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[03/25/15 - 07:02 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces New Original Programming and Orders Additional Episodes and Seasons of Its Popular Primetime Series
Highlights include a spin-off of "Iyanla: Fix My Life," featuring Jay Williams who says he fathered 34 children by 17 different women; and a revealing new docu-series starring reality TV star Evelyn Lozada.

[via press release from OWN]

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces New Original Programming and Orders Additional Episodes and Seasons of Its Popular Primetime Series

Two New Series Include "Iyanla: Fix My Life" Spin-off Featuring Jay Williams, Who Fathered 34 Children by 17 Women, and Docu-series with Reality Star Evelyn Lozada

Network Picks Up Additional Episodes of Three Popular Saturday Night Series "Deion's Family Playbook," "Flex & Shanice" and "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's"

Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Duvall, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Smokey Robinson to Appear In Star-studded Fifth Season of "Oprah's Master Class"

New York, NY - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today two new series joining its primetime lineup, in addition to new seasons and episodes of its popular returning series, and a star-studded lineup for its fifth season of "Oprah's Master Class."

OWN has ordered two new original series including a spin-off of the network's much-discussed "Iyanla: Fix My Life" mega-fix, featuring Jay Williams who says he fathered 34 children by 17 different women; and a revealing new docu-series starring reality TV star Evelyn Lozada.

The network has also picked up additional episodes of three of its popular Saturday night docu-series including a second season of "Deion's Family Playbook" and additional episodes of "Flex & Shanice" and "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's."

"Deion's Family Playbook" (returning Saturday, May 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) stars legendary athlete Deion Sanders and his girlfriend, businesswoman Tracey Edmonds. The series was the highest rated freshman docu-series in OWN history. "Flex & Shanice" (returning in July) features husband and wife duo, actor Flex Alexander and pop singer Shanice, and "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" (Saturdays at 9 p.m.), currently in its third season, follows Miss Robbie and her son Tim, who run a chain of successful soul food restaurants. The current season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" is Saturday night's #1 original cable series across all of TV for African-American women and total viewers. All three series have been among the top five original cable series on Saturday nights for African-American women.

"Oprah's Master Class" returns for a fifth season later this year with top-name celebrities sharing their inspiring stories and lessons they have learned along the way, including Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Duvall, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Smokey Robinson among others to be announced.

"We are thrilled that OWN continues to be one of the fastest growing cable networks for women. Oprah and our team are laser-focused on development," said Erik Logan, president, OWN.

"We are taking our multimedia platforms to the next level with Oprah's first role in an OWN scripted show and our new network anthem sung by Grammy award-winning singers Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Nettles," said Sheri Salata, president, OWN.

About the shows:

"Evelyn" (Working Title - Premieres July 2015)

"Evelyn" (working title) follows the lives of Evelyn Lozada, of "Basketball Wives" fame, and her 21-year-old daughter Shaniece. Evelyn is engaged to big league baseball player Carl Crawford and the couple just welcomed their first child, Carl Leo Jr., to the family last March. Between learning to be a mom all over again, setting up a new home in Los Angeles for her and her family, running several businesses as well as dealing with issues surrounding her family back East... Evelyn has a lot going on! Not to be outdone, her daughter Shaniece's modeling career is taking off resulting in a flood of business opportunities with no clear choice of which to pursue, leaning on her mom for advice which she (sometimes) takes. Each episode is filled with close friends and relatives in the ladies' lives who help round out a world filled with laughter, support, encouragement and tears as we follow Shaniece carving out the new life before her and Evelyn finally feeling like she has the life she deserves. The series is produced by Shed Media with Pam Healey, John Hesling, Lisa Shannon, Russ Heldt and Evelyn Lozada as executive producers.

"Untitled Jay Williams Project" (Working Title - Premieres September 2015)

On the heels of the highly-rated and controversial "Iyanla: Fix My Life" multi-part "mega fix" featuring Atlanta resident Jay Williams who says he fathered 34 children with 17 different women, OWN follows Jay as he works to put his life and relationships in order. With spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant holding him accountable every step of the way, OWN's cameras follow Jay as he works to heal and establish new connections with his family, his children and the mothers of his children. He says that he wants to change and to be the best father he can be, but his extreme situation will challenge his best intentions and whether or not he can live up to all the responsibility. The series is co-produced by OWN and Evolution Media.

"Deion's Family Playbook" (Season two premieres Saturday, May 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)

"Deion's Family Playbook" is the fun-filled and compelling real-life story of Hall of Fame football legend and celebrated baseball star, Deion Sanders. Deion, best known as "Prime Time," is a single father raising his own five children (Deiondra, Bucky, Shilo, Shedeur and Shelomi) and also caring for five more (Tia, Florida, Heaven, Neveah and TJ) in hopes of providing them a better life. Raising ten kids isn't easy, but with the help of his mother, Connie, his house manager "Aunt" Vette, and longtime girlfriend, Hollywood producer Tracey Edmonds, Deion manages to contain the chaos... most of the time. "Deion's Family Playbook" is produced by Edmonds Entertainment, Prime Time Media Ventures and Rogue Atlas Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. Executive producers are Tracey E. Edmonds, Eli Frankel, Deion Sanders and Rob Cornick.

"Flex & Shanice" (Returns Saturdays in July 2015)

"Flex & Shanice" follows the lives of husband and wife duo, actor Flex Alexander ("One on One"), pop singer Shanice ("I Love Your Smile") and their extended family all living together under one roof. From the outside looking in, Flex and Shanice are living the dream - they are beautiful celebrities with a long-standing marriage, gorgeous kids and a lovely home in suburbia. But what this fairytale couple has been hiding from the world is that they have been struggling financially for the past five years. So they moved their hilarious extended family in to help make ends meet, but nine people under one roof can add just as much stress as it relieves. While Flex hustles to support the family and kickstart his career, Shanice struggles to balance being a mom with her demanding new recording schedule. This family is just trying to hold it together for long enough to capture that one big break that could turn their luck around. "Flex & Shanice" is produced by Lynch-Dyson Entertainment. Executive producers are Jeff Dyson, Vernon Lynch, Julie Pizzi and Patty Ivins.

"Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" (Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT)

When Robbie Montgomery, a 1960s backup singer and former Ikette, suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venture: a soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pie's. At her family-centered eateries - which include the original Sweetie Pie's in West Florissant (closed temporarily), Sweetie Pie's at the Mangrove and Sweetie Pie's Upper Crust - run by Miss Robbie and her son, Tim, both hilarity and drama are offered in equal measure. This season, Tim is all business as he hustles to open a new drive-thru restaurant that he hopes will revolutionize the Sweetie Pie's brand, but Miss Robbie has her heart set on a railway dining car restaurant on the other side of the country. This docu-series follows the loud, loving and often singing Montgomery family as they work to expand their empire, one soulful dish at a time. "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" is produced by Pilgrim Studios. Executive producers are Craig Piligian, Melodie Calvert, Jeff Keane, Tim Breitbach and Steve Luebbert.

"Oprah's Master Class" (Premieres 2015)

The acclaimed Emmy-nominated series "Oprah's Master Class," winner of NAACP and Gracie Awards this year, returns for its fifth season this fall. Featuring unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, "Oprah's Master Class" tells the stories you've never heard from the people you thought you knew best. Hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world, true modern masters share the greatest lessons they've learned along the way, including their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments and heartbreaks. From award-winning actors and musicians to groundbreaking icons, this all-new season begins with multiple Emmy-winning host Ellen DeGeneres, film legend Robert Duvall, one of the biggest box office draws of all-time Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Grammy Living Legend Award winner Smokey Robinson among others. "Oprah's Master Class" is co-produced by the award-winning production companies, Harpo Studios and @radical.media. The series is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Jon Sinclair, Jon Kamen and Justin Wilkes.

About OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011 and is available in 85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. For more information, please visit http://www.oprah.com/own.





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· DEION'S FAMILY PLAYBOOK (OWN)
· FLEX & SHANICE (OWN)
· IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE (OWN)
· LIVIN' LOZADA (OWN)
· OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS (OWN)
· UNTITLED JAY WILLIAMS PROJECT (OWN)
· WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE'S (OWN)





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