OPRAH WINFREY

Forbes recently published its list of the Top 100 Celebrities in the world -- an eclectic who's who of some of the most powerful and influential people in entertainment industries across the world.

Forbes has released its annual list of the highest paid women in the entertainment industry.

Watch out Oprah, there's a savvy pop star and an ambitious real housewife nipping at your financial heels.

Rosie O'Donnell has confirmed via Twitter that Russell Brand, who she's called her current celebrity crush, will be the first guest on The Rosie Show, her OWN network talk show that debuts October 10.

The first lady could not shop at Target without creating a buzz and a company of Secret Service. Thursday afternoon, Michelle Obama made a trip to Target store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

Kraft Foods boss Irene Rosenfeld is the most powerful woman in U.S. business, Fortune magazine said on Thursday, bumping PepsiCo Inc. chief Indra Nooyi into second spot after five years on top.

While the national unemployment rate is 9.1 percent (and Illinois has a 10 percent rate), Pembroke’s jobless rate stands at an astounding 50 percent.

Dr. Mehmet Oz's comments about arsenic in the apple juice on The Dr. Oz Show Wednesday has been widely criticized by many, including the Food and Drug Administration.

Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, made history after she became the new Miss Universe. Leila is the first Miss Universe from her country in 60 years.

Many people are not happy with the decision of the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant. Critical statements from a fellow contestant, a judge and other people are still making rounds on Facebook, Twitter and other social networkingsites. The supporters of Shamcey Supsup, Miss Philippines, are surprised that Supsup lost the title after almost making it to the finals according to the fan votes. They speculate it to be a political plot, however, Supsup supports Lopes...

When Leila Lopes, Miss Angola was crowned Miss Universe 2011, her runner up Shamcey Supsup from the Philippines received almost as much attention following a statement allegedly issued by Oprah Winfrey saying she should have won instead.

Tyler Perry is the highest paid man in the entertainment industry according to Forbes magazine, raking in $130 million last year.

Actress Meryl Streep will add another honor to her illustrious career as one of the five artists recognized by the Kennedy Center for their contribution to U.S. culture.

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is joined by Rosie O'Donnell, the newest addition to the media mogul's OWN TV network, for the October issue of O Magazine that looks at breakthrough visionaries in different fields.

Although Bono has found his groove on the dance floor, there are some boundaries he is not yet willing to cross. Chaz has already told me he doesn't want to dance to any of his parents' songs, Schwimmer says, referring to the iconic duo--Sonny & Cher. But the show really wants it to happen, so we'll see.

Chaz Bono gives me the creeps, and I also fear her -- err, his -- appearance on Dancing with the Stars will yield a sort of modern day freakshow watching fest, like the bearded lady used to cultivate in the old traveling circus days.

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will be doing her first-ever live chat with social media website Facebook on Thursday, Sept 8.

Chaz Bono, 42, is mostly known as the only child of Sonny & Cher. However, he is also known as an LGBT activist. Bono was born as Chasity, a female. In 1995, Bono came out as a lesbian. In 2008, he began a female to male gender transition process. The legal transition of name and gender was completed in May 2010. A year later, a documentary was released entitled Becoming Chaz that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and debuted on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network later in May. The document...

Chaz Bono, 42, is mostly known as the only child of Sonny & Cher. However, he is also known as an LGBT activist. Bono was born as Chasity, a female. In 1995, Bono came out as a lesbian. In 2008, he began a female to male gender transition process. The legal transition of name and gender was completed in May 2010. A year later, a documentary was released entitled Becoming Chaz that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and debuted on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network later in May. The document...

Dancing With The Stars announced their new line up of celebrity participants. The cast includes athletes like NBA star Ron Artest, actors including David Arquette, and...former lawyer and television journalist, Nancy Grace. Beyond the cluster of reality stars and talk show hosts, ABC has a new variety of contestants with Chaz Bono joining the gang.

Bono is the first openly transgender contestant on the reality program.