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Does Oprah Winfrey has a double standard when it comes to domestic violence?
For the past few months, the talk show queen has been very vocal about her stance on domestic violence. But one reported domestic violence victim is speaking out against the media mogul.
After a highly publicized altercation that left 'Umbrella' singer Rihanna battered and bruised at the hands of then-boyfriend Chris Brown, Winfrey took to her talk show in March to discuss their situation.
"Love doesn't hurt. If a man hits you once, he will hit you again," Winfrey said.
Brown was offended by Winfrey's comments, mostly because he had a rapport with the billionaire–even performing at her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa.
The 'Run It' singer fired back on 'Larry King Live' and in People magazine: "'I commend Oprah on being like, 'This is a problem,' but it was a slap in my face. She could have been more helpful, like, 'Okay, I'm going to help both of these people out.'"
Winfrey later told 'Access Hollywood' that she stood by her comments. "Domestic violence is something that I wouldn't tolerate. Period," she declared.
During an interview with hip hop radio personality Angie Martinez, last week, Brown still stressed his displeasure with the talk show queen.
Last week, ironically, Winfrey invited gospel singer BeBe Winans on her show to promote his new reunion project with sister CeCe Winans. The 47-year-old Grammy Award winner also appeared on Winfrey's show Oct. 30 as a judge for her new 'American Idol'-styled karaoke challenge.
Maybe she forgot he's facing domestic violence charges for a February incident in which he allegedly shoved his ex-wife, Debra Winans, to the ground in front of their kids. Winfrey is a close friend of Winans and has supported his music endeavors for years. His 1997 song 'Thank You' even became an anthem on the widely watched talk show.
Mrs. Winans told TMZ that she's "hurt by Oprah's decision to have Bebe on the show," in light of her refusal to have Brown on after the incident with Rihanna.
Winans' domestic violence charge is pending until a 2010 court hearing.
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By: Ashley on 10/30/2009 8:36PM
Rihanna was beaten to a pulp. A shove that landed her on the ground is wrong, very wrong, especialy in front of the children. One was clearly worse than the other.
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By: virtuouswoman on 10/31/2009 2:32PM
It's called grace! America I know your not expecting people to not have a respect of persons, only God can truly demonstrate this! We place celebrities on this pedalstool they soon fall from. But you must remember we place them there and when they do or say something that we know is not right, then we become judges. We are not to judge those that are without, only those that are within. So if there's judging to be done it would be towards Bebe and you can only judge if your within, and since those that are within don't know him other than through the publics eye, let's let his family and close friends do the judging which I'm sure since Bebe was trained in the way of Christ his family and love ones has definitely told him he was wrong, and there is no doubt in my mind that he has repented and asked his ex wife to forgive him. Now it's up to her if she will or not. And if Oprah wants to bring him on her show, it's her show and what is it to us America. She can decide who and who not to bring on her show. She has worked hard to have this show, and you have supported her by watching her show. If you really want to make an impact do something about how you feel. Now all I can do is pray for Bebe's ex wife. I pray that she will not look at people and what they say and do. I pray that she will remember God grace and not allow herself to become bitter. This will be easier for you to do since your ex husband is a celebrity and in the publics eye. He will go on! It's his linage! Now you must triumph and allow Gods grace to carry and keep you where no one can ever take you. Be encouraged my sister! It will hurt but know that, that hurt will turn to a sting, then that sting will turn to nothing. And before you know it you will have victory. We must get delivered from people, people will let you down and it doesn't matter where they are in life. It doesn't matter if they are the most successful or the most unsucessful person, we have and all are capable of letting each other down at some point or another. One year from now this won't even matter to you!
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By: DenniB on 11/01/2009 2:55AM
If I am not mistaking there is no law or reasoning behind any attack on any person being worse than the other. Ashley as a woman you should have thouhgt about your comment more. So if you were assulated like Mrs. Winans than ur saying its ok. But If the altercatiuon resulted like the one between Chris and Rhianna than it is not. And the whole point is that Oprah said she does not support domestic violence but she having Be Be on her show. When she could have just made it known that Chris made a mistake and he admitted it but we are not the ones to judge only our God can. So it is not Oprah's place or anyone else for that matter to place judgement on anybody.
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By: Sheryl on 11/01/2009 10:30PM
BeBe's ex-wife is a drama queen, this is why she is his ex-wife. According to reports, she is always trying to "entice" him into some type of physical or verbal altercation.
I believe his side, when the news came that he was picking up his kids for visitation, she needed to speak with him about something that he didn't think was necessary, she grabbed him...he pushed her off of her, and she fell.
I believe this because of his reaction AFTER he was arrested...he stated and I quote (loosely..LOL) "I will not say anything negative against my wife, because she is the mother of my kids, but the truth will come out in court".
Now...we all know some men, will say "wife" one minute and "bytch" the next....LOL
I think by Oprah being so close, even trying to play match maker with BeBe and Gayle, she has the inside scoop. Otherwise, I don't think she would be inviting him on her show. Sounds like the writer of this blog, is trying to get some reactions so she can keep her job....go figure.
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By: babygirl20744 on 11/04/2009 12:04AM
Domestic violence is terrible no matter how it is is done. A push or a beatdown it doesn't matter. It is still domestic violence
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By: Lora on 11/04/2009 11:52PM
I cannot believe you think she was beaten to a pulp. I don't think he should have hit her, but I think the fat cow Oprah and the rest of the world need to mind their own business. Chris Brown made a mistake and he is trying to work past it. Give him a break. I don't understand how people don't say crap about the real crime in the world, but just because this young man made one mistake, everyone wants to ruin him. He is paying for his mistake, and thats what matters. He is a very talented young man and I hate that he let that witch get the best of him and lower him to her level, but he did and now all he can do is make sure he never loses it again. Get over it people, Rihanna sure moved on to the next man quickly.
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By: Larry on 11/05/2009 12:55AM
Do you know as a child how traumatic witnessing something like this can be? are you saying that it would have been the same if she would have busted her head wide open as a result of the push to the ground? Nope. A bad temper is a bad temper. I belive that if he were a rock star or rapper or something, instead of a gospel singer, everyone would shout guilty, Period.
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By: christine duval on 11/05/2009 5:39AM
are you kidding me!! This hw it begins...a shove a arm grab a hair tug and it builds from there..escalating to plping someone...do yu thnk Mr. Brown started at a beating? Rhianna will tell you herself it started with a shove to the ground, which in front of the kids..humiliation and dominance...Are you kidding me!
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By: Pocahontas on 10/30/2009 8:02PM
I would have to agree with Debra Winans she is right. Abuse is abuse no matter who is doing the abuse. Oprah did that because she is more closer to BeBe than she is to Chris B. Chris made a terrible mistake and is young. BeBe sings the gospel and is almost 50 years old he is suppose to be a man of God and very mature. But I guess he's not. He shoved his wife in front of their children. Oprah didn't say one word about that. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. It works both ways. But that's the kind of stuff that Oprah does.
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By: Sheryl on 11/01/2009 10:34PM
There are three sides to this story.... his, hers, and the truth. However, we tend to root for the women, but in this case, I belive Debra is an instigator, trying to get publicity anyway she can. She must be related to Usher's ex-wife. LOL.... can't wait to see what she comes up with next. But check this out... BeBe and CeCe are blowing up the charts...this is a blessed family because he is doing the right thing.
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