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A Couple (Bad) Weeks in Oprah's World

Oprah Winfrey's troubles -- ''Newsweek'' blasted the talk-show host while ''Forbes'' bumped her from the top spot on its Celebrity 100 list

Charting the daytime diva's highs and lows. This time, it's mostly lows.

May 30
Newsweek's cover story — called ''Crazy Talk'' — claims medical advice doled out on The Oprah Winfrey Show could be bad for viewers' health.

June 3
Forbes bumps the Big O, ranking Angelina Jolie atop its Celebrity 100 list. (Winfrey, last year's victor, fell to No. 2.)

June 4
She responds to Newsweek in a statement to EW, saying viewers are ''discerning enough'' to seek out medical options ''best for them.''

June 8
The trial of a dorm matron accused of abuse at Winfrey's South African school is reportedly delayed again after a few days of testimony.

Originally posted Jun 12, 2009 Published in issue #1052 Jun 19, 2009 Order article reprints

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