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Oprah Winfrey will donate her WW shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

WeightWatchers shares drop as Oprah Winfrey exits board

Shares of WW International, also known as WeightWatchers, took a pounding today as the company disclosed that celebrity shareholder Oprah Winfrey would exit its board later this year and donate her stock in the weight management firm.

Business • 29 Feb 24

Piers Morgan said he "didn't believe a word" of Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey

Morgan's Meghan comments draw record complaints

Piers Morgan's comments about the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey have led to the highest number of complaints in the TV regulator's history.

World • 17 Mar 21

ITV said it was seeing a turnaround despite a tough start to 2021

ITV's 2020 profits slump but cheers turnaround signs

Broadcasting giant ITV has revealed annual profits slumped by more than a third after the pandemic hit advertising revenues, but said it was seeing a turnaround despite a tough start to 2021.

Business • 09 Mar 21

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Mr Trump said: "Yeah I'll beat Oprah. Oprah would be a lot of fun"

Trump says he could beat Oprah in presidential race

US President Donald Trump has said that he could beat media mogul Oprah Winfrey in a presidential contest.

World • 09 Jan 18

'So I want all the girls watching here now to know that a new day is on the horizon'

Oprah Winfrey: 'A new day is on the horizon'

Oprah Winfrey has become the first black woman to be awarded a Golden Globe for lifetime achievement, delivering an impassioned speech in support of those who have exposed sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond.

News Lens • 08 Jan 18

The talk-show host and media magnate will join Weight Watchers' board and take a 10% stake in the company

Oprah Winfrey buys 10% stake in Weight Watchers

Oprah Winfrey and Weight Watchers International are teaming up in an attempt to transform the dieting company into a broader health and fitness brand.

Business • 21 Oct 15

Armstrong told Oprah his lifetime ban is the sporting equivalent of the 'death penalty'

Lifetime ban is 'death penalty,' says Armstrong

Lance Armstrong says lifetime ban is the sporting equivalent of the "death penalty" but says he hopes the ban will one day be overturned so that he can compete again.

News • 19 Jan 13

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