Whoopi Goldberg

Wooster Act: Whoopi Sells Soho Loft for $2.98 M.

By | January 27, 2010 | 3:11 pm

Afficianados know that Whoopi Goldberg’s parents didn’t name her Whoopi and their last name wasn’t Goldberg. In fact, she was born Caryn Elaine Johnson, and only took her stage name after someone made a petty joke about flatulence. Her double identity proved a very useful disguise when the bawdy comedienne’s Soho loft sold: City records showed this morning that Caryn Johnson--Ms. Goldberg, that is--sold her two-bedroom apartment at 101 Wooster Street... READ MORE»

Paterson's Back-Up Plan, Maybe

By Jimmy Vielkind | December 10, 2009 | 12:52 pm

ALBANY—At the end of his remarks at a holiday fund-raiser last night, David Paterson made a simple declaration: "I am running for governor in... READ MORE»

Paterson's Back-Up Plan, Maybe

By | December 10, 2009 | 12:52 pm

ALBANY—At the end of his remarks at a holiday fund-raiser last night, David Paterson made a simple declaration: "I am running for governor in 2010." "If it doesn't work out, I'm going to go on The View. They need a little affirmative action on The View," Paterson said to laughs, according to one attendee. Sherri Shepherd, one of the morning talk-show's co-hosts was at the 24 Fifth Avenue event, and Whoopi Goldberg was... READ MORE»