Trendy Entertainment News: The Rolling Stones Uncensored and Oprah Gets an Early Xmas Present

The weather patterns are particularly inhospitable these days, and some of us are content keeping warm and comfortable at the home front. No better time to indulge in a new documentary about the rambunctious quintet of English descent who maximized the frantic pleasures of the 60’s with abandoned relish.

The Rolling Stones, comprised of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, have had quite a ride, and for the generation that recall how it all began, this film will be treat laced with nostalgia. But for the younger less familiar viewers, it will be a voyeuristic introduction that unapologetically exposes the band’s uncensored moments.

The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965, is an in depth compilation of all the pieces that have sifted out through the years, showing the band mates in their element on stage, dealing with the maddening crowd and jetting around the world.  Charlie Is My Darling, which made its debut at the New York Film Festival last month, focuses on the chaotic two-day jam session in Ireland, as they ride the wave of their mega-hit Satisfaction. The footage is raw and includes glimpses of the eccentricity that flowed through the band on stage and the uncontrollable fans below as well as words and images capturing the young lads, giddy with excitement and anticipation of things to come.

The film has been restored to a glorious visual template and will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 6.

Meanwhile in present day USA, TV empress Oprah Winfrey just received an early Christmas present via the news that her once sickly network OWN, is finally showing signs of good health and prosperity.

Executives at Discovery confirmed that according to the financials, the unlucky streak is over and its now smooth sailing ahead with no choppy waters in view. Discovery CEO David Zaslav commended OWN’s creative investment with Tyler Perry, who has been commissioned to populate the network with original programming. Based on Perry’s enviable track record, this deal was a much needed boost after a series of major setbacks that included mass layoffs and less than stellar ratings.

It’s nice to see the former Queen of Daytime reclaim her throne!