Oprah Winfrey Says There's 'No Validity' to Rumors of a Clash with Taraji P. Henson onThe Color Purple

Oprah Winfrey; Taraji P. Henson.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Oprah Winfreyis shutting down claims of strife between her andTaraji P. Henson. Winfrey is one of the producers behindThe Color Purple, a new movie musical version following in the footsteps of the 1985 film that earned her an Oscar nomination. Henson, who stars as Shug Avery in this iteration, has spoken outabout pay disparity for Black women in Hollywoodwhile promotingThe Color Purple, causing some to speculate that Winfrey and theEmpirealum had disagreements on set — though Henson has said Winfrey was supportive.

Oprah Winfrey, Christina Aguilera, Meryl Streep and More Stars to Present at 2024 Grammys

Oprah Winfrey; Christina Aguilera; Meryl Streep.Photo:Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic The 2024Grammy Awardsis getting even more star-studded. On Wednesday, the Recording Academy announced a group of presenters — includingOprah Winfrey,Christina AguileraandMeryl Streep— set to appear at the annual music awards show on Feb. 4. Additional presenters for this year’s Grammys includeLenny Kravitz,Maluma,Lionel Richie,Mark Ronson,Samara Joy,Taylor Tomlinsonand more surprise guests.

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 Kicks Off the Holiday Season with 100+ Gifts for Everyone on Your List

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleBest OverallUnder $50Under $250 In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Best Overall Under $50 Under $250 Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty; Amazon (1) Paras Griffin/Getty; Amazon (1) Holiday shopping just got so much easier thanks toOprah Winfrey. Best Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 Overall Similar to previous years, Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 list spotlights Black-owned as well as other minority-owned-, women-owned-, LGBTQIA+-, and more brands you’re likely familiar with.

Orcas and Humpback Whales Spotted Fighting in the Pacific Ocean: 'Absolutely Unbelievable'

Photo: Mollie Naccarato, Sooke Coastal Explorations, PWWACrew members with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) observed arare, aggressive confrontation between a group of Bigg’s orca whales and a pair of humpback whalesspotted in the waters near the western Canada-U.S. border.On Sept. 29, crew members on anEagle Wing Tourswhale-watching boat encountered the orcas first. The boat discovered around 15 orca whales “being unusually active at the surface,” according to a PWWA press release.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Commutes All Death Sentences in State to Life Without Parole

Governor of Oregon Kate Brown.Photo: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Gov. Kate Brown is putting an end to the death penalty in the state of Oregon. The Democratic governor’s order, which takes effect on Wednesday, will commute the sentences of 17 inmates on Oregon’s death row to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, according to the governor’s office. “Since taking office in 2015, I have continued Oregon’s moratorium on executions because the death penalty is both dysfunctional and immoral,” Brown added.