Last week, just days after the tragic death of basketball superstar and entrepreneur Kobe Bryant, CBS This Morning co-host, and Friend of Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King sparked a controversy following her interview with former WNBA star and longtime friend of Bryant, Lisa Leslie.
For the first time in history, three black women are now wearing the crowns of the three major national pageants. Cheslie Kryst is the new Miss USA, Kaliegh Garris is Miss Teen USA 2019, and last September, Nia Franklin was crowned Miss America 2019. The three women join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the significance of their wins.
Many of us are familiar with Gayle King, but we usually think of her as Oprah’s bestie. A few years ago, while attending the California Women’s Conference when Maria Shriver was California’s First Lady and the leader of the conference, I was given a chance to go back stage and meet Ms. King. I found her very approachable and friendly. It was a short encounter, but enough time to leave a positive impression on me. Although Gayle has a strong personality and she has accomplished many things during her career, I think some people can under estimate her because of her relationship with Oprah, but don’t sleep on her because she is a queen.
Singer R. Kelly said he’s an innocent man in an emotional interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. He vehemently denied all accusations of sexual abuse made against him. Renee Graham of The Boston Globe joined CBSN for analysis.
CBS “This Morning” co-host agree to disagree about “Baby, Its Cold Outside”. You Decide! Watch “Baby, Its Cold Outside”: