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1. R. Kelly Sings Sam Cooke: Live at the Five Star! (2011 TV Special)
Music
Director: Devin Dehaven | Star: R. Kelly
Votes: 12
2. 30 for 30 (2009– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A collection of documentary films focused on sports.
Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden
Votes: 5,550
3. R. Kelly Live: The Light It Up Tour (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 110 min | Music
This concert program was shot with 10 Camera Hi-Definition featuring R. Kelly at the world famous Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA. Kelly's previous albums have garnered sales of over 25 ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Swaffield | Star: Teamjohnhill
Votes: 43
4. R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection (2003 Video)
85 min | Music
Directors: Director X, Christopher Erskin, F. Gary Gray, R. Kelly, Lionel C. Martin, David Nelson, Millicent Shelton, Kim Watson, Hype Williams, Bille Woodruff | Stars: R. Kelly, Garcelle Beauvais, Boo, Céline Dion
Votes: 93
5. Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997 Video)
Unrated | 106 min | Music
Collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the period 1983-1997. Mainly focused post-1995 era, including videos such as "Scream" and "They Don't Care About Us."
Directors: Nicholas Brandt, Colin Chilvers, Bob Giraldi, Wayne Isham, Michael Jackson, John Landis, Spike Lee, Don Mischer, Vincent Paterson, Mark Romanek, James Yukich | Stars: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 2,012
6. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 681
7. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,762
8.
Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode:
Wetten, dass..? aus Erfurt
(2001)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Director: Alexander Arnz | Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Andrea Bocelli
Votes: 16
9. R. Kelly: The King Lives (2012 TV Movie)
Music
Director: Devin Dehaven | Star: R. Kelly
Votes: 11
10. R. Kelly: The World's Greatest (2001 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Kelly is a boxer in this video, playing the part of Muhammad Ali, as this song was originally a tribute to him. There is no color in the video except for red, Kelly's boxing clothes happen to have that color.
Director: Bille Woodruff | Star: R. Kelly
Votes: 17
11. Big Break (I) (1990– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
A talent contest hosted by Natalie Cole where singers and musicians compete for a $100,000 prize, with a panel of celebrity judges deciding the winner.
Stars: Natalie Cole, Cornelius C. Mims, Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby
Votes: 12
12.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Lady Gaga
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Rob Ford Cold Open, Cheap Applause Monologue, Anti-Depressant for Obama, Kimye Talk Show, Album Offer, Weekend Update with guests Mr. Senior and Jebidiah Atkinson, Co-op ... See full summary »
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon
Votes: 271
13. Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning (2020)
TV-14 | 297 min | Documentary, Crime
Featuring interviews with new survivors, psychologists, and experts on the Kelly case.
Stars: Candice Norcott, Jim DeRogatis, Gerald Griggs, W. Kamau Bell
Votes: 910
14. Michael Jackson: One More Chance (2010 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The video begins with a group of people walking onto a stage. The curtain opens to reveal a cafe that Jackson starts dancing in with the group of people watching.
Director: Nicholas Brandt | Stars: Michael Jackson, Edge Knight, Xavier Truesdell
Votes: 131
15. Whitney Houston: I Look to You (2009 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Official music video for "I Look to You" by Whitney Houston.
Director: Melina Matsoukas | Star: Whitney Houston
Votes: 31
16.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #32.3
(1995)
32 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Bruno Brookes presents, with Ultimate Kaos, Massive Attack featuring Tracey Thorn, Ini Kamoze, Sleeper, The Human League, Barry White, Celine Dion, The Sweet and Rednex.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Bruno Brookes, Ultimate Kaos, Massive Attack, Ini Kamoze
Votes: 11
17.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Benji
(2012)
TV-G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In 1984, Chicago was in the heady grip of a Black Renaissance. Harold Washington was mayor, Michael Jordan had just signed with the Bulls, Oprah Winfrey was hosting a local morning show, ... See full summary »
Directors: Coodie, Chike Ozah | Stars: Nick Anderson, Darrin Andrews, Tim Bankston, Kenny Battle
Votes: 807
18. Black Men United: U Will Know (1994 Music Video)
Unrated | 5 min | Music
A music video for the single "U Will Know" by a group of black male music recording artists collectively known as Black Men United (B.M.U.), from the original soundtrack to Jason's Lyric (1994).
Director: Troy Smith | Stars: B.M.U., D'Angelo, After 7, Boyz II Men
Votes: 13
19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove
Votes: 19,019
20. The 10th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Smokey Robinson (2004 TV Special)
TV-PG | 90 min | Music
The "10th ANNUAL BET WALK of FAME" is a 2004 music special hosted by Donnie Simpson that honors the legendary R&B recording artist Smokey Robinson as the recipient the 2004 BET Walk of Fame... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Marsha Ambrosius, India Arie, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins
Votes: 10
21. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,297
22. 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (2005 TV Special)
150 min | Family
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Philip Bailey, Ricky Bell, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 23
23. Videotech (1996– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Beverley Turner, Margherita Taylor, Sarah Cawood, Boyzone
Votes: 8
24. R. Kelly: TP-2.com - The Videos (2001 Video)
Documentary, Music
Directors: Director X, Christopher Erskin, F. Gary Gray, R. Kelly, Hype Williams, Bille Woodruff | Stars: R. Kelly, Jay-Z, Keith Murray
Votes: 38
25. Cassidy Feat. R. Kelly: Hotel (2004 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Director X | Stars: Cassidy, R. Kelly, Trina
Votes: 9
26. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
27. Fade to Black (2004)
R | 109 min | Documentary
Filmed during his "Black Album" era, Jay-Z looks back on his career as one of rap music's most successful emcees and entrepreneurs.
Directors: Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren | Stars: Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Missy Elliott, Fonzworth Bentley
Votes: 1,074 | Gross: $0.73M
28. Michael Jackson: You Are Not Alone (1995 Music Video)
6 min | Music
A music video for his 1995 song "You Are Not Alone".
Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley
Votes: 789
29. Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12 (2005 Video)
R | 43 min | Short, Drama, Music
The first twelve chapters of R. Kelly's rap opera in which a one-night stand triggers a series of revelations about the sexual deceits of its characters.
Directors: R. Kelly, Jim Swaffield | Stars: R. Kelly, Cat Wilson, Rolando Boyce, LeShay N. Tomlinson
Votes: 2,182
30. 3rd Annual BET Awards (2003 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Documentary, Music
The 3rd BET Awards was hosted by Mo'Nique and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 24, 2003 at the Kodak ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Mo'Nique, 3 Little Women, 50 Cent, A.J.
Votes: 81
31. The Isley Brothers Feat. JS: Busted (2003 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Bille Woodruff | Stars: The Isley Brothers, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, Kandy Johnson
Votes: 7
32. American Music Awards 2013 (2013 TV Special)
Music
American Music Awards - one of above all ceremonies of musical rewards of the USA. Conducted from 1973. This bonus actually is the basic competitor of bonus Grammy, and also and other musical rewards.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Pitbull, 2 Chainz, Lady A, Christina Aguilera
Votes: 96
33.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
Episode:
Adam Driver/Rhett & Link/R. Kelly
(2016)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Adam Driver (Paterson (2016)); Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal (Rhett and Link's Buddy System (2016), Good Mythical Morning (2012)). Also: R. Kelly performs.
Directors: Dave Diomedi, Dan Opsal | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Adam Driver, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal
Votes: 19
34. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 13,848
35. Britney Spears: Outrageous (2004 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
Director: Dave Meyers | Stars: Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears
Votes: 75
36. 2010 Soul Train Awards (2010 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
23rd Annual Soul Train Awards show features musical tributes to Anita Baker and Ronald Isley, both of whom receive the Soul Train Legends Award.
Directors: Jonathan X, Tony Marshall | Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Erykah Badu, Michael Baisden
Votes: 24
37. R. Kelly: Cookie (2013 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Alex Nazari | Star: R. Kelly
Votes: 8
38.
Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning (2020)
Episode:
Please Come Forward
(2020)
TV-14 | 57 min | Documentary, Crime
R. Kelly faces his first round of criminal charges after the airing of Surviving R. Kelly, and survivor Jerhonda Pace reveals a shocking pact she made.
Stars: Sara Azari, Tarana Burke, Lanita Carter, Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Votes: 60
39. BET Awards 2013 (2013 TV Special)
TV-G | 242 min | Music
The 13th BET Awards was hosted by Chris Tucker and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 30, 2013 at the Nokia ... See full summary »
Director: Jonte | Stars: Chris Tucker, 2 Chainz, Laila Ali, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 39
40. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff
Votes: 17,433
41. Showtime at the Apollo (1987– )
TV-14 | Comedy, Music
Stars: Steve Harvey, Kiki Shepard, Sinbad, Mo'Nique
Votes: 191
42. Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33 (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The long-awaited next section of R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet" series.
Directors: R. Kelly, Jim Swaffield | Stars: R. Kelly, Eric Lane, Molly Pan, Tracey Bonner
Votes: 437
43. The 27th Annual American Music Awards (2000 TV Special)
Music
Stars: *NSYNC, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Garth Brooks
Votes: 18
44. Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22 (2007 Video)
R | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The second ten chapters of R. Kelly's rap opera in which a one-night stand triggers a series of revelations about the sexual deceits of its characters.
Directors: R. Kelly, Victor Mignatti, Jim Swaffield | Stars: R. Kelly, Eric Lane, LeShay N. Tomlinson, LaDonna Tittle
Votes: 1,170
45. Access Granted (2000– )
30 min | Music
All access is granted to the set of a music video of a certain vocal artist, whether hip-hop or R&B, allowing the secrets behind the graphics, props and dynamics of the video imagery.
Stars: Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 40
46. R. Kelly: I Believe I Can Fly (1996 Music Video)
G | 5 min | Music
The official video for R Kelly's hit song "I Believe I Can Fly."
Directors: R. Kelly, Hype Williams | Star: R. Kelly
Votes: 78
47. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982–1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 43
48. The 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2006 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Vivica A. Fox and Nicole Richie, and honored achievements made during 2005 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 18, 2006 at the Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena, California.
Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Apl.de.Ap, Tichina Arnold, Rochelle Aytes
Votes: 18
49.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #32.1
(1995)
30 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Jack Dee presents, featuring The Human League, PJ and Duncan, Rednex, Thunder, Boyzone, East 17, Ini Kamoze and Celine Dion.
Director: Claire Winyard | Stars: Jack Dee, The Human League, PJ & Duncan, Céline Dion
Votes: 10
50. Howard Stern (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Raunchy interviews, sketches, and social commentary from the king of shock radio.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Matt Sager, John Melendez
Votes: 1,161