Mo'Nique, newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey keep "Precious" from becoming a social tract
By Stephanie Zacharek Nov 4, 2009
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The former governor is set to kick off publicity for her forthcoming book in grand style
By Alex Koppelman
October 20, 2009
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Why would an adult endure years of an incestuous relationship?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 16, 2009
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From Oprah to Banana Republic, pop culture is nostalgic for a dark time. Screw history, bring on the pencil skirts!
By Amy Benfer
September 23, 2009
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Given her influence, it's a shame the TV star offers unbalanced health and medical advice.
By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D.
May 15, 2009
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The diva is staging the comeback of her life, but will fans always love her?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 15, 2009
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It was excruciating to watch the tough and brilliant cancer survivor talk about her husband's betrayal on "Oprah Winfrey." Just as bad was witnessing the depth of her denial.
By Rebecca Traister
May 8, 2009
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The talk show queen's bathroom scale becomes a metaphor for our "bloated, depressed" selves.
By Amy Benfer
January 27, 2009
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Herman Rosenblat's concentration-camp romance duped Oprah, among many others. Why are we so eager to put a happy ending on a tragedy?
By Lev Raphael
January 7, 2009
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As his book "Why We Suck" hits the shelves, Denis Leary talks about lazy parenting, the media storm surrounding his views on autism, and the omnipotence of Oprah.
By Heather Havrilesky
November 20, 2008
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Why talk shows like "The View" are showcasing some of the most sophisticated (and mind-numbingly stupid) conversations about the presidential race.
By Rebecca Traister
October 9, 2008
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Talk show host won't interview veep candidate before election.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
September 5, 2008
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The frustrating contradictions of Oprah Winfrey.
By Sarah Hepola
August 19, 2008
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Thomas Beatie brought us a media circus and late-night punch lines. But there's something missing, say some transgender advocates -- more respect.
By Thomas Rogers
July 3, 2008
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Discovery's "Alaska Experiment" takes "Survivor" to hungry-bear-filled hinterlands (Tom Cruise takes Oprah there, too!), while "Battlestar Galactica" is darker than ever!
By Heather Havrilesky
May 11, 2008
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Her failure to challenge Barack Obama's huge momentum among African-Americans -- not a given at the start -- may have doomed her campaign.
By Thomas F. Schaller
May 5, 2008
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A giant clitoris! Healing circles! Celebrities! It's the 10th anniversary of "The Vagina Monologues," but the real star is New Orleans.
By Rebecca Traister
April 17, 2008
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Parents are finding that "The Talk" has gotten really, really complicated.
By Lynn Harris
April 16, 2008
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Most of the coverage of Thomas Beatie has been respectful. Not so at one network.
By Thomas Rogers
April 7, 2008
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All you girls looking for love, dating advisor Patti Novak has the solution -- let him open the pickle jar, pick the movie and be a man.
By Carol Lloyd
March 6, 2008
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Among daytime talk show hosts, it's Obama 1, Clinton 2.
By Lynn Harris
February 27, 2008
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The good, the bad and the Oprah! Charity reigns supreme on ABC's "Oprah's Big Give" while tabloid nastiness rules FX's "Dirt."
By Heather Havrilesky
February 24, 2008
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The nation's first male-soon-to-be-female talk show host will soon hit the small screen.
By Lynn Harris
February 20, 2008
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Book-ended by famous Kennedys, TV's guru of female empowerment lets loose on her Hillary-supporting critics.
By Joan Walsh
February 4, 2008
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Oprah Winfrey is going back out on the campaign trail for Barack Obama, stumping in California on Sunday.
By Alex Koppelman
February 1, 2008
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"Mad Men" minus the racist, sexist parts
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Elizabeth Edwards' walk of pain
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Beyond rescue 
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What the Pregnant Man didn't deliver
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