Oprah says goodbye after 25yrs

Oprah Winfrey Queen of Talk Show

I remember when I started watching Oprah I was 4yrs old. I don't think anyone will be able to fill her shoes. Bon voyage Opi

TEARFUL chat show queen Oprah Winfrey refused to say goodbye to fans as she brought her last ever show to a close - declaring they were the love of her life and vowing they would meet again.

The show that made her name had been running for 25 years and seen her personal wealth grow to over £1BILLION.

Such was its success she repaid her fans with thanks - and cars. She gave an entire audience a car EACH in one famous episode and part of the secret of her success was getting celebs to open up to her.

In one iconic interview movie star Tom Cruise famously jumped up and down on her sofa declaring his love for partner Katie Holmes.

The media magnate will now dedicate her time to developing her own TV channel, the Oprah Winfrey Network.

She told her audience: "Thank you for being as much of a sweet inspiration for me as I tried to be for you.

"I won't say goodbye. I'll just say until we meet again."

She left Harpo Studios in Chicago hugging and kissing staff shouting one last "we did it" as the programme ended.

She made a point of declaring there would be no giveaways to her final audience - having given away so much to guests in the past - but made a point of saying her viewers had been the love of her life.

"There will be no surprises. You will not be getting a car or a treat," she told them.

"This is my love letter to you."

She added: "4,561 days of my life is what this show's about.

"I never missed a day in 25 years because you were here."

She delved into the archive to remember some of the most famous moments in the show's history.

They included appearances by rape victims, AIDS victims and drug addicts.

Winfrey announced in November 2009 that she would quit the show.

Mike Tyson's tattoo artist sues over spoof tat in Hangover 2 movie

Parody: Mike Tyson, a cast member in 'Hangover 2', poses alongside a poster for the film at the Los Angeles premiere May 19, 2011

Who owns a tattoo, the bearer or the artist, or both?

It's a question that has few legal precedents, but is likely to become increasingly important, as more and more people get tattoos and intellectual property law tries to keep pace. The issue will go before a judge starting Monday, as Mike Tyson's tattoo artist, S. Victor Whitmill, sues Warner Brothers for depicting a tattoo similar to the famous boxer's in the new film 'Hangover 2'. On April 28, Mr Whitmill filed a motion in Federal District Court in St. Louis asking a judge to order Warner Brothers to stop using what he calls his 'tribal tattoo' in its posters or in the movie. That would effectively block the film from being released, or at least delay it until further editing. Mr Whitmill is also seeking monetary damages for what he deemed 'reckless copyright infringement'. Mr Whitmill used to live in Las Vegas but currently lives in rural Missouri, where he co-runs a tattoo shop called Paradox Studio and Gallery, which is on historic Route 66 in Waynesville.

Mike Tyson poses with 'Hangover' co-star Bradley Cooper

Mr Tyson, who has a small role in the film, as he did in the 2009 hit 'Hangover', is not named in the suit. But lawyers say the proceedings are not merely frivolous, and could possibly delay release of the much anticipated film, now set for May 26.

Beyonce "webs" it up at Billboard Awards

Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden

I'm very sure she captivated the minds of everyone there Top performer!

The fringed silver creation, which looked like a bodysuit made from metallic twined macrame over flesh-coloured underwear and fishnet tights, exposed every inch of her fast-disappearing curves.

Beyoncé was given her Billboard Millennium Award by mother Tina Knowles

After her incredible stage show, Beyoncé was presented with her gong by her mother, Tina Knowles, who she runs fashion label House Of Dereon with - perhaps the origin of her dreamcatcher-esque outfit.

Daring to bare: The star wore the daring ensemble to perform her current single Run The World (Girls)

The performance in the raunchy web dress is a taste of what's to come when the star headlines Glastonbury Festival next month. Beyoncé is also expected to film her role as Esther Hoffman in a remake of A Star Is Born later this year, with Clint Eastwood directing.

May 21st : End of the World?

• Saturday is last day on earth, claims evangelical Christian
• Harold Camping, 89, wrongly predicted 'the rapture' date once before in 1994
  
• God's chosen few ascend to heaven, sinners left behind to face earthquakes
• Atheists hold parties to celebrate 'inevitable embarrassment'
• Christian author calls Camping's prediction 'flat-out wrong'
  

Usually when we party like there's no tomorrow we wake up with a hangover of biblical proportions.

But while fun-loving atheists plan to take two paracetamol as per usual on Sunday, some evangelists will be taking the 'no tomorrow' angle a little too literally.

According to some minority sections of the Christian faith - via one octogenarian's rather embarrassingly unreliable maths - 'The Rapture' will take place at around 6pm tomorrow; Saturday, May 21.

Workings: Camping is basing his prediction on decades of studying the Bible and his belief that the Noah's Ark flood happened in the year 4990 BC

Jerry Jenkins, co-author with Tim LaHaye of the 'Left Behind' series of apocalyptic novels that have sold millions of copies worldwide, is among those who has a problem with the prediction.

'As a believer, I'm already a kook compared to most people, so for someone to choose a date and get everyone excited about a certain time, my problem is it makes us look worse,' said Jenkins, 61.

But the very industry in which Jenkins' books are aimed and sold are part of the problem according to Barbara Rossing, professor of the New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

She describes a huge apocalyptic 'prophecy industry' that includes video games, board games and books, and says: 'It is very appealing to people.'

Julie Baker advertises her beliefs on a T-shirt in New York

Cougar Sit down: Kirstie Alley Kisses Romeo

That's what they do at rehearsals?

Romeo must be throwing up in his mouth -this woman has passed her "sell by" date for sure!

Kirstie tweeted: 'Romeo and I got bored today so we decided to put on a little freak show for the paps...... Hehe.' In my opinion freak show indeed.....

Romeo & Kirstie aka Simply Attention seekers

Maria & Arnie's lover were pregnant at same time!

The Wife & The Mistress

As the on going story develops (skeletons exposed) ...... It seems the Terminator was doubling his seeds all at once according to Radar!

Maria Shriver and Mildred Baena, her former housekeeper, were pregnant at the same time with Arnold Schwarzenegger's babies. Baena, 50, worked for the A-list duo at their mansion in the posh Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles for 20 years -- and was pregnant with the boy, 14, at the same time Maria was carrying her youngest child Christopher Sargent, 13 (born September 27, 1997).

In a statement issued on Tuesday, calling the past few weeks "a painful and heartbreaking time. "As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment.”

This is clearly why it doesn't pay to keep forgiving someone who can't control their urges.

Two men face trial for murdering Stephen Lawrence

Murdered - Stephen Lawrence

TWO men are to face trial over the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago, it can be reported today.

The 18-year-old A-level student was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south east London.

Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, were arrested last September over the April 1993 murder and are in custody.

The allegations could not be reported until today for legal reasons.

Speaking outside the Court of Appeal today Stephen's father Neville Lawrence said: "I am pleased now. I can relax. I was so tense last night."

Today Norris, wearing a dark suit and tieless shirt, was at the Court of Appeal while Dobson was not present.

The new trial over Mr Lawrence's death was announced by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, sitting at the Court of Appeal in London with Mrs Justice Rafferty and Mr Justice Holroyde.

In 1996 Dobson, Luke Knight and Neil Acourt were tried for murder in a private prosecution brought by Mr Lawrence's parents at the Old Bailey.

Following the trial judge's ruling that purported identification evidence was not admissible, there was insufficient further evidence to justify the continuation of the prosecution. The jury was directed to acquit the defendants and not guilty verdicts were entered. Today's ruling by the appeal judges followed an application by the prosecution for the acquittal of Dobson to be quashed and for a retrial to be ordered.

Lifting previous blanket reporting restrictions on the case, Lord Judge announced: "There is to be a new trial."

The trial is due to take place in November at the Old Bailey, where a further hearing is due in the next two months.