Original Air Date:
Friday, January 15, 2010
Guests:
Oprah welcomed Anderson Cooper, James Cameron, and Lady Gaga.
Show Summary:
Just a few days after the tragic earthquake in Haiti that has taken the lives of thousands, Oprah opened the Friday Live in Chicago episode by speaking with Anderson Cooper of CNN who was reporting on-location. Desperation, fear, aftershocks, limited supplies, rumors and bodies unable to be buried are some of the burdens survivors in Haiti are having to face in the aftermath of the earthquake. Both Oprah and Anderson Cooper urged viewers to do what they could to help the situation by donating to relief efforts like the Red Cross.
After addressing the situation in Haiti, Oprah moved on to speak to James Cameron and Lady Gaga, both inventive artists who have caught the attention of millions recently through Avatar and four #1 hits.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Anderson Cooper provided an on-location update of the aftermath in Haiti from a level 7 earthquake that killed thousands and encouraged viewers to donate to organizations like the Red Cross.
- After four and a half years in the making, James Cameron's film Avatar is already the second highest grossing film of all time, next in line only to Cameron's film Titanic. The film has captured audiences with its amazing effects and message of connection and nature.
- Visual artist and singing sensation Lady Gaga has captured the attention of the world by selling over 8 million records and topping the charts with four #1 singles in the last 15 months.
What to Take Away from the Show:
During the interviews with James Cameron and Lady Gaga, Oprah stated to both artists that it would be interesting to see what goes on in their heads for just a few minutes to watch how they create. Both Cameron and Gaga spoke of the messages in their work, specifically Gaga who shared that being provocative is not only to get attention, but to have people then listen to what you have to say. Whether watching Avatar on the big screen or listening to Lady Gaga's The Fame or The Fame Monster, it is obvious that the work of these artists exist to make you think and to create a reaction, hopefully to realize your own potential.
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Lady Gaga - 'The Fame Monster'
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's second album, The Fame Monster, released in 2009 has produced the hit single "Bad Romance" which Gaga performed on the show.