Celebrate in 2008 - The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills Relaunches Website Dec 17, 2007
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is the purveyor of choice for noteworthy restaurants such as Spago, Valentino's, Sona, Melisse, The Bellagio and the Wynn Resort, and numerous celebrities including Ringo Starr, James Spader, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbra Streisand, Nicholas Cage, Sharon Stone and Sandra Bullock. The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is located at 419 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Death Tax Face Off Dec 16, 2007
GOLDBERG WOULD GIVE WARREN A 'WHOOPING ... Earlier this month, the debate turned into a celebrity smack down after actor and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg ranted on national network TV about the death tax's inherent unfairness. (New York Post -- Business)
Studios count cost of writers strike Dec 12, 2007
WGA East reps handed out leaflets to members of the public standing in an audience line for "The View," whose host Whoopi Goldberg sent out hot chocolate for the striking writers. Among those joining the scribes' picket line were "Desperate Housewives" actress Dana Delany, and writer-director Nora Ephron. (Reuters)
WGA holiday planning begins Dec 12, 2007
"View" host Whoopi Goldberg sent out hot chocolate for the pickets and, after the show, stopped by the picket line with Joy Behar, Bill Geddie and several other staffers. WGA members continue to publicly support their leaders; no organized opposition has emerged. (Variety)
It was a year of rampant uncertainty for the unsuspecting couch potato Dec 11, 2007
She was soon replaced by Whoopi Goldberg (with Sherri Shepherd also joining the panel). In a refreshingly graceful retirement, the incomparable Bob Barker told viewers goodbye in June, after 35 years as host of "The Price Is Right" and 50 years in daytime TV.. (North County Times)
Whoopi Goldberg May Be the Anti-Buffett for Opponents of U.S. `Death Tax' Dec 11, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg May Be the Anti-Buffett for Foes of `Death Tax ... Now opponents of the tax are hoping they've found an advocate with an equally influential megaphone: Whoopi Goldberg. (Bloomberg -- US)
The King World Story, Retold Dec 9, 2007
A year ago King World brought in Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt as new executive producers of ``Hollywood Squares,'' a revival of the classic game show relaunched in 1998 with Whoopi Goldberg in the center square. Though the show has been plagued by rocky ratings, Mr. Winkler and Mr. Levitt have worked hard to minimize the damage. (TVweek.com)
New 'View' Co-Host Sherri Shepherd: Christianity Older Than Ancient Greece Dec 6, 2007
"Keep in mind that probably when Epicurus was around, there was no Jesus Christ stuff going on," co-host Whoopi Goldberg said. "They still had Christians back then," Shepherd interrupted. (Fox News)
Oprah Trumps Britney on the Campaign Trail: Margaret Carlson Dec 6, 2007
If you don't believe celebrities are a mixed blessing, remember Whoopi Goldberg's X-rated rant at a 2004 fund-raising gala for Senator John Kerry ... Kerry didn't lose because of Whoopi, and Norris won't harm Huckabee's rise in Iowa if the candidate can make the case that he's serious in other ways. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Two 2008 calendars designed in JCOne spotlights African-American cinema, the other, local architecture Dec 3, 2007
What do Whoopi Goldberg and Don Cheadle have in common. They are both African-American Academy Award nominees and were born in November. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Jermaine confirms Jackson 5 reunion rumors Nov 27, 2007
November 27, 2007 - 7:19 AM Sub-Navigation. FOX23 News This Morning. (FOX23.com, OK)
ABC Gushes Over 'Robin Hood' Buffett Nov 17, 2007
The co-hosts were discussing the recent "controversy" of an enthusiastic McCain supporter calling Senator Clinton a "bitch." Whoopi Goldberg surprisingly defended McCain, because there is not much else he could do ... WHOOPI GOLDBERG: So now, let's talk about John McCain. (MediaResearch.org)
Today In History - November 13, 2007 Nov 13, 2007
Actress-comedian Whoopi Goldberg is 52. Actor Chris Noth (nohth) is 51. (CBS2.com, CA)
Big & Rich will help light Great Tree Nov 13, 2007
Actress Whoopi Goldberg is 52. Actor Chris Noth ( Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Sex and the City ) is 51. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TIME FOR PERSON OF THE YEAR Nov 13, 2007
" That is to say - the environment! Brian Williams, a standby of this annual panel, suggested Mother Earth. Whoopi Goldberg went for the "green," noting that even her grandson cares only for two things - "basketball and recycling. " And MySpace's youthful co-creator Chris DeWolfe suggested Al Gore. He also noted the way our stock market and economy operated in 2007. Former senator/governor George Allen of Virginia, a stalwart of the GOP, stunned the crowd suggesting Gen. David Petraeus. (Allen... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Daytime Unaffected for Now Nov 12, 2007
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd have made their living doing live standup comedy and know how to survive without punchlines supplied by writers. Co-host Barbara Walters is a journalist who created the show to showcase a diversity of opinions and often rambunctious conversations. (TVweek.com)
Courting Rosie Nov 10, 2007
In fact, ratings for "The View" with Whoopi Goldberg this October were 9 percent higher than they were last October when Rosie presided. But NBC News didn't seem to care. (Human Events Online)
'Color' breaks big Broadway barrier Nov 9, 2007
There's a movie kiss between Whoopi Goldberg and Margaret Avery, but it's not much of a kiss. "Twenty years is an enormous period in the creative environment, especially these last 20 years," says Peter Guber, an exec producer on the Spielberg film. (Variety)
Radio host Michael Krasny opens up in 'Off Mike' Nov 5, 2007
The interviewee interludes are mostly about writers, but Krasny's autobiographical riffs contain innumerable worthy anecdotes about an extraordinary range of humanity, from scientists James Watson, E.O. Wilson, Stephen Jay Gould and Carl Sagan to financier David Rockefeller, farm labor organizer Cesar Chavez, chef Jacques Pepin and performer Whoopi Goldberg. He relates the agony and the ecstasy of interviews with people of all stripes, from lifer leftists to compassionate conservatives, from the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Another Mom-To-Be Upstages Hasselbeck Oct 25, 2007
Hasselbeck said that she and Barbara Walters were mopping it up, but not Whoopi Goldberg. Goldberg said that she doesn't "mop any floors.". (NBC 11, CA)
Mr. Television: The Frons' Day Job Oct 22, 2007
The arrivals of Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd have certainly been beneficial to The View. Has Whoopi signed a longtime deal ... But I will say this, a year from now we will still be talking about Whoopi Goldberg, and Sherri too. (MediaWeek.com)
Opinion: Ellen, time to tip-toe out of dog poop Oct 18, 2007
But as Whoopi Goldberg now knows after presenting us with another perspective on the Michael Vick dog-fighting debacle during her first day on The View last month, the worst thing you can do these days in America is tick off a dog lover. Thats like stepping in fresh dog poop with your bare feet. (MSNBC -- News)
NBC First to Praise Medal of Honor Recipient Oct 18, 2007
WHOOPI GOLDBERG: So what are the first three things for you that you see most important ... " WALTERS: What about the criticism which we hear all the time, and we were talking about Michelle Obama, and we have to ask you if it's tougher to answer back the wife. But you're polarizing, you're polarizing, you know, yeah she'll get the nomination, but she's not going to win the election, she's polarizing. CLINTON: Well, you know my attitude is that's what a campaign is for, to get people a chance to... (MediaResearch.org)
Larry Craig protests dismissal by Romney; Hillary Clinton on 'The View' Oct 16, 2007
Kicking off a week focused on women's events, Hillary Clinton appeared on the television chat fest "The View" yesterday to field questions from Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg. Walters asked how it is different for Clinton to run for president as a woman. (Boston Globe)
Fellow Comedians Honor Crystal With Twain Prize Oct 15, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Carl Reiner, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg have all won it. Now, to borrow a famous movie line he wrote, Billy Crystal is having what they're having. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Sharpton: No Apology Necessary... Oct 11, 2007
After Whoopi Goldberg called on Rev. Al Sharpton to apologize to the Duke lacrosse players, Sharpton responded by saying no apology would be required since he had never taken a position on the Duke rape case and had turned down invitations to travel there. Dateline: New York, NY - Source: ABC-TV "The View". (The Drudge Report)
Continue reading Oct 10, 2007
Bill Maher, Chevy Chase and Whoopi Goldberg have all attempted to stay afloat, but historically it's always been about late night stars Dave, Jay and Conan. For four years now, however, Kimmel has surprisingly given the mighty triumvirate the most competition they've ever had, not so much in ratings, but in terms of word of mouth and next-day YouTube appeal. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
NBC Pushes "Abusive" Interrogation Scandal Oct 9, 2007
Is Whoopi Goldberg becoming the Rosie O'Donnell type bully. It appeared that way on Wednesday's The View on ABC when a discussion about Hillary Clinton's $5,000 per baby entitlement plan quickly descended into a heated exchange between Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Whoopi Goldberg about abortion ... When Hasselbeck noted that $5,000 a baby could lead to fewer abortions in the world, Whoopi told Hasselbeck to "back off" because Hasselbeck has never "been in a position" where she "had to make that... (MediaResearch.org)
Career crisis after Oscar?; Oct 6, 2007
Other actors who have been criticized for failing to live up to the promise of their Oscar victories for best actor or actress include Liza Minnelli, who won best actress for 1972's "Cabaret"; Cher, who captured the trophy for 1987's "Moonstruck"; and Roberto Benigni, named best actor for 1997's "Life Is Beautiful." In the best supporting actor and actress categories, there's Joe Pesci who won for 1990's "Goodfellas"; Whoopi Goldberg who won for 1990's "Ghost"; Mira Sorvino for 1995's "Mighty... (Los Angeles Times)
Back on the Clock Oct 5, 2007
"The Associate" (1996): Whoopi Goldberg plays a talented analyst who finds it easier to navigate Wall Street posing as an old, white man. STARZ Comedy, 6 p.m.. (SmartMoney)
Missed Alcohol, Drug Test Cost Spears Custody, Lawyer Says Oct 4, 2007
And Whoopi Goldberg said that "it's insane what's happening.". Hasselbeck also slammed Federline, asking, "Does he have a job yet?". (KERO 23, CA)
View co-hosts bicker over kids out of wedlock Oct 4, 2007
Reed Saxon / AP fileWhoopi Goldberg, who now occupies Rosie ODonnells former seat on The View, got into a heated discussion with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, whocalled children out ofwedlock a big trend ... This time, it was the woman in Rosies old chair, Whoopi Goldberg, who got into a verbal sparring match with the conservative former Survivor star over the topic of having children out of wedlock ... Whoopi quickly jumped in as Elisabeth wrapped up her point,... (MSNBC -- News)
Sarah Silverman is mean, but is she funny? Oct 4, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg was stone-faced throughout most of the segment; Joy Behar kept defending Silvermans choices as a comedian; Sherri Shepherd just asked the questions on the TelePrompTer; Barbara Walters wanted to know why Silverman was so cruel to Spears and raised objections about Silverman killing her parents on the show, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck said nothing. The biggest laugh Silverman got was when she said, Its not uncommon for Jews to be scapegoats, in response to one of... (MSNBC -- News)
Celebrities and Notables From the Worlds of Film, Television, Music and Sports Join Lifetime Television's 13th Annual Multi-Platform 'Stop Breast Cancer For Life' Campaign Oct 3, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg, Reba McEntire, NFL Players Among Stars Participating in PSA Campaign Created by Breast Cancer Survivors: Advertising Legend Linda Kaplan Thaler, Renowned Photographer Mary Ellen Mark and Cancer Vixen Author Marisa Acocella Marchetto ... NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Television's 13th annual "Stop Breast Cancer for Life" campaign gives new meaning to the word "bra" -- slang for "friend" -- when celebrities and notables from the worlds of film, television, music and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lets not string up Bill OReilly just yet Sep 28, 2007
Both Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd were wondering if OReilly even knew any black folks and chastised him for making such callous comments during the Hot Topics segment on The View. Conversely, Joy Behar was wondering what all the fuss was about. (MSNBC -- Race)
Older 'View' Sep 27, 2007
Last week, ABC planted stories in various locales about how "The View" was booming with Whoopi Goldberg replacing Rosie O Donnell ... Don t get me wrong: I am a huge fan of Whoopi s and want to see her succeed more than anything ... Since it added Whoopi and Sherri Shepherd, female viewers age 50 years old and up have increased by 8 percent. (Fox News)
Brad Pitt's Suspicions Sep 26, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg Goes to Bat for Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the GOP5 ... Whoopi Goldberg Goes to Bat for Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the GOP ... Whoopi Goldberg, actress, comedienne and new "View" co-host, recently came to the defense of her colleague Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the GOP to boot. (Newsmax)
ABCs The View Ratings on the Rise Sep 25, 2007
The View looks good in the ratings with Whoopi Goldberg as moderator and Sherri Shepherd as the ensembles new permanent co-host. Two weeks into the ABC daytime shows 11th season, national data from Nielsen Media Research shows it is averaging 3. (TVweek.com)
'View' on top Sep 24, 2007
Whoopi-led show tops Rosie's ratings ... After a shaky start in the ratings, Whoopi is now beating Rosie ... On her first day as moderator of "The View," Whoopi Goldberg drew 3. (Variety)
Losers of the Week Sep 23, 2007
The Views latest co-host got into a heated exchange with Whoopi Goldberg when she said she didnt believe in evolution ... When Whoopi then asked her, Is the world flat ... Had he appeared, he wouldve proven Whoopis point about evolution. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
What the hell is wrong with The View? Sep 21, 2007
In a debate that could have taken place in the year 1492, Sherri Shepherd of The View explains to Whoopi Goldberg and the gang that she doesnt know if the world is flat ... Looking at just how hard can only add up to one urgent message: Run, Whoopi. (MSNBC -- News)
Not finished yet Sep 20, 2007
Late last year actress Whoopi Goldberg published Whoopi s Big Book of Manners for children. Emily s Magic Words by Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning (relatives of etiquette guru Emily Post) hits bookshelves next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Manilow's Skewed View of Hasselbeck Sep 19, 2007
"I wanted to let you know that I will no longer be on The View tomorrow as scheduled. I had made a request that I be interviewed by Joy [Behar], Barbara [Walters] or Whoopi [Goldberg] but not Elisabeth Hasselbeck," he wrote ... no one from our show said anything like that' i am so embarrassed for you whoopie goldberg for associating with weak trash like this. (E! Online)
Whoopi Goldberg reveals profanity clause in "View" contract Sep 19, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) - Whoopi Goldberg says she could never get away with what Sally Field got bleeped for at the Emmys. Goldberg shocked the heck out of the other women on "The View" by revealing she has a profanity clause in her contract. (KLAS-TV)
Demi Moore battles ageism Sep 15, 2007
And the New York Post says View newbie Whoopi Goldberg requested that Elizabeth not bring Monica up again. I'm asking you to do me a favor because there's no reason for it today, Goldberg said. (MSNBC -- News)
'StickySheets' Named One of 'Whoopi's Must-Haves' by ABC 'The View' Co-Host Whoopi Goldberg Sep 15, 2007
StickySheets' Named One of 'Whoopi's Must-Haves' by ABC 'The View' Co-Host Whoopi Goldberg: Financial News - Yahoo ... StickySheets' Named One of 'Whoopi's Must-Haves' by ABC 'The View' Co-Host Whoopi GoldbergFriday September 14, 2:40 pm ET ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Whoopi Goldberg, the new co-host on ABC-TV's "The View" morning talk show, named StickySheets, the ultimate pet hair removal product, as one of "Whoopi's Must-Haves" on today's episode of the show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Meredith Vieira Returning to "The View" Sep 15, 2007
O'Donnell was replaced by comedian Whoopi Goldberg at the start of the show's 11th season. Photo Copyright Getty Images. (FOX23.com, OK)
Vieira returns to 'The View' — as guest Sep 13, 2007
Meredith Vieira, the show's moderator before being briefly replaced by Rosie O'Donnell who was replaced by Whoopi Goldberg is returning to the daytime chat show Oct. 8. It will be her first guest appearance since leaving the ABC show. (USA Today -- Life)
Jon Stewart's Oscar Rewind Sep 13, 2007
Jon Stewart's Oscar Rewind. by Gina Serpe Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:51:16 AM PDT RECOMMENDED (0) 0. (E! Online)
Jon Stewart returns as Oscar host Sep 13, 2007
Stewart follows a long line of stand-up comedians who have hosted the Oscars, including Bob Hope, Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is broadcast by Comedy Central in the US and in the UK on digital channel More4. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
AH: Rosiesays Walters should retire Sep 12, 2007
New co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd are firmly in place alongside Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Walters is looking forward to a wonderful year with them on the show. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
Sherri Shepherd finally comes into View Sep 11, 2007
New co-host joins daytime talk show a week after Whoopi Goldberg ... I look forward to a wonderful year on The View with both Whoopi and Sherri. (MSNBC -- News)
Cast Of "The View" Is Now Complete Sep 11, 2007
Published reports had Walters set to appoint Shepherd in late July, around the time Whoopi Goldberg was selected as the show's new moderator, but the announcement was delayed, perhaps an indication that negotiations were still being smoothed out. MMVII The Associated Press. (CBS News)
Legends from the Worlds of Screen, Stage and Sport to Attend BGC Charity Day on Tuesday, September 11 Sep 8, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celebrities Including: WHOOPI GOLDBERG; ELI WALLACH; YOGI BERRA; BOOMER ESIASON and Cast Members from THE SOPRANOS will be joining leading international inter-dealer broker BGC for its 3rd annual Charity Day on Tuesday, September 11th at its downtown trading floor ... At approximately 1pm, we're delighted that WHOOPI GOLDBERG will be with us, fresh from her first week at The View, to support our fundraising efforts as will ELI WALLACH - star of such films as The Good,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'View' to name new cast member Sep 7, 2007
Latest addition, Whoopi Goldberg, joined Tuesday ... Published reports had Walters set to appoint Shepherd in late July, around the time Whoopi Goldberg was selected as the show's new moderator ... On her "Wake Up With Whoopi" radio show heard on New York's WKTU-FM on Wednesday, Goldberg said she wanted to make clear she didn't condone Vick's actions. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Shepherd to join 'The View' Sep 7, 2007
At the time it was reported that Sherri was seeking 2 million smackers a year, the same salary it's believed new co-host Whoopi Goldberg is pulling down. While on The Tom Joyner Morning Show recently, however, Sherri denied making those kinds of salary demands. (The Palm Beach Post)
Monday: 'The View' Sep 7, 2007
The View--now completely comfortable in its role of being media-blitzed when one of its hosts casually utters the most controversial thing that comes to mind--welcomed Whoopi Goldberg to the roundtable last week; and she, my friends, is also no stranger to feather-ruffling. After all, this is a woman who once thought it was a good idea to encourage her then-boyfriend, Ted Danson, to don blackface makeup for an early-90s Friars Club roast. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Eisen: If I had a crystal ball for this season ... Sep 7, 2007
Although I don't know where Whoopi Goldberg falls on this subject. At any rate, in a league where so many demoted quarterbacks hold clipboards for years because they never get a second opportunity to prove their worth, Joey Harrington now has a third chance to show everyone he can be a starting quarterback in this league. (ESPN -- Football News)
Sherri Shepherd Joining "The View" Sep 7, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg started her job as moderator of the program this week when the show kicked off its 11th season. Goldberg's debut drew 3. (FOX23.com, OK)
Whoopi Goldberg Denies Defending Vick Sep 6, 2007
Whoopi Denies Defending Michael Vick - Entertainment News Story - KERO Bakersfield ... AP ImageWhoopi Goldberg ... Whoopi Denies Defending Michael Vick. (KERO 23, CA)
View Ratings Not Rosie Sep 6, 2007
I look forward to what Whoopi will bring. She is such a funny down to earth person. (E! Online)
Whoopi, Larry and Fred Sep 6, 2007
Whoopi, a woman who is clearly at her best delivering lines written by other people, used her first day on The View to insult every dog-loving American from the South ... According to Whoopi s defense of the disgusting criminal named Michael Vick, abusing dogs is part of his cultural upbringing ... " Cultural upbringing? Is this how Whoopi raises her family? Related Column Archive "For a lot of people, dogs are sport. (Fox News)
Goldberg defends Vick in 'View' debut Sep 6, 2007
text size Whoopi Goldberg joined ABC's "The View" on Sept. 4 ... 4, 2007 12:00 AM NEW YORK -- So much for the sedate alternative to Rosie O'Donnell on "The View." Whoopi Goldberg used her first day on the daytime chat show Tuesday to defend football star Michael Vick in his dogfighting case. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Whoopi debuts, Clarkson tours, Leguizamo and Wahlberg join 'Killer' cast Sep 5, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg made her debut on "The View" yesterday. She got a standing "O" from the audience and a message from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lockdown on TV Sep 5, 2007
But Whoopi Goldberg takes her permanent chair on ABC's The View (11 a.m. on WPLG-Ch. 10, WPBF-Ch. (Sun-Sentinel.com)