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Evelyn Lozada Gears Up For The Premiere Of 'Livin' Lozada'

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Right about now Evelyn Lozada is preparing for the premiere of her OWN reality show  "docu-series"  Livin' Lozada . By preparing  I don't mean butterflies in her tummy (maybe a baby though),because she's no stranger to having her life chronicled on cable television. But preparing as in promotional appearances (not on messy Wendy) and the reviews to come. Lozada commands attention in just about any venture she does. Good or bad she is great for ratings and Oprah knows what's up!! Anywho, fans and non-fans are already giving their reviews on the show that has yet to air due to Lozada's past. Although I highly doubt Miss Lozada will be jumping on tables on the OWN network. The mother a toddler son and 22-year old daughter, I assume Eve has put her ratchet television days behind her with her move from VH1 to OWN. I am no fan nor naysayer of Evelyn, however I will watch to see her progress. My nonexistent interest in the Latina beauty stems from her ...

Oprah ReunitesThe Cast Of 'A Different World'

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In late October fans of the hit NBC show A Different World will be able to see the cast reunite with Oprah Winfrey on ONW's  Oprah: Where Are They Now? . It's been more than two decades since the hit sitcom  A Different World , the first television show about campus life at a historically black college, went off the air. Now, Oprah reunites members of the beloved cast and explores how the show resonated with its audience. To this day, Cree Summer, the actress who played Winifred "Freddie" Brooks, says she hears from fans who credit  A Different World  for inspiring them to go to college. Jasmine Guy—best known as Southern belle Whitley Gilbert—says Bill Cosby, the show's creator, is the one to thank for the positive impact. "That's the genius of Dr. Cosby," Jasmine says. "He understood the power of the medium, and so he chose a setting that would influence people as well as make them laugh." Although it's obvious from the video ...

VIDEO: Brandy Gets Candid On Oprah Winfrey's 'Where Are They Now'

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Last night OWN premiered Brandy Norwood 's Where Are They Now alongside Oprah Winfrey . During the interview nothing was held back including tears and LIES. Check out The Big O check Brandy on a lie that has followed her along her career for a while now as well as a touching moment regarding the 2006 fatal car accident she was involved in.              "It was not something that people praised. ... It was a sin," Brandy says. "I felt like I could not be honest about that."              "I don't think that's something I could ever get over," Brandy says. I just want to grab Bran and tell her it's alright. From the car accident to the lying about the marriage. From what I've read and heard straight from the sources mouth these were and are still times in Brandy's life that have taken major tolls on her current life. Girl it's okay!! Once you tell The Big O you owe no other excuses publicly and ...

FIRST LOOK: Lindsay Lohan's OWN Docu-Series "Lindsay"

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This preview of Lindsay Lohan 's docu-series on Oprah Winfrey 's OWN network has sent me into multiple emotions...and I really want Lindsay to win TOO!! Hmmm, so we've all pretty much heard about the shenanigans that took place with Lindsay during the filming of this series. I guess my two questions would have to be: 1. What did they expect from a recovering addict (clean or not)? 2. Why am I seeing the face-to-face with Oprah? I'm going to tune in...yes I will...BUT I hope this show was truly done in pure taste and not some effort to score rating or shame this poor girl. I'm not saying Oprah did this with that intent because I know Oprah's not standing behind those cameras daily capturing Lindsay... Check out Lindsay this Sunday (March 9) at 10 pm on OWN.

Lindsay Lohan Deaprts Rehab

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Lindsay Lohan made her departure yesterday from a rehab stint of three months at the Betty Ford Center in connection with a traffic case she copped a plea to. The actress was all smiles looking as if she had a clean bill of health as she did back in her child actor days. In the coming weeks and days Lindsay will be a hot commodity on televisions with one of her first appearances being  filling in for Chelsea Handler on Monday's episode of Chelsea Lately . As well as a sit down with the Big O in the month of August. Oprah Winfrey's OWN was so smitten with Lindsay that she will be filming an eight part docu-series set to air sometime in 2014 on the network as well. Could this be just what the doctor order? With her schedule filling up and the theater release of her controversy movie The Canyons this Friday I have to say, YES!

Deion Sanders Gets Reality Show on Oprah Winfrey Network

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Tracey Edmonds has managed to snag a spot for her boyfriend Deion Sanders ' reality show that she produced on The Big O 's OWN. The Oprah Winfrey Network has handed out a series order to It's Prime Time , a docuseries starring the former two-sport superstar. The series will feature the ex-football and baseball star and current NFL Network broadcaster as he raises five children in a household that also includes his mother, her foster children, aunt and uncle while guiding the charter school he launched to help underserved areas. Prime Time  also   will feature Sanders' girlfriend -- producer/businesswoman Tracey Edmonds  -- and her two sons as she looks to support her partner. Edmonds Entertainment, Prime Time Media Ventures and Rogue Atlas Productions, in association with Lionsgate, will produce the series.  Eli Frankel , Edmonds and Sanders will executive produce. I'm hoping this won't turn into a public bashing of Pilar Sanders . Source

VIDEO: 'Golden Sisters' Twerk Like Miley

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I love these women... Although the Golden Sisters ' season finale was this past Saturday I'm more than sure you can catch the re-runs this Summer on OWN.

VIDEO: Madea Meets Miss Sophia

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Now this is funny. I'm not the biggest Madea fan but The Color Purple is one of my favorite movies and when you add Miss Sophia I'm just always tickled pink.  I can't wait to see what Mr. Perry is serving up over at OWN.

In Oprah News...

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Oprah Winfrey and her OWN network are doing something that I am not surprised at all about. The Big O and OWN are  helping a brother out by giving their dear friend Tyler Perry another chance in the sitcom world (as if he really needed a hand) by partnering with him on two new scripted series in 2013. In case you didn't know Tyler has and has had sitcoms on TBS that have already been cancelled (House of Payne and Meet The Browns) and one (For Better Or For Worse) still in running and will continue to do so without new shows in the future. Both Tyler and Oprah have released statements regarding the joint venture. As I sit here in Atlanta, it's raining an abundant rain. It makes me think of my mother. She loved the rain and I do too. It is befitting that this announcement would be made on a day like today. Yes it's true, Oprah and I have joined forces. We've formed a partnership for OWN and I'm super excited about it. I'll fill you in more as we ...

VIDEO: Usher Raymond's "Next Chapter" Full Interview

I didn't get to catch this last night as most of you did but for those of you who didn't trust me when I say this video is worth watching online. I wonder if this interview was in the making well before the custody trial ended? Usher seemed well prepared, no matter how stupid the response, and came off very genuine...almost too perfectly! I can't wait to see who's up next to have the Big O pop a squat at their residence...

VIDEO: Evelyn Lozada's "Fix My Life" Episodes

How ratchet would it have been if Iyanla called this show "Get yo LIFE"? Anywho, check out Evelyn Lozada's two part feature on Iyanla Vanzant's Fix My Life which recently premiered on the Big O's OWN network. Evelyn wasn't elite enough for Next Chapter but OWN needed her? Part 1 of Evelyn's episode premiered on September 15 on OWN. Iyanla, Fix My Life | Evelyn Lozada (PART 1)... by Ashley_Miller_3 Part 2 of Evelyn's espisode aired the following night on OWN. Iyanla, Fix My Life | Evelyn Lozada (Part 2)... by Ashley_Miller_3 I don't know how to feel about this? I don't think Iyanla was very open and seemed cold at times toward all things relating to Evelyn. I also noticed Evelyn seemed a little off maybe vulnerable and at times intimidated by Iyanla. This was not her scene. Something tells me that Evelyn was planning on switching the script on her bad girl image hence the hooking up wit Iyanala. I very curious to see what ...

First Look: Usher Gets His "Next Chapter" Turn With Oprah

First Look: Usher on Oprah's Next Chapter Oprah travels to Atlanta for an intimate interview with Grammy award-winning R&B artist Usher Raymond IV, who speaks publicly for the first time—and, according to Usher, the last time—regarding the custody battle over his two boys. Plus, Usher opens up about what caused his breakdown in court. I keep telling y'all by any means necessary will Oprah save OWN. I bet Oprah is on the Internet more than me tracking stories newsworthy enough to get any fool to watch her network and as of late controversy has been her fix. It seems as if the Big O requested a sit down with Usher Raymond what had to have been moments after he was awarded custody of his sons over his ex wife Tameka Raymond who recently lost one of her sons Kile, who was a step son to Usher, in a jet skiing accident this Summer. I really want to hear what Usher has to say about pursuing this custody battle with Tameka which was already in the process when his step s...

Sneak Peek: Evelyn Lozada Sits Down With Iyanla Vanzant

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Evelyn Lozada amidst her recent marital issues with her estranged husband, Chad Johnson , is gearing up for the premiere of her Iyanla: Fix My Life episode,a two part series, which also happens to be the series premiere of Iyanla Vanzant 's show. The first show will feature Evelyn in happier times pre-marriage with the second part being post all hell breaking loose . Wow! Is Iyanla really charging that because Chad Johnson caused physical damage to Evelyn's image is why she ultimately left?! Hell, even I'm not that left field. Tune in to OWN on September 15th at 10pm to catch Evelyn's episode. Did y'all catch Evelyn's Nightline interview with Amy Robach this past Friday? Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.   Let me say Evelyn looks great in this interview and played the part very well...how much of this damage control will be to her advantage we shall see.

First Look: Jennifer Hudson On "Oprah's Next Chapter"

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Oprah's OWN network is gearing up to broadcast a sit down with the Big O and Oscar and Grammy award winner Jennifer Hudson. The Next Chapter interview will feature it's signature intimate setting taking place in JHud's Chicago home which will air September 9th at 9pm. check out a sneak peek!

VIDEO: Gabby Douglas On "Oprah's Next Chapter"

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Oprah is something like an ambulance chaser these days, if you're what's hot in these streets she wants you on OWN . Gone are the days of having to be the real deal (*cough* the Kardashians) to have a sit down with the Big O ...she's trying to save a network here. Anywho, Oprah sat down with the real deal Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas for her more than worthy Oprah's Next Chapter debut and did what she does best...talk about what we already knew about Gabby, find some unknown fact and garner up some tears. What I didn't know was that Miss Gabby hasn't spoken to her father since the Olympics and has since changed her cell phone number both at the request of her mother... mmm hmmm . Am I the only one that thinks Gabby and Oprah look alike in this interview?

First Look: Rihanna On Oprah's Next Chapter

I am actually looking forward to seeing this. I know Oprah can pull at least on thing we weren't expecting to see or already knew from this interview...at least one!!! Tune into OWN August 19th at 9pm to see the Big O sit down with Rihanna.

Save The Date: Rihanna Sits Down With Oprah

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Oprah's OWN network, still in survival mode, is set to air a sit down with the Queen of Talk and Rihanna on their Next Chapter series on August 19th at 9pm. I really can't wait to see this sit down. Oprah has openly discussed her disgust for domestic violence and women who go back to their abusers. Once stating on an abuse episode of her Oprah Winphrey show soon after Rihanna's reported physical altercation with Chris Brown, "If you go back with a man who hits you, it's because you don't think you're worthy of being with a man who won't. I've said before, 'Love doesn't hurt, and if a man hits you once, he will hit you again." I know the questions regarding Rihanna forgiving Chris will come quick and hard as well as a few about Rihanna's personal life. Oprah may or may not feel this child is living in the fast line but she definitely knows there are a few of us out here who do so the questions must be asked. "Rihanna, d...

Sneak Peek: Oprah's Next Chapter Interview With The Miami III

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Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James are still celebrating their 2012 NBA Championship win with a little fun and press. This go around it was Oprah's turn to let OWN ride the Miami train. If you're what's hot in these streets at the moment with at least five people regularly claiming  you ain't shit or e ff you Oprah wants YOU. First Look: NBA Champion Miami Heat Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Part 1 On Sunday, July 1, Oprah sits down with the NBA's Miami Heat stars—LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh—to talk about their historic win. Then, Oprah goes one-on-one with LeBron, who opens up about his engagement to Savannah Brinson and Dan Gilbert's infamous letter. I'll be watching for this portion of the interview. First Look: How LeBron James Proposed to His High School Sweetheart Before Miami Heat All-Star LeBron James earned an NBA championship ring, he gave out a ring of his own. Just after midnight on New Year's Eve...

Kim Kardashian Talks Kanye West With Oprah

Last night OWN premiered the conclusion of the two part Next Chapter interview with the Kardashians, which I missed. The only thing worth my while for even watching this was to see Kim publicly discuss hers and Kanye's relationship. Let's see what Kim had to say about Mr. West.... Kim Kardashian on Her Relationship with Kanye West Since putting her 72-day marriage behind her, Kim Kardashian says she still wants her forever with someone special. Is Kim's new love interest, music superstar Kanye West, part of the fairy tale? Watch as Kim reveals how she and Kanye became a couple and what they have in common. If you want to see the entire interviews you can visit OWN's website or tune into OWN any time of the day...I'm sure the reairings are serious business.

Oprah Grants The Kardashians A "Next Chapter" Interview

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Can we lift Miss Winfrey up in prayer as well as pass around the donation plate for OWN?  I KNOW times are hard when the Big O elects to interview Kris Jenner and her daughters. First Look: The Kardashians In a primetime exclusive, Oprah sits down with television's most famous family—the Kardashians—and their significant others. Tune in to see Kim; Rob; Kendall; Kylie; Kourtney; Khloé; Kris; Kris' husband, Olympic legend Bruce Jenner; Khloé's husband of two years, NBA star Lamar Odom; and Kourtney's longtime boyfriend, Scott Disick, on Sunday, June 17, at 8/7c. It's been no secret that Oprah's network hasn't been pulling in the best ratings but I swear this was a move I did NOT see coming. This interview will fair well with ratings but please believe the Kardashian fans will not become fans of OWN because of this one interview....she better give them a show. Tune in  June 17th at 8pm to catch the Kardashians further their 15 minutes and empir...