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OWN Premieres “Operation Change” Tonight

June 23, 2014 Kellie Freeze

Tonight, OWN begins its 10-part documentary series, Operation Change, which follows philanthropists Bill and Tani Austin and their son Steven Sawalich, who are joined by celebrities as they tackle challenges facing the world today. The Austins are the founders of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a nonprofit organization that gives free hearing aids to impoverished people around the world. Each week, the family travels to some of the world’s most remote, dangerous and poverty-stricken places, where they are joined by notable figures like President Bill Clinton, Sir Elton John, Harry Connick Jr. and Marlee Matlin. Throughout each episode, the team immerses […]

La Toya Jackson tells us about a new season of Life with La Toya on OWN

June 5, 2014 Lori Acken

“This season, I am really letting people into my life and I’m just putting it out there,” says La Toya Jackson of the summer return of her quirky docuseries, Life with La Toya, which premieres with back-to-back episodes Saturday, June 7 on OWN. “You really get to see that I’m not afraid and I’m not holding anything back.” So while the fifth child of the legendary Jackson family continues to work through some long-repressed issues, she’s excited to bring her fans along as she enjoy the fruits of her flourishing confidence — including a recent guest stint in NEWSical the […]

OWN remembers Maya Angelou with a programming tribute

May 30, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will air a special tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou, the renowned author and poet who passed away Wednesday at the age of 86. The tribute will air June 1 from 5pm-10pm ET/PT on OWN. A statement from Oprah Winfrey about Maya Angelou read: “I’ve been blessed to have Maya Angelou as my mentor, mother/sister, and friend since my 20’s. She was there for me always, guiding me through some of the most important years of my life. The world knows her as a poet but at the heart of her, she was a teacher. ‘When you […]

OWN producing original documentary series featuring Michael Sam

May 14, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

With eight picks left during last week’s NFL draft, Michael Sam was at last selected by the St. Louis Rams, thereby becoming the first openly gay football player drafted into the league. OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the production of a multi-part documentary series following the life of Michael Sam, the former University of Missouri player about to enter America’s biggest pro sports league. The project currently has the working title of The Untitled Michael Sam Project. “We are honored that Michael is trusting us with his private journey in this moment that has not only made history but […]

Recap of “Lindsay” Episode 5: Mistakes happen

April 6, 2014 Barb Oates

The furniture arrives, wellness coach A.J. leaves and Lindsay admits to having a glass of wine. Here we are at the episode 5 recap of Lindsay on OWN, the docuseries that follows Lindsay Lohan post rehab and living in New York City, and we learn that Lindsay has had a glass of wine but apparently it’s really not that big of a deal. Let’s start at the beginning. It’s been 18 days since Lindsay moved into her New York apartment and she’s still waiting for her furniture and the rest of her items to arrive from Los Angeles. Killing time […]

Lindsay episode 4 recap: Dina, Jimmy and Oprah

March 31, 2014 Channel Guide Contributor

By Nicole Yungblut Lindsay Episode 4, which aired on March 30, 2014 on OWN, starts off with Oprah meeting with Lindsay Lohan’s mother Dina Lohan. Dina believes that Lindsay is ready to turn her life around. Lindsay meets with her life coach, AJ Johnson, who starts cooking Lindsay healthy food as part of her new routine. Lindsay goes to S Factor to pole dancing class and also rehearses and appears on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Lindsay gets ready to appear on Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy’s dressed as a woman. Lindsay tells, “He’s been a big supporter, and I’m really lucky […]

Recap of Lindsay Episode 3: When Oprah lays down the law

March 23, 2014 Channel Guide Contributor

By Nicole Youngblut Oprah comes a calling in Episode 3 of Lindsay, which aired on OWN March 23, 2014 and tells Lindsay to “cut the bullshit.” The episode starts with Lindsay having a riff with her assistant Matt Harrell. She finally moved into her new place, but is frustrated with Harrell because she still doesn’t have keys to her new New York apartment. Déjá vu right? As wasn’t that the entire issue we dealt with last week? It was, so can someone please get Lindsay keys already so we can move on?! Lindsay is being punished for not following filming schedules, […]

Recap Episode 2 of Lindsay: Why is she still in bed?

March 17, 2014 Channel Guide Contributor

Recap Episode 2 of Lindsay on OWN (original airdate March 16, 2014) By Nicole Youngblut: Episode 2 of Lindsay, OWN’s new reality series which follows Lindsay Lohan 47-days post-rehab left me wondering, “Why is she still in bed?” It’s Saturday, and Lindsay stays in bed at the hotel until 4:35pm. Meanwhile her assistant, Micheal Harrel, frantically packs up her belongings so she can move to another hotel room while her apartment situation remains in a state of flux. Lindsay has found an apartment she likes but she is having a hard time getting keys to her new residence from her broker. Cameras […]

Lindsay on OWN – Season 1, Episode 1 recap

March 10, 2014 Channel Guide Contributor

Lindsay on OWN – Season 1, Episode 1 recap By Nicole Youngblut Last night was the anticipated premiere of Lindsay, directed by Amy Rice on OWN. Two days after exiting rehab at Cliffside Manor, Lindsay Lohan sits down with Oprah and discusses her new life path of sobriety. In the first episode, Lindsay cancelled her yoga and meditation retreat in Europe after Oprah cautioned against it. Then, she moves back to New York from LA to be closer to family. Lindsay is working with her sober coach, Micheal Corimer, to integrate the tools needed to stay sober into daily life. […]

Oprah Winfrey Interviews Russell Brand Sunday, March 9 on OWN

March 6, 2014 Kellie Freeze

On Sunday’s series premiere of Oprah Prime, (9pmET/PT on OWN) Oprah Winfrey interviews Russell Brand about his well-publicized battle with addiction and his recovery from drugs and alcohol. This frank one-on-one also discusses how the recent passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman has caused Brand to reflect on his own sobriety. Brand has made brave comments before about his addiction and recovery, but an entire hour focused on his journey and struggles should present a lot insight into mindset of an addict. Expect a very intense and honest interview; Oprah Winfrey is gifted in broaching subjects with tact and care, but […]