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“In a terrifying heart attack drama, Oprah Winfrey… collapsed with crushing chest pains shortly after leaving her show,” begins a National Enquirer story.

According to the supermarket tabloid, while recently on vacation in Europe, Oprah “feared she was dying when she suddenly began suffering pressure and pain in her chest.”

The “medical nightmare,” says the Enquirer, is a result of her “chronic binge eating,” and now Oprah’s “facing a desperate option to save her life — risky, four-hour surgery.”

“She’s ready to take drastic measures — even if that means going under the knife,” says a so-called “insider,” who adds, “Her heart attack scare has been a huge wake-up call for Oprah to get healthy or face the prospect of an early grave.”

The tab claims Oprah went on a “food bender” in Europe to cope with the stress of “walking away from her hit syndicated talk show — and straight into a battle to rescue her faltering cable network.”

While abroad, says the Enquirer‘s alleged “insider,” Oprah’s “overindulging finally caught up with her, and she feared she was having a heart attack. She went into a major panic and collapsed.”

So, did Oprah seek medical assistance?

Nope.

But this did happen, right?

Nope.

There was NO “heart attack drama.”

Oprah NEVER “collapsed with crushing chest pains” during her vacation.

And she does NOT need a “risky, four-hour surgery” to save her life.

When Gossip Cop reached out to an Oprah spokesperson, we were told the Enquirer story is simply “not true.”

Of course, none of the Enquirer‘s inaccuracies should surprise anyone. This is the same tabloid that wrongly reported two weeks ago that O.J. Simpson confessed to an Oprah producer that he killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

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Is Oprah pursuing Meredith Vieira?

The media empress is “ardently wooing” the just-departed “Today Show” anchor for a series on her OWN network, according to the National Enquirer.

A so-called “insider” claims Oprah is “offering Meredith the moon to come aboard” and “bending over backward to accommodate any schedule Meredith wants.”

The tabloid makes it seem like a deal is imminent.

“Oprah’s excited, telling close pals she thinks a deal is close,” alleges the Enquirer source.

So is Vieira really about to land a big gig at OWN?

Um… no.

“We love Meredith, but there’s no truth to that rumor,” a rep for OWN tells Gossip Cop.

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Pippa Middleton may be getting a show on Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN network, according to both In Touch and the National Enquirer.

In Touch reports, “Oprah is making a huge play for Pippa to star in her own reality show for OWN,” while the Enquirer says Winfrey wants the younger Middleton to “host her own [talk] show” on the network.

An Enquirer “source” explains that Winfrey thinks the show would get “great ratings” because Pippa’s “on fire – and Americans are obsessed with the royals.”

Pippa supposedly “doesn’t want to make any big decisions until Kate… [gets] settled into her new life,” claims the source.

Don’t hold your breath.

A spokesperson for the network tells Gossip Cop, “There’s no truth to the rumor that OWN is developing a series with Pippa Middleton.”

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“ROSIE & OPRAH: IT’S WAR” blares a headline from In Touch, which claims Rosie O’Donnell and Oprah Winfrey are butting heads over O’Donnell’s talk show on Winfrey’s network OWN.

According to a supposed “insider” for the tabloid, the former rivals are bickering about “everything from production details to guests.”

“Rosie isn’t used to having someone tell her what to do, but Oprah isn’t about to give up control,” explains the “source.”

Things supposedly got so heated between the talk show queens that Winfrey “hung up on Rosie after one tense conversation!”

No, she didn’t.

None of this ever happened.

O’Donnell and Winfrey are NOT feuding.

A rep for O’Donnell tells Gossip Cop the mag’s story is “absolutely absurd,” and calls it a “classic tabloid story made up about two women who are collaborating together and NOT pitted against one another.”

And an OWN spokesperson similarly notes In Touch‘s tale is ”absolutely untrue.”

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“Uh-O: Rosie and Oprah Have Their Very OWN Rift,” reads the headline of a piece on PopEater.

The site claims “Oprah and Rosie have not been seeing eye to eye” on a number of things involving O’Donnell‘s new show on OWN.

According to a source for the site, “The two are disagreeing over staff… Oprah wants Rosie to use an executive producer that she knows and trusts while Rosie insists she be able to pick her own, fearing whoever Oprah picks will be a spy.”

PopEater’s source adds, “It’s a bad way to start off, considering they haven’t even taped a single show yet.”

However, there is no “rift.”

A spokesperson for the network assures Gossip Cop that the PopEater piece is “totally untrue.” And O’Donnell herself now tweeted, “read I was feuding with o – not true.”

Uh-O!

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Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson didn’t quite make the cut of the 1,900 people invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s wedding on April 29.

This past week, nearly 2,000 invites were sent out to dignitaries, friends, and relatives, but Gossip Cop can confirm that Ferguson, who was married to William’s uncle, Prince Andrew, was not among the recipients.

Her two daughters, princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, however, are expected at their cousin’s nuptials.

Fergie, a one-time Weight Watchers spokeswoman, is currently working on a documentary to air on Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN.

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Generally, we only laugh at ridiculously inaccurate reports, but SNL’s recurring segment about wildly wrong news makes us laugh for all the right reasons.

In the “Weekend Update” bit called “Second-Hand News,” funnyman Bobby Moynihan plays a guy named Anthony Crispino, who delivers what he thinks are scoops, but are really hilariously off-base rumors.

The clip (below) features Crispino’s take on Oprah Winfrey launching the OWN network, John Boehner becoming the new Speaker of the House, and Brett Favre retiring from the NFL.

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We’re only three weeks away from the January 1, 2011 launch of Oprah‘s OWN network, and the talk empress has released a new sneak peek promo video.

So what can we expect from OWN?

It still isn’t completely clear, but the video does feature cavalcade of familiar faces, including Gayle King, Sarah Ferguson, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Maya Angelou and Jay-Z.

WATCH:

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On the heels of yesterday’s rumor that Lindsay Lohan might go “Dancing With the Stars” comes a doozy – that Lohan is in talks with Oprah Winfrey‘s new OWN network for a reality show.

“Lindsay Lohan has a new mother figure and role model: Oprah!” claims In Touch.

The tab’s “insider” explains that Lohan is “turning to Oprah and the idea of a reality show to rescue her career.”

In fact, alleges a so-called “friend,” Lohan “has been in contact with people from Oprah’s network” and “would love to start filming as soon as she’s released from rehab in January.”

Hmm.

That’s funny, because an OWN spokesperson flatly tells Gossip Cop there’s “no truth to that rumor” and no one’s spoken to Lohan about a show.

While the New Year won’t bring Lohan to Oprah’s network, we’re sure 2011 will be chock full of lame rumors from In Touch.

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Oprah Winfrey‘s new network, OWN, unveiled three new original series and its premiere weekend lineup today.

To kick off the network airing on January 1, it was announced Winfrey will first give an hour-long introduction to OWN, followed by a preview of the channel’s shows.

“The audience will see a little of everything OWN has to offer,” says Christina Norman, the network’s CEO.

In addition to fare from regulars like Dr. Oz and Suze Orman, OWN’s three new shows are “The Judds,” which tracks the lives of country stars Naomi and Wynonna Judd as the mother-daughter singing duo prepare for their first tour together in a decade; “Carson-Nation,” which follows fashion and design guru Carson Kressley as he travels to small towns to give people makeovers; and “Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals,” which covers father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O’Neal as they attempt to repair their relationship after 25 years of being estranged.

Also that first weekend, Jay Z and Diane Sawyer will be featured on “Oprah Presents: Master Class,” a show in which Winfrey interviews celebs, who share their inspiring personal stories.

Will you be checking out OWN?

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“Star Jones is furious with Oprah Winfrey for giving Rosie O’Donnell a show on her new network – but not her!” begins a piece in the National Enquirer.

According to one of the tab’s so-called insiders, “Star could not believe Oprah has signed Rosie to be on her new network, but hasn’t called to discuss any ideas with her!”

That same alleged insider claims that Jones is “shocked” and “angry” that she hasn’t heard from Winfrey since the talk show queen’s new station, OWN, “will have 24/7 programming and plenty of room for Star to do her thing.”

Adds the Enquirer‘s source, “Star says Oprah is making a big mistake, and she can’t wait until Rosie flips out again… maybe then Oprah will give her a call.”

Here’s what’s right with the Enquirer‘s story: The spelling of Star Jones’ name.

Here’s what’s wrong with the Enquirer‘s story: Everything else.

Jones tells Gossip Cop: ”The story in the National Enquirer is fabricated… I’m very excited about Rosie’s new show. I count both Rosie and Oprah as dear friends, and I know [O'Donnell's] new show is going to be a success.”

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Rosie O’Donnell is back, and she’s teaming up with former rival Oprah Winfrey.

The outspoken former host of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and co-host of “The View” will make her return to daytime television exclusively on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, it was announced on Thursday.

O’Donnell’s new one-hour daily show will be based in New York and is scheduled to premiere in 2011.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to work with Oprah Winfrey on her network,” said O’Donnell.

“I’m excited to be back on daytime television.”

“Rosie is an undeniable talent who has captivated TV audiences for nearly 20 years,” said Winfrey. “She’s a true original, who brings her authentic voice, dynamic energy and pure passion to every she does.”

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Talk about a rumor taking on a life of its OWN.

Sites are now speculating that Sarah Ferguson, the scandalized Duchess of York, might wind up with her own talk show on the new Oprah Winfrey Network.

What brought on the buzz?

Well, as PopEater explains, when Fergie sat down with Oprah last week to tape an emotional interview about her most recent scandal (selling access to her ex-husband, Prince Edward), “the real news happened off camera.”

“Sarah is looking at several job opportunities,” a “source” close to Ferguson tells the site. But the “most exciting” option at the moment “is getting her own talk show on the newly formed Oprah Network.”

As the PopEater source explains, “That’s why Sarah went on the Oprah show first.”

Actually, maybe she went on Oprah’s show first because almost everyone tries to go on Oprah’s show first.

Gossip Cop looked into the rumors, and they seem to be nothing more than that.

A rep for the network tells us, “There are no discussions for an OWN show featuring Sarah Ferguson.”

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Perez Hilton wants very badly to be an American Idol judge. If his dream ever comes true, we hope he pays closer attention to contestants than he does to the facts in his “reporting” on Idol panel alumni.

“Paula Abdul got Oprah Winfrey‘s stamp of approval to film a pilot for her personal network OWN!” Perez declares, as though he checked and it were accurate.

He didn’t… and it’s not.

Continues the blogger, “The would-be daily talk show… will feature celebrity guests and people’s inspirational tales with Paula at the helm of it all!”

No, it won’t.

Because there’s no pilot.

A spokeswoman for OWN tells Gossip Cop there’s “no truth to the rumor.”

Meanwhile, rumors that Perez Hilton knows what he’s talking about are greatly exaggerated.

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Yesterday, the British tab The Express reported that Jennifer Aniston was going to make a return to TV – as a talk-show host.

Huh?

According to the story, picked up EVERYWHERE, the supposed chat show would launch on OWN – Oprah Winfrey Network – come this spring.

Money isn’t a factor, says a so-called source, who claims, “She is doing this for one reason only; she absolutely wants to do it.”

So how did this all allegedly come about? Like most things: Chelsea Handler.

“Jen became fascinated with the format after spending time with Chelsea. When she saw Oprah she mentioned that it would be fun to do a chat show and Oprah seized the moment and suggested they front one together for her network,” says the “source.”

Isn’t this so unbelievable? Actually it’s entirely unbelievable. Gossip Cop has been assured that Aniston is 100 percent not going to switch gears and host a talk-show.

Darn, we were hoping she’d get all Jerry Springer on people.