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1. Road to Brooklyn (2012– )
Documentary, Short
JAY Z's Life + Times follows the final leg of The Nets' storied journey to Brooklyn. This docu-series captures all the excitement and anticipation as the borough welcomes the first major ... See full summary »
Stars: Wayne Bailey, Artesia Balthrop, Marvin Barksdale, Johnny Famous
Votes: 77
2. ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards (2002 TV Special)
Sport
Director: Steven Lawrence | Stars: 3rd Strike, Summer Altice, B-Real, Steve Berra
Votes: 22
3.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Betty White/Jay-Z
(2010)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Betty is thankful to Facebook for the petition to have her host, calling the site a huge waste of time. Episodes of Delicious Dish, Daniel Ortiz Show (Armisen), MacGruber, Gingey - 1904 Lesbian; Weekend Update - Really?!; CSI: Sarasota.
Directors: Don Roy King, Jonathan Krisel, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 597
4.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 7 May 2010
(2010)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Sepcial guests: Jessica Alba, Kirstie Alley, Erin Andrews, Kim Cattrall.
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Jessica Alba, Kirstie Alley, Erin Andrews, Kim Cattrall
Votes: 63
5. Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 80 min | Music
Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes is the second live CD/DVD/BD compilation by American rock band Linkin Park.[1] It was recorded during the band's annual Projekt Revolution festival... See full summary »
Director: Blue Leach | Stars: Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Phoenix Farrell
Votes: 409
6.
The NBA on TNT (1988– )
Episode:
2009 East Finals Game 5: Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
(2009)
Sport
Stars: LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Wally Szczerbiak, Jay-Z
Votes: 11
7. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023)
Not Rated | 169 min | Documentary, Music
Beyoncé in performance at her record-breaking RENAISSANCE World Tour and the creative mastermind behind it.
Directors: Beyoncé, Mark Ritchie, Ed Burke | Stars: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar
Votes: 3,363
8. Black Sorority Project: The Exodus (2006)
45 min | Documentary
The story of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and its founders, 22 groundbreaking young women who changed the course of history.
Directors: Rosalyn Coleman, Derek Fordjour, Jamar White | Stars: Keisha Alfred, Candice Wilson Cherry, Patrice DeHaney, Tiffany Raelynn Eberhardt
Votes: 24
9. John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly (2014)
66 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly is a fan-made feature documentary chronicling the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Acclaimed singer/songwriter John Mayer.
Director: Eastwood Allen | Stars: John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino, David Labruyere
Votes: 243
10. TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
TV-MA | 43 min | Documentary, Biography
After his arrest at age 16, Kalief Browder fought the system and prevailed, despite unthinkable circumstances. He became an American hero.
Stars: Jay-Z, Kalief Browder, Venida Browder, Paul Prestia
Votes: 2,910
11. 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
12.
The Shop (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #4.1
(2021)
TV-MA | Talk-Show
LeBron James and Maverick Carter are joined by music mogul Jay-Z, rapper Bad Bunny, the WNBA's Nneka Ogwumike, and exec Paul Rivera.
Stars: Bad Bunny, Maverick Carter, LeBron James, Jay-Z
Votes: 24
13. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
14. Check It Out! Video (2009– )
Music
Legendary Hip Hop DJ, Frank Ramirez, hosts this 1 hour weekly hip hop, rap, music video and interview show. Frank, interviews the biggest names in the rap game, sneak peaks the hottest new ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Ramirez, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 47
15.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #6.23
(2001)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: MTV Cribs: George W. Bush, Kenny Rogers' Jackass, Child Genius - Just Cloning, Bring on the Sugar and Spice, The Rock Junket - Mummy Returns, CawellwellATT, Marvin Tikvah: House For Sale, Psychic 2.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Nelson Ascencio, Alex Borstein, Mo Collins, Christian Duguay
Votes: 28
16.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Justin Timberlake
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
America's premier sketch-comedy show returns for its 38th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam, ... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, James Signorelli | Stars: Fred Armisen, Vanessa Bayer, Bill Hader, Taran Killam
Votes: 367
17.
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Episode:
Part 5 - Injustice for All
(2017)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography
Following his release, Kalief struggles psychologically to reintegrate, even as he files a lawsuit against the city and becomes a media sensation.
Director: Jenner Furst | Stars: Michelle Alexander, Mark Bodrick, Akeem Browder, Deion Browder
Votes: 73
18. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,210
19. Lemonade (2016 TV Special)
65 min | Music, Musical
A view of a woman's journey through life.
Directors: Beyoncé, Kahlil Joseph, Dikayl Rimmasch, Todd Tourso, Jonas Åkerlund, Melina Matsoukas, Mark Romanek | Stars: Beyoncé, Brittani Alexander, Jasmine Badie, Fulani Bahati
Votes: 3,490
20. And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
300 min | Documentary, History, Music
A five-part documentary series released by VH1 in 2004. The series recounts the development of hip hop culture from its birth in New York City in the 1970s through its flowering into a global phenomenon in the 21st Century.
Stars: Bill Adler, Will Smith, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg
Votes: 201
21. Jay-Z: The Story of O.J. (2017 Music Video)
4 min | Animation, Music
Jay-Z explores what being successful means to black people in a world of archetypes and wasteful spending.
Directors: Jay-Z, Mark Romanek
Votes: 312
22. This Is the N (2007 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
Director: Nas | Stars: James Brown, Gerald Ford, Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z
Votes: 12
23. Down with the Kings (2008)
17 min | Short
Three friends meet and live-it-up like they did in the younger days; an incident occurs based around one of the friends; the two other friends are shown pondering their friendship.
Director: Dannycans | Stars: Rob Matos, Tanvir Raquib
Votes: 16
24. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,981
25. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2011 TV Special)
60 min | Reality-TV
An annual fashion show sponsored by lingerie and sleepwear brand Victoria's Secret.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio
Votes: 781
26. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 570
27. NFL Monday Night Football (1970– )
Sport
Coverage of professional football featuring teams from the National Football League airing on Monday nights during the NFL's regular season.
Stars: Frank Gifford, Al Michaels, Howard Cosell, Dan Dierdorf
Votes: 1,566
28. The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Music
38-minute documentary accompanying a collection of shorts directed by Mark Romanek.
Director: Lance Bangs | Stars: Mark Romanek, Fiona Apple, Audioslave, Beck
Votes: 362
29. Beef: The Series (2006– )
22 min | Documentary
QD3 Entertainment, leaders of the Urban DVD market have partnered up with Black Entertainment Television (BET), to bring you the highly anticipated BEEF The Series. Continuing the tradition... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Kishino, Kim Osorio, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube
Votes: 25
30. U2: 360 Degrees at the Rose Bowl (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 131 min | Documentary, Music
Live performance of U2 at the Rose Bowl in California. Part of the "U2 360° Tour", which is titled for the use of a 360° stage and audience configuration.
Director: Tom Krueger | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 723
31. Inside the Label (2016– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, History, Music
Inside the Label explores prominent hip-hop record labels that transformed the music business in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. The series includes eight 1-hour episodes that reveals the... See full summary »
Stars: Charlamagne Tha God, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z
Votes: 7
32. FDA: Fresh Empire Campaign (2016)
Reality-TV
Director: Dylan Verrechia | Stars: Jay-Z, Lenny Santiago
Votes: 7
33.
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Episode:
Part 2 - The Island
(2017)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography
We are taken back to the early days of Kalief's incarnation on Rikers Island where he is introduced to a world of violence, corruption, and gangs. In constant turmoil, Kalief must defend himself from all sides.
Director: Jenner Furst | Stars: Harry Bass, Liana Bedgood, Preet Bharara, Michael Bloomberg
Votes: 89
34. HBO Boxing (1973– )
TV-14 | 63 min | Documentary, Sport
Telecasts of various boxing matches.
Stars: Larry Merchant, Jim Lampley, Harold Lederman, Michael Buffer
Votes: 136
35. Beyoncé's I Am... World Tour (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Music
Beyoncé performs in concert during her world tour, and backstage scenes show the work that goes into the production.
Director: Ed Burke | Stars: Beyoncé, David Sincere Aiken, Khasan Brailsford, Madonna Grimes
Votes: 511
36. Murder Inc Documentary (2022– )
Music
Follow the rise, fall and redemption of Murder Inc. Records as well as the mastermind behind Hip Hop.
Stars: Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, Chris Gotti
Votes: 42
37. The Beyoncé Experience: Live (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 130 min | Music, Musical
Beyonce preforms her live concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Includes special guests Destiny's Child.
Director: Nick Wickham | Stars: Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, Heather Elizabeth Morris
Votes: 445
38. NBA 2K13 (2012 Video Game)
Sport
An NBA game from 2014.
Stars: Peter Barto, Doris Burke, Kevin Harlan, Clark Kellogg
Votes: 403
39.
Women of the Movement (2022)
Episode:
Mother and Son
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama, History
A mother faces her worst nightmare when her son goes missing.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood | Stars: Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Julia McDermott
Votes: 163
40.
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Episode:
Part 6 - The After Life
(2017)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography
Though grief-stricken and in poor health, Kalief's mother fights for justice, while city officials attempt damage control as the civil case proceeds.
Director: Jenner Furst | Stars: Michelle Alexander, Mark Bodrick, Akeem Browder, Deion Browder
Votes: 66
41. 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: 52,807
42. Explained (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 18 min | Documentary
A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.
Stars: Estelle Caswell, Samira Wiley, Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan
Votes: 9,955
43. On the Run Tour: Beyonce and Jay Z (2014 TV Special)
155 min | Documentary, Music
Beyonce and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."
Director: Jonas Åkerlund | Stars: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Venzella Joy, Ksyn Cason
Votes: 515
44. Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Music
A retrospective look at the "Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All-Time".
Director: Bobbito Garcia | Stars: A-Plus, Anthony Alonso, Stretch Armstrong, B-Real
Votes: 1,008
45. Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez & Shakira (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 15 min | Short, Music, Sport
While the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs compete for the Championship of the National Football League, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira take over the Pepsi Super Bowl 54 Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Kirsten Dodgen, Mark Evans
Votes: 420
46. The 1998 Billboard Music Awards (1998 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Kathy Griffin, Andy Dick, *NSYNC, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 103
47.
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Episode:
Part 3 - The Bing
(2017)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography
Kalief's mental state begins to deteriorate as multiple trial delays by the prosecution force him to spend months in solitary confinement at Rikers.
Director: Jenner Furst | Stars: Michelle Alexander, Akeem Browder, Kalief Browder, Nicole Browder
Votes: 79
48. Jay-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call (2009 TV Special)
Music
Director: Manny Rodriguez | Star: Jay-Z
Votes: 17
49.
TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017)
Episode:
Part 4 - The Witness
(2017)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography
Shoddy police work and the prosecutors' inability to locate the main witness leave Kalief facing more agonizing delays.
Director: Jenner Furst | Stars: Liana Bedgood, Kalief Browder, Venida Browder, Mary Buser
Votes: 74
50. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Talk-Show
Comedian David Letterman interviews people he finds fascinating.
Stars: David Letterman, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney, Tina Fey
Votes: 6,215