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Meeting the Real Hugh Jackman

October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When I was invited to a screening of Real Steel and a chance to interview and meet the real Hugh Jackman (his Twitter handle is @RealHughJackman and he apparently tweets from that account himself!) this week, I was elated.  I have been a fan for a long time when I first saw him in the movie Kate & Leopold and have been following his career ever since, from Australia to The Prestige to Wolverine.   Of course, as the Culture Mom, I have always been keenly interested in his theater career and have often knocked myself on the head for not seeing The … [Read more...]

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Oprah on Being a Lesbian

December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Oprah is coming clean on a Barbara Walters special this week about being a lesbian.  She's not.  Of course, she's not.  I, for one, never thought she was, nor did I ever care.  Rumors about her relationship with her friend, Gayle King, have been flying around for years.  Let's put the rumors to rest.  I wouldn't care if she was, nor would she, for that matter, but she values her personal life. To Barbara Walters, she stated rather matter of factly, "I'm not even kind of a lesbian.  And the reason why [the rumor] irritates me is because it … [Read more...]

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Culture Mom Day Out: Oprah Winfrey Live at Radio City Music Hall, NYC

May 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
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I have been a huge fan of Oprah for years.  I'm not sure when my obsession started but it definitely picked up after the kids were born.  Suddenly, I was stuck at home for longer periods than I was ever used to having and turned on the show regularly during nap times.  Over the last seven years since my kids were born, in particular, she's become like a member of the household. I find her show very inspiring and educational.  She's a one of a kind. I also formerly worked at Oxygen Media, a company she formerly owned, and met her in person there.  … [Read more...]

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New York Restoration Project Oprah Winfrey’s Live Your Best Life Walk Sunday, May 9th

April 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
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New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is proud to announce that the non-profit organization has been chosen as one of the 10 charities benefiting from Oprah Winfrey’s Live Your Best Life Walk on Sunday, May 9th in New York City. O, The Oprah Magazine is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with the Live Your Best Life Walk, benefiting 10 deserving charities selected by the editors of the magazine. The walk is open to all who wish to take part and give back, and NYRP’s founder, Bette Midler, is one of the special guests scheduled to appear. The event … [Read more...]

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