For instance, Toni says she kissed Trey Songz to “narrate” their duet “Yesterday” at the Soul Train Awards earlier this month — but denied whispers that she is dating the 25-year-old. Toni also confirmed that she has separated from her husband, Mint Condition star Keri Lewis, after eight years of marriage.

On Thursday, Harpo Productions confirmed that the woman appointed The Queen of Talk has decided to end the groundbreaking Oprah Winfrey Show she has helmed since 1985. Oprah will formally announce news of her departure on Friday. The final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show is scheduled to air in May 2011.

The actor steps into the role originated by Emmy-winning Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore in 1994.

“We are thrilled to have the character of Malcolm back on Y&R,” according to a statement from Maria Bell, Y&R’s co-executive producer/head writer. “Malcolm, Neil Winters’ brother, has always been a catalyst to exciting stories. He’s coming back to town to see his brother and to reunite with his biological daughter, Lily Winters, as she fights for her life. Malcolm is a photographer … someone who lives on the edge and who always pushes the envelope.”

Darius makes his daytime debut on Dec. 29.

Ratings have improved drastically for the show in recent weeks, network bosses said in a statement to Broadcasting & Cable on Wednesday. Wendy’s viewership has increased by 23% in households, 43% among women 18-34, and 37% in women 25-54.

“There was no question that we wanted to renew The Wendy Williams Show given what we’ve seen thus far in both content and ratings,” said Frank Cicha, Fox’s Senior VP of Programming. “We anticipate even further growth as the show continues to emerge as a key building block, and Wendy as a key personality, of our daytime landscape.”

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On NBC Nightly News Tuesday, Grammy-winning recording Alicia Keys sat down with NBC’s Lester Holt about her determination to be “a voice for the voiceless” through her Keep a Child Alive foundation, which provides life-saving treatment, care and support to families affected by HIV/AIDS in Durban, South Africa, Africa, and India.

The interview airs Friday at 6PM ET/PT on MTV.

The “Control” star is expected to share memories of her older brother– who died of an overdose last June — for “In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson.”

The interview will air Nov. 18 @ 10 PM on ABC, and marks the first time Janet has allowed cameras into her Malibu mansion.

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