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To Ms. O with love, Oprah’s Surprise Farewell

After 25 years on television Oprah Winfrey is calling it quits, but not before her producers could surprise her with a special night filled with celebrities and thank you’s from fans, friends and her loved ones.

The star studded event included appearances from Will and Jada Smith, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Tyler Perry, Rosie O’Donnell, Queen Latifah, Jerry Seinfeld, Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, Michael Jordan, Maria Shriver, Diane Sawyer, Dakota Fanning, Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus and Dr. Phil.

Musical guests included Beyonce performing her new single “Run The World (Girls)”, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Rascal Flatts, Patti LaBelle, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Aretha Franklin. Dr. Maya Angelou recited a poem dedicated to Oprah and Alicia Keys accompanied her on the piano.

The Oprah Farewell was taped in one night on Tuesday, May 17th and will air on May 23 and 24th.

Photos by Barry Brecheisen

Athletes Against Drugs Event

Athletes Against Drugs (AAD), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth develop life skills for economic opportunities that will change their lives, held a pairing party June 6th at the Hotel Arista in Naperville.

The star studded guest list included AAD Founder and Chicago businessman Stedman Graham, Oprah Winfrey, singers Chaka Khan and Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child),  actor Anthony Anderson, actresses Kellita Smith and Camille Winbush (Bernie Mac Show), basketball legend Charles Oakley and former NFL player Eddie George.  R&B singer Terisa Griffin performed. For more information on Athletes Against Drugs, visit www.athletesagainstdrugs.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by Dan Locke