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Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey and superstar singer-actress Whitney Houston were among the big winners during the recent airing of the 24th Annual People's Choice Awards. Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg was honored with a lifetime achievement award during the gala, which was held at the Santa Monica Airport, the Barker Hangar, in Santa Monica, CA.

Winfrey was named Favorite Female Performer In A TV Series for "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Houston was voted Favorite Female Musical Performer. In a two-way tie, Houston shared the title with country star Reba McEntire, who also co-hosted the ceremony along with actor Ray Romano.

A highlight of the evening was Goldberg's receiving the lifetime achievement award. Her 20-year entertainment career includes more than 20 films, five seasons on TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and co-hosting HBO's "Comic Relief," which has raised millions for homeless agencies.

Veteran crooner Tom Jones serenaded Goldberg with his hit She's A Lady while Goldberg blushed and fought back tears as she made her way to the stage to accept her honor.

The People's Choice Awards are voted by a Gallup Poll of the American public.