Oprah's New Show: 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Debuts New Year's Day (VIDEO)

Oprah may have her hands full with her television network, but 2012 is about to get even busier with the premiere of her new primetime series on OWN.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that "Oprah's Next Chapter," debuts on New Year's Day. The two-hour premiere, which will air at 9 p.m., will feature Oprah's chat with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

The show will feature Oprah talking to public figures, including Sean Penn, George Lucas and Paula Deen, and other people outside of the studio. "After 25 years I got myself out of the studio chairs. I moved into the next chapter, and I am having more fun than ever -- moving around the country and the world talking to people I'm really interested in getting to know and I think viewers will be, too,” Winfrey said in a statement.

The show, which was first announced in 2010, is one of several new additions to OWN's line-up. The network also announced a new reality show featuring supermodel Beverly Johnson. These changes are the latest efforts to bolster the young network's ratings.

The news comes on the heels of Gayle King's announcement that she will be leaving her show on OWN to anchor CBS' morning show.

Comments

[JJMD]

09:06 AM on 01/02/2012

I thought the show was boring and Oprah's interview didn't cover any new ground that wasn't brought up in Steven's book. In fact, Oprah looked utterly bored to be there. She basically needs to leave the airwaves. I think people have caught on as to how narissistic she is and that she really cares more about herself than other people. Frankly, the next chapter I'd like to see if the complete disappearance of OWN and Oprah...

[ILoveGreatDanes]

04:07 PM on 11/22/2011

The problem with OWN is Oprah keeps producing shows SHE (not other people) want to watch: mostly shows about herself. After she's done yet another show about herself, she does reality shows about has-been stars. Who's Beverly Johnson? I've never even heard of her.

[ILoveGreatDanes]

04:06 PM on 11/22/2011

Oh, I get it. Every time I say anything the least bit negative about Oprah, you trash my comment. Gee, thanks.

[ILoveGreatDanes]

04:01 PM on 11/22/2011

The problem with OWN is Oprah keeps producing shows SHE (not other people) want to watch: mostly shows about herself, and, when she can't fill all the time with those, reality shows about has-been stars who will work for cheap. Who's Beverly Johnson? I've never even heard of her.

[charleyvldm9]

03:30 PM on 11/22/2011

Same old,Same old, just a name change,and a new time slot.

[LightShadow62]

02:11 PM on 11/22/2011

Let the ego-fest continue.

[ILoveGreatDanes]

03:57 PM on 11/22/2011

You read my mind.

[mashud]

11:52 AM on 11/22/2011

honestly, am I the only person who thinks that this woman is the most over rated personality in the US today?

[GraniteSkyline]

03:53 PM on 11/22/2011

*crickets*

[John Genryu]

04:45 PM on 11/22/2011

Nope :)

[edgySF]

07:55 AM on 11/22/2011

I DVR'd Lisa Ling's "Incarceration Generation." Looking forward to it.

Love the new Rosie show...as well as Oprah's life class.

Keep up the great work, Oprah. You are a refreshing alternative to all the graphic sex, violence, smut, vulgarity, etc. on TV. Love you!

[DrBillo1]

09:03 PM on 11/21/2011

why watch her---its over,she should join Regis in retirement---

[Pea Larry]

04:26 PM on 11/21/2011

Everyone loves Oprah, however this television OWN is full of rehashing and not very interesting whatsoever.....she has to offer something that is totally interesting and inspiring that will top all other stations and she has not done it as far as I can see. More reality shows is not gonna do it Oprah!

[John Genryu]

04:46 PM on 11/22/2011

Not everyone loves her. She's a narcissist.

[anneeger]

02:01 PM on 11/21/2011

I am so blessed. I do not subscribe to anything she is on.

[mashud]

11:53 AM on 11/22/2011

I hear you sister.

[lydiann]

11:28 AM on 11/21/2011

That what you get! Oprah! All those show on your network and none for your own people. THE ONLY BLACK YOU HAD WAS YOUR BUDDY GAIL! Like that the only black ya know! What goes around comes around. Black america supported you and you just kick us to the curb. IT CARMA BABY!

[Quai DOrsay]

04:12 PM on 11/21/2011

Huh??? Get a life ...

[Certified Jatt]

09:57 AM on 11/21/2011

She's the most narcissistic person on TV. Yes, she's wealthy and I'm jealous etc etc.
But, seriously...she has a show on OWN called "masterclass" in which famous people give interviews about their life. It was interesting. These famous people, i.e., masters, get 1 hour. Then, she did a show on her self which lasted 2 hours! What the F?

This is how I summarize Oprah:
"I'm Oprah Winfrey. I'm very kind and generous. I'm spiritual. I'm sophisticated, and down to earth. I pray to god. And i'm a seeker of truth and wisdom. I value humanity, and understand the struggle. I think it's the experiences that make us who we are.
Now, here's the iPad 2, and a $900 cashmere sweater from Ralph Lauren. It's my faaaaaaaaaaaavorite thaaaaannggg."

[somearelost]

09:02 AM on 11/21/2011

Awful

[sixtoes]

03:52 AM on 11/21/2011

Geez. My comments don't even go into 'pending', just straight to the trash. Way to go, Huffpo mods.

[clarke 17]

11:30 AM on 11/21/2011

LOLOL I feel your pain six, they do it to me all the time to. It aint easy living in the age of BIG BROTHER. We just TOO REAL for the people. LOLOLOLOL Stay strong six.