Jay-Z

Born: 1969-12-04

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".


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Black Is King

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Released: 2020-07-31

This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today’s...

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

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Released: 2023-12-01

Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in...

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Quincy

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Released: 2018-09-21

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture...

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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

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Released: 2019-04-17

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the...

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You're Watching Video Music Box

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Released: 2021-12-03

The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay...

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State Property

as Untouchable J
Released: 2002-01-18

Frustrated with being broke, Beans decides that the only way to grasp the American Dream is to...

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Paper Soldiers

as Jay-Z (Rapper in Studio)
Released: 2002-06-01

Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs...

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The Concert for New York City

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Released: 2001-10-20

The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a...

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Beef

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Released: 2003-08-03

A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.

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Lemonade

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Released: 2016-04-23

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a...

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The Love We Make

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Released: 2011-09-10

"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan,...

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BEYONCÉ

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Released: 2014-06-13

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that...

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Life Is But a Dream

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Released: 2013-06-10

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the...

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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]

as Self (segment "Through the Wire")
Released: 2005-03-22

A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's...

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Released: 2021-11-20

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

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TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2024-04-28

A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the...

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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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Released: 2022-09-23

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was...

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Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

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Released: 2010-11-30

108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, 6 continents, 1.1 million fans. Beyoncé’s I Am... World Tour...

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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

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Released: 2020-04-10

The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and...

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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

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Released: 2004-04-02

The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With...

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The Beyoncé Experience Live

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Released: 2007-11-16

"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in...

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Live 8

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Released: 2005-11-07

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty....

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Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

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Released: 2015-10-01

Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio...

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Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes

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Released: 2008-12-25

'Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes' was recorded during the Linkin Park's annual...

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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-11-19

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5,...

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Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

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Released: 2017-09-04

The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own...

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Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

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Released: 2019-07-31

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On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

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Released: 2014-09-20

Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."

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Watch the Throne

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Released: 2011-09-25

A 10-minute long mini documentary showing the Watch the Throne sessions. Contains snippets of...

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Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2007-05-16

The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style...

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Letter to the President

as Self
Released: 2005-03-29

Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and...

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B'Day Anthology Video Album

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Released: 2007-04-03

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It...

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R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection

as Jay Z (segment "Fiesta (Remix)")
Released: 2003-10-21

This DVD/CD combination package features all of R. Kelly's biggest music videos from the first...

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Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi

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Released: 2007-12-04

Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units...

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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

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Released: 2019-09-06

Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an...

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Made in America

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Released: 2013-10-11

Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.

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John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

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Released: 2014-04-06

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential...

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Backstage

as Himself
Released: 2000-09-08

If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look -...

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Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows

as Himself
Released: 2013-05-06

Gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna's unprecedented globetrotting concert tour...

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So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert

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Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the...

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Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course

as Himself
Released: 2004-11-30

Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released on November 30, 2004 by rapper, Jay-Z and rock band...

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Fade to Black

as Self
Released: 2004-11-05

An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award...

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…Sings Musicals

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-01-15

BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife,...

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Beyoncé: Year of 4

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Released: 2011-07-01

"Beyoncé: Year of 4" documents the year-long personal and artistic journey that inspired...

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Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt

as Self
Released: 2007-01-01

Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on...

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Beef IV

as Himself
Released: 2007-09-18

Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop...

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Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry

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Released: 2012-11-24

Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?

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Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1

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Released: 2002-01-01

Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1,...

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Bang Bang

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Released: 2014-09-15

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4:44

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-07-06

Centers on two performances; in the first, dancers Storyboard P and Okwui Okpokwasili twist and...

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Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square

as Self - Singer
Released: 2016-11-03

Here in Times Square is a concert television special featuring American singer-songwriter Alicia...

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Streets is Watching

as Jay-Z
Released: 1998-05-12

Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure...

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The Hustle of @617MikeBiv

as Himself
Released: 2023-08-24

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv details the life of Michael L. Bivins. A kid from Roxbury's Orchard...

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Beyonce & Jay Z - Global Citizen Festival Mandela

as Self
Released: 2018-12-02

The night's most anticipated appearance came from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who brought their On the...

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Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

as self
Released: 2021-12-01

A merger of megastar music. Discover the story of multi-genre performer and fashion promoter,...

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Hoodz: Big Beef

as Actor
Released: 2007-10-02

This DVD features all of hip-hop's beefs that have spilled over into the streets. It is a series...

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Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special

as Self
Released: 1999-12-14

Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98...

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The MC: Why We Do It

as Himself
Released: 2005-02-01

"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues...

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RD20

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Released: 2016-06-25

The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of...

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Beyoncé: Self-Titled

as Self
Released: 2013-12-13

"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The...

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Mariah Carey: #1's

as Himself
Released: 1998-11-12

1's is Mariah Carey's sixth DVD/video release. It contains 14 of Mariah' s #1 hits such as...

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Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012

as Self
Released: 2012-06-24

Ever since her arrival on planet pop at the age of 16, Rihanna has used her dazzling star power...

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Kingdom Come

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Released: 2006-11-21

Kingdom Come is a video included in the ninth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was...

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Global Citizen Festival 2014

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Released: 2014-09-27

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On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

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Released: 2018-12-12

Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live during their 2019 "On the Run II Tour."

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Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle

as self
Released: 2023-08-12

It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Keeping Up with the Kardashians

as Self
First aired: 2007-10-14

A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family,...

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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The Jay Leno Show

as Self
First aired: 2009-09-14

The Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10...

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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

as Self
First aired: 2001-11-02

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from...

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The Chris Rock Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1997-02-07

The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris...

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

as Self
First aired: 1999-02-03

Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet...

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This Is Pop

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2021-03-06

Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore...

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Shut Up and Dribble

as Self - Musician & Businessman
First aired: 2018-11-03

An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political...

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Explained

as Self (voice)
First aired: 2018-05-23

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current...

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Explained

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2018-05-23

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current...

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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

as Self
First aired: 2018-01-12

TV legend David Letterman teams up with fascinating global figures for in-depth interviews and...

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jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2022-02-16

The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate...

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Hitlåtens historia

as Himself
First aired: 2010-01-16

Music show that tells the story behind modern pop classics.

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Skavlan

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-01-16

Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik...

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Time: The Kalief Browder Story

as Self
First aired: 2017-03-01

The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for...

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Classic Albums

as Self
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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Hart to Heart

as Self
First aired: 2021-08-05

A-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected...

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MTV Unplugged

as Self
First aired: 1989-11-26

MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry...

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Hogan Knows Best

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-07-10

Hogan Knows Best is an American reality documentary television series on VH1. The series debuted...

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The Shop

as Self
First aired: 2018-08-28

A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest...

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History 101

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2020-05-22

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs,...

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The Ashlee Simpson Show

as Self
First aired: 2004-06-16

The Ashlee Simpson Show was a television reality show about the life of Ashlee Simpson. The...

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Teen Choice Awards

as Self - Nominee: Male Artist
First aired: 1999-08-01

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were...

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The Grammy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1959-11-29

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...

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Today

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First aired: 1952-01-14

Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...

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MADtv

as Self
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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Free Meek

as Self
First aired: 2019-08-09

This intimate documentary series chronicles Meek Mill's transformation from chart-topping rapper...

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