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Oprah Winfrey is expanding her podcast and moving it to Amazon

Oprah Winfrey is expanding her podcast and moving it to Amazon

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Oprah Winfrey’s popular podcast is set to move to Amazon following a multiyear agreement between her production company, Harpo Entertainment, and Amazon-owned Wondery. The deal grants Wondery exclusive distribution and advertising rights for The Oprah Podcast. Under the terms of the agreement, The Oprah Podcast will expand its offering to two new episodes per week, commencing this summer. Wondery will oversee the distribution of both audio and video content across Amazon’s extensive range of platforms. Furthermore, Amazon has secured rights to the extensive library of the iconic The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired from 1986 to 2011, alongside her renowned book club and Favorite Things franchises. Financial details of the arrangement have not been immediately disclosed. Winfrey, who launched her podcast in December 2024, stated that hosting the show “allows me to continue the work I feel called to do – …

Oprah Winfrey, 72, youthful appearance at the Chanel show sparks fan reaction

Oprah Winfrey, 72, youthful appearance at the Chanel show sparks fan reaction

Oprah Winfrey turned heads at Paris Fashion Week as she stepped out for the Chanel show, with fans quick to praise the media mogul’s strikingly youthful appearance. The television icon arrived in classic Parisian style, wearing an elegant cream Chanel ensemble trimmed with black detailing that perfectly captured the luxury fashion house’s timeless aesthetic. Oprah completed the polished look with oversized Chanel sunglasses, statement earrings and a sleek high ponytail, while carrying a chic black quilted handbag. The sophisticated outfit was paired with black and cream heels, creating a refined monochrome look that proved both modern and effortlessly elegant. © GC ImagesOprah Winfrey attends Chanel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show The beloved talk show host appeared relaxed and radiant as she posed for photographers outside the show before taking her seat in the coveted front row. Inside the venue, Oprah was seen laughing alongside singer Kylie Minogue, with the two stars appearing deep in conversation as they enjoyed the runway presentation. © Corbis via Getty ImagesFans couldn’t believe how incredible Oprah looks at 72 But it …

Oprah Winfrey displays amazing fitness transformation at 72 in before-and-after video

Oprah Winfrey displays amazing fitness transformation at 72 in before-and-after video

Oprah Winfrey has come a long way on her fitness journey after turning to a GLP-1 to aid in her weight loss after struggling for years. The 72-year-old proudly revealed that she has reached a fitness goal in a video she shared on social media this week. Oprah documented her fitness evolution in the before-and-after clip, which showed that in 2024, she could barely hold a plank for 10 seconds. Fast forward to now, and the billionaire can not only hold a plank position for more than a minute, but she can do it while lifting weights, too. “As we age — and you want to age well — one of the things I’ve learned is that flexibility and strength is the most important, particularly for women and our bones,” she said in a video of herself in the gym that she shared on Instagram. “And so I started strength training.” In the clip, Oprah included a throwback to her first plank attempt on August 10, 2024, which showed her struggling to hold the position …

Oprah Winfrey, 72, shows off her workout routine after weight loss and ‘two new knees’

Oprah Winfrey, 72, shows off her workout routine after weight loss and ‘two new knees’

Oprah Winfrey is celebrating 72 by putting her health front and center! The TV and entertainment mogul took to her social media page with a look at how her workout routine has evolved in her 70s. As you can see in the video above, Oprah demonstrates her techniques for strength training. She also posted a message beside the clip, which read: “Life at 72 is looking different than every other decade.” “Two summers and two new knees ago, I decided to add strength training to my workouts because we all need to maintain muscle as we get older,” she continued. “I can’t say I’m ready for the Olympics like Adele [which she supplemented with a reference clip] but I sure feel stronger!” © Getty ImagesHappy birthday, Oprah! “So in honor of another trip around the sun for me, go try something new. You never know where it will lead you.” Previously, Oprah explained that it was her 2021 knee surgery that inspired her to take a closer look at her health. She has been open …

Oprah Winfrey Reveals She Downed 17 Shots to Win a Drinking Contest

Oprah Winfrey Reveals She Downed 17 Shots to Win a Drinking Contest

In a mostly earnest, insightful and educational conversation about health, food noise, GLP-1s and the dangers of not recognizing obesity as a disease, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King delivered some moments of levity as only best friends can do during a special appearance at 92nd Street Y. The two appeared at New York’s cultural and community center Tuesday with King acting as moderator for a conversation that featured Winfrey and Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff discussing their new book, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight and What It’s Like to Be Free. As King noted at the top of the hourlong chat, 2026 marks a milestone 50th anniversary of meeting as friends in Baltimore, Maryland back in 1976. “We were 21 and 22, now we’re 71 and 71. [Oprah] is turning 72 soon.” Winfrey, whose birthday is Jan. 29, drew laughs, cheers and gasps when she revealed just how many shots she downed in order to win a drinking contest in Santa Barbara, not far from her estate in Montecito. The topic of conversation came up after …

Oprah Winfrey showcases figure in winter-white gown as she talks weight loss ‘shame’

Oprah Winfrey showcases figure in winter-white gown as she talks weight loss ‘shame’

Oprah Winfrey showcased her slim figure in a sleek, long-sleeved white gown on Tuesday night as she joined her friend, Gayle King, and the co-author of her new book, Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff, in conversation. The TV personality was glowing with confidence as she stepped out in the white dress, which featured a high neckline and a mermaid hemline. She accessorized with white hoop earrings and white heeled boots, and wore her hair in a voluminous, curled style. © Getty ImagesOprah looked incredible in the sleek white gown Oprah sat down with her friends in New York to discuss her new book, Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free. She has lost almost 50 lbs since her weight loss journey began, sparked by a knee operation in 2021. The 71-year-old opened up about the negative comments she was subjected to before her weight loss journey began, which deeply impacted her self-worth. Learn more about Oprah’s health journey below… Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Gayle King offers update on Oprah Winfrey’s health …