OXYGEN GREENLIGHTS AUTHENTIC NEW DOCU-SERIES “PASTORS OF L.A.” SET TO PREMIERE FALL 2013
May 13, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
OXYGEN MEDIA GREENLIGHTS AUTHENTIC NEW DOCU-SERIES
“PASTORS OF L.A.” SET TO PREMIERE FALL 2013
FROM THE CREATOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF BET’S “VINDICATED”
AND THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “THE SHEARDS”
NEW YORK – May 13, 2013 – Oxygen Media has teamed up with Lemuel Plummer, the creator and executive producer of “Vindicated” and producer of “The Sheards,” and Holly Carter, creator and executive producer of “106 & Gospel” and executive producer of “The Sheards,” for the network’s latest series greenlight, “Pastors of L.A.” (working title), an authentic new docu-series set to premiere in the fall of 2013. “Pastors of L.A.” will give viewers a candid and revealing look at six boldly different and world renowned mega-pastors in Southern California, who are willing to share diverse aspects of their lives, from their work in the community and with their parishioners to the very large and sometimes provocative lives they lead away from the pulpit.
“‘Pastors of L.A.’ documents these larger than life characters who are rock stars in their communities, with a fresh, unique perspective that will resonate with our young audience,” said Rod Aissa, Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. “By teaming up with Lemuel and Holly who are some of the best creative minds in the business and heavily respected within this community, we can deliver this authentic series with integrity, while also staying right on brand with Oxygen.”
“We are delighted to work with Oxygen to develop this groundbreaking series on the extraordinary lives of some of the most prominent pastors in America,” said Lemuel Plummer. “I come to this project with a respect and understanding of their world, having grown up as the son of a pastor and religious broadcasters. We intend to portray the human side of these pastors and the real world in which they live and work.”
“This show documents a journey of transparency from one man to the next as they endeavor to lead others to their own truth and self-discovery,” adds Holly Carter who holds a doctorate of divinity with an emphasis on marketplace ministry and is the daughter of a pastor and an industry veteran in faith and inspirational development and programming. “It’s a dose of reality and a pound of redemption coming from a creative team reared in the church.”
MEET THE CAST OF “PASTORS OF L.A.”:
Bishop Noel Jones (@BishopNoelJones)
A Jamaican born into poverty, Bishop Noel Jones has made his way to the other extreme, now living on a hilltop with a view of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu at his feet, and across the street from the former home of the late L.A. Lakers owner, Jerry Buss. The pastor of a church full of celebrities, and the brother of Grace Jones, Bishop Jones is headed towards retirement and looking for a successor who he can entrust his life’s work. But finding the right man is harder than it sounds.
Deitrick Haddon (@DeitrickHaddon)
The son of a bishop and an evangelist, Deitrick was preaching at the age of eleven and conducting the church choir at thirteen. At twenty-three he married the woman he was expected to marry – the lead soprano of the church choir. However, everything didn’t continue as perfectly as the church had hoped. Deitrick and his wife got a divorce and the members of the church shunned him. Aside from the call on his life, the one thing that helped him from hitting rock bottom was his music. A dynamic personality, singer, songwriter, and preacher, Deitrick finds himself at an impasse in life. Which road will he choose?
Bishop Clarence McClendon (@BishopMcClendon)
Bishop Clarence McClendon appears throughout the world on his weekly international broadcast, which is available in 250 million homes worldwide. This charismatic and ubiquitous bishop has been noted for his contemporary and relevant approach to the Gospel. He believes the Gospel is not only for the down and out but for the up and out. His ministry spans from skid row to the estates of Bel Air. When challenged about what many have called his prosperity Gospel, Bishop replies, “there is no other kind of Gospel.”
Pastor Wayne Chaney
At the age of twenty he got the call from God and has grown to become a prominent pastor of the church his grandfather built. Fast-forward 10 years later, Antioch is the leading church in its community. With an ability to communicate complex truths in a simple way, Pastor Chaney has helped remarkably grow the church, along with the help of his secret weapon, his wife, gospel artist Myeshia Chaney. While Antioch is poised to become the next mega-church with the ability to reach millions worldwide, there’s an obstacle in the way and it comes from within Pastor Wayne’s own family.
Bishop Ron Gibson
Born in Compton, addicted to drugs before he was a teenager, a leader of the Crips by the time he was sixteen, a robber and a pimp, Bishop Ron Gibson was the least likely person to end up a preacher. He now changes the lives of 4,500 people each week at the Life Church of God in Christ, which he started with only nine people in the congregation. Through it all he’s accumulated great wealth, power and purpose. However, there’s one thing he and his wife would give it all away for – a child.
Pastor Jay Haizlip (@jayhaizlip)
One of the pioneering greats of competitive skateboarding, Pastor Jay Haizlip, originally from Gadsden, Alabama, collected big trophies, bigger paychecks and high-end sponsors, but fell deep into drugs, and into the crack houses of Huntington Beach and Long Beach, California. Back in the crack houses again, this time he’s not there for drugs – he’s helping rescue souls for the Kingdom. Serving as Senior Pastor of The Sanctuary of Huntington Beach, Pastor Jay Haizlip reaches out to troubled youth, finding them in prisons, skate parks and the same crack houses he once shot dope in.
“Pastors of L.A.” (working title) is produced by L. Plummer Media in association with Relevé Entertainment, with Lemuel Plummer, Holly Carter and Chris Costine serving as Executive Producers.
About Lemuel Plummer
The son of parents who owned and operated three television stations, Lemuel Plummer, 26, grew up surrounded by television and film production, and gained his first hands-on production experience producing, directing and editing nationally syndicated programs. By the time he was 23, he had a first look deal with BET Networks, producing for several series, including but not limited to “The Mo’nique Show” and “The Family Crews,” and creating/executive producing the docu- series “Vindicated,” which premiered in December 2012. Lemuel has also produced for WeTV’s hit show, “Mary Mary,” and produced BET’s “The Sheards,” which premiered in April 2013.
About Holly Carter
Holly Carter is the CEO and founder of Relevé Entertainment, one of the premier management and production companies for family and faith inspired content. A fifteen-year industry veteran, her career began in television casting (“The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” “Roc,” and “Martin”). Inspired by a passion for artist development, she transitioned into talent representation. Upon landing her first superstar client, Usher, her company expanded into management, music and branding.
As a producer of television and film, her television credits include “The Sheards” (BET Networks) and “L.A. Hair” (second season WE tv). She also created and executive produced BET’s “106 & Gospel” and packaged the hit Nickelodeon series “Romeo!” with Tommy Lynch. On the film side, Carter packaged and produced in partnership with Rainforest Films, the groundbreaking faith-based feature film The Gospel (Sony ScreenGems) starring Idris Elba and Boris Kodjoe, In the Mix (Lionsgate) starring Usher Raymond, Mama I Want to Sing, starring Lynn Whitfield, Hill Harper and R&B hit maker, Ciara, and A Beautiful Soul, starring Deitrick Haddon and Harry Lennix. During her tenure, she has also helped to develop the careers of award winning gospel artists Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Cece Winans, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, and Deitrick Haddon, among others.
Carter is also the founder of The Merge Summit, an empowerment and educational conference that merges the worlds of faith and entertainment. The event features in workshop settings a diverse array of entertainment industry executives, leading entertainers, as well as leaders from the corporate and faith communities.
A Los Angeles native, wife and mother of two, Carter is a graduate of the MBA program at the USC Marshall School of Business and holds a Doctorate of Ministry from the Southern California School of Ministry.
About L. Plummer Media
Created in 2011, L. Plummer Media is based in Los Angeles and is a full service production company, guided by a mission to generate programming that reflects the diversity, breadth, and richness of American culture and experience. In adhering to this philosophy, L. Plummer Media has produced or is producing shows for BET and Oxygen. Among these shows are the series, “Vindicated,” “Pastors of L.A.” and “The Sheards.” In addition, L. Plummer Media is busily developing a full slate of shows it hopes will not only entertain a wide broadcast audience, but uplift it as well.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “The Face,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN’S NEW DATING SERIES “FIND ME MY MAN” EARNS NETWORK’S BEST SERIES PREMIERE OF 2013
April 10, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – April 10, 2013 – Viewers seeking dating advice flocked to Oxygen as the network’s newest programming entry “Find Me My Man” earned 995, 000 total viewers across two airings on premiere day (9pm and 11pm), according to Nielsen. The series, which focuses on daters in the Miami area, features tough-love matchmaker Natalie Clarice as she helps the City’s hard-to-match ladies find love. Marking the network’s highest series premiere in 2013, the premiere episode delivered impressive ratings in key demos including 688,000 total viewers, 406,000 adults 18-49 and 332,000 women 18-49. Compared to the prior four week time period, last night’s premiere was up double digits, up 65 percent among women 18-49, 51 percent with adults 18-49 and up 42 percent with total viewers. In the 9pm hour, Oxygen was the #4 cable network among women 18-34. For more information, visit www.oxygen.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR.
Digital innovation further powered Oxygen’s ratings success as the network premiered a digital webisode titled, Find Me My Man: Bad Girls Club Bootcamp, featuring three Bad Girls from Season 10 working on their dating flaws with help from Natalie.
In support of the series launch, Oxygen conducted a national dating poll which yielded some interesting results including a third of men admitted to lying to snag a lady online, while 27 percent of all daters admit to dating someone they knew was married. Also, 32 percent of men are willing to overlook a woman’s mustache and 1 in 10 women are okay with dating a smelly guy.
Next week on “Find Me My Man,” airing Tuesday, April 16 at 9PM ET/PT, matchmaker Natalie Clarice meets with two wildly different clients. Shay is a beautiful yet ditzy woman who needs Natalie’s guidance on how to use her mind instead of her body to meet the right men. Then L’Tesia, an uptight virgin who dresses provocatively, struggles when dating as men get into her personal space. Click sneak peek to check out next week’s episode.
“Find Me My Man” is produced by Endemol USA, with Alex Duda and Jason Sands serving as executive producers.
Source: Nielsen, LS.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “The Face,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON PREMIERE DATE FOR “FIND ME MY MAN” – TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 9 PM
March 25, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
OXYGEN ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON PREMIERE DATE FOR DATING SERIES
“FIND ME MY MAN” ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AT 9 PM ET/PT
NEW YORK – March 25, 2013– Oxygen Media dives into Miami’s diverse dating scene with its new series “Find Me My Man,” premiering on a new date on Tuesday, April 9 at 9 PM ET/PT. When Miami’s hard-to-match ladies have trouble finding the men of their dreams, they call on tough-love matchmaker Natalie Clarice. As the CEO and founder of a boutique matchmaking company for the urban elite, this no-nonsense matchmaker doesn’t hold back on her thoughts or feelings when it comes to telling her clients why they are still single and how to get past their dating faux pas. Using unique techniques, such as setting her clients up on “Fake Dates” with her dating coaches, Natalie gathers intel on her clients strengths and weaknesses. With her team of romance strategists including her right-hand man and dating coach George Ray, these stubborn single ladies are put to the ultimate test to find their match.
“Find Me My Man” – Series Premiere
Tuesday, April 9 at 9 PM ET/PT
During the series premiere of Oxygen’s “Find Me My Man,” airing Tuesday, April 9 at 9 PM ET/PT, relationship expert Natalie Clarice has her work cut out for her with two new troubling clients! First up is Dana – a smart, successful, and sexy woman who struggles to put her guard down when meeting men. Her self-proclaimed “bitchiness” instantly sends any prospects running for the hills. Then, Natalie takes on Mercedes, a grad student who has an unusual interest in the male anatomy. Will Natalie help these two women and give them a shot at real love?
Fans of “Find Me My Man” can access exclusive content and join the conversation on the show’s social accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ and Pinterest. Fans may tweet or read about the series using the #FindMeMyMan hashtag on Twitter. Matchmaker Natalie can also be followed via Twitter using @NatalieClarice.
“Find Me My Man” is produced by Endemol USA, with Alex Duda and Jason Sands serving as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “The Face,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby,” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination for unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award, which honors programming created for women, by women, and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award-winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real-time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
About Endemol USA
Endemol USA is a leading producer of television programming specializing in unscripted and scripted genres for network and cable television. David Goldberg is Chairman and CEO of Endemol North America. The studio produces hit series including Big Brother (CBS), Wipeout (ABC) and the syndicated daytime show Steve Harvey. They are also known for producing some of the most popular non-scripted primetime programming in North America, including Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Fear Factor. Endemol USA launched Endemol Studios, a scripted television studio operation in August, 2011. Scripted series include Hell on Wheels (AMC) Red Widow (ABC) and Low Winter Sun (AMC). Endemol USA’s subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment (Here Comes Honey Boo Boo), Endemol Studios, 51 Minds (Flavor of Love), Original Media (Swamp People) and True Entertainment (Real Housewives of Atlanta). Endemol USA is a division of the Endemol Group, a leading international content developer, producer and distributor of television and online programming. The company, headquartered in the Netherlands and the UK, has over 80 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 31 countries, including the major European markets, the U.S., Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa. Endemol is a privately held company. For more information, please visit www.endemolusa.tv.
OXYGEN’S “THE FACE” ELIMINATES FIRST HOPEFUL FROM TEAM NAOMI
February 13, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
SUPERMODEL COACH KAROLINA KURKOVA ELIMINATES FIRST HOPEFUL—
ALEKSANDRA FROM TEAM NAOMI CAMPBELL ON OXYGEN’S PREMIERE OF “THE FACE”
Guido Campello, Brand Ambassador of Designer Lingerie Label Cosabella,
to Guest Judge Episode 2 on Tuesday, February 19th at 9:00 PM ET/PT
A Conference Call With Eliminated Hopeful Aleksandra To Take Place Today at 1pm ET/10am PT
NEW YORK – February 13, 2013 – The rivalry has officially begun on Oxygen Media’s new high-stakes, modeling competition series, “The Face,” which launched with a premiere roadblock on Oxygen, Bravo and Style last night (Tuesday, February 12th at 9pm ET/PT). The twelve aspiring models were pitted against one another in their first Test Shoot challenge titled “Who Wore It Better,” led by Naomi. After Zi Lin from Team Naomi took home the coveted $5,000 Top Shop shopping spree, the other aspiring models began to feel the pressure. Then, one of fashion’s most prestigious publications, W magazine, kicked-off the show’s first Campaign challenge where teams had to complete the last frame of a storyboard through their interpretation and then create that in a photo shoot with legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Guest judges Stefano Tonchi, W magazine’s Editor in Chief, Bookings Editor Claudine Ingenieri and legendary model agent Bethann Hardison selected Team Karolina as the winning photo, leaving Supermodel Coaches Naomi Campbell and Coco Rocha with the task of putting one of their girls up for elimination.
With inexperience working against her, Stephanie from Team Coco went up for elimination against Naomi’s Aleksandra, who was struggling to follow the direction of her mentor and photographer throughout the Campaign challenge. With these young women’s fate in Karolina’s hands, it was Stephanie’s eagerness to learn that swayed her choice to keep Coco’s girl in the competition, a decision that left tension enormously high with Naomi.
Originally from Murmansk, Russia, Aleksandra, 23, now lives in the United States as she continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a well-known model in the fashion industry. After only a brief time learning from her legendary Supermodel Coach Naomi Campbell, Aleksandra was told she was not “The Face.”
The second installment of the seven episode series airs Tuesday, February 19 at 9 PM ET/PT. In the wake of a tough elimination, Team Naomi implodes as contestants Sandra and Jocelyn wage all-out model warfare against each other. Naomi struggles to bring them together in time for a shoot with designer lingerie label Cosabella, where brand representative Guido Campello serves as special guest judge. The tension is high, but with a $5,000 lingerie makeover at Cosabella’s flagship store on the line, the women must find a way to put their differences aside and work as a team.
Fans of “The Face” can access exclusive content and join the conversation on the show’s social accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ and Pinterest. Fans may tweet or read about the series using #TheFace hashtag on Twitter. The supermodel coaches and host can also be followed via Twitter using @NaomiCampbell, @KarolinaKurkova, @CocoRocha and @NigelBarker.
“The Face” is produced by Shine America with Elisabeth Murdoch, Eden Gaha, Paul Franklin, Andrew Frank and Naomi Campbell serving as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “The Face,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN MEDIA UPFRONT 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 5, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
OXYGEN MEDIA SIGNS FIRST-LOOK DEVELOPMENT DEAL
WITH TALK SHOW HOST WENDY WILLIAMS
Youngest Women’s Network Increases Original Programming
By 20 Percent and Across Three Nights in 2013
Network Expands Development Slate With New Project “Secret Celebrity”
And Pilot For “This Week The Award Goes To…”
NEW YORK – February 5, 2013 – After reinforcing its position as the youngest women’s network and #1 women’s cable network on Monday prime for all key demos in 2012, Oxygen Media continues to drive its “Live Out Loud” branding by announcing today a 20 percent increase in original programming with the expansion of its original schedule from two to three nights a week. In addition, the network announced an exclusive first-look development deal with renowned talk show host Wendy Williams, who will bring her talent and creative concepts to Oxygen. The network will expand its aggressive slate with a new development project, “Secret Celebrity,” featuring the hottest celebrities in disguise who surprise unsuspecting fans, friends and family, as well as a new pilot titled “This Week The Award Goes To…,” a comedic talk show that doles out over-the-top awards to the most deserving newsmakers in pop culture. Oxygen’s robust 2013 lineup includes returning series “I’m Having Their Baby,” the network’s highest rated new series of 2012, and the popular tattoo competition series “Best Ink,” with new host Pete Wentz. The eagerly anticipated modeling competition series “The Face,” starring celebrity supermodels Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova, Coco Rocha and famed photographer Nigel Barker, premieres on February 12 at 9pm ET/PT. The announcements were made today as the network celebrates its upfront event this evening at New York City’s Marquee. For more information, visit www.oxygen.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR.
Jason Klarman, President of Oxygen Media commented, “We have become a destination for young women on all the platforms they love. Their social chatter and ravenous appetite for our ‘live out loud’ content is driving our success with viewers and advertisers.”
As part of her development deal, Wendy Williams and her production company, Wendy Williams Productions will find, develop and produce original programming. In addition to this strategic partnership, Williams will serve as an executive producer on Oxygen’s new development project, “Secret Celebrity,” in addition to appearing as a guest judge on an episode of “The Face.”
“If advertisers are looking to reach an audience of young, socially-savvy women who have both purchasing power and the ability to influence purchase decisions, then Oxygen is the place to be,” said Susan Malfa, SVP, Ad Sales for Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, Style Media and Women At NBCU. “We also look forward to partnering with clients on custom integrated sponsorships, across all platforms, to create an even deeper engagement with this highly-desirable audience.”
Not only did the network’s energized programming slate and digital platforms resonate with viewers, but with Madison Avenue as well, bringing in 15 new advertisers in 2012. Focused on multimedia partnerships, the network boasts numerous integrated partnerships in 2013, including ULTA Beauty – a leading retailer that offers its millions of customers a variety of beauty brands – for the upcoming launch of “The Face.” With this partnership comes a grand prize in the form of a contract where the series winner will become a spokesperson for the brand’s Fall and Holiday 2013 national ad campaigns. Also joining “The Face” as a key sponsor is Marshalls, which is integrated into series challenges across multiple episodes. In addition, the network announced brand integrations on the series with Cosabella, Guido Maria Kretschmer, Kleinfeld Bridal, OpenSky.com, Vogue Eyewear and W magazine.
Oxygen secured its position as the third most social network in the unscripted space last year, according to Bluefin, while mobile had its best year ever on the video streams front. With a continued commitment to digital innovation, Oxygen’s 2013 digital strategy will be marked by a dramatic increase in original content custom-produced for its digital platforms. From highly-produced web series to original daily editorial features on Oxygen.com, the network is heavily focused on content engineered to deepen fan engagement.
Aggressive social promotion is also at the top of the priority list with Oxygen hosting live Tumblr GIF parties around many of its shows. Fans will also be invited to vote for their favorite cast members in various fun video challenges on Facebook. With an emphasis on interactivity, the “live out loud” network will continue to give fans new ways to express themselves around their favorite shows. Whether it’s real-time on-air polls for “The Face,” or an opportunity for viewers to share their tattoo stories for a chance to have those stories featured on-air during “Best Ink” season two, Oxygen fans will have a chance for their voice to be heard. In an effort to ramp-up for “The Face” series premiere, the network has joined forces with Google to co-produce a Google+ Hangout, a real-time social media event that will be broadcast live on the network – an industry reality show first – and presented on Oxygen.com and YouTube on Wednesday, February 6 at 8 PM ET.
NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
“Secret Celebrity” (working title)
This fast-paced, humorous project will put today’s hottest stars right out among the public anonymously – courtesy of prosthetic makeup– to find out what unsuspecting fans, friends and family really think of them without the distraction of their famous personas.
Produced by T Group Productions with Jenny Daly, Mike Duffy, Wendy Williams and Gunnar Wetterberg serving as Executive Producers.
NEW PILOT:
“This Week The Award Goes To…” (working title)
This self-contained half-hour pilot will offer viewers a front row ticket to an over-the-top laugh-out-loud pop culture show with a comedian host to be named soon. Visited by a revolving door of characters and correspondents, the most deserving newsmakers will be honored with the kind of award that only this out-of-the-box series can bestow. Whether it’s an award for “Most Eccentric Breakdown” or “Craziest Viral Video,” statuettes highlight the most unbelievable, ridiculous, and eye-popping moments in entertainment. Throughout the show, we will present clips and highlights from the worlds of television, online and celebrity gossip with a healthy mix of irony and genuine fan-girl zeal. A weekly “In Memoriam” sketch is sure to bring tears…of laughter.
Produced by JimCo with Jim Biederman, Marla Ratner, Gabe Liedman and Kara Welker serving as Executive Producers.
Source: Nielsen Media Research 12/26/11-12/30/12. Bluefin Signals Network Rank in Primetime Reality; Adobe SiteCatalyst; date range: full year 2012
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “The Face,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN MEDIA EXPANDS ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING WITH THREE BOLD NEW SERIES AND A PILOT
January 7, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Network Picks Up “Fat Girl Revenge,” “Find Me My Man”, & “Too Young To Marry?”
And Greenlights Pilot for “Propos’d”
PASADENA, CA – January 7, 2013 – After ending 2012 as the youngest women’s network and #1 women’s cable network on Monday prime for all key demos, Oxygen Media announced today it will expand its original programming with three new series “Fat Girl Revenge,” “Find Me My Man” and “Too Young To Marry?”, as well as a pilot for “Propos’d.” These new greenlights focus on unconventional programming that speaks to the network’s audience of young women in an authentic voice they can relate to and embrace what they crave – unapologetic and ambitious characters living life on their own terms. These series join the new highly anticipated competition series “The Face,” premiering Tuesday, February 12 at 9pm ET/PT, featuring supermodel coaches Naomi Campbell, who also serves as an executive producer, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha with host Nigel Barker; along with returning hits “Best Ink” and “I’m Having Their Baby,” set to premiere in 2013. The announcements were made today by Rod Aissa, Senior Vice President of Programming and Development for Oxygen Media. For more information, visit www.oxygen.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR.
“By embracing these larger than life characters, these new series capture dynamic stories of determination and heart that will leave viewers feeling a range of emotions,” said Aissa. “Building upon Oxygen’s creative momentum, these authentic, ‘live out loud’ series are integral to super-serving our young female audience with more high stakes, noisy hooks and unexpected moments.”
NEW SERIES GREENLIGHTS:
“Fat Girl Revenge”
This is not another weight loss or makeover show, it’s a series about settling the score after the pounds have been shed. Each episode follows two new inspiring and unapologetic women, who were once discounted, humiliated and rejected because of their weight, as they stand up to their bullies and finally get even. After getting healthy, these former ‘fat girls’ get the chance to live out their fantasies and seek payback against their former offenders from ex-boyfriends, former classmates to even members of their own families. For those who inflicted the hurt, revenge is going to be something they never expected, but for these women, this golden opportunity for transformation and retribution will empower them to move forward from their painful past.
“Fat Girl Revenge” is produced by Eyeworks USA, with executive producers JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Brant Pinvidic, Adam Kaloustian and Jenn Duncan.
“Find Me My Man”
Formerly known as “Heart & Soul,” this dynamic new dating show centers on the outspoken and no-nonsense Miami matchmaker Natalie Clarice who runs a successful agency helping urban professional women fix their solo status. With her own brand of tough love and in-your-face attitude, she’s determined to crack Miami’s hardest cases and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is to her strong-willed clients, who are hesitant to change their ways. Through unique techniques, Natalie and her team of romance strategists put these stubborn single ladies to the ultimate test to find their match.
“Find Me My Man” is produced by Endemol USA. Jason Sands is executive producer.
“Too Young To Marry?”
They might not be old enough to buy a six-pack or vote, but these couples think they are old enough to say “I do.” This drama-filled docu-series, formerly known as “Teen Weddings,” follows opinionated teen couples who are determined to walk down the aisle with or without the blessings of their family and friends. With parents threatening to disown them or cut them off financially, older and wiser siblings begging them not to make the biggest mistake of their lives and friends pulling them in opposite directions, these young lovers must battle it out with the haters and doubters to prove that age doesn’t matter and their love is forever.
“Too Young to Marry?” is produced by A. Smith & Co with Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Frank Sinton and Adriane Hopper serving as executive producers.
PILOT IN DEVELOPMENT:
“Propos’d”
Marriage obsessed women, who constantly push and nag their boyfriends for an engagement, finally get a taste of their own medicine in this outrageous hidden-camera series. To get back at their ring-obsessed girlfriends, mischievous, but well-meaning guys come up with insane, over-the-top and hilarious proposal stunts. The payback is all in good fun because at the end of each prank they will get down on one knee and finally pop the question.
“Propos’d” is produced by 11 Television with Kevin Healey and Jesse Fawcett serving as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” “I’m Having Their Baby” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN’S NEW DOCU-SERIES “MY SHOPPING ADDICTION” EARNS NEARLY 700,000 VIEWERS IN SERIES DEBUT
October 17, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Series Premiere Ranks Oxygen Among Top Five Cable Entertainment Networks in Time Period
Season Finale of “Bad Girls Club” Mexico Earns Season High Among Women 18-34 and Adults 18-34
NEW YORK – October 17, 2012 –Oxygen’s thought-provoking new series “My Shopping Addiction” premiered Monday, October 15 at 11pm ET/PT, delivering nearly 700,000 total viewers (657,000) and nearly 500,000 adults 18-49 (432,000), according to Nielsen. The series posted impressive double digit growth in the time period, as the premiere episode was up 86 percent among adults 18-34 (336,000 vs. 181,000), 86 percent among women 18-34 (258,000 vs. 139,000), 79 percent among adults 18-49 (432,000 vs. 242,000), 74 percent among women 18-49 (335,000 vs. 192,000) and 71 percent among total viewers (657,000 vs. 384,000). Additionally, the series ranked in the top 5 of all cable entertainment networks in the 11pm hour.
“My Shopping Addiction” captures an intimate look into the lives of young people facing a crisis brought on by a dangerous addiction to spending. Monday’s premiere episode featured Heather, an heiress, whose multi-million dollar fortune is in jeopardy and Roshanda, a dollar store addict who angers friends and family by borrowing money to feed her addiction. The second installment of the show, airing Monday, October 22 at 11pm ET/PT, will feature Anna who is addicted to New York City retail and facing eviction, as well as Jennae, a college dropout who blows all her money shopping instead of paying rent.
Oxygen Media recently conducted a research study about shopping addictions and compulsive spending habits surveying 1,078 U.S. adults 18-49 using an outside research firm called Research Now. The study found that a third of U.S. adults know somebody who is addicted to shopping.
The finale of “Bad Girls Club” ended on a high note earning over 1.5 million total viewers, establishing a season high among women 18-34 and adults 18-34. Monday’s episode also marked the fourth time this season that the series delivered over one million adults 18-49. “Bad Girls Club” was up double digits compared to the prior week (10/8/12), increasing 51 percent among women 18-34, 42 percent among women 18-49 and 29 percent among total viewers. In addition, Oxygen ranked #1 in the 10pm hour among women 18-34 in cable entertainment networks, out-delivering ABC, CBS and Fox.
“Bad Girls Club” continued to reign on the digital front with its season nine finale ranking as the #1 most social series in cable and broadcast, according to SocialGuide. The online chatter continued for “My Shopping Addiction” with over 5.1 thousand social uniques and over 6.3 thousand social comments posted.
Next week, the first in a three-part drama-filled reunion of “Bad Girls Club” Mexico premieres Monday, October 22 at 10pm ET/PT. Tensions flare as the girls arrive at their hotel in Los Angeles and prepare to sit down face-to-face with their former roommates and rivals.
“My Shopping Addiction” is produced by Screaming Flea Productions with Matt Chan, Jodi Flynn and Jeff Kuntz serving as Executive Producers.
“Bad Girls Club” is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions with Jonathan Murray, Gil Goldschein, Troy VanderHeyden and Maria Pepin serving as executive producers and Trish Gold as Co-Executive Producer.
For more on the “My Shopping Addiction” research poll, please contact Morgan.DiStefano@nbcuni.com.
Source: Nielsen Media Research, LS. Social Guide 10/15/12.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” and “Bad Girls Club,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN’S AUTHENTIC NEW DOCU-SERIES “MY SHOPPING ADDICTION” PREMIERES ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 10PM ET/PT
August 17, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – August 16, 2012 – Oxygen Media’s authentic and thought-provoking new docu-series captures an intimate look into the lives of young people facing a crisis brought on by a dangerous addiction to spending in “My Shopping Addiction,” premiering on Tuesday, October 9 at 10pm ET/PT. From an heiress who spends an average of $30,000 per month to a woman who is obsessed with designer labels and won’t settle for anything less than a Birkin bag, viewers will witness what happens when their shopping obsession causes their finances and lives to spiral out of control. Each hour-long episode follows two different shopping addicts that will be forced to face their problem head on with the help of a clinical psychologist who will guide them on the road to recovery. For more information, visit www.oxygen.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR.
The premiere episode follows Heather, whose shopping addiction began 10 years ago after she inherited a large sum of money from her grandmother. Heather has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars shopping and if she’s not careful, she could run out of money in five years. The episode also captures Roshanda, who borrows money from friends and family in order to pack her home full of products from the 99 cent store. With the help of psychologists, Dr. Ramani and Dr. David Tolin, these women will be forced to face their issues and get to the bottom of their addiction once and for all.
“My Shopping Addiction” is produced by Screaming Flea Productions with Matt Chan, Jodi Flynn and Jeff Kuntz serving as Executive Producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” “Bad Girls Club” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women, and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award-winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN’S “THE GLEE PROJECT” ELIMINATES TWO CONTENDERS – LILY MAE HARRINGTON OF CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS AND MICHAEL WEISMAN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
August 8, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Chris Colfer To Guest Mentor Season Two Finale
Airing On Tuesday, August 14th at 10PM ET/PT
As Final Three Contenders Vie For Seven Episode Arc On “Glee”
Season One Winner Damian McGinty Hosts “The Glee Project Live Reunion”
Directly After At 11pm ET As Cast Members Answer Viewers’ Questions On Oxygen.com
NEW YORK – August 8, 2012 – Emotions ran high as the final five contenders of Oxygen’s “The Glee Project” vied for a spot in the highly anticipated season two finale. This week the determined hopefuls were joined by “Glee” star Dianna Agron (Quinn Fabray) for the newly established “Actability” week. Performing “Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer for the homework assignment, each singer was challenged to emote a designated action that Dianna gave them only minutes before singing. This tested the contenders’ ability to readily adapt and also act out specific emotions on the spot.
Dianna revealed that the contenders would be performing “Perfect” by P!nk for the music video shoot, where they would film scenes for a fictional movie trailer. With the stakes high and the bar raised, each contender stepped into their character to prove themselves ready for “The Glee Project” finale. Then the judges revealed that all five contenders would have to sing last chance performances for not only Ryan Murphy and the on-air mentors, but also the entire writing team from “Glee.”
Performing under intense circumstances, Lily Mae sang “Son Of A Preacher Man” made famous by Dusty Springfield, Michael sang “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper, Blake took on “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John, Ali performed “Here’s to Us” by Halestorm and Aylin sang “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera. With the stakes so high, the group of writers alongside Ryan Murphy chose to eliminate two contenders – Lily Mae Harrington (18) of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Michael Weisman (18) of Chicago, Illinois.
Lily Mae comes from a strong musical background with over six years of musical theater experience. She has been involved in the music world her entire life and has performed for over 2,500 people at the Symphony Hall in Boston. She is currently enrolled as a student at the Westminster Choir College. Lily Mae originally auditioned for “The Glee Project” online and at the New York City open casting call.
With over eight years of performance experience, Michael is also highly involved in the music scene. He performed at the House of Blues in Chicago, traveled half way around the world to perform in Tokyo and was a Paul Green School of Rock Chicago All Star. Michael was discovered through industry channels to audition for “The Glee Project.”
In “The Glee Project” season two finale on Tuesday, August 14th at 10pm ET/PT, the final three contenders – Aylin, Blake and Ali – vie for a seven episode arc on “Glee.” Joining the finalists is “Glee” series regular Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel) who will mentor the contenders through “Glee-ality” week. The competitors will bring everything they have to the stage for their final performances, including their last homework assignment which is “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from Hairspray.
The star-studded night continues online directly after at 11pm ET as season one winner, Damian McGinty, hosts “The Glee Project Live Reunion.” The final five contenders will be with Damian live in New York while additional cast members from season two will join via live video on the Watchitoo platform to participate and answer fan questions. Also making a special appearance will be the cast from “All the Right Moves,” joining the Live Reunion to chat with fans on Oxygen.com.
Fans can tweet their questions to @TheGleeProject or submit live video questions the night of the event at Oxygen.com.
A print conference call with Lily Mae Harrington and Michael Weisman will take place today, August 8 at 1pm PT/4pm ET. For call information, please contact Voncella McIntosh at Voncella.McIntosh@nbcuni.com or Morgan Di Stefano at Morgan.DiStefano@nbcuni.com
“The Glee Project” is produced by Ryan Murphy Television and Embassy Row with Ryan Murphy, Dante Di Loreto, Michael Davies and Shauna Minoprio serving as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” “Bad Girls Club” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women, and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award-winning features online including www.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
OXYGEN’S “I’M HAVING THEIR BABY” EPISODE 3 AIRS MON, 8/6 AT 11PM ET/PT
August 3, 2012 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK –August 3, 2012 – Oxygen Media’s emotional and thought-provoking new docu-series, “I’m Having Their Baby,” premieres its third episode on Monday, August 6 at 11 PM ET/PT. The network’s powerful series gives viewers an intimate look into the world of adoption as documented from the perspective of the birth mother. In Monday’s episode, viewers will be introduced to Jamie, a single mother of three who finds herself pregnant again and concerned if she can afford to raise a fourth. Meanwhile, recent college grad Sydney doesn’t want to be a struggling single mom and makes a controversial choice in adoptive parents. Viewers can join the discussion about this series on Twitter @IHTBonOxygen and post their thoughts with #IHTB. Fans can like the series on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ImHavingTheirBaby.
Each installment follows two pregnant women who have made the choice to place their babies for adoption and are making the life changing decisions that come next. The hour-long episodes allow viewers to bear witness to not only the adoption process, but the actual birth and heart wrenching final decision that each woman must face. The series documents a range of poignant, personal stories as the women struggle with an unplanned pregnancy and ultimately, decide whether or not to place their baby in the hands of another family. However diverse the case, there is one thing that’s common – each woman wants the brightest future for her unborn child, and a better life for herself.
Propelling the topic of adoption into the national conversation, Oxygen Media recently released a study conducted by Lightspeed Research targeting the insights of women and men on the deeply personal and complex topic of adoption. As viewers will learn in this series, it’s an emotional journey on both ends as it pertains to the birth mother and the potential adoptive parents. The study’s findings reflect a new openness among Americans, and shed light on the true perception that they have about this decision as well as the driving factors that will bring a woman to make this emotional choice.
The survey, which interviewed more than 1,000 people ages 18 to 49, explores a vast range of findings. It reveals that 90 percent of Americans feel the main reason that women choose adoption is teenage pregnancy, yet 91 percent feel that adoption gives the child a chance for a better life with two-thirds feeling the child benefits most (66 percent) with this choice. The results also show that Americans understand this complexity with 90 percent saying that birth parents have the right to change their minds about adoption until the papers have been signed. By the end of each episode when the audience bears witness to the birth mothers’ ultimate decision, it’s all too clear why this percentage is so high.
“I’m Having Their Baby” is produced by Hud:sun Media with Michael Rourke and Michelle Kongkasuwan as executive producers.
About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women who like to “live out loud.” Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women’s media by changing how the world sees entertainment from a young woman’s point of view. Through a vast array of unconventional and original content, including “The Glee Project,” “Best Ink,” “Bad Girls Club” and “Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” the growing cable network is the premier destination to find unique and groundbreaking unscripted programming. “The Glee Project” is a winner of a 2012 Gracie Award which honors programming created for women, by women and about women for “Outstanding Reality Show.” A social media trendsetter, Oxygen is a leading force in engaging modern young women, wherever they are, with popular, award winning features online includingwww.OxygenLive.com, the real time social viewing party that is also available as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Oxygen is available in 80 million homes, and can be found online and on mobile devices at www.oxygen.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OxygenPR. Oxygen Media is a service of NBCUniversal.
