Television celebrity’s media company was initially said to have received $1m to cover costs of September campaign event

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is facing increasing backlash over reports that she accepted a $1 million appearance fee from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris ' campaign—rumors that she has vehemently denied.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign shelled out nearly $2.5 million to Oprah Winfrey’s production company for the celeb-packed town hall it hosted — more than double the initial estimate reported.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign bills have come to light. In a new report, it was revealed that the Democratic candidate, 60, allegedly spent $2.5 million to have the town hall with Oprah Winfrey,