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Oprahs of the World

Oprahs of the World

The queen of American talk may be ending her run, but these hosts have achieved Oprah-like status in their own countr...

Posted 7:41 AM | Nov 20, 2009
Life After Oprah

Life After Oprah

"Twenty-five years feels right in my bones and it feels right in my spirit. It's the perfect number. It's the exact r...

Posted 7:17 AM | Nov 20, 2009
The Yes List ndash Tim Burtons Macabre Art at MoMA

The Yes List - Tim Burton's Macabre Art at MoMA

Each week, The Daily Beast scours the cultural landscape to choose three top picks. This week, the dark art of Tim Bu...

Posted 11:57 PM | Nov 19, 2009
Palin vs Palin

Palin vs. Palin

The week in Palin from two sides: Michelle Goldberg argues she may suffer from narcissistic personality disorder whil...

Posted 7:15 AM | Nov 19, 2009