Big "O" Heads Back to TV in January with “Oprah’s Next Chapter”

We knew she couldn't stay away for long, although Oprah left day time television, many felt that they could fill the void with shows from her fairly new network OWN. While there are great shows on OWN, including one of my favorites Oprah’s Lifeclass, ratings haven’t been as great as one would think. Well, things are about to change at OWN because Oprah’s coming back to TV to give everyone the fix they’ve been missing. Yes, you heard correct – Oprah’s back!

On January 1, 2012 Oprah’s Next Chapter will debut on OWN in a 2-hour premier event. After a 7-month hiatus from TV, we’ll get to see Oprah like we’ve never seen her before. Instead of filming live with a studio audience, she’ll be traveling the world interviewing, mingling, and breaking bread with all types of people including newsmakers, real-life families and celebrities such as Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler who will be in the premier episode. During the season we’ll see her journey to Haiti 2 years after a devastating earthquake took the lives of so many and have slumber party with Food Network favorite Paula Deen.

Sneak Peek Below:

Here’s a first look at Oprah’s new series, Oprah’s Next Chapter. Tune in January 1, 2012, for a two-hour premiere event from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT, only on OWN!

J.R. Martinez beats out Rob Kardashian, wins 'DWTS' Season 13

J.R. Martinez may not have out-shaken his bon-bon next to Rob Kardashian's plentiful derriere, but the Iraq war veteran and actor capped off a solid season on the dance floor with a victory that will likely make his just as much of a household name.

Make no mistake about it, the dance floor belonged to the troops on Tuesday night's emotional, surprising season 13 finale of "Dancing With the Stars."

"First and foremost, I want to thank the viewers who voted for us for 10 weeks," a glowing Martinez said shortly after being announced winner.

"Thank you, America, for believing in us," he continued before turning to thank his partner, dancer Karina Smirnoff. "You are amazing, and I'm so glad I could be a part of your first mirror ball."

"You are such a catalyst for joy," judge Carrie Ann Inaba remarked.

This is the first first-place finish for recently engaged Smirnoff, who put off her wedding plans earlier this year to focus on the dancing competition.

VIDEO: SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA BRUNO MARS – ‘YOUNG, WILD & FREE’

"Burn brothers"...Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa run “Young, Wild & Free” in the carefree video for the Bruno Mars-assisted single from the soundtrack to their stoner comedy Mac and Devin Go to High School, available December 13. Peep video below:

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How Cute Usher On Daddy Duty

Usher might have missing the AMA's over the weekend, but the "paps" caught up with the R & B crooner.  After attending a memorial service for late hip-hop star Heavy D on Friday, the father of two actually spent the weekend with his two biggest—and yet, perhaps, smallest—fans, sons Usher V (aka Cinco) and Naviyd.

And the two mini Ushers were all bundle up in there pre-winter clothes.  Usher strolled around Manhattan with his little ones on Saturday, making several stops, including one at the Balloon Saloon—a party planning and decor store that looks just as festive as it sounds.

Boo Gazing: Celebs Out & About: Lady GaGa, Rihanna, Hedi Klum, Jennifer Hudson and more

Lady Gaga attends Gaga's Workshop Ribbon Cutting at Barneys New York

Actress Jessica Alba and actress/recording artist Jennifer Hudson arrive at the Swarovski Elements And Rodeo Drive Lighting Ceremony

Actor Wilmer Valderrama (L) and singer Fergie attend Ubisoft's The Black Eyed Peas Experience launch party 

Choreographer Fatima Robinson (L) and singer Fergie

(L-R) Singer Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas

Michael Douglas and beautiful wife Catherine Zeta Jones attend an charity event at Chelsea Pier

Spirited Hedi Klum, who kicks off Holiday Shopping with QVC at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday

Good girl gone plaid! Rihanna channels her naughty but nice side during her appearance on Sunday's The X Factor

Time well spent: The NBA season may be in lockout, but Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant finds time to help fight homelessness at the United Way HomeWalk at Exposition Park in LA

L-R) Al Reynolds, TV personality Jennifer Williams, rapper Jim Jones and rapper Freekey Zekey attend the 2011 turkey drive at Ricardo's Steak House in NYC.

VIDEO: ROBIN THICKE – ‘LOVE AFTER WAR’

Mr. & Mrs. Thicke aka Paula Patton keep it uber-sexy, the Hype Williams-directed video for “Love After War,” the first single from the soul man’s fifth album of the same name, due December 6. 

2011 American Music Awards

(L-R) Singers Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift at the 2011 American Music Awards

Cutie pies Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards

(L-R) Singer Justin Bieber, singer Redfoo of LMFAO and actor Jaden Smith at the 2011 American Music Awards

Stunning Jennifer Lopez in the press room

Very plump Christina Aguilera onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards, she looks pregnant?

Mary J. Blige arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards this outfit "hated it"

Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards

Singer John Legend (L) and Christine Teigen at the 2011 American Music Awards

Heidi Klum at the 2011 American Music Awards

(L-R) Singers will.i.am and Robin Thicke arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards 

We feel for you, cougar Chaka Khan looks a hot mess! with her young date

Smokey Robinson, Frances Gladney Robinson, Motown founder Berry Gordy and guest 

2011 American Music Awards -Video Performances

NICKI MINAJ & DAVID GUETTA OPEN THE 2011

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MARY J. BLIGE PERFORMS ‘MR. WRONG’ AT THE AMAS

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MAROON 5 PERFORMS WITH CHRISTINA AGUILERA, GYM CLASS HEROES AT AMAS

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DRAKE MAKES ‘HEADLINES’ ON THE AMAS 

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JENNIFER LOPEZ SIZZLES AT THE AMAS

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WILL.I.AM AND JENNIFER LOPEZ GO ‘HARD’ AT THE AMAS 

COVERS: JENNIFER HUDSON “FINDS JOY” ON EBONY & NICOLE ARI PARKER GRACES DENIM’S HOLIDAY ISSUE!

Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of Ebony looking gorgeous! Hudson chats with the mag about finding joy after Tragedy and additional details about that fateful night of losing her mother, brother and nephew.

J-Hud also talks about her relationship with her fiance, David Otunga, raising her son and of course her ever shrinking waist line.

According to the magazine’s editor-in-chief and celebrity stylist J. Bolin, in the issue that will release on Thanksgiving Day, Ari is “declaring family a central piece of her existence, the actress balances her private life with the goals of her thriving career.”

The wife and mother described by many as graceful, talented and humble tells Denim how she and husband, Boris Kodjoe, became the hottest couple in Hollywood, peep below behind scenes. 

WATCH BEYONCÉ’S ‘LIVE AT ROSELAND’ DVD!

Queen Bey teams up with VEVO to broadcast her two-disc concert DVD live at Roseland Elements of 4 before it hit the stores on November 29th.  We had an opportunity to watch the the DVD and it's excellent.


Over the weekend Beyonce premiered her DVD with the press and fans, and gave them an opportunity to interview her about the making of the two-disc DVD with a brief meet and greet.

 Beyonce was glowing as she shined in a long brown dress with gold accent showing off her growing baby bump.

 Peep the hardest working "mom to be" in show business below: