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Among the fireworks, screaming Obama groupies, and the tall Greek columns, all eyes were on the O’s – Obama and Oprah.
While we all saw Barack Obama give his amazing and historic speech, many of us were also looking for Oprah Winfrey, the talk show host who propelled Obama to daytime celebrity status.
While Oprah eluded cameramen last night, careful not to take the attention of her main squeeze, we learned that she was indeed there.
Today, giddy 9News entertainment reporter Kurt Montgomery spilled his scoop that he snagged an E-Block exclusive interview with Oprah. Oprah, who was also giddy and visibly high on life, told Montgomery that Obama’s speech was the best moment of her life.
Big Head Todd honored to own Hill's campaign songWith all the glitz and glam celebrities parading around Denver this week, it was easy to overlook a really proud moment for Boulder-based band, Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Big Head Todd’s... Read More Topics:
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Celebs are gathering today to honor the Children’s Defense Fund founder, Marian Wright Edelman, and her efforts to champion children’s rights.Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Judd, Fran Drescher and Chevy Chase are confirmed to attend, along with featured... Read More Topics:
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George Clooney’s publicist told RMN’s Penny Parker that he wasn’t going to be in Denver DNC week. And while Clooney’s publicist swears to Parker that Clooney isn’t here, a source I know personally swears he saw Clooney... Read More Topics:
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Spike Lee is one of many celebs at DNC partiesIn Red Rocks, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow and Sugarland performed at a delegates-only concert. 9News entertainment reporter, Kurt Montgomery, snagged an interview with Crow, where she talks about the... Read More Topics:
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Some of the most well-known musicians in the world are descending upon Denver this week – and early reports say that J. Lo is already in LoDo (ok, not in LoDo, but it made a good rhyme. J. Lo has been spotted in Denver though).Curious about what... Read More Topics:
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The Obama Girl - you know, the hot girl from the YouTube viral video that will some day be on VHI’s I Love the 2007’s - will be in Denver during DNC week and yes, you can meet her.Obama Girl Amber Lee Ettinger... Read More Topics:
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America wants to know – will Sen. Barack Obama’s biggest fan, Oprah Winfrey, attend the Obama rally at Invesco Field on Aug. 28?It’s official. The talk show gabber and beloved leader of all causes will be here, front and center, to... Read More Topics:
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Our friend, Penny Parker over at the Rocky Mountain News is just full of DNC celebrity scoop today. Here are just some snippets of info coming from her fabulous sources – read her full scoop online: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may be... Read More Topics:
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The Rocky Mountain News is reporting that Oprah Winfrey, a major outspoken supporter of Senator Barack Obama, has rented a house in Denver during DNC week in a “historic neighborhood near Cherry Creek.”The house, reported to be... Read More Topics:
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