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The Oprah Effect: Her Endorsement Goldmine

Posted Friday 20 November 05:40 PM By: Amber James



As Oprah Winfrey rides into the final countdown of her hit talk show, businesses and entrepreneurs alike will probably pull out all the stops to get Winfrey to utter their brand name on air... even if it's just once. It's no secret that anything Oprah chats about on her show goes from rags to riches in a matter of minutes. We admire her "popular girl" power to influence her audience to buy the products she endorses. It's difficult to say if any other celebrity will take her reigning ability to shill an unknown product and make it a must-have item. Let's take a look at Winfrey's Midas touch. >>



VOTE: Which Celebrity Has Done The Best Charitable Work?

Posted Friday 20 November 03:45 PM By: PopEater Staff



In the spirit of giving this holiday season, PopEater and NiceOne! are teaming up to see which celebrities you think have been nice and charitable this year. Then, after you're done voting, we hope you'll stop over to NiceOne! and submit your real-life stories about people helping others, human kindness and other inspirational acts. You may even win exciting prizes from AOL, including tickets to an exclusive AOL Music Event! Cast Your Vote. >>




VOTE: Which Celeb Would You Invite to Your Thanksgiving Dinner?

Posted Thursday 19 November 04:46 PM By: PopEater Staff



In the spirit of giving this holiday season, PopEater and NiceOne! are teaming up to see which celebrities you're thankful for this year. Then, after you're done voting, we hope you'll stop over to NiceOne! and submit your real-life stories about people helping others, human kindness and other inspirational acts. You may even win exciting prizes from AOL, including tickets to an exclusive AOL Music Event! Cast Your Vote. >>



Mya Is Ready To 'Relax and Recuperate' After 'Dancing With The Stars' Finale

Posted Thursday 19 November 04:45 PM By: Amber James



MyaLess than a week before the 'Dancing With The Stars' finale, Mya is feeling the painful effects of dancing for over ten weeks now. Working eight to fourteen hours a day, she's ready to face her competitors, Donny Osmond and Kelly Osbourne. But it's also obvious she's itching to wind down and focus on getting her life back to normal.

Following Tuesday's finale, she'll fly straight to New York for press and "hopefully go to Maryland for Thanksgiving to see my family after all of this is over. Then, I am going to take time off to relax and recuperate," Mya tells PopEater.


Jim Carrey's Daughter Jane Gets Married

Posted Thursday 19 November 04:44 PM By: PopEater Staff



Jim Carrey gave his daughter, Jane, away over the weekend in her wedding to heavy metal singer Alex Santana.

"My Jane is a married women. Days ago her and my new son in law Alex got hitched," he wrote on Twitter. "The day was simply perfect ... lots of love there."

The 'Fun With Dick and Jane' star, 47, told PEOPLE: "It was a beautiful day. Simple and sweet. I wish them everything that love has given us."


Listen to Vanessa Williams: Lay Off the Fake Botox

Posted Wednesday 18 November 04:30 PM By: Robin Milling



Vanessa Williams continues to lend her voice to the Dress For Success organization, benefiting disadvantaged women by donating clothing and giving them the tools to succeed in the competitive workplace. This time, Williams is spearheading the Express Success campaign with Allergan, the Botox makers who have donated $250,000 to the non-profit organization.

The 'Ugly Betty' star who is celebrating her 10th year with Dress For Success is frank about her alignment with Allergan as she doesn't hide the fact that her beauty queen looks have been enhanced by Botox cosmetics. The former Miss America reveals, "Allergan knew that I used Botox since I was candid about it in interviews and they thought it was a great idea for me not only being a user but also someone that's been involved with Dress For Success for years."


Nic Cage Talks to Pirates at Kenyan Jail

Posted Wednesday 18 November 02:31 PM By: PopEater / Wire Services



Nicolas Cage Visits Pirates
Nicolas Cage has visited a Kenyan prison holding suspected Somali pirates awaiting trial to highlight the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. Inmates danced for the movie star and shook his hand as he toured the Shimo La Tewa prison in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa. The prison has become a model for other jails in the country because of the reform work of its chief warden, Wanini Kireri.