Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics. In 1991 she signed the first of two record-breaking, multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest paid artists in the industry. Her debut album under the label, Janet (1993), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her work. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of the 1990s, she was named the second most successful recording artist of the decade. The release of her seventh studio album All for You (2001) coincided with a celebration of her impact on popular music as the inaugural MTV Icon. After parting ways with Virgin she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records. In 2015 she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation. Having sold over 160 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the United States, with 26 million certified albums. She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again" and "All for You" among her signature songs; she holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. In 2008 Billboard magazine released its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, placing her at number seven, while in 2010, ranking her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". One of the world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers.

  • Title: Janet Jackson
  • Popularity: 10.213
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1966-05-16
  • Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
  • Homepage: https://www.janetjackson.com/
  • Also Known As: Janet Damita Jo Jackson
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Janet Jackson Movies

  • 2023
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    Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

    Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

    2 2023 HD

    This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.

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  • 2019
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    Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival

    Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival

    1 2019 HD

    Janet Jackson makes her debut at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019, three decades into her career.

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  • 1993
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    Poetic Justice

    Poetic Justice

    6.9 1993 HD

    Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to...

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  • 2000
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    Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

    Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

    5 2000 HD

    The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula that...

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  • 2021
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    Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

    Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

    6.8 2021 HD

    In 2004, a culture war was brewing when the Super Bowl halftime show audience saw a white man expose a Black woman's breast for 9/16ths of a second....

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  • 1990
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    Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation

    Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation

    8 1990 HD

    A collection of videos from Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation".

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  • 2010
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    Why Did I Get Married Too?

    Why Did I Get Married Too?

    6.526 2010 HD

    Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas...

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  • 2010
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    For Colored Girls

    For Colored Girls

    6.699 2010 HD

    About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of...

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  • 2007
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    Why Did I Get Married?

    Why Did I Get Married?

    6.5 2007 HD

    Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their...

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  • 2007
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    Janet Jackson: Exposed

    Janet Jackson: Exposed

    9.5 2007 HD

    Explore the life and music, along with the triumphs and trials, of Janet Jackson in this compelling documentary, which doesn't shy away from...

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  • 2002
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    Janet: Live in Hawaii

    Janet: Live in Hawaii

    7.1 2002 HD

    Janet Jackson performs live at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on the final date of her “All for You” concert tour.

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  • 1998
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    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    7.7 1998 HD

    Janet Jackson performs live at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the final stop of her “The Velvet Rope” tour.

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  • 2010
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    Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?

    Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?

    6 2010 HD

    Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the...

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  • 1978
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    Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

    Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

    1 1978 HD

    The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition...

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  • 1985
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    Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

    Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

    1 1985 HD

    In March 1985, Larry Holmes defended his IBF Heavyweight title against rising contender David Bey in Las Vegas.

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  • 2019
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    The Minnesota Sound

    The Minnesota Sound

    1 2019 HD

    Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More

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  • 2009
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    Michael Jackson Memorial

    Michael Jackson Memorial

    8 2009 HD

    A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.

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  • 1993
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    Dangerous: The Short Films

    Dangerous: The Short Films

    8.1 1993 HD

    Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the...

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  • 1993
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    RapLine

    RapLine

    10 1993 HD

    Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin hosted a musical TV show on M6 called "RapLine". The...

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  • 1995
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    Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

    Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

    1 1995 HD

    An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.

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  • 2022
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    2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    8.5 2022 HD

    The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....

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  • 2005
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    Maxim: Hot Clips 3

    Maxim: Hot Clips 3

    1 2005 HD

    Collection of video clips including songs by N*E*R*D, Janet Jackson, Sugababes and Destiny's Child.

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  • 1970
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    Mirroring Michael Jackson

    Mirroring Michael Jackson

    1 1970 HD

    A documentary film honoring the King of Pop showcasing how Michael Jackson's groundbreaking musical legacy has influenced performers of the past,...

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  • 1995
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    Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996

    Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996

    7.7 1995 HD

    A compilation of music videos from pop singer Janet Jackson.

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  • 2004
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    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

    7.3 2004 HD

    The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.

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  • 1989
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    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    7.6 1989 HD

    Story about two boys, whose dreams of pursuing music careers are destroyed through substance abuse and drug trafficking.

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  • 2001
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    The Concert for New York City

    The Concert for New York City

    4.6 2001 HD

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

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  • 2018
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    McQueen

    McQueen

    7.5 2018 HD

    Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his...

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  • 2003
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    Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

    Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

    8.8 2003 HD

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  • 2019
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    Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

    Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

    7.2 2019 HD

    Taking an investigative look into the legal battles of the global superstar. Close friends, former staff and researchers paint an intimate portrait...

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  • 2001
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    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    7 2001 HD

    Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing...

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  • 2019
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    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

    7 2019 HD

    The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on March 29 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks,...

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  • 2009
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    The Michael Jackson Story

    The Michael Jackson Story

    5.5 2009 HD

    Micheal Jackson has led an incredible life, from his beginnings as a child star, to his rise as the King of Pop, followed by relentless public...

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  • 2001
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    Janet Jackson - All For You

    Janet Jackson - All For You

    10 2001 HD

    Japanese reissue of Janet's #1 2001 album. Includes "Doesn't Really Matter", the #1 title track, "Someone To Call My Lover", "Son Of A Gun", and...

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  • 1990
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    Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990

    Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990

    1 1990 HD

    The Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 was the first headlining concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. It was launched in support of her...

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  • 2010
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    We Are the World 25 For Haiti

    We Are the World 25 For Haiti

    5.5 2010 HD

    In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut version of "We Are the World" be re-released under the...

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  • 1993
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    Poetic Justice

    Poetic Justice

    6.9 1993 HD

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  • 1998
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    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    7.7 1998 HD

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  • 1998
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    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

    7.7 1998 HD

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  • 2004
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    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

    Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

    7.3 2004 HD

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  • 1989
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    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    7.6 1989 HD

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  • 1989
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    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    7.6 1989 HD

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  • 1989
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    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    7.6 1989 HD

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  • 1992
    imgMovies

    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

    7.534 1992 HD

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  • 1989
    imgMovies

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    7.6 1989 HD

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  • 1974
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    Good Times

    Good Times

    7.938 1974 HD

    Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by...

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  • 2003
    imgS19 E176

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    5.8 2003 HD

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

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  • 1971
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    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

    6.167 1971 HD

    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is an American variety show starring American pop-singer Cher and her husband, Sonny Bono. The show ran on CBS in the...

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  • 1976
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    The Sonny & Cher Show

    The Sonny & Cher Show

    4.7 1976 HD

    Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on the show, as...

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  • 2003
    imgS23 E49

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    5.5 2003 HD

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

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  • 1982
    imgS6 E24

    Fame

    Fame

    6.7 1982 HD

    An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a...

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  • 1952
    imgS67 E1

    Today

    Today

    5.538 1952 HD

    Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on...

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  • 1988
    imgS37 E69

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.2 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 2005
    imgS4 E0

    The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

    4.111 2005 HD

    The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired...

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  • 1978
    imgS8 E19

    Diff'rent Strokes

    Diff'rent Strokes

    7.026 1978 HD

    The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white...

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  • 1997
    imgS28 E39

    The View

    The View

    4.421 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 1996
    imgS14 E5

    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.041 1996 HD

    E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known...

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  • 1992
    imgS21 E193

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    5.376 1992 HD

    Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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  • 1979
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    A New Kind of Family

    A New Kind of Family

    5 1979 HD

    A New Kind of Family is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1979 to January 1980. The series stars Eileen Brennan, Rob Lowe, and...

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  • 2022
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    JANET JACKSON.

    JANET JACKSON.

    8 2022 HD

    The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary...

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  • 1991
    imgS25 E137

    Charlie Rose

    Charlie Rose

    5.6 1991 HD

    Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests, including philosophers, writers, politicians,...

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  • 1998
    imgS8 E24

    Will & Grace

    Will & Grace

    6.821 1998 HD

    Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along...

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  • 1993
    imgS16 E98

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    7.101 1993 HD

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The...

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  • 1969
    imgS2 E26

    The Jim Nabors Hour

    The Jim Nabors Hour

    1 1969 HD

    The Jim Nabors Hour is an American variety television series hosted by Jim Nabors that aired on the CBS television network from 1969 to 1971. Fresh...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E18

    The Flip Wilson Show

    The Flip Wilson Show

    4.8 1970 HD

    The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American...

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  • 1976
    imgS2 E8

    The Jacksons

    The Jacksons

    8.7 1976 HD

    The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with...

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  • 1959
    imgS62 E1

    The Grammy Awards

    The Grammy Awards

    7.7 1959 HD

    An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on...

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  • 1953
    imgS72 E1

    The Oscars

    The Oscars

    7 1953 HD

    An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

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  • 1993
    imgS18 E248

    GMTV

    GMTV

    5.8 1993 HD

    GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3...

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  • 1975
    imgS2 E15

    Cher

    Cher

    5 1975 HD

    Emmy Award nominated American variety show.

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  • 2009
    imgS1 E246

    Live from Studio Five

    Live from Studio Five

    3.3 2009 HD

    Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh...

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  • 1984
    imgS41 E1

    MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

    7.5 1984 HD

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

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  • 1981
    imgS33 E2

    Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

    5.5 1981 HD

    A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.

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  • 2013
    imgS7 E1

    Radio Disney Music Awards

    Radio Disney Music Awards

    9.583 2013 HD

    The Radio Disney Music Awards were an annual awards show operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network. Beginning in 2001, the...

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  • 1970
    imgS E

    Family First

    Family First

    1 1970 HD

    The follow-up to last year's Janet Jackson will also look at her efforts to reunite the family band with her brother, Randy Jackson

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  • 2007
    imgS32 E10

    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.2 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 1984
    imgS41 E1

    MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

    7.5 1984 HD

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

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  • 2014
    imgS12 E35

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    5.8 2014 HD

    After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program...

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  • 2019
    imgS5 E180

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    6.2 2019 HD

    Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are...

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  • 2022
    imgS2 E150

    Sherri

    Sherri

    4.2 2022 HD

    Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop...

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  • 1987
    imgS6 E30

    Going Live!

    Going Live!

    6 1987 HD

    Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah...

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  • 1975
    imgS50 E8

    Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

    6.948 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1975
    imgS50 E8

    Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

    6.948 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1994
    imgS30 E1

    MTV Europe Music Awards

    MTV Europe Music Awards

    10 1994 HD

    The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally...

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  • 1981
    imgS43 E81

    Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

    3.684 1981 HD

    Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive...

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  • 1999
    imgS20 E41

    TV Total

    TV Total

    6.1 1999 HD

    TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a floating interview stage that can be moved from one...

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  • 2004
    imgS1 E87

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    9.5 2004 HD

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September 17, 2004. It was...

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  • 1970
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    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    8 1970 HD

    The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary...

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  • 1970
    imgS33 E10

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

    6.068 1970 HD

    The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by...

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