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1. What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.
Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, RaéVen Kelly, Virginia Capers
Votes: 24,705 | Gross: $39.10M
2. Respect (2021)
PG-13 | 145 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Director: Liesl Tommy | Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess
Votes: 17,912
3. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
PG-13 | 144 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom.
Director: Kasi Lemmons | Stars: Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie
Votes: 22,993
4. Vinyl (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Music
Richie Finestra, a shrewd record executive from New York, tries to promote American Century, his music label, amidst the changing music scene in the 1970s.
Stars: Bobby Cannavale, Paul Ben-Victor, P.J. Byrne, Max Casella
Votes: 24,976
5. Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
TV-14 | 112 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
Directors: Ben Turner, Gabe Turner | Stars: Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, William Stevenson
Votes: 1,795
6. Janet Jackson: Love Will Never Do (Without You) (1990 Music Video)
6 min | Music
Janet Jackson performs in the music video "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" from the album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" recorded for A&M Records. Wearing a black top and blue jeans... See full summary »
Director: Herb Ritts | Stars: Janet Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, Antonio Sabato Jr.
Votes: 139
7. Whitney Houston: How Will I Know (1985 Music Video)
5 min | Music, Musical
Official music video for "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston.
Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Sandy Strallen
Votes: 188
8. Toni Braxton: He Wasn't Man Enough (2000 Music Video)
G | 4 min | Animation, Music
The music video for Toni Braxton's "He Wasn't Man Enough"
Director: Bille Woodruff | Stars: Toni Braxton, Robin Givens, Keri Lewis, Tamar Braxton
Votes: 44
9. Janet Jackson Feat. MC Lyte: You Want This (1994 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Keir McFarlane | Stars: Janet Jackson, MC Lyte
Votes: 33
10. Janet Jackson: Live in Hawaii (2002 TV Special)
115 min | Documentary, Music
Janet Jackson's final-stop of the "All For You" world-tour.
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Jenna Dewan, Gil Duldulao, Alison Faulk, Nick Florez
Votes: 145
11. The Jackson Family Honors (1994 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family, Music
Billed as a humanitarian event, the "Jackson Family Honors" taped in Las Vegas. The event was to salute outstanding humanitarians and to raise money for charities.
Stars: Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Elizabeth Taylor, Berry Gordy
Votes: 88
12. Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show (2004 TV Special)
Music, Sport
The Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime show featuring various performers such as P. Diddy, Kid Rick, and most of all Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Texas Southern University Ocean Of Soul Marching Band, University of Houston Marching Band, Jonathan Sway Calloway
Votes: 355
13. Adina Howard: Freak Like Me (1995 Music Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Short, Music
Adina Howard drives around her neighborhood, rolls around in bed and dances at a party singing about sex.
Director: Hype Williams | Star: Adina Howard
Votes: 25
14. MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
MTV's inaugural "ICON" event pays tribute to Janet Jackson, in a production that's 90% tribute, 10% celebrity roast. The timeline of Janet's career is explored through widescreen ... See full summary »
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Katherine Jackson, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Votes: 245
15. Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1996 Video)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of music videos from pop singer Janet Jackson.
Directors: Piers Ashworth, René Elizondo, Yuri Elizondo, Wayne Isham, Brian Jones, Mary Lambert, Marcus Nispel, Herb Ritts, Dominic Sena, Peter Smillie, Julien Temple | Stars: Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse
Votes: 329
16. B.B. King: Into the Night (1985 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: John Landis, Jeffrey A. Okun | Stars: B.B. King, John Landis, Ira Newborn, Forrest J. Ackerman
Votes: 49
17. The Pointer Sisters: I'm So Excited (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Music
In the clip, the sisters are seen getting ready for a formal party at a high-society club.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: The Pointer Sisters, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer
Votes: 46
18. Janet Jackson: Runaway (1995 Music Video)
4 min | Fantasy, Music
Director: Marcus Nispel | Star: Janet Jackson
Votes: 84
19. Sammy Davis Jr live in Australia 1979 (1979 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
A classic performance recorded live at Festival Hall, Melbourne, 1979. Hailed as the "the world's greatest entertainer", Sammy Davis Jr was an iconic Brat-Pack member with Dean Martin and ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Faiman | Stars: Don Lane, Sammy Davis Jr.
20. Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990 Video)
55 min | Music
A collection of videos from Janet Jackson's CD "Rhythm Nation".
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Wayne Isham, Herb Ritts, Dominic Sena, Peter Smillie, Julien Temple | Stars: Janet Jackson, Kevin Marshall Brady, Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse
Votes: 111
21. Diana Ross Live! The Lady Sings... Jazz & Blues: Stolen Moments (1992 TV Special)
101 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Diana Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendrick
Votes: 60
22. Millie Jackson Live! Live at the Sunset Junction Street Festival Los Angeles (2007 Video)
59 min | Documentary, Music
The Notorious Millie Jackson, Queen of Sassy R&B music, in a rare, full length, live concert recorded in the summer of 2006.
Director: Dwayne Eric Alexander | Star: Millie Jackson
23. Janet Jackson: 2008 Rock Witchu Tour (2008 Video)
Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Jeff Warden | Stars: Janet Jackson, Dave Navarro, Q-Tip, Candy Richardz
Votes: 27
24. The Jacksons: America's First Family of Music (2003 TV Special)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Family, Music
Stars: Isaac Hayes, Howard Hewett, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson
Votes: 20
25. Sip & Savor MoviEo (2011 Video)
7 min | Short, Drama
Director: Tony Clomax | Stars: Tykime Davis, Terron Jones, Jamil A.C. Mangan, Edgar Moore Jr.
26. Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
A Documentary that charts the life and music of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson
Director: Jeff Scheftel | Stars: Mahalia Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Horace Clarence Boyer, John Sellers
Votes: 39
27. Janet Jackson: Every Time (1998 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Janet Jackson's song "Every Time"
Director: Matthew Rolston | Star: Janet Jackson
Votes: 51
28. Puzz 3D: The Orient Express (2000 Video Game)
Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Part of Puzz 3D video game series. Complete the 3D jigsaw puzzle of the famous historical passenger train, the Orient Express, to solve its mystery. The story is told through FMV sequences.
Director: Dany Chiasson | Stars: Deena Aziz, Chip Chuipka, Bill Rowat, Amanda Strawn
29.
Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
Episode:
A Song for the Soul - April 7, 1963
(1992)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Singing in a 1960s black girl band, Sam must save one member from an unscrupulous nightclub owner.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Harrison Page, Tammy Townsend
Votes: 429
30.
The Tyra Banks Show (2005–2011)
Episode:
Episode #4.24
(2008)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Director: Scot Titelbaum | Stars: Tyra Banks, Janet Jackson
31.
So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
Episode:
Top 10 Results
(2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Music, Reality-TV
The top 10 dancers open the show with a Wade Robson pop-jazz group routine to the music "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" by Róisín Murphy. The results are revealed based on viewer votes. Bottom 4 perform solos. Chris Brown performs.
Director: Don Weiner | Stars: Cat Deeley, Nigel Lythgoe, Cicely Bradley, Chris Brown
Votes: 14
32.
Fashion Police (2002– )
Episode:
Episode #7.16
(2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Tisha Greco | Stars: George Kotsiopoulos, Kelly Osbourne, Giuliana Rancic, Joan Rivers
33.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
Episode:
Episode #8.188
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Anthony Caleca | Stars: Mary J. Blige, Cindy Crawford, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall
34.
The Halcyon (2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2017)
46 min | Drama, War
Freddie flies in with his crew-mates, and touches down. There's a brief moment of camaraderie, before he ruefully watches his squadron head towards the mess. He turns the other way: there's a car waiting for him.
Director: Stephen Woolfenden | Stars: Annabelle Apsion, Mark Benton, Jamie Blackley, Edward Bluemel
Votes: 132
35.
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2015–2016)
Episode:
Rebel Rebel
(2016)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Ava urges Gigi to try anything and everything while she is still young; a big time Broadway producer makes Rehab an offer.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Denis Leary, John Corbett, Elizabeth Gillies, Elaine Hendrix
Votes: 165