On June 11, Gayle King told viewers of her show “CBS Mornings” that her BFF Oprah Winfrey was supposed to appear on the show along with author David Wroblewski to promote his new book “Familiaris,” but instead had been hospitalized because of a stomach problem. This sudden illness comes several months after the media mogul confessed that she had been using weight loss drugs similar to Ozempic. Said King, “She had some kind of stomach thing—stomach flu—stuff was coming out of both ends. I won’t get too graphic. Needless to say, she ended up in the hospital, dehydrated, had to get an IV, it was a very serious thing.” King said Oprah is now improving. We wish her a speedy recovery!……..
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are still going strong. The coosome twosome exchanged a kiss on the red carpet at the June 7, 58th Gala Annual Frederick Douglass Awards in New York City. Meagan served as honorary co-chair of the event. Held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, the evening was hosted by De Marco Morgan of “GMA:3.” Celebs at the gala included “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard” star Jasmine Ellis Cooper and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. Good, who stars in Amazon Prime’s “Harlem,” told the audience, “The Frederick Douglass Awards honor those who, like Douglass, are dedicated to justice, and empowerment for all,” reports Forbes……
Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe and her husband Brandon Frankel welcomed twins, a girl named Maya and a boy named Cooper, back in April. The “Precious” and “Empire” star told The Shade Room, “Brandon always wanted to name a son Cooper, so we call him ‘Coop,’ and Maya was named shortly before our babymoon to the Mayan Rivera in Mexico.” Congratulations!…….
We hear former “American Idol” judge/music producer extraordinaire Randy Jackson’s protege, Karin Ann, recently had a star-studded album release event at DOM lounge, with Artisan Luxe skincare given out to all the celebrity attendees. Her debut album is called “Through The Telescope”