The Big "O" is putting down her mic and ready to say "ta ta for now". Oprah’s B.f.f.'s and celebrity friends came together under one roof at Chicago’s United Center (home of the Chicago Bulls) for a“Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular,” a star-studded send-off to the talk show queen. Everyone from Tom Hanks to Madonna, Halle Berry Maya Angelou and so many more were their to honor Oprah’s 25th and final season, and the tears were flowing.
Bey kicked off the festivities in a tuxedo leotard red pumps and her girls in the background to perform her single “Run the World (Girls)” for the first time. According to the Chicago Tribune, the singer received the loudest applause not counting Oprah.
Second act, Alicia Keys accompanied Dr. Maya Angelou on piano as she recited a poem about Oprah. Then Oprah’s longtime love Stedman Graham took the stage to introduce the legendary Aretha Franklin who brought O to tears with her stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith also gave Oprah high kudos and express there love for the talk show mogul before introducing Jamie Foxx, who sang “Isn’t She Lovely” with Stevie Wonder on piano. Usher capped the evening on a high note with the gospel standard “Oh Happy Day,” bringing out a choir as the show’s other guests joined them for one final sing along.
Oprah’s teary-eyed farewell special airs May 23 and 24. Have your Kleenex handy. I'm already in tears!! READ ALL THE DETAILS
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