Oprah Taking Rachael, Dr. Phil With Her?

By Rob Shuter Posted Dec 3rd 2009 12:30PM

Is Oprah Winfrey planning on poaching Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz when she moves to her new (see: her own) network? Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt combatting Ian Halperin' s new tell-all with tactics that they're criticized for in the book? And finally, how did Alicia Keys get even classier? All the answers in Rob Shuter's 'Naughty But Nice' after the jump!

Oprah Raiding Her Own TV Pantry?

Oprah Winfrey seems to be quite attached to her television babies, as word in she's planning on taking her proteges -- especially Rachael Ray -- with her when she leaves her hit show to become the overlord of the Oprah Winfrey Network.

TV Insiders tell me that "Oprah would love to take all the hit shows she has produced and created to her new network, particularly everyone's favorite cook, Rachael Ray." Also on the to-go menu is the huge new hit 'The Dr. Oz Show' and good old boy 'Dr. Phil.' Apparently Oprah's office has enough room for two doctors.

A friend of the boisterous Ray informs me that "Rachael adores Oprah and would do whatever she tells her. She thinks Oprah is the best boss in the entire world." How could a boss with pockets that deep not be great?

Rachael's rep Lauren Nowell tells me: "Rachael Ray has been renewed through 2012 and there's nothing to comment on beyond that." That would be precisely one year after Oprah is set to leave, which would give O plenty of time to get the kitchen ready for the '30 Minute' chef. There's only one thing that Rachael cooks up better than a burger, and that's ratings.

"Oprah surrounds herself by the best and these three shows are just that," one source said. Additionally, the TV queen is said to be looking for the right show for her regular guests -- funny lady Ali Wentworth and cute-as-curtains decorator Nate Berkus -- to air on a network. Guess which one, yet? Yep, The Oprah Network!

Girl, its your world, the rest of us just live in it.

Angelina Responds to Tell-All ... in Picture Form

No one in the world knows the power of photograph better than Angelina Jolie. That's why on the eve of Ian Halperin's shocking tell-all book 'Brangelina; The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,' Hollywood's most private duo walked hand-in-hand into one of Beverly Hills' hottest restaurants and paparazzi hang-outs, Dolce Vita. "Angie is genius at controlling her image," tattled one insider. "She knew the place would be swarming with photographers with George Clooney and Cindy Crawford already inside. This is her way of responding to the breakup rumors in the book," which ironically also highlights how the couple have manipulated the media since they first met! (See PopEater's Exclusive Interview With 'Brangelina' Author Ian Halperin)

And get ready for more affectionate sightings over the next few weeks -- with or without the children -- as the most talked about couple fight back, a friend tells me. "When you are that gorgeous, you know a picture is worth a thousand words." For Angie and Brad, maybe it's worth a million.

Alicia Keys Squashes World AIDS Day Party

Just in case the fans of brilliant/gorgeous Alicia Keys forgot about World AIDS Day (December 1st), the superstar singer graced them with a special charity concert in New York with a surprise appearance by Jay Z. Sadly, things didn't go so well after the amazing event, as Keys found out her label had planned an after-party at the W hotel in Times Square ... on World AIDS Day.

"It just didn't feel right to Alicia to be celebrating that night," said a friend who informed me the party was cancelled. "Alicia would rather all that money go to her charity -- not drinks." Alicia's rep Patti Webster tells me that although conversations were had about a party, "one was never confirmed so therefore it was never cancelled."

Either way, this 'Empire State of Mind' lady has her head and heart in the right place.

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Thursday 03 December

By jade leonard

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it sounds great

By spazman

put upurah, dr. phil and rackle ray in an air ballune with a worst sellar of the month, a 30 second micro kookbook and Laurie Bambeneks scream as she lost her foot by doctur phil's prison interview and see who missses them.

By leroy

oprah like to eat corndogs with steadman..I AM #1 TWO IS NOT A WINNER AND THREE NOBODY REMEMBERS. UH UH UH

By Dee

Who cares. The way people go gaga over
Oprah is beyond me.

One would think she is a Godness or something.

Gees

By Wanda

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I hate to see Rachel move away from NBC. Not everyone will get the Oprah Channel and I love Rachel Ray's shows.

By christmascrazy

I like her showe too. She is so bubbley and cute.
She will be missed. Say bye to the burger Queen. Love the taco burger

By jbjg24m

its on ABC HERE WHERE I LIVE !

By BUTCHBUS00

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WHY IS THIS NEWS ?????WHO CARES NOTHING WORTH TURNING THE TV ON TO WATCH HERE FOR THE 3 OF THEM

By CAROL

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You are SO right. There are better shows to watch.

By Vi

WELL, THIS MAN IS NO BETTER THAN THE REST OF THE PREFORMERS IN HOLLYWOOD, OR SPORTSWORLD, WHERE 80% CHEAT ON THEIR WIVES, HIS CLEAN IMAGE IS NOW TARNISHED, AND KIDS CAN'T LOOK UP TO HIM ANYMORE. DIDN'T HE KNOW THE BUBBLE WOULD BURST SOMEDAY ? ?
IS THERE NO ONE OUT THERE, CLEAN, HONEST, AND NOT A WHOREMASTER ?

Sunday 06 December

By Bea

Right now only one "MAN" seems to be honest and loyal. His name is Jeter. He plays very good baseball. It seems his parents have raised him with good manners, morals, loyalty, and fairness. Just watching him play baseball shows what kind of a man he is. Not only does he have good looks, but a caring heart also shows. If he should marry, I do not feel he would show any disrespect to the woman he marries by cheating on her. I think any woman would be proud to have Jeter not only as her husband but also as her friend. I do not feel that way about Tiger. He seems to feel that he owns everything and can do anything. He is still trying to cover his tracks. It will never be the same with him and his wife and that will also show towards his children. What a loss.

By Bobby

When they ask you a question to respond to, why don't they have "Don't really care" as one of the responses?

By Stephan

Enter Oprah Winfrey: A self absorbed, hey look at me, everybody loves me, cunning and manipulative woman who's ardent followers don't know up from down.

Enter Dr. Phil: An egotistical blowhard who permanently lost his license to practice psychotherapy, due to the fact that he permitted a very young clerical worker of his to perform duties that only a licensed therapist could perform. "Dr." Phil gets his own TV show thanks to Oprah and pretends to be offering psychological aid to his TV guests. Merely scripted nonsense. But like oprah, "Dr." Phils's adoring fans continue to wear their blinders and accept their drivel as the real deal. NOT!

As for Dr. Oz, well, is he genuinely offering aid to his TV patients, or is he playing the Oprah and Phil McGraw act in exploiting people for ratings? It's nothing but a ratings game, not from the heart.

Television is so mucked up, now more than ever, with so many unwatchable programs. Spare your sanity and toss out your television.

By oscar1930

good riddance!!

By tom

let okra the fat negro lady leave, who gives a hoot. she aint no body

By HUGO

AOL ASKS: "Got something to say? Say it!"
WELL, YEAH... I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY, AOL! "F" YOU!
WHERE DO YOU FREAKING MORONS GET OFF "CENSORING" POSTS... POSTS WHICH ARE TOTALLY BENIGN... WHEN WE "PAY" FOR THE RIGHT TO POST HERE? LIKE SO MANY OTHER MILLIONS OF FORMER AOL USERS... I'VE ABOUT REACHED MY END WITH YOU IDIOTS, AS WELL. YOU DO REALIZE, DON'T YOU... THAT AOL IS MERELY A "PORTAL" ONE "CHOOSES" TO USE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERNET... NOTHING MORE GRANDIOSE THAN THAT?

By hagerkdl92

I would rather watch a MOVIE any day or better yet READ a book!

By terry

I agree glad to see them go.Also nothing really on TV anymore. Tired of the fat people and the 25 people trying to go after one man or woman. Sick of people jumping in mud. Tired of watching so many people trying to dance or sing. Tired of Ellen looking like a boy. Tired of Oprah show that only has a few new shows a year. The TV service they want 100 to 500 channels that cost close to 200 a month fees and there is nothing to watch. Only thing left is to find a good book and turn off TV.

By Peppa

IF ONLY GOD WOULD HEAR MY PLEA

TAKE THAT BIG MOUTH, NO TALENT KITCHEN BIT@H RAY
ANNNND
OPREeeee'S NEW HEALTH GURU , THE WIZZARD OF OZ

ANNNNND THAT OLD FAT SLOB WHO'S ADVICE ON EVERYTHING , FROM > HOW PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE OVERWEIGHT HA HA , TO FIXING OTHER FAMILIES PROBLEMS >> HERE'S ANOTHER > HA HA
AWAAAAY WITH HER !!

WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT THAT WOULD BE TO NOT HAVE TO SEE , OR HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN
PS:AND DON'T FORGET TO TAKE HER GIRLY GIRL SWEETIE GAYLE TOO !!!

HUGO,
I LEARNED THAT A-HOLE L LESSON A FEW YRS.
AGO. THEY STINK.... I LEFT, AND AM SO MUCH HAPPIER WITH MY CHOICE TO LEAVE THEM.

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