All over the news today is the story of an unauthorized biography of media legend Oprah Winfrey. Interestingly, the reports vary in depth and intonation about author Kitty Kelley as well as revelations from the book. Fox News reports the story one way, while other outlets tell it another. Whoever is telling the story one thing is certain, Oprah wields immense power over media. Funny, some media are already pitching in to help Winfrey overcome the blows, as if she is in need. Kelly, who is famous for her iron fisted unauthorized biographies of celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Nancy Reagan, is reported to have suggested many talk shows and promotional channels were closed to her for promotion of the book. Evidently many lesser figures in media do not want to anger Winfrey, but it also makes sense the supported networks just do not want brand damage to the Winfrey cash cow. Either way Kelly seems to have struck a nerve.
All over the news today is the story of an unauthorized biography of media legend Oprah Winfrey. Interestingly, the reports vary in depth and intonation about author Kitty Kelley as well as revelations from the book. Fox News reports the story one way, while other outlets tell it another. Whoever is telling the story one thing is certain, Oprah wields immense power over media. Funny, some media are already pitching in to help Winfrey overcome the blows, as if she is in need. Kelly, who is famous for her iron fisted unauthorized biographies of celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Nancy Reagan, is reported to have suggested many talk shows and promotional channels were closed to her for promotion of the book. Evidently many lesser figures in media do not want to anger Winfrey, but it also makes sense the supported networks just do not want brand damage to the Winfrey cash cow. Either way Kelly seems to have struck a nerve.
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