Oprah Winfrey News

The network behind the groundbreaking television events PLANET EARTH, LIFE, FROZEN PLANET and AFRICA is gearing up to present their next breathtaking natural history series, NORTH AMERICA, premiering tonight, May 19 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

The HBO special features long-awaited performances, commemorative tributes and moving speeches from both presenters and inductees.

Last night's new episode of DEADLIEST CATCH was the #1 cable program among Persons and Men 25-54 delivery and Persons 18-49 delivery (excluding sports). This is the fifth consecutive week the series was #1 in Men 25-54 delivery (excluding sports). The series earned a 2.02 HH/1.84 P25-54 rating and delivered 2.71 million viewers P2+, beating most broadcast television series including: FOX's 'Mindy Project,' 'New Girl' and 'So You Think You Can Dance,' ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars - Results Show,' 'Wipeout' and 'Body of Proof,' CBS's 'Golden Boy,' and NBC's 'Grimm' and 'The Voice.' In addition, Discovery Channel was the #1 non-sports cable network in Prime among Men 25-54 and Men 18-49 delivery.

The author, former TV reporter/talk show host W.G. Buzz Luttrell, says, "I hope to make readers (especially young students) want to learn much more about the subject. This little illustrated booklet, 'What the World Should Know About Black History in the USA,' links early, sometimes little-known, civil rights heroes and martyrs (Black and White) to modern-day Black success stories from Oprah Winfrey and Condoleezza Rice, to Colin Powell and Ice Tea."

Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret present the West Coast club return of Broadway diva and Tony Award-winner Lillias White in her new show, A Woman On Love, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. There will be two performances only, on Mondays, June 3 and 10 at 8:30pm, with cocktail and dinner service beginning at 6:30pm. The June 10 show also marks the second anniversary of The Night After The Tonys, a tradition begun in 2012 by Ms. White and Upright Cabaret.

Bubblehead's 'Cruel World' just imaged on the Sofitel on the Avenue of Arts & Design, the gateway into West Hollywood & Beverly Hills by artist Mike McNeilly. In a world where the people seek the help of superheroes like Iron Man, Spiderman, Superman and Batman, Bubblehead has enlisted in the game against evil. She was inspired by Albert Einstein's quote,

The breathtaking footage, airing on Discovery Channel tonight, May 12 from 9pm ET/PT to 11pm ET/PT, will bring viewers closer to the lives of these bears than anyone thought possible.

In the first of a special two-part event, Oprah Winfrey sits down with her beloved mentor and internationally acclaimed writer, author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou on the Emmy(R) Award-winning series 'Super Soul Sunday' premiering Mother's Day, today, May 12 from 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

On May 24, 25 and 26, the Houston Symphony welcomes audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds to an exciting performance with the eclectic 'little orchestra,' Pink Martini. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, Pink Martini will delight audiences with their jazz-infused world music and energetic stage antics. This performance marks Pink Martini's 3rd performance in Houston since their debut with the Symphony in May 2008.

Cedar Crest will present State Theatre President and CEO, Shelley Brown, with an honorary degree in humane letters at the 143rdCommencement ceremony this Saturday, May 11. This will be the second time Cedar Crest has recognized Brown's impressive career, having awarded her the 2008 Women in Business Award, given to a successful businesswoman who exemplifies the leadership, hard work and determination central to the Cedar Crest College mission.

Bestselling author, Top Chef Masters favorite, and award-winning chef Art Smith was discovering new innovations in the kitchen, including his beloved cuisine of the South, but neglecting to take care of himself. So he decided to make a change in the way he ate without giving up the foods he loved. By reinventing his favorite dishes and making exercise a regular part of his life, he lost 120 pounds and transformed both his body and his health. Art always knew that fine cooking is a way to show love to others-but now he saw it as a way to show love to yourself.

The HBO special features long-awaited performances, commemorative tributes and moving speeches from both presenters and inductees.

Iconic movie star, Morgan Freeman, returns to Science Channel to host the fourth installment of television's most-astonishing franchise, the Emmy(R) nominated THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN on Wednesday, June 5, at 10:00 PM (ET/PT).

The Americana at Brand, in partnership with Chris Isaacson Presents, will host OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network star Jake Simpson and Recording Artist & Broadway star Shoshana Bean.

DPBS announced today that it will add the new series GENEALOGY ROADSHOW to its fall lineup. Part detective story, part emotional journey, GENEALOGY ROADSHOW will combine history and science to uncover the fascinating stories of diverse Americans.

Last night's new episode of DEADLIEST CATCH was the #1 cable program among Persons and Men 25-54 delivery (excluding sports). The series earned a 2.01 HH/1.68 P25-54 rating and delivered 2.67 million viewers P2+, beating most broadcast television series including: FOX's 'Mindy Project,' ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars - Results Show' and 'Splash' and CBS's 'Golden Boy.' In addition, Discovery Channel was the #1 non-sports cable network in Prime among Men 25-54 delivery.

The trailer for Lee Daniels' historical drama, THE BUTLER has just been released. The film, staring Oscar winner Oprah Winfrey, gives an inside look at life inside the White House from a distinctly African-American point of view-before the Obama administration came to office. Get a first look below!

The new original series, 'Golden Sisters,' follows the outrageous, real-life adventures of Mary, Josie and Teresa, three golden-aged sisters who shot to fame after a web video of the trio viewing the Kardashian sex tape went viral. 'Golden Sisters' premieres with two all-new episodes airing back-to-back Saturday, June 1 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT, and will air back-to-back episodes Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

CITIZEN HEARTS, a documentary about one of the most famous media empires and its controversial leader -William Randolph Hearst- arrives on DVD today, May 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, under license from A+E Networks Consumer Products.