"Thank you is not enough, but I thank you," Winfrey said the 13,000 crowd that gathered at United Center in Chicago Tuesday evening for "Surprise oprah!" A spectacular farewell. "For your love and your support, thank you. ?
The crowd gave Winfrey a standing ovation when she walked first on the scene. Then, the stars are out with producers of Winfrey making good on their promise of the greatest celebrities of film, music and television.
Aretha Franklin sings "amazing grace." Tom Hanks has acted as host for the evening. Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during the 1990s, told Winfrey that she inspires him. Tom Cruise, famous for his couch jumping on Winfrey's show, was there. Jerry Seinfeld wore a tuxedo to give a comedy routine. And Madonna said she was among the millions of people who are inspired by Winfrey.
"It advocates for the things that it believes, even if it makes him unpopular," said Madonna.
In November 2009, Winfrey announced that it would end its popular show after 25 years. Tuesday, the record will be released on May 23 and 24, before final Winfrey Show on May 25.
Tom Hanks talks about Oprah Winfrey during a constellation of stars double-registration of "Surprise oprah!" A spectacular farewell "on Tuesday 17 May 2011, in Chicago." "the oprah winfrey Show" ends his race May 25 after 25 years and millions of fans around the world are waiting to see how it will close a show that spawned a media empire."You always had the power and that is the message that you have made in our lives," cruise said Winfrey.
The show highlighted the efforts of Winfrey charity over the years. About 300 students Morehouse College walked along the aisles of the United Center as Kristen Chenoweth sings "For Good" from the musical "Wicked." Winner of Grammy John Legend was broadcast in a school in New Orleans and Winfrey book club was leased to get millions to read.
Josh Groban and Patti LaBelle sang "somewhere over the rainbow" Winfrey sat in a white Chair on stage. Jamie Foxx and Stevie Wonder singing "isn't she Lovely" Winfrey. Wonder followed with his own song, singing for her "Oprah please use your gifts to uplift as many hearts." Simon Cowell made an appearance. Rosie O'Donnell sings a song of Broadway style.
Winfrey's longtime partner, Stedman Graham, introduces Franklin after told Winfrey he loved him and was proud of him.
"It really amaze me that I get to be around a woman that changes the lives of people every day, which also takes its own lunch to work," Graham told the crowd. "You know what is really incredible." You have done this, love, through all the sacrifices you have made, you have the humility and amazing grace of God. ?
This is that Franklin took the stage in a white-shouldered dress than to sing "amazing grace." Later, she joined Usher for the final song of the show, "Oh Happy Day," that the glittering confetti filled the arena.
Maria Shriver, TV journalist and Kennedy heiress, appeared on the same day that it was revealed that her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, resulted in a child with a woman on his staff of household more than ten years ago. Shriver does not mention her husband during the recording.
"You have given me love, support, wisdom and most of the the truth," Shriver said Winfrey. "And I know that I am not alone in receiving these gifts for you."
The registration of the second show begins with Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who thanked Winfrey and he said it is millions and "which puts you in the status of a goddess."
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