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Oprah Winfrey is thinner than ever in black gown at Tony Awards after Ozempic makeover
Oprah Winfrey looked thinner than ever backstage at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, which were held at Radio City Music Hall in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday. The 71-year-old OWN CEO - who once topped the scales at 237lbs in 1992 - finally reached her 160lb goal weight in 2023 with help from an unnamed GLP-1 agonist drug after undergoing double-knee replacement surgery in 2021. Celebrities who've admitted to taking the trendy injectables include Kathy Bates, Kelly Clarkson, Whoopi Goldberg, Meghan Trainor, Elon Musk, Rebel Wilson, Chelsea Handler, Amy Schumer, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Lauren Manzo, Dolores Catania, and Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi. But for every celebrity who admits to hopping aboard the Ozempic train, there are many more who've remained suspiciously silent while slimming including Lizzo, Mindy Kaling, Melissa McCarthy, Khloe Kardashian, Lana Del Rey, Christina Aguilera, and Patricia Arquette. The FDA has only approved three GLP-1 drugs specifically for weight loss - the semaglutide Wegovy, the liraglutide Saxenda, and the tirzepatide Zepboun - and the rest are specifically for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Oprah - who relies on stylist Annabelle Harron - flaunted her slimmed-down 5ft6in figure in a black off-the-shoulder gown featuring white illusion stitching at the sides in order to further whittle her waist. Hairstylist Nicole Mangrum coiffed Winfrey's wavy partial updo and make-up artist Derrick Rutledge fully contoured her complexion for the CBS-broadcast theatrical awards ceremony. The Tony-winning producer was joined by her best friend of 49 years, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King. Oprah and the 70-year-old self-described 'astronaut' famously spent the night together the first time they met in 1976 due to a Baltimore snowstorm, but they are not lesbian lovers. 'I understand why people think we're gay,' Winfrey admitted to O Magazine way back in 2006. 'There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it - how can you be this close without it being sexual? I've told nearly everything there is to tell. All my stuff is out there. People think I'd be so ashamed of being gay that I wouldn't admit it? Oh, please.' Ominously, the Mississippi-born billionaire hasn't been pictured with her alleged partner since 1986 - motivational speaker Stedman Graham - since a group shot of friends celebrating the New Year in January 2024. Meanwhile, Gayle mothered two children - daughter Kirby, 398; and son William, 38 - from her 11-year marriage to Concrete Rose Capital partner Bill Bumpus, which ended in 1993. Winfrey and King proudly posed with Good Night and Good Luck thespian George Clooney, who squatted down in his tuxedo in order to discuss something at Oprah's feet. The 71-year-old OWN CEO - who once topped the scales at 237lbs in 1992 - finally reached her 160lb goal weight in 2023 with help from an unnamed GLP-1 agonist drug after undergoing double-knee replacement surgery in 2021 Oprah - who relies on stylist Annabelle Harron - flaunted her slimmed-down 5ft6in figure in a black off-the-shoulder gown featuring white illusion stitching at the sides in order to further whittle her waist Winfrey served presenting duties and took part in a skit with Tony Awards host Cynthia Erivo (R) where she asked the Wicked star to hold her finger The self-made mogul and the British 38-year-old famously won Tony Awards in 2016 for producing and starring in director John Doyle's Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which ran from 2015-2017 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre The Kamala Harris campaigners also took a picture with Our Town thespian Katie Holmes. Oprah served presenting duties and took part in a skit with Tony Awards host Cynthia Erivo where she asked the Wicked star to hold her finger. Winfrey and the British 38-year-old famously won Tony Awards in 2016 for producing and starring in director John Doyle's Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which ran from 2015-2017 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The Six Triple Eight actress went on to executive produce Blitz Bazawule's 2023 big-screen adaptation of the same musical starring Fantasia Barrino as Celie Harris-Johnson (instead of Cynthia). Tony Awards 2025 nominees Best Musical Buena Vista Social Club Dead Outlaw Death Becomes Her Maybe Happy Ending Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Best Revival of a Play Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector - WINNER Romeo + Juliet Thornton Wilder's Our Town Yellow Face — Author: David Henry Hwang Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play George Clooney — Good Night, And Good Luck Cole Escola — Oh, Mary! - WINNER Jon Michael Hill — Purpose Daniel Dae Kim — Yellow Face Harry Lennix — Purpose Louis McCartney — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Darren Criss — Maybe Happy Ending Andrew Durand — Dead Outlaw Tom Francis — Sunset Blvd. Jonathan Groff — Just In Time James Monroe Iglehart — A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical Jeremy Jordan — Floyd Collins Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Glenn Davis — Purpose Gabriel Ebert — John Proctor Is The Villain Francis Jue — Yellow Face - WINNER Bob Odenkirk — Glengarry Glen Ross Conrad Ricamora — Oh, Mary! Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brooks Ashmanskas —SMASH Jeb Brown — Dead Outlaw Danny Burstein — Gypsy Jak Malone — Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - WINNER Taylor Trensch — Floyd Collins Best Direction of a Play Knud Adams — English Sam Mendes — The Hills Of California Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary! Danya Taymor — John Proctor Is The Villain Kip Williams — The Picture Of Dorian Gray Best Book of a Musical Buena Vista Social Club — Marco Ramirez Dead Outlaw — Itamar Moses Death Becomes Her — Marco Pennette Maybe Happy Ending — Will Aronson and Hue Park Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts Best Scenic Design of a Play Marsha Ginsberg — English Rob Howell — The Hills of California Marg Horwell and David Bergman — The Picture of Dorian Gray Miriam Buether and 59 — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Scott Pask — Good Night, and Good Luck Best Costume Design of a Play Brenda Abbandandolo — Good Night, And Good Luck Marg Horwell — The Picture of Dorian Gray Rob Howell — The Hills Of California Holly Pierson — Oh, Mary! Brigitte Reiffenstuel — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Chivers — The Hills Of California Jon Clark — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Heather Gilbert and David Bengali — Good Night, And Good Luck Natasha Katz and Hannah Wasileski — John Proctor Is The Villain Nick Schlieper — The Picture Of Dorian Gray Best Sound Design of a Play Paul Arditti — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Palmer Hefferan — John Proctor Is The Villain Daniel Kluger — Good Night, And Good Luck Nick Powell — The Hills Of California Clemence Williams — The Picture of Dorian Gray Best Choreography Joshua Bergasse — SMASH Camille A. Brown — Gypsy Christopher Gattelli — Death Becomes Her Jerry Mitchell — BOOP! The Musical Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck — Buena Vista Social Club Best Play English — Author: Sanaz Toossi The Hills of California — Author: Jez Butterworth John Proctor Is The Villain — Author: Kimberly Belflower Oh, Mary! — Author: Cole Escola Purpose — Author: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Best Revival of a Musical Floyd Collins — Book/Additional Lyrics: Tina Landau; Music & Lyrics: Adam Guettel Gypsy Pirates! The Penzance Musical Sunset Blvd. - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Laura Donnelly — The Hills Of California Mia Farrow — The Roommate LaTanya Richardson Jackson — Purpose Sadie Sink — John Proctor Is The Villain Sarah Snook — The Picture Of Dorian Gray - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Megan Hilty — Death Becomes Her Audra McDonald — Gypsy Jasmine Amy Rogers — BOOP! The Musical Nicole Scherzinger — Sunset Blvd. Jennifer Simard — Death Becomes Her Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Tala Ashe — English Jessica Hecht — Eureka Day Marjan Neshat — English Fina Strazza — John Proctor Is The Villain Kara Young — Purpose - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Natalie Venetia Belcon — Buena Vista Social Club - WINNER Julia Knitel — Dead Outlaw Gracie Lawrence — Just In Time Justina Machado — Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Joy Woods — Gypsy Best Direction of a Musical Saheem Ali — Buena Vista Social Club Michael Arden — Maybe Happy Ending David Cromer — Dead Outlaw Christopher Gattelli — Death Becomes Her Jamie Lloyd — Sunset Blvd. Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Dead Outlaw — Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna Death Becomes Her — Music & Lyrics: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey Maybe Happy Ending —Music: Will Aronson; Lyrics: Will Aronson and Hue Park Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — Music & Lyrics: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts Real Women Have Curves: The Musical — Music & Lyrics: Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez Best Orchestrations Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber — Just in Time Will Aronson — Maybe Happy Ending Bruce Coughlin — Floyd Collins Marco Paguia — Buena Vista Social Club David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber — Sunset Blvd. Best Scenic Design of a Musical Rachel Hauck — Swept Away Dane Laffrey and George Reeve — Maybe Happy Ending Arnulfo Maldonado — Buena Vista Social Club Derek McLane — Death Becomes Her Derek McLane — Just In Time Best Costume Design of a Musical Dede Ayite — Buena Vista Social Club Gregg Barnes — BOOP! The Musical Clint Ramos — Maybe Happy Ending Paul Tazewell — Death Becomes Her Catherine Zuber — Just In Time Best Lighting Design of a Musical Jack Knowles — Sunset Blvd. Tyler Micoleau — Buena Vista Social Club Scott Zielinski and Ruey Horng Sun — Floyd Collins Ben Stanton — Maybe Happy Ending Justin Townsend — Death Becomes Her Best Sound Design of a Musical Jonathan Deans — Buena Vista Social Club Adam Fisher — Sunset Blvd. Peter Hylenski — Just In Time Peter Hylenski — Maybe Happy Ending Dan Moses Schreier — Floyd Collins
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Food Pharmer To Launch A Health-Focused Brand OWN - Only What's Needed
Last Updated: Revant Himatsingka will be first sold online through his website, quick commerce platforms and major e-commerce sites like Amazon and Flipkart. Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer, is a popular social media influencer who is known for calling out misleading food labels and unhealthy ingredients hidden in everyday products. Now, he is stepping into the business himself with a clean-label brand built with help from the same followers who made him famous. In a recent interview, the influencer explained that he wants to shift from just highlighting problems to actually offering solutions. 'One of the biggest concerns my followers point out is that my content is more problem-focused. Nine out of my 10 videos will probably say that a particular product has a problem or is being advertised incorrectly. I want to go from being problem-oriented to solution-oriented, giving more alternatives to people, telling what they can potentially eat," Revant told Moneycontrol. Revant is now launching his range of clean-label foods. He said the idea came directly from his community. His first product launch is a whey protein for which a soft launch is planned for June followed by a full launch in July. According to Revant, this wasn't a random decision. 'It was people who decided what product I should launch. They are also suggesting the ingredients," he told the outlet. The product will be sold under the brand name Only What's Needed (OWN), a title chosen based on suggestions from his online community. Revant had initially considered naming it Take Charge, but his followers weren't on board with the idea. 'Most companies add unnecessary and often harmful ingredients. We're doing the opposite — including only what's truly needed. That way, you're taking ownership of your health because you're making a conscious choice — it's your product," he explained. For production, Revant has partnered with a manufacturing unit in Tirupati. 'They're also investing some funds, which should cover our needs for at least the first six months. After that, we'll assess the response and consider raising more capital if needed," he said. The product will first be sold online through his website, quick commerce platforms and major e-commerce sites like Amazon and Flipkart. There are no offline plans right now. He said offline retail needs a different kind of expertise, which he and his team don't have at the moment. Revant further admitted that the product won't be cheap because of the quality of the ingredients that will be used. But he wants to keep it reasonably priced by cutting down on ad expenses. 'Most companies spend insane amounts on ads. If I can cut down the advertising budget by 20–30 per cent and pass that on to customers, then we can be cheaper," he explained. Even as he starts his business, the influencer said that most of his earnings still come from public talks, which he does occasionally. 'Monetisation from the food brand is a long-term thing. You don't get money even in the first three years," he said about food businesses. In addition to launching OWN, he is introducing something called 'Food Pharmer Approved.' 'I will approve brands which I think are authentic. This can potentially expand beyond packaged foods, like approving a healthy restaurant. 'Food Pharmer Approved' will be like a symbol or a certification," he said. Although he initially wanted to go for lab-tested certification, the cost and time made it difficult. For now, the approval will be based on reviewing ingredients. He also plans to add a disclaimer saying the products haven't been lab-tested. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN News18. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Relationship Expert & Former OWN Host Dr. Nicole LaBeach Announces Engagement to Fiancé She Met on Facebook Dating
She spent years helping others 'Put A Ring On It.' Now it's her turn. 'Sometimes love meets you halfway, but first, you have to show up like you mean it.'— DR. NICOLE LABEACH ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 / / -- Dr. Nicole LaBeach —renowned relationship expert, executive coach, and former host of OWN's hit show Put A Ring On It (Seasons 1–3)—has announced her engagement to Mr. Phil Hibbert, the suitor she met on Facebook Dating. After guiding millions toward clarity in love through national television and coaching leaders in Fortune 500 boardrooms, Dr. Nicole's own love story is the ultimate full-circle moment—and it all began with a simple 'like.' 'I've helped countless people prepare for love,' shares Dr. Nicole. 'But I never imagined I'd meet someone who would meet me—with joy, faith, and vision—on a platform I barely knew existed. Facebook Dating didn't just connect us—it made space for our purpose to meet.' A Digital Love Story with Real-World Impact In a time when many high-achieving singles—especially women over 50—are skeptical of dating apps, Dr. Nicole's engagement offers a powerful counter-narrative: that meaningful, intentional, and purpose-driven love can flourish in digital spaces. Unlike many app-based experiences that focus on casual matches, her journey reflects a deeper alignment with the values of authenticity, emotional connection, and shared life goals. It echoes the growing desire for platforms that foster real relationships, not just fleeting interactions. Her story also resonates with communities often overlooked in the online dating world—professional women, mature singles, and people of color seeking love that mirrors their values, pace, and purpose. According to a 2025 University of Michigan study, Black women are among the most active dating app users—but also report the highest rates of bias, invisibility, and emotional exhaustion on mainstream platforms. Dr. Nicole's story challenges that narrative, offering an empowering example of what's possible when digital dating is approached with clarity, courage, and authenticity. But it didn't happen overnight. Dr. Nicole had created a Facebook Dating profile—but it was, in her own words, 'underwhelming.' It took a candid conversation with her longtime business partner, executive, and close friend, Crystal Khalil, to shift her perspective. 'Crystal looked at my profile and said, 'You're not committed,'' Dr. Nicole recalls. ''If you really want love, you've got to be intentional—and vulnerable.'' That moment hit home. She updated her profile with fresh photos and a clearer reflection of her heart and purpose. Two weeks later, she matched with Phil. 'Sometimes love meets you halfway,' she reflects. 'But first, you have to show up like you mean it.' From Platform to Possibility: A Brand Moment in the Making As the CEO of Volition Enterprises, Inc., Dr. Nicole has spent over two decades coaching executives, couples, and change makers to lead and love with emotional intelligence. With a global audience and deep credibility in both corporate and cultural spaces, she's now using her personal story to inspire others—and shift the narrative around online dating. 'Love in the digital age needs better stories,' she adds. 'This one proves that tech and truth can coexist.' With millions turning to digital platforms for connection, stories like Dr. Nicole's offer inspiring proof of what's possible when technology is approached with clarity, intention, and heart. Her journey affirms a truth too often overlooked in algorithms: the most powerful matches are made when people feel seen, safe, and supported. About Dr. Nicole LaBeach Dr. Nicole LaBeach is a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, certified executive coach, author, speaker, and former host of Put A Ring On It on the Oprah Winfrey Network. As CEO of Volition Enterprises, Inc., she equips leaders and couples with tools for purpose-driven growth and meaningful relationships. Her work has been featured on OWN, Tamron Hall, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, and Essence Magazine. Crystal Khalil Volition Enterprises, Inc +1 404-323-8007 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
New York Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
She Went on TV for Love, but Found It in Her DMs
When Kheri Orisha Carter decided to audition in 2021 for the fourth season of 'Ready to Love,' a dating reality show on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network, it was not her idea. 'It was actually a dare,' Ms. Carter said. 'I was looking for love, and I wanted to be in a committed relationship.' But she wasn't having much luck with the dating scene in Washington. 'It's small but big here,' she said. 'It's hard to connect.' The show was a favorite of Ms. Carter and her friends. So, when they learned it was coming to Washington, they dared her to audition. She did, and after several interviews, she joined the cast. Once on the show, she only made it through the first four episodes — which was long enough for Brian Thomas Carkhuff to take notice. Though her time on the show was short-lived, she says now, 'I was obviously on so Brian could find me.' After seeing her on the show, Mr. Carkhuff messaged Ms. Carter on Instagram on Dec. 15, 2021. Ms. Carter 'struck me as intelligent, strong-willed, and composed, as well as sexy and beautiful,' Mr. Carkhuff said. 'I needed to meet her. I immediately followed her on Instagram and started liking her pictures.' She had gotten a lot of messages, but Mr. Carkhuff seemed different, she said. 'He was a gentleman.' 'She had written a post about men who were 'thirsty,' and I used that post to slide in her DMs,' Mr. Carkhuff said. 'I am not that kind of guy and if you'd go out with me I can show you,' he said in his message. After a phone call, she was confident he was who he said he was. They went on their first date, dinner at St. Anselm, a steakhouse in Washington's Union Market on Dec. 19, 2021. It was an immediate and mutual attraction, both said. 'I thought she was even more beautiful in person than on the show,' Mr. Carkhuff said. [Click here to binge read this week's featured couples.] 'He's very witty and observant,' Ms. Carter said, 'And the way he carried himself was very sexy.' The second date, at O-Ku Sushi in Washington, and a third, ax throwing, soon followed. They were still both casually dating other people, but when he saw her on social media at a Washington Wizards basketball game with someone else, and she saw him post about a trip he was on with another woman, it was time for a serious conversation. 'When I saw him on that trip, I knew I was serious,' she said. 'So, when we had the conversation I was very vulnerable with him.' He got the message. 'I realized then how serious she was, so when I got back we talked about where we were headed,' Mr. Carkhuff said. 'That was two months into dating.' After that, Ms. Carter said, 'We started to date exclusively.' And in April 2022, while on a trip to Miami for Mr. Carkhuff's birthday, they became official. In August 2022, Ms. Carter moved into Mr. Carkhuff's home in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast Washington, where the two still live. Mr. Carkhuff, 58, is a senior account executive at T-Mobile for Government. He graduated from National Louis University with a bachelor's degree in business management, and received an M.B.A. from Howard University. Mr. Carkhuff was born in Buffalo and raised in McLean, Va. He has two daughters from a previous marriage who are now 33 and 34 and one daughter from a previous relationship who is 29. Ms. Carter, 41, is a real estate agent with RLAH @properties. She graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in consumer science and merchandising. She was born and raised in Dallas. Mr. Carkhuff proposed on March 7 in a private room at St. Anselm, where they had their first date. He created a ruse of having a late dinner with friends to surprise Ms. Carter, who said she knew something was up but she wasn't sure what. 'When you know someone it's hard to hide something like this,' she said. The two were wed April 30 at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Marriage Bureau by George Barbour, the branch chief of the Marriage Bureau. 'I felt like a teenager in love — giddy, ecstatic, and so proud to have just married my best friend,' Ms. Carter said. Afterward, the two had lunch at the Capital Grille across from the courthouse with Ms. Carter's longtime friend, Ijeoma Azubuko. 'When we had lunch, a lot of people gave us a lot of love,' Ms. Carter said. 'Someone we didn't know surprised us by paying for our meal. It made me teary-eyed.' That evening they had dinner and drinks with a dozen friends at Sly Rooftop in the Morrow Hotel. The couple plan to host a larger wedding celebration on June 20 in Georgetown. 'I wasn't sure I would ever find the kind of love and commitment Kheri and I have found in each other,' Mr. Carkhuff said. 'I felt like I truly solidified a life with my true partner.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meeting set for Thursday to discuss Sunnyvale stormwater improvements
The city of Joplin will host an open house and public meeting Thursday to discuss stormwater improvements in the Sunnyvale area east of 32nd Street. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 1, on the fifth floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main St. The project design consists of curb inlets being installed at various intersections south of East 34th Street between Park Avenue and Brownell Avenue and north of East 36th Street. This collection system will be serviced with new stormwater pipes conveying water to the ditch east of Brownell Avenue. Residents can drop by any time during these hours to view the plans and ask questions about the upcoming construction project. City engineers and representatives of OWN, Inc., the project's consultant, will be available to provide information and answer questions. This project was included in the Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax, supported by voters in 2021. Concerns about the project were raised by residents of the Sunnyvale community after the City Council had previously granted a delay in the timeline of the project because of the number of projects requiring city staff attention and occupying contractors. The council voted in late 2023 to return the project to an earlier start rather than wait until 2026. Residents said they have dealt with severe flooding in the area over the years and did not want to wait longer to get the project underway. Those who are unable to attend the meeting but who would like to discuss the project can contact Kaleb Roberts at 417-624-0820, ext. 1520 or kroberts@ or Jeremy Hagerman at 417-624-0820, ext. 1538 or jhagerma@
