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Riley Keough Reveals Inside Of Her Inherited 13-Acre Graceland Estate: 'This Is My First Time' Seeing What Elvis Saw,' Oprah Says In Awe
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 11:15am | 736In an intimate television special, Riley Keough welcomed Oprah Winfrey into Graceland, offering viewers unprecedented access to Elvis Presley’s legendary Memphis estate.Initially reported by Realtor.com, the 35-year-old Emmy Award winner, who recently inherited the 13-acre property, guided...
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From Mansions To The DNC: Oprah's Influence Extends Beyond Real Estate
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 8:15am | 1038Oprah Winfrey captivated the audience at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week with a powerful speech. Dressed in all purple, the billionaire media icon surprised the Chicago crowd and brought them to their feet. The 70-year-old self-described "registered independent" opened her...
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Tina Turner: Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll, Force Of Nature, Feminist Icon, Say Obama, Biden, Angela Bassett, Clinton
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 2:26pm | 746Tina Turner's death, though she’d been ill for several years, felt like a gut punch for many. Whether you'd seen her perform live, on TV or grew up listening to her raspy voice belt out gutsy songs, there was something magnificent about being in...
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Trump Follows DeSantis To Release New Book Featuring Notes From Celebrities, 'Love Letters' From Kim Jong Un
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 2:22pm | 440Former U.S. President Donald Trump is following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by releasing a new book in the lead-up to the Republican primaries, although the latter has yet to officially announce his candidacy. In his book called “Letters to Trump,” 150 notes written to the former...
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How Netflix's 'The Crown' Benefited From Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Interview
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 1:39pm | 566An exclusive interview between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Oprah Winfrey had strong numbers for CBS. Another media company probably benefited from the interview, as well. What Happened: Viewership for “The Crown,” a series about the British royal family, rose around the airing...
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Could Schwarzenegger Have The Oprah Effect On Genius Brands?
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 8:00am | 515Genius Brands International Inc (NASDAQ: GNUS) spiked 19% Monday after announcing an investment and production by Arnold Schwarzenegger. PreMarket Prep co-host Dennis Dick said the move was justified. “Sure, it should get a pop for that,” Dick said on Benzinga’s...
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Weight Watchers Shareholders: Buy Oprah, Sell Kate Hudson
Monday, December 17, 2018 - 12:26pm | 794Shares of WW, formerly Weight Watchers (NASDAQ: WTW), are poised for a strong Monday after a rough month and a half. Shares have fallen more than 30 percent after WW announced disappointing third-quarter EPS and revenue results. What Happened Kate Hudson was announced as “Global Ambassador...
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Oprah Sheds Stake In Weight Watchers, Remains 'Committed' To The Company
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 9:55am | 385Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) fell more than 5 percent Wednesday after the firm’s celebrity figurehead surrendered shares. In a “normal diversification of her investment portfolio,” Oprah Winfrey divested or donated to her philanthropic foundation no more than 25...
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76% Of Americans Would Skip The Final 'Game Of Thrones' Season For $1,000
Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 5:51pm | 466Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX)'s hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" is set to return for a six-episode run in 2019, but according to a new study, a majority of Americans would choose cash over upcoming season. According to a new financial study from Acorns, 76 percent of those...
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Can Oprah Do For Kraft Heinz What She Did For Weight Watchers?
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 12:05pm | 605We’ve known for a long time that brands partnering with celebrities can often lead to an increase in product sales. One of the best examples of this has occurred over the past two years, as Oprah Winfrey shed pounds in exchange for millions of dollars of gains in Weight Watchers’ stock...
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Weight Watchers: How A Holder Of One Share Has More Voting Power Than Oprah
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 1:30pm | 536Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) may not have vested its star shareholder with enough clout to sway decisions at the company — something easily deduced by looking at the arrangement Oprah Winfrey has with company regarding the stake she picked up way back in 2015. Oprah's...
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Putting Weight Watchers' Stock Run Into Perspective
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 3:50pm | 484Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) shares are having one of the strongest single-day moves in recent memory, up about 20 percent on volume that's about nine times heavier than the volume during a normal trading session. While a number of factors have impacted the stock...
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Weight Watchers Announces Subscription-Based Apple Watch Payment Plan; Morgan Stanley Downgrades
Friday, December 16, 2016 - 12:59pm | 246On Thursday, Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) announced its latest venture, and it seems like Oprah Winfrey’s stake in the company is having some influence. Clients will get some “swag” with a membership plan. Apple Watches For You And You And You! At A Price......
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Weight Watchers: The Oprah Effect Is Losing Its Luster
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 1:49pm | 527When observing the torrid price action in Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW), investors need to examine the issue from a longer-term perspective. The stock's all-time-high was made in May 2011 at $86.97, seven months after the company overhauled its point system (PointPlus),...
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Weight Watchers Spikes On Oprah's New York Post Report
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 2:54pm | 284Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) shares spiked on Friday following the New York Post report that "the stock, at least for now, has the media mogul beat." Shares of Weight Watchers closed Thursday at $11.98. The company's market cap fell on Thursday, as its shares dropped 4.39...