OPRAH’S LAST SHOW IN 2011

The talk show Titan Oprah will me calling the quits after 25 years on the air. The Oprah Show was and still is the longest running daytime talk show that has ever aired. She will announce the news officially on her show, Friday November 20th. Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav today said his company, which is partnering with Ms. Winfrey to launch the Oprah Winfrey Network on cable next year, expects her to terminate “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2011, when her contract expires, to focus on OWN.

We are thrilled that ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ will continue production through the 2010–2011 season, its 25th year on the air,” CBS Television Distribution said in a statement. “We are grateful to Ms. Winfrey, her producers and all of our affiliates who remain committed to bringing viewers this exceptional series. We would certainly welcome and hope that ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ would continue in syndication beyond that, but that is a decision only Ms. Winfrey will be making.”

KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR HAS CANCER?

Retired NBA player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, revealed this week that he’s been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and is currently being treated. Abdul-Jabbar stated that doctors say he has a “very good” chance of living out the rest of his life without drastic changes. The message is simple: You have to have the expert advice of a specialist. You have to take your medicine and get your blood analyzed,” he said. Abdul-Jabbar is best known as the 7-foot-2 center great that led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships, and also one other prior with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971. He retired from the NBA in 1989.

RIHANNA TO TELL HER SIDE

We heard Chris’s side of the story earlier this year, but now it is Rihanna’s turn. The singer is set to speak about the February assault for the first time on Friday (November 6) in an interview with “Good Morning America”, and then later that night on “20/20.” Check out the video below.

ANTOINE WALKER BROKE

Antoine Walker former NBA stud and 3 point specialist has encountered some financial problems of late. According, to several newspaper and Internet reports Walker after making millions in the NBA is broke. In his 12 year NBA career Walker has made more than $110 million along with money coming from endorsements. During the last several months, the once millionaire athlete has been pursued by multiple financial institutions for unpaid debts. Walker owes approximately $4 million to debt collectors.

Walker financial troubles were brought to light in July, when he was arrested for writing bad checks to a casino in Lake Tahoe, California. Walker wrote $800,000 in fraudulent checks to the casino. Walker also faces felony check fraud charges in Las Vegas. All his financial trouble cannot be blamed on his obvious gambling problem; he supported about 70 friends and family members over his NBA career. I wonder if they will help him out in his time of need. This is a crazy ending to a once prominent career. I don’t know what the futures hold for Antoine Walker, but the VILLA wishes him the best of luck with his future.

LUDACRIS SUED FOR STIFFING LAW FIRM

A law firm in Atlanta is reported suing rapper Ludacris after he allegedly stiffed them on legal fees. According to Courthouse News, Carlton Fields P.A. is suing the rapper and his Ludacris Foundation for unpaid legal fees and expenses of $61,820. The firm is suing for the cash, and court fees.

TYSON & HOLYFIED ON OPRAH

Mike Tyson reunited with Evander Holyfield on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Friday (October 16) despite biting his ear off over a decade ago. They shook hands shook several times during their interview, which Tyson said was the first time they spoke in length since bitting incident. During Tyson’s first appearance earlier in the week, he said that the initial apology following the incident was not sincere. When he saw Holyfield this time, he didn’t apologize. Instead, he praised him.

“This is a beautiful guy,” he said, holding Holyfield’s arm affectionately for several seconds. “I just want you to know it’s just been a pleasure … being acquainted with you.”

Asked by Winfrey if he was still missing part of his ear, Holyfield pointed to it and said, “Just a little bit.”

You talk about biting,” Holyfield said. “I’m the person that bit every brother in my family.”