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True Food Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed 12 locations across nine states. The chain, backed by Oprah Winfrey, retains 34 restaurants and is seeking a long-term partner through a court-supervised sale.
True Food Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas, closing 12 locations and reducing its footprint to 34 restaurants across 14 states. The company, backed by Oprah Winfrey, cites $42 million in debt, management turnover, and pandemic impacts as key factors. It is pursuing a court-supervised sale while securing $20 million in financing to continue operations.
Salon argues that Oprah Winfrey functions as America's cultural Oppenheimer, having initiated a gradual, atomic transformation of media and consumer habits over four decades. Her 1986 launch of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' established a model of 'Change Your Life TV' that normalized self-help, literacy, and wellness products. While this influence democratized access to ideas and empowered women, it also inadvertently launched the careers of Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Phil McGraw. Their subsequent alignment with Donald Trump’s administration, including roles in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Religious Liberty Commission, highlights the unpredictable consequences of Winfrey’s early endorsements. Although Winfrey has publicly distanced herself from them, the article suggests her legacy persists through modern influencers who replicate her formula of combining personal branding with commercial endorsements.
Oprah Winfrey has announced 'AHA,' a new live immersive experience set to debut at the Las Vegas Sphere. The event, described as a 'symphony of the senses,' will feature Winfrey alongside musicians, poets, and artists. It is scheduled for a limited run in April 2027, utilizing the venue's advanced audio and visual technologies.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly felt embarrassed as Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry snubbed invitations for their Montecito farewell before moving to the UK, with insiders saying even other celebrity friends were unavailable; neighbors say the couple didn’t engage with the local community, fueling concerns that a UK relocation could bring security and disruption to small villages like the Cotswolds.
Music icon Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief cancer battle, triggering a global influx of tributes from across entertainment, politics and beyond, with praise from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé highlighting her artistry and philanthropy. Leaders worldwide noted her advocacy for literacy and women’s health, and her influence endures through collaborations with younger stars like Sabrina Carpenter.
Prince Harry previously claimed his brother William and father King Charles III were ‘trapped’ in the royal family’s toxic life and left the UK for the U.S. in 2020, a view he shared during his Oprah interview. Page Six now reports he’s moving back to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, signaling a potential shift in his relationship with the monarchy, though tensions with William have been described as still fragile. The piece notes Harry’s broader reflections on family, duty, and Diana’s wish for him to raise his children in America.
Oprah Winfrey says she no longer has any ties to Dr. Phil McGraw or Dr. Mehmet Oz, despite helping launch their careers, because of their pro-Trump politics. Oz pursued Republican politics and joined the Trump administration as head of CMS, while McGraw publicly supported Trump. Oprah has since backed Democrats, underscoring a clear split from the two doctors who rose to prominence on her show. The article notes Oz’s rise from medical expert on Oprah to CMS administrator and McGraw’s continued public alignment with Trump.
Oprah Winfrey says she has no involvement with Dr. Phil McGraw or Dr. Mehmet Oz due to their pro-Trump political stances, highlighting that she helped launch their careers but now distances herself from their paths and views.
Oprah Winfrey addresses backlash over featuring Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, explaining she invited them for practical, accessible insights—Phil for reliability during her cattlemen trial and Oz for explaining medical topics—and noting Gayle King helped connect Oz; she adds that their later political paths diverged from her intentions and that her earlier choices were about sharing information she believed could help people, not endorsing their views.
Oprah Winfrey defends giving Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Oz a platform on her show, saying she chose them for the value they offered viewers and didn’t control their later political paths; Oz joined the Trump administration’s CMS and McGraw publicly backed Trump, while Oprah has since criticized Trump and endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024.
Oprah Winfrey explains why she gave Dr. Phil McGraw and Mehmet Oz prominent platforms on her show, saying she believed they had valuable information to share. She recalls their rise from her program, addresses the controversy over their MAGA ties, notes Oz’s later role in the Trump era as CMS administrator, and mentions her own political campaigning with Kamala Harris.
Oprah Winfrey says she invited Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz onto her show because she believed they had valuable information to share, defending the decision despite their later alignment with the MAGA movement and Trump, and highlighting their past role in shaping her program and career.
Oprah Winfrey says she gave Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz a platform on her show because she believed they shared valuable information, which helped launch their careers; decades later both became Trump-aligned figures—McGraw at conservative causes and Oz heading the CMS—leading Winfrey to defend her past decisions and say platforming them wasn’t a endorsement of their politics.
Oprah Winfrey celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Show with a rare appearance beside her longtime partner Stedman Graham at a Chicago Navy Pier party with former coworkers; Graham wore a black suit and Winfrey a cream pinstripe blazer and pants, captured in a social media video where she thanked her Harpo crew and hinted they’ll celebrate on the Oprah podcast in September. The couple — who met in 1986 and were engaged in 1992 but never married — have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight since their last public outing in 2019.