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entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's WeightWatchers Resignation and New TV Special"

Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board after almost 10 years to avoid a conflict of interest ahead of her upcoming weight-loss special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution." She explained that she wanted to be able to talk about whatever she wants without the appearance of any conflict of interest. Winfrey, who has been open about her weight struggles, revealed that she is using weight-loss medication and has donated all her shares to the National Museum of African American History.

via New York Post |
#conflict-of-interest#entertainment#oprah-winfrey
entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Candid Explanation for Exiting WeightWatchers Board"

Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board to avoid a conflict of interest ahead of her upcoming special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution." She explained that she wanted to be able to talk about whatever she wants and not have the appearance of a conflict of interest. The media mogul also revealed that she donated all of her shares to the National Museum of African American History. Winfrey's special, her first in 13 years, comes after she revealed she was using weight-loss medication last year and aims to address the stigma around obesity.

via Fox Business|
#entertainment#oprah-winfrey#resignation
entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Candid Explanation for Leaving WeightWatchers Board"

Oprah Winfrey decided to leave the board of directors of WeightWatchers to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest, as she plans to discuss weight-loss issues freely, including her use of weight-loss drugs, in an upcoming ABC special. She has served on the board since 2015 and is donating her shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to eliminate any perceived conflict of interest.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#board-of-directors#conflict-of-interest#entertainment
business1 year ago

"WeightWatchers CEO's Internal Memo Amid Stock Plunge and Oprah Exit"

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani sent an internal memo to employees to reassure them amid the company's plummeting stock following Oprah Winfrey's departure from the board, stating that the stock price will take care of itself. Despite the stock's decline, Sistani emphasized the company's healthy financial position and strong liquidity, pushing back against concerns over growth and liquidity. She vowed to prove the naysayers wrong and urged employees to stay focused on delivering for members, expressing confidence in the company's long-term success.

via Fox Business|
#business#ceo#internal-memo
entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's WeightWatchers Exit and Wealthy Flex on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'"

Oprah Winfrey decided to leave the board of directors of WeightWatchers after nearly a decade to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest, particularly in light of her upcoming ABC special discussing weight-loss drugs. She explained that her departure was to ensure she could freely discuss weight-loss issues without any perceived conflicts. Winfrey also revealed her decision to donate her WeightWatchers shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to eliminate any potential conflicts and to support the museum's mission.

via Variety|
#board-of-directors#conflict-of-interest#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Weight Loss Journey and Exit from WeightWatchers Explained"

Oprah Winfrey clarified that she left WeightWatchers to avoid any conflict of interest while airing her upcoming ABC special about weight loss, as the company supports the use of weight loss medications. She shared that the topic is personal to her and wanted to prevent any accusations of profiting through the company's affiliation with such medications. This comes after she revealed using weight loss medication herself, despite previously thinking it was the "easy way out."

via BuzzFeed News|
#departure#entertainment#medications
entertainment1 year ago

Oprah Winfrey's Candid Explanation for Exiting WeightWatchers Board

Oprah Winfrey left the board of WeightWatchers after nearly 10 years due to a conflict of interest arising from her upcoming special on prescription weight loss medications. She revealed that WeightWatchers now administers drug medications for weight, and she didn't want the appearance of a conflict of interest. Winfrey also disclosed that she used prescription medication for weight loss and donated all her shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to avoid any accusations of promoting for profit. Her special, "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution," will air on ABC.

via Page Six|
#conflict-of-interest#entertainment#oprah-winfrey
business1 year ago

"WeightWatchers CEO Addresses Stock Decline, Oprah Exit, and Ozempic Bet Amid Debt Concerns"

WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani sent an internal memo to employees addressing concerns about the company's financial position, debt load, and stock market value, amid news of Oprah Winfrey's exit from the board and the rise of new weight loss drugs. Sistani reassured employees about the company's liquidity and long-term debt agreements, emphasizing the growth of its clinical business related to GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Analysts remain concerned about the company's high leverage and the need for growth in its core weight-loss management business. Oprah Winfrey plans to donate her shares to a museum and continue working with the company to de-stigmatize obesity.

via CNBC|
#business#debt-concerns#oprah-winfrey
entertainment1 year ago

"Oprah's ABC Special: Navigating Weight Loss After WeightWatchers"

Oprah Winfrey will host an ABC primetime special on March 18 discussing prescription weight-loss drugs, including her personal experience with them, after being removed from the WeightWatchers board for using a weight-loss drug. The special aims to address the stigma and shame surrounding weight and obesity, featuring medical experts and patients. Winfrey's involvement comes after she admitted to using a weight-loss drug and expressed frustration with the shaming around it. The TV special will explore questions about obesity, weight-loss medications, and their impact on society and culture.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#oprah-winfrey#prescription-drugs
health-and-wellness1 year ago

Oprah Winfrey's Weight Loss Journey: A Changing Landscape

Oprah Winfrey is stepping away from WeightWatchers and donating her shares to charity due to a perceived conflict of interest around her use of weight-loss medications, particularly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. This move reflects a broader cultural shift away from traditional dieting methods and towards reliance on pharmaceuticals for weight loss. The rise of GLP-1 drugs is challenging societal attitudes towards weight and morality, as well as disrupting the diet culture. Additionally, other news includes France's plan to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right, efforts to spotlight women's art in museums, concerns about microplastics in placental tissue, and a surprising observation of male humpback whales engaging in sexual behavior.

via The Guardian|
#cultural-shift#glp-1-drugs#health-and-wellness
business1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Departure from WeightWatchers and Its Impact"

Oprah Winfrey is set to depart from the board of WeightWatchers after nearly a decade, amid the company's declining profits and public support. She plans to donate her stake in the company and proceeds from any future stock options to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The decision comes as WeightWatchers faces criticism for embracing weight loss medications, a departure from its traditional behavior-based program, with CEO Sima Sistani acknowledging that the company's previous advice was wrong and detrimental to people dealing with chronic weight issues.

via NPR|
#board-of-directors#business#donation
entertainment1 year ago

Oprah Winfrey's Departure from WeightWatchers Board Sparks Stock Plunge

Oprah Winfrey has ended her nine-year association with WeightWatchers after disclosing her use of a weight loss medication as part of her wellness routine. She plans to donate her shares in the company to the National Museum of African American History and Culture while continuing to advocate for weight management conversations. Winfrey's announcement drew mixed responses, reflecting the ongoing discourse around Hollywood's embrace of weight loss medications.

via HuffPost|
#board-of-directors#entertainment#medication
business1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Departure from Weight Watchers Board Sparks Stock Drop and Diet Industry Concerns"

Oprah Winfrey's decision to leave the board of WW International caused the company's stock to plummet by 25%, signaling potential challenges for the weight loss giant. The "Oprah Effect" had previously boosted WW's value, but the company now faces uncertainty in a changing diet culture and the rise of weight-loss medications. As WW seeks a new identity, its pivot to offering weight-loss drugs may shape its future in the evolving wellness industry.

via Business Insider|
#business#oprah-winfrey#stock-market
health-and-wellness1 year ago

"Oprah Winfrey's Departure Spells Trouble for WeightWatchers"

Oprah Winfrey is stepping down from the board of directors at WeightWatchers after revealing her use of weight loss medication. She will not seek re-election and plans to donate her earnings from WeightWatchers stock to charity to avoid any conflict of interest. Winfrey aims to continue advocating for health equity and addressing obesity as a chronic condition. Her decision comes after opening up about the shame surrounding weight loss drugs and emphasizing the importance of addressing obesity as a disease.

via USA TODAY|
#board-of-directors#health-and-wellness#health-equity