will be positive.
:yes:Ashtanga;3087201 said:Let's not be naive with Oprah. We know what's the business this woman.
Ok, now, she will be nice to Michael.... :smilerolleyes: :girl_whistle:
And I'll pretend to believe it.
Asedora;3087330 said:Oprah is going to use a controversy of this album and all this talk show will be around this subject. She is not going to promote this album. There is no hope for Sony from Oprah. lol Oprah is not on Sony payroll.
I alredy see fans bashing Oprah after this show even more than before
I disagree.
I predict all will be positive - wonderful Sony, wonderful estate, wonderful Branca, except for the 'greedy', jealous Jacksons.:smilerolleyes: She will gain a 'better' understanding of him. He was a genius & had horrible parents.
Oprah has many incentives to help Sony promote the album as she has a long & profitable relationship with $$$$$$ony, at least back to 2000.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/1 ... ml#s187119
3D Bravia Sony Television Named To Oprah's Favorite Things 2010
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The 52-inch 3D Bravia Sony Television was the lucky TV to crack Oprah's Favorite Things 2010 list, unveiled today.
This year's Favorite Things was dubbed the "Ultimate," the final one in the annual series which began in 2002. This is Oprah's final season.
The 3D Bravia Sony Television costs $3,600. Here's a description of the TV via Sony (scroll down for a photo and more Favorite Things for 2010):
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Harpo-So ... erkus-Show
Harpo, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Local Media to Launch The Nate Berkus Show
Highly-anticipated new syndicated series to debut afternoons Fall 2010
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CHICAGO, IL, CULVER CITY, CA and NEW YORK, NY — The Nate Berkus Show , hosted by the popular design expert and New York Times bestselling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show , will debut in firstrun syndication in the Fall on the 10 NBC Local Media television stations with a series co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT. The announcement was made jointly today by Sheri Salata and Erik Logan, presidents, Harpo Productions; John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television; and John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media.
The Nate Berkus Show (working title) is a daily syndicated multi-topic and multisegment series that will present a broad range of subjects and guests based on lifestyle, entertainment and personal transformation.
"We are pleased to partner with NBC stations to launch The Nate Berkus Show ," said Erik Logan, president, Harpo Productions. "Combined with Harpo's legacy of success in daytime, and our strong partnership with Sony, NBC's commitment and support offers the perfect platform to launch syndication's next breakout series."
"Partnering with the NBC stations on quality, branded programming like The Nate Berkus Show maximizes our potential to build a successful franchise," said John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television. "Similar to stations who invested in The Dr. Oz Show last year and are now seeing audience growth, access to blue chip advertisers and revenue growth, we're confident NBC will enjoy a tremendous return on their investment."
"We're excited to add a great talent like Nate Berkus to our programming lineup," said John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media. "We believe the show, with its broad appeal and themes of lifestyle and inspiration, will be a strong fit for the NBC Local brand and resonate with our audience. We look forward to working with our partners at Harpo, with their proven track record of success in daytime programming, and Sony, to help make the show a success in each of our 10 markets."
The Nate Berkus Show is the second series partnership between Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Their first, The Dr. Oz Show , launched in September 2009 as the highest-rated first-run syndication premiere in the last seven years.
Nate Berkus began his career with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and also interned with Dominique Aurientis in Paris, France. At the age of 24, he formed his own company, Nate Berkus Associates, where he took on projects for Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Barney's New York, W hotels, as well as a prestigious list of private homes and clients. In 2001, after making over a small space for The Oprah Winfrey Show , Berkus became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press attention. Berkus is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love , (Hyperion). Additionally, he has his own home line available through Home Shopping Network (HSN).
SPT will handle worldwide distribution efforts for the show, advertiser sales and marketing, and co-produce the series with Harpo Productions.
About Harpo
Harpo Productions, Inc. is the most successful production company in daytime talk, producing the number one, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show and syndication's latest success, The Dr. Oz Show , as well as having developed Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray . Harpo Productions creates and develops original TV programming for primetime, syndication and cable television and operates Oprah.com ( http://www.oprah.com ), a premier lifestyle website. ZoCo Productions, LLC, an affiliate of Harpo Productions, Inc., and Sony Pictures Television co-produce The Dr. Oz Show . Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine publication. Harpo Films produces feature films and, through an exclusive deal with HBO, scripted television programming. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces Oprah Radio (XM channel 156, Sirius channel 195 as part of its "Best of XM" package) on Sirius XM Radio. A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network , a multi-platform company, will debut in January 2011 in approximately 80 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leading producer of local language scripted and non-scripted programming. SPT also sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio, which includes branded networks AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, and Animax, is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 119 channel feeds available in more than 130 countries, reaching almost 400 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT is a part owner of cable channel GSN, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, and for Sony Music Entertainment. SPT ( http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com ) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
About NBC Local Media
NBC Local Media is comprised of ten NBC owned-and-operated television stations reaching 27% of US TV households; the NBC Everywhere operation focusing on the growing Out of Home digital market; LX.TV, a content production company that produces lifestyle and cultural programming; and Skycastle Entertainment, an awardwinning entertainment marketing and promotion company. Together, the NBC Local Media properties distribute NBC Universal content and produce local content for broadcast television, broadband networks, digital channels and numerous media outlets outside of the home. NBC Local Media is a division of NBC Universal.
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Here’s one sweet Summer sweepstakes from Oprah. Oprah is not only giving away fabulous prizes, but she is also including cash to pay for taxes. Thanks Oprah! One of the primary reasons we are mentioning this is because of the great number of Sony products being included in this offer. You can try to win right now with the code we update daily provided below. Try and win alongside us every day.
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* (4) GE Profile Energy Star Washer and Dryer sets (including Dryer Pedestal and Smart Dispense Pedestal) ARV $3,556.00 per set and $1,067.00 awarded as a check, which may be used toward the payment of taxes
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Weekly Sweepstakes Drawing: One (1) potential Weekly Prize winner will be selected each week in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received for the applicable week. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for the applicable weekly drawing. Entries for one Weekly Sweepstakes Drawing will not be included in subsequent Weekly Sweepstakes Drawings.
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More of Oprah with $ony. They have a long & mutually beneficial relationship:
Here they even got sued together:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/07 ... _previews/
Patent troll sues Oprah, Sony over online book viewing
'We own the touchy, feely internet'
By Austin Modine • Get more from this author
Posted in Law, 7th January 2009 01:43 GMT
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An IP-squatting firm is suing Oprah Winfrey's production company and Sony Electronics over patent infringement for using and promoting software that displays books on the internet.
Illinois Computer Research claims Oprah's Bookclub violates its US Patent 7,11,252 - a method of "Enhancing touch and feel on the internet."
The lawsuit summarizes the patent as "an apparatus and method for obtaining and reviewing excerpts from a digital book for preview prior to purchase, but prevents the reader from obtaining and reviewing the entire book prior to purchase."
That covers, well, just about anyone selling or discussing books online.
ICR claims Oprah's Book Club website uses, sells, and encourages others to use an online book-reading product. While the lawsuit doesn't specify where the site allegedly infringes on the IP, the book club does offer short excerpts online and pitches Amazon's Kindle as "Oprah's favorite new gadget."
(Note: the book excerpts featured on the website doesn't appear to be a fancy, advanced mechanism for reading a preview. They're just basic HTML).
The lawsuit also fingers Sony as a defendant, claiming the electronics giant violates the '252 patent through its Sony Bookreader.
ICR is a holding company that obtained the patent from the "inventor" Scott Harris — a former top-billing IP lawyer for who The Prior Art blog has diligently chronicled a long and sordid past of suing companies over questionable IP. Harris was ousted from the law firm Fish & Richardson for targeting Google, a client of the firm, over the '252 patent.
ICR is currently owned by Florida lawyer James Beauregard Parker. The firm seeks an undisclosed amount of damages.
A copy of the lawsuit is available here. ®
Here they even got sued together:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/07 ... _previews/
Patent troll sues Oprah, Sony over online book viewing
'We own the touchy, feely internet'
By Austin Modine • Get more from this author
Posted in Law, 7th January 2009 01:43 GMT
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An IP-squatting firm is suing Oprah Winfrey's production company and Sony Electronics over patent infringement for using and promoting software that displays books on the internet.
Illinois Computer Research claims Oprah's Bookclub violates its US Patent 7,11,252 - a method of "Enhancing touch and feel on the internet."
The lawsuit summarizes the patent as "an apparatus and method for obtaining and reviewing excerpts from a digital book for preview prior to purchase, but prevents the reader from obtaining and reviewing the entire book prior to purchase."
That covers, well, just about anyone selling or discussing books online.
ICR claims Oprah's Book Club website uses, sells, and encourages others to use an online book-reading product. While the lawsuit doesn't specify where the site allegedly infringes on the IP, the book club does offer short excerpts online and pitches Amazon's Kindle as "Oprah's favorite new gadget."
(Note: the book excerpts featured on the website doesn't appear to be a fancy, advanced mechanism for reading a preview. They're just basic HTML).
The lawsuit also fingers Sony as a defendant, claiming the electronics giant violates the '252 patent through its Sony Bookreader.
ICR is a holding company that obtained the patent from the "inventor" Scott Harris — a former top-billing IP lawyer for who The Prior Art blog has diligently chronicled a long and sordid past of suing companies over questionable IP. Harris was ousted from the law firm Fish & Richardson for targeting Google, a client of the firm, over the '252 patent.
ICR is currently owned by Florida lawyer James Beauregard Parker. The firm seeks an undisclosed amount of damages.
A copy of the lawsuit is available here. ®
The long & mutually beneficial relationship goes at least back to 2000. Many pages on the net. Who knows how many future deals are in the works with Sony?:smilerolleyes:
http://www.peopledaily.net/oprah-winfrey.asp
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Oprah's Favorite Things Hits Big This Holiday Season
by Shelly Lowery
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most popular talk show hosts in American television history. As her show enters its 21rst season, she has millions of viewers who tune in each day. One of her most popular segments is her "Favorite Things" holiday show. During this show, Oprah shares with the studio and television audience some of her favorite things including jewelry, gadgets and vacation getaways.
People love this show because on the "Favorite Things" episode, audience members get the extravagant gifts that Oprah displays. Around 300 audience members are showered with gifts each holiday episode. The amount varies, but Oprah audience members can each expect to receive between $4,000 and $15,000 worth of gifts. But, Oprah is a big winner as well. The 2004 episode of "Oprah's Favorite Things" had the highest ratings ever for a "Favorite Things" episode and was the second highest rated episode for the season.
Oprah has been doing her "Favorite Things" episode since 1999. Guests received a set of Illumination Ritual Candles, each one to inspire different feelings like love, peace and passion and each candle contained a tiny gemstone inside. The 12-candle set was valued at $169.95. Dog owners were no doubt thrilled with the Fifi and Romeo Pet Clothing ($150 and up) - one of Oprah's favorite things of 1999. One of the most extravagant gifts that year was a Susan Abbott Personalized Painting, ranging from $5,000 and up. Oprah loved the Susan Abbott painting given to her by author Sarah Ban Breathnach.
In 2000, Oprah added many hi-tech gadgets like the Motorola Talkabout pager (priced at $179), so audience members could receive email while on the go. Another favorite thing from 2000 was the book equivalent of the iPod, the Gemstar REB1100 eBook from RCA ($299). The Gemstar let users download up to 8,000 book pages, so they never had to carry around a book again.
The BlissLabs Glamour Gloves ($44) and Gel ($22) was one of Oprah's favorite things in 2002. The Panasonic 4-in-1 Digital Camera from Frontgate ($449) was also a big hit that year. The camera, the size of a credit card, takes pictures and video, but can also be used as a MP3 player and audio recorder.
In 2003, Oprah decided to do two episodes of her favorite things segment - one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Spring audience members got an Apple iPod ($399), Silhouette Minimal X Sunglasses ($175-$250), and a Hewlett Packard Digital Camera, Printer and Dock (total value $730) among other items. Fall audience members racked up with UGG Classic Short Boots ($110), a Philip Stein Teslar Watch ($595), and a Sony DCR-DVD200 Handycam ($1000).
2004 was a very special Favorite Things segment for Oprah. She convinced 300 teachers to attend her show, under the premise of talking about education and a teacher's daily routine. Instead, she surprised them with the Favorite Things episode. The teachers received gifts such as a Sony VAIO S260 notebook computer, a Dell 30" wide-screen LCD television, a Maytag Neptune Top-Load Washer and Drying Center, and a trip for two to the exclusive Miraval Resort and Spa. Total gift amount for each teacher was about $15,000 - much more than the previous year total of $4,800. Oprah, a supporter of education and teachers, knew the teachers were worth every penny.
In 2005, Oprah decided to make her favorite things audience up of Katrina relief workers. Among the gifts were Sony VAIO® FJ Notebook, Kashwére® Shawl Collar Robe, BlackBerry 7105T™ from T-Mobile, and a couple of Oprah's favorites from 2004, UGG Australia's Uptown Boot and an Apple iPod. While considerably less than the year before, the 2005 recipients still received over $7,000 worth of items.
Probably due in part to Oprah's television audience as well as her personal appeal, each year the manufacturer's of the items found on Oprah's favorite things donate all the gifts. But they reap great benefits from doing so. They get television exposure and an immediate increase in sales after each episode. Companies like Sephora and Macy's have both publically stated that as soon as Oprah mentions one of their products, people are coming in the stores in droves to get it.
So in the end, it is a win-win situation. The manufacturers see increased sales, the audience gets great gifts, and Oprah just keeps on getting more and more popular with her viewing audience.
http://www.peopledaily.net/oprah-winfrey.asp
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Oprah's Favorite Things Hits Big This Holiday Season
by Shelly Lowery
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most popular talk show hosts in American television history. As her show enters its 21rst season, she has millions of viewers who tune in each day. One of her most popular segments is her "Favorite Things" holiday show. During this show, Oprah shares with the studio and television audience some of her favorite things including jewelry, gadgets and vacation getaways.
People love this show because on the "Favorite Things" episode, audience members get the extravagant gifts that Oprah displays. Around 300 audience members are showered with gifts each holiday episode. The amount varies, but Oprah audience members can each expect to receive between $4,000 and $15,000 worth of gifts. But, Oprah is a big winner as well. The 2004 episode of "Oprah's Favorite Things" had the highest ratings ever for a "Favorite Things" episode and was the second highest rated episode for the season.
Oprah has been doing her "Favorite Things" episode since 1999. Guests received a set of Illumination Ritual Candles, each one to inspire different feelings like love, peace and passion and each candle contained a tiny gemstone inside. The 12-candle set was valued at $169.95. Dog owners were no doubt thrilled with the Fifi and Romeo Pet Clothing ($150 and up) - one of Oprah's favorite things of 1999. One of the most extravagant gifts that year was a Susan Abbott Personalized Painting, ranging from $5,000 and up. Oprah loved the Susan Abbott painting given to her by author Sarah Ban Breathnach.
In 2000, Oprah added many hi-tech gadgets like the Motorola Talkabout pager (priced at $179), so audience members could receive email while on the go. Another favorite thing from 2000 was the book equivalent of the iPod, the Gemstar REB1100 eBook from RCA ($299). The Gemstar let users download up to 8,000 book pages, so they never had to carry around a book again.
The BlissLabs Glamour Gloves ($44) and Gel ($22) was one of Oprah's favorite things in 2002. The Panasonic 4-in-1 Digital Camera from Frontgate ($449) was also a big hit that year. The camera, the size of a credit card, takes pictures and video, but can also be used as a MP3 player and audio recorder.
In 2003, Oprah decided to do two episodes of her favorite things segment - one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Spring audience members got an Apple iPod ($399), Silhouette Minimal X Sunglasses ($175-$250), and a Hewlett Packard Digital Camera, Printer and Dock (total value $730) among other items. Fall audience members racked up with UGG Classic Short Boots ($110), a Philip Stein Teslar Watch ($595), and a Sony DCR-DVD200 Handycam ($1000).
2004 was a very special Favorite Things segment for Oprah. She convinced 300 teachers to attend her show, under the premise of talking about education and a teacher's daily routine. Instead, she surprised them with the Favorite Things episode. The teachers received gifts such as a Sony VAIO S260 notebook computer, a Dell 30" wide-screen LCD television, a Maytag Neptune Top-Load Washer and Drying Center, and a trip for two to the exclusive Miraval Resort and Spa. Total gift amount for each teacher was about $15,000 - much more than the previous year total of $4,800. Oprah, a supporter of education and teachers, knew the teachers were worth every penny.
In 2005, Oprah decided to make her favorite things audience up of Katrina relief workers. Among the gifts were Sony VAIO® FJ Notebook, Kashwére® Shawl Collar Robe, BlackBerry 7105T™ from T-Mobile, and a couple of Oprah's favorites from 2004, UGG Australia's Uptown Boot and an Apple iPod. While considerably less than the year before, the 2005 recipients still received over $7,000 worth of items.
Probably due in part to Oprah's television audience as well as her personal appeal, each year the manufacturer's of the items found on Oprah's favorite things donate all the gifts. But they reap great benefits from doing so. They get television exposure and an immediate increase in sales after each episode. Companies like Sephora and Macy's have both publically stated that as soon as Oprah mentions one of their products, people are coming in the stores in droves to get it.
So in the end, it is a win-win situation. The manufacturers see increased sales, the audience gets great gifts, and Oprah just keeps on getting more and more popular with her viewing audience.
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If this is true im gonna need a bat for the tv that day
I don't know is it true
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
I have many issues with Oprah...but the Jacksons had it coming.
Michael is no longer here to fix their mess....They will learn Greed & Jealousy will never take them anywhere.
It is high time for the truth to come out.
I have many issues with Oprah...but the Jacksons had it coming.
Michael is no longer here to fix their mess....They will learn Greed & Jealousy will never take them anywhere.
It is high time for the truth to come out.
Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
some promotion for the album has to be done and Oprah's show is watched by a lot of people, even if us the fans don't like her...for her and Sony Michael is just a business...in this moment is ok:they stick with the business and us with the love
some promotion for the album has to be done and Oprah's show is watched by a lot of people, even if us the fans don't like her...for her and Sony Michael is just a business...in this moment is ok:they stick with the business and us with the love
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This is nothing new. This has been known for years. I was just watching her latest "Favorite Things" show today which I had DVR'd on Monday. It will be her last one ever. In fact, she did two back-to-back Favorite Things shows for two different audiences. The first one aired on Friday and the audience was made of up people who gave of themselves selflessly and who deserved nice things. Boy, did those lucky people get some nice things (except those ugly silver and gold Ugg boots, lol).
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I just hope that the Cascios will set the record straight. Something that the Jacksons promised to do on Oprah's show but failed.
I just hope that the Cascios will set the record straight. Something that the Jacksons promised to do on Oprah's show but failed.
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Her favorite things is not new. But they are launching shows together - Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus - for example. She is launching a new network. My bet is there are more partnerships in the works too.;D
Her favorite things is not new. But they are launching shows together - Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus - for example. She is launching a new network. My bet is there are more partnerships in the works too.;D
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The 52-inch 3D Bravia Sony Television was the lucky TV to crack Oprah's Favorite Things 2010 list, unveiled today.
This year's Favorite Things was dubbed the "Ultimate," the final one in the annual series which began in 2002. This is Oprah's final season.
The 3D Bravia Sony Television costs $3,600. Here's a description of the TV via Sony (scroll down for a photo and more Favorite Things for 2010):
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Harpo-So ... erkus-Show
Harpo, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Local Media to Launch The Nate Berkus Show
Highly-anticipated new syndicated series to debut afternoons Fall 2010
Original Content | February 01, 2010
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2010
CHICAGO, IL, CULVER CITY, CA and NEW YORK, NY — The Nate Berkus Show , hosted by the popular design expert and New York Times bestselling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show , will debut in firstrun syndication in the Fall on the 10 NBC Local Media television stations with a series co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT. The announcement was made jointly today by Sheri Salata and Erik Logan, presidents, Harpo Productions; John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television; and John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media.
The Nate Berkus Show (working title) is a daily syndicated multi-topic and multisegment series that will present a broad range of subjects and guests based on lifestyle, entertainment and personal transformation.
"We are pleased to partner with NBC stations to launch The Nate Berkus Show ," said Erik Logan, president, Harpo Productions. "Combined with Harpo's legacy of success in daytime, and our strong partnership with Sony, NBC's commitment and support offers the perfect platform to launch syndication's next breakout series."
"Partnering with the NBC stations on quality, branded programming like The Nate Berkus Show maximizes our potential to build a successful franchise," said John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television. "Similar to stations who invested in The Dr. Oz Show last year and are now seeing audience growth, access to blue chip advertisers and revenue growth, we're confident NBC will enjoy a tremendous return on their investment."
"We're excited to add a great talent like Nate Berkus to our programming lineup," said John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media. "We believe the show, with its broad appeal and themes of lifestyle and inspiration, will be a strong fit for the NBC Local brand and resonate with our audience. We look forward to working with our partners at Harpo, with their proven track record of success in daytime programming, and Sony, to help make the show a success in each of our 10 markets."
The Nate Berkus Show is the second series partnership between Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Their first, The Dr. Oz Show , launched in September 2009 as the highest-rated first-run syndication premiere in the last seven years.
Nate Berkus began his career with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and also interned with Dominique Aurientis in Paris, France. At the age of 24, he formed his own company, Nate Berkus Associates, where he took on projects for Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Barney's New York, W hotels, as well as a prestigious list of private homes and clients. In 2001, after making over a small space for The Oprah Winfrey Show , Berkus became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press attention. Berkus is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love , (Hyperion). Additionally, he has his own home line available through Home Shopping Network (HSN).
SPT will handle worldwide distribution efforts for the show, advertiser sales and marketing, and co-produce the series with Harpo Productions.
About Harpo
Harpo Productions, Inc. is the most successful production company in daytime talk, producing the number one, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show and syndication's latest success, The Dr. Oz Show , as well as having developed Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray . Harpo Productions creates and develops original TV programming for primetime, syndication and cable television and operates Oprah.com ( http://www.oprah.com ), a premier lifestyle website. ZoCo Productions, LLC, an affiliate of Harpo Productions, Inc., and Sony Pictures Television co-produce The Dr. Oz Show . Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine publication. Harpo Films produces feature films and, through an exclusive deal with HBO, scripted television programming. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces Oprah Radio (XM channel 156, Sirius channel 195 as part of its "Best of XM" package) on Sirius XM Radio. A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network , a multi-platform company, will debut in January 2011 in approximately 80 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leading producer of local language scripted and non-scripted programming. SPT also sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio, which includes branded networks AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, and Animax, is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 119 channel feeds available in more than 130 countries, reaching almost 400 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT is a part owner of cable channel GSN, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, and for Sony Music Entertainment. SPT ( http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com ) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
About NBC Local Media
NBC Local Media is comprised of ten NBC owned-and-operated television stations reaching 27% of US TV households; the NBC Everywhere operation focusing on the growing Out of Home digital market; LX.TV, a content production company that produces lifestyle and cultural programming; and Skycastle Entertainment, an awardwinning entertainment marketing and promotion company. Together, the NBC Local Media properties distribute NBC Universal content and produce local content for broadcast television, broadband networks, digital channels and numerous media outlets outside of the home. NBC Local Media is a division of NBC Universal.
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Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television To Launch Dr. Oz
Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD, better known to millions as Dr. Oz, the renowned and popular surgeon, educator, and best-selling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will debut in first-run syndication next year with a series co-produced by Harpo
Sony Pictures Television to Distribute The Dr. Oz Show
Sony Pictures Television and Harpo Productions announce agreement for SPT to distribute The Dr. Oz Show outside the United States
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Here’s one sweet Summer sweepstakes from Oprah. Oprah is not only giving away fabulous prizes, but she is also including cash to pay for taxes. Thanks Oprah! One of the primary reasons we are mentioning this is because of the great number of Sony products being included in this offer. You can try to win right now with the code we update daily provided below. Try and win alongside us every day.
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Entry Dates: begins on June 1, 2009 and ends on August 29, 2009.
How to enter: Watch the Oprah Winfrey Show (the initial broadcast or re-running of such initial broadcast on the same day of said initial broadcast) during the Promotion Period, which airs daily Monday through Friday and watch for the word of the day. Check your local listings for viewing times and stations. Then, go to www.oprah.com/summergiveaway to register and enter that day’s correct Word of the Day to participate in the Promotion. Once you submit the Word of the Day, you will receive one (1) instant win entry. During the Weekly Sweepstakes Period, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Weekly Sweepstakes each time you enter the Instant Win portion of the Promotion.
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Entry Limit: one (1) instant win entry per person, per email address, per weekday for the duration of the Promotion Period, for a maximum of up to five (5) instant win entries per week. One Daily Sweepstakes entry per person and per email address, per weekday. For those of you entering every day, you can go to this link once you already tried for faster input.
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i sometimes wonder what it would be like if Ellen Degeneres did all the interviewing...
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The 52-inch 3D Bravia Sony Television was the lucky TV to crack Oprah's Favorite Things 2010 list, unveiled today.
This year's Favorite Things was dubbed the "Ultimate," the final one in the annual series which began in 2002. This is Oprah's final season.
The 3D Bravia Sony Television costs $3,600. Here's a description of the TV via Sony (scroll down for a photo and more Favorite Things for 2010):
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Harpo-So ... erkus-Show
Harpo, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Local Media to Launch The Nate Berkus Show
Highly-anticipated new syndicated series to debut afternoons Fall 2010
Original Content | February 01, 2010
Comments (22) | Like This | Print
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2010
CHICAGO, IL, CULVER CITY, CA and NEW YORK, NY — The Nate Berkus Show , hosted by the popular design expert and New York Times bestselling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show , will debut in firstrun syndication in the Fall on the 10 NBC Local Media television stations with a series co-produced by Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and distributed by SPT. The announcement was made jointly today by Sheri Salata and Erik Logan, presidents, Harpo Productions; John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television; and John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media.
The Nate Berkus Show (working title) is a daily syndicated multi-topic and multisegment series that will present a broad range of subjects and guests based on lifestyle, entertainment and personal transformation.
"We are pleased to partner with NBC stations to launch The Nate Berkus Show ," said Erik Logan, president, Harpo Productions. "Combined with Harpo's legacy of success in daytime, and our strong partnership with Sony, NBC's commitment and support offers the perfect platform to launch syndication's next breakout series."
"Partnering with the NBC stations on quality, branded programming like The Nate Berkus Show maximizes our potential to build a successful franchise," said John Weiser, president, US Distribution, Sony Pictures Television. "Similar to stations who invested in The Dr. Oz Show last year and are now seeing audience growth, access to blue chip advertisers and revenue growth, we're confident NBC will enjoy a tremendous return on their investment."
"We're excited to add a great talent like Nate Berkus to our programming lineup," said John Wallace, president, NBC Local Media. "We believe the show, with its broad appeal and themes of lifestyle and inspiration, will be a strong fit for the NBC Local brand and resonate with our audience. We look forward to working with our partners at Harpo, with their proven track record of success in daytime programming, and Sony, to help make the show a success in each of our 10 markets."
The Nate Berkus Show is the second series partnership between Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television. Their first, The Dr. Oz Show , launched in September 2009 as the highest-rated first-run syndication premiere in the last seven years.
Nate Berkus began his career with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and also interned with Dominique Aurientis in Paris, France. At the age of 24, he formed his own company, Nate Berkus Associates, where he took on projects for Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Barney's New York, W hotels, as well as a prestigious list of private homes and clients. In 2001, after making over a small space for The Oprah Winfrey Show , Berkus became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press attention. Berkus is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love , (Hyperion). Additionally, he has his own home line available through Home Shopping Network (HSN).
SPT will handle worldwide distribution efforts for the show, advertiser sales and marketing, and co-produce the series with Harpo Productions.
About Harpo
Harpo Productions, Inc. is the most successful production company in daytime talk, producing the number one, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show and syndication's latest success, The Dr. Oz Show , as well as having developed Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray . Harpo Productions creates and develops original TV programming for primetime, syndication and cable television and operates Oprah.com ( http://www.oprah.com ), a premier lifestyle website. ZoCo Productions, LLC, an affiliate of Harpo Productions, Inc., and Sony Pictures Television co-produce The Dr. Oz Show . Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine publication. Harpo Films produces feature films and, through an exclusive deal with HBO, scripted television programming. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces Oprah Radio (XM channel 156, Sirius channel 195 as part of its "Best of XM" package) on Sirius XM Radio. A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network , a multi-platform company, will debut in January 2011 in approximately 80 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform: broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leading producer of local language scripted and non-scripted programming. SPT also sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio, which includes branded networks AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, and Animax, is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 119 channel feeds available in more than 130 countries, reaching almost 400 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT is a part owner of cable channel GSN, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States, and for Sony Music Entertainment. SPT ( http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com ) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
About NBC Local Media
NBC Local Media is comprised of ten NBC owned-and-operated television stations reaching 27% of US TV households; the NBC Everywhere operation focusing on the growing Out of Home digital market; LX.TV, a content production company that produces lifestyle and cultural programming; and Skycastle Entertainment, an awardwinning entertainment marketing and promotion company. Together, the NBC Local Media properties distribute NBC Universal content and produce local content for broadcast television, broadband networks, digital channels and numerous media outlets outside of the home. NBC Local Media is a division of NBC Universal.
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Terry Murphy Named Executive Producer of The Nate Berkus Show
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Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD, better known to millions as Dr. Oz, the renowned and popular surgeon, educator, and best-selling author who appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will debut in first-run syndication next year with a series co-produced by Harpo
Sony Pictures Television to Distribute The Dr. Oz Show
Sony Pictures Television and Harpo Productions announce agreement for SPT to distribute The Dr. Oz Show outside the United States
Check Out Oprah’s Word A Day Giveaway
Posted by Christopher MacManus rss on June 1st, 2009 126 Comments and 6 Reactions Printer-Friendly ShareThis
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Here’s one sweet Summer sweepstakes from Oprah. Oprah is not only giving away fabulous prizes, but she is also including cash to pay for taxes. Thanks Oprah! One of the primary reasons we are mentioning this is because of the great number of Sony products being included in this offer. You can try to win right now with the code we update daily provided below. Try and win alongside us every day.
As the new keywords are shown please submit them by email via our contact form, or leave a comment below and I will update the list. I try to update every day before noon. Please let us know if you won!
Eligibility: open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in their state of residence (whichever is greater) at time of entry.
Entry Dates: begins on June 1, 2009 and ends on August 29, 2009.
How to enter: Watch the Oprah Winfrey Show (the initial broadcast or re-running of such initial broadcast on the same day of said initial broadcast) during the Promotion Period, which airs daily Monday through Friday and watch for the word of the day. Check your local listings for viewing times and stations. Then, go to www.oprah.com/summergiveaway to register and enter that day’s correct Word of the Day to participate in the Promotion. Once you submit the Word of the Day, you will receive one (1) instant win entry. During the Weekly Sweepstakes Period, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Weekly Sweepstakes each time you enter the Instant Win portion of the Promotion.
Word of the Day List (updated daily, so check back often)
The contest has ended! Thank you for visiting Sony Insider; this contest attracted some new faces around here and we hope you come back to visit us from time to time. Please tell everyone you know who is into Sony about our site.
Entry Limit: one (1) instant win entry per person, per email address, per weekday for the duration of the Promotion Period, for a maximum of up to five (5) instant win entries per week. One Daily Sweepstakes entry per person and per email address, per weekday. For those of you entering every day, you can go to this link once you already tried for faster input.
Prizes:
Instant Win Prizes (708):
* (550) $100.00 Target GiftCards
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i sometimes wonder what it would be like if Ellen Degeneres did all the interviewing...
The Healer
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Ashtanga
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Very!!! >>> :horror >>>
:fear:
Very!!! >>> :horror >>>
:fear:
Alma
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
Nobody has to explain anything to Oprah. What's done is done. Really, I personally, could care less of what she and other hostile people (when it comes to Jackson) think anymore. Even past friends. Or so-called friends. He said to Katherine that he only trusted her, which speaks volumes. And which means he only could trust his children. The harm has been done, and thankfully, he is not here to be consumed by it. So I won't waste my energy anymore on such trivialities. There's an ongoing war to smear (continue to smear) his name and memory and only by a giant, fateful miracle will all this be over. And one day all will be over.
Nobody has to explain anything to Oprah. What's done is done. Really, I personally, could care less of what she and other hostile people (when it comes to Jackson) think anymore. Even past friends. Or so-called friends. He said to Katherine that he only trusted her, which speaks volumes. And which means he only could trust his children. The harm has been done, and thankfully, he is not here to be consumed by it. So I won't waste my energy anymore on such trivialities. There's an ongoing war to smear (continue to smear) his name and memory and only by a giant, fateful miracle will all this be over. And one day all will be over.
Ashtanga
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ExoticPrincess
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
I just knew she would be going after the controversy surrounding this album! The Cascios will certainly go after the Jacksons as it relates to them denying Michael's vocals on the track. I can already hear them proclaiming themselves as Michael's second family as he did'nt really wanna be around his own, we may even see unseen personal footage.
Should be interesting.....
I just knew she would be going after the controversy surrounding this album! The Cascios will certainly go after the Jacksons as it relates to them denying Michael's vocals on the track. I can already hear them proclaiming themselves as Michael's second family as he did'nt really wanna be around his own, we may even see unseen personal footage.
Should be interesting.....
Alma
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
... There are wars going on, children dying of hunger, people committing suicides, people destroying their lives and others in various ways. And all these people, with their disseminating confusion everywhere, making a brain wreck out of some is the ultimate example of an ample derision. I don't care how lunatic I may sound, or how 'elderly' and old-fashioned I may sound, but this is serious. Even when Michael was alive, especially when he was alive, with all his trials, with all the falsehoods from the tabloids, the Twitter mania that had just started shortly before June 25, to me, personally, it was a living hell, because my mind was consumed with all that, my heart was suffering, and I felt left like a legume, more concentrated and freaked on what tomorrow headline will be, what kind of sick rumors will there be, so I had to always think it through and get worked up and misfortunate because of some losers with the purpose of hurting souls: Michael's, his family's, ours. So that we don't focus on reality, on living our life and doing something to better it, as well as for the other, but just wonder about what is real or not.
So, I'm sick and tired, personally, of giving these unfortunate pricks, who think they're all that, my time and my pain. I've said it once and I'll say it again, with all the risks possible: there is a war going on right now: people after Michael's children that are after negative publicity towards the family, a family who has done questionable and even wrong things, so this will be used against them. People are thinking already "We can't trust the Jacksons, they've lied to us too often, they can't be trusted, they exploit the children" etc.. So that so-called 'second families', like Exotic Princess pointed out, could step in, i.e. the Cascios, Schafel, Lester, Fiddes, Klein, and take over. Meaning opportunists and leeches, for they're all lying about many things. It hurts to no end thinking these were people he trusted or wanted to trust. The children are strong and know what they want, they saw through Oprah, so I highly doubt they are going to remove them from Katherine Jackson's guardianship. But that is what is being sought: 'coming forward' and discrediting the family, having them deemed unfit, and they'll parade their 'perfect' relations with Michael, how they were his best friend and the rest of the cliche' lies. All the scandals with the fake songs off "Michael", all this is a derision, brainwashing.
... There are wars going on, children dying of hunger, people committing suicides, people destroying their lives and others in various ways. And all these people, with their disseminating confusion everywhere, making a brain wreck out of some is the ultimate example of an ample derision. I don't care how lunatic I may sound, or how 'elderly' and old-fashioned I may sound, but this is serious. Even when Michael was alive, especially when he was alive, with all his trials, with all the falsehoods from the tabloids, the Twitter mania that had just started shortly before June 25, to me, personally, it was a living hell, because my mind was consumed with all that, my heart was suffering, and I felt left like a legume, more concentrated and freaked on what tomorrow headline will be, what kind of sick rumors will there be, so I had to always think it through and get worked up and misfortunate because of some losers with the purpose of hurting souls: Michael's, his family's, ours. So that we don't focus on reality, on living our life and doing something to better it, as well as for the other, but just wonder about what is real or not.
So, I'm sick and tired, personally, of giving these unfortunate pricks, who think they're all that, my time and my pain. I've said it once and I'll say it again, with all the risks possible: there is a war going on right now: people after Michael's children that are after negative publicity towards the family, a family who has done questionable and even wrong things, so this will be used against them. People are thinking already "We can't trust the Jacksons, they've lied to us too often, they can't be trusted, they exploit the children" etc.. So that so-called 'second families', like Exotic Princess pointed out, could step in, i.e. the Cascios, Schafel, Lester, Fiddes, Klein, and take over. Meaning opportunists and leeches, for they're all lying about many things. It hurts to no end thinking these were people he trusted or wanted to trust. The children are strong and know what they want, they saw through Oprah, so I highly doubt they are going to remove them from Katherine Jackson's guardianship. But that is what is being sought: 'coming forward' and discrediting the family, having them deemed unfit, and they'll parade their 'perfect' relations with Michael, how they were his best friend and the rest of the cliche' lies. All the scandals with the fake songs off "Michael", all this is a derision, brainwashing.
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ItsALLforLOVE
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Re: Oprah Show on Michael jackson's new album 'Michael'
I wonder if she is going to move away from the album talk and ask the Cascio boys "that question" she asks everyone else.
I wonder if she is going to move away from the album talk and ask the Cascio boys "that question" she asks everyone else.