One Mississippi episode 5: Bill's John Rothman recaps

To guide us through our binging, the cast and crew will be takingEWbehind the scenes. Theyll take turns sharing their thoughts on what went into making each episode. There is such a deep well of anger, and they fall down into it. Its very dark, but it doesnt tip the balance of the show. As one critic said, the show is like a Faulkner novel the way the past becomes the present....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Kara Johnson

One Mississippi episode 6: Kate's Stephanie Allynne recaps

To guide us through our binging, the cast and crew will be takingEWbehind the scenes. Theyll take turns sharing their thoughts on what went into making each episode. I love the character of Rocky, played by Nicole Delgado. She is a minor character, but the writers discussed her at length. I feel when people write lesbian characters it is often done with broad strokes. ), I think the character of Rocky is another great example of this shift....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Audrey Cervantes

One Mississippi premiere: Tig Notaro recaps the pilot

To guide us through our binging, the cast and crew will be takingEWbehind the scenes. Theyll take turns sharing their thoughts on what went into making each episode. Notaro herself kicks off the premiere episode with a look into what making this show meant to her… Credit: Patti Perret/Amazon Studios The pilot episode I wrote with screenwriter Diablo Cody. When she and I discussed working together,Young Adultwas our reference point....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Dustin Kim

Oprah for president? Winfrey tweets article making the case for her to run in 2020

Will Donald Trumps biggest competition in the 2020 election come from Oprah Winfrey? Thanks for your VOTE of confidence! Winfrey wrote on Twitter. Despite the endorsement, Winfrey is not planning to run for office. She was just thanking the reporter, she is not running for office,a representative told TheWrap. Winfrey has often downplayed and outright denied that she will ever run for public office in the future. I will never run for public office,she said to THR last year....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Walter Osborn

Oprah pays tribute to Mary Tyler Moore: 'I will love her forever'

Oprah Winfrey said 20 years ago that she wanted to be Mary Tyler Moore. Now, the host is remembering the legendary actress, whodied on Wednesdayat the age of 80. I still cant believe Mary Tyler Moore touched my face. Will love her 4 ever. In the 1997 clip, Winfrey shared how important Moore was to her. I mean, never, she said. I tuned in every week just to see her turn the world on with her smile....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Ryan Warren

Oprah Winfrey breaks silence on calls for presidential campaign

While her adoring public has been chanting Oprah 2020! sinceher stirring Golden Globes speech,Oprah Winfreydoesnt seem to be on board with the idea. And so its not something that interests me,Winfrey toldInStyleeditor-in-chief Laura Brown in a new interview. I dont have the DNA for it. Still, Winfrey has been aware of the intense attention the speculation is getting. It wouldnt be good for you it would be good for everyone else....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Terri Sanchez

Oprah Winfrey is rethinking her chances of becoming president

“That’s what I thought,” said Winfrey. “I thought, Oh gee, I don’t have the experience. I don’t know enough. Credit: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images I don’t…' And now I’m thinking, Oh. Watch Winfrey’s new interview on Bloomberg Television below. She endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 race and said in anOctober interview with T.D. Jakes, “You don’t have to like her. Do you like this country? Do you like this country?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Courtney Hoffman

Oprah Winfrey tackles Trump divide in first60 Minutessegment

The responses contrasted sharply, and set the tone for the rest of the discussion. I love it, one panelist said. Every day I love him more and more. Credit: John Paul Filo/CBS I still dont like his attacks, his Twitter attacks, if you will, on other politicians. I dont think thats appropriate. But, at the same time, his actions speak louder than words. And I love what hes doing to this country....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Kristine Williams

Oprah Winfrey talks Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump

In next Thursdays episode of T.D. There really is no choice, people, Winfrey said, addressing undecided voters. She not coming over your house! Credit: Evan Agostini/Getty Images Winfrey continued with her series of questions for voters, asking, Do you like freedom and liberty? Do you like this country? Okay, she said. Do you like democracy or do you want a demagogue? Earlier in the interview, Winfrey explained her hesitancy to share her perspective....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Lindsay Forbes

Oprah: Acting is 'like a vacation from myself'

As their popularity and riches have grown through the years, though, their moral actions have become questionable. And loving every minute of it. Sometimes its a relief, and sometimes its exhausting. Credit: OWN This is my rival, Whitfield explains of the sisters relationship, or lack thereof. Eventually, its all too much, and things get heated. But first, Oprah had to figure out how to get there. Guy D’Alema I have done a lot of work on myself....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Jenny Miller

Orange Is the New Black recap: 'Tattoo You'

Everything, that is, except prosecuting Bayley, because thats not something the state has any power over. What are you thinking?! Honestly, this feels a smidge out of character for her. Credit: Jojo Whilden/Netflix It jibes that Taystees knee-jerk reaction would be no deal, because her emotions are so raw about Poussey. If she says no now, then both Pousseys death and the riot are for nothing. Poussey was one of the gentlest inmates at Litchfield, and she would have been the No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Brittney Reed

Orange Is the New Black recap: 'The Tightening'

So let’s dive right in. Then things really get creepy as Piscatella stalks and kidnaps Nicky, Big Boo, Piper, and Alex. Meanwhile, Red is running around doing her best Jack Torrance impression. Credit: Jojo Whilden/Netflix Eventually, Red finds the girls and prepares to take on Piscatella by herself. Her chances are probably not great, but if anyone can do it, Red can. As she reminded us earlier this season, “Real Russians have no proverbs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Nancy Gonzalez

Orange Is the New Black star Samira Wiley is engaged to series writer Lauren Morelli

I was nervous about the first love scene Id written for Alex and Piper. I was sure it was bleeding into my writing. How could it not? Credit: @whododatlikedat via Instagram I was married to a man, but I wasnt straight. Morelli and Basilone officially divorced in September 2014 but remained friends. Earlier this year, she appeared on hisTerribly Funnypodcast. Wileys character died when she was accidentally suffocated by a guard in season 4....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Mrs. Sarah White