OPRAH WINFREY - WINFREY GIVES PAL A DANCEFLOOR

Talk show host OPRAH WINFREY has given her best pal GAYLE KING an unforgettable birthday gift - a customised dancefloor.

The billionaire, who turned 50 last year (04), decided to splash out on the gift for her friend's home, after she too hit the landmark birthday late last month (DEC04).

Winfrey also threw King a huge party at upscale New York restaurant Daniel, where all the tables were draped with King's favourite PUCCI-patterned fabric.

CHRIS ROCK, PATTI LaBELLE and QUINCY JONES were among those who attended the 28 December bash.