Dvd in Music & Musicals DVDs & Videos

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Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."

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The vinyl toy market has proved extremely lucrative, with collectors willing to pay mind-boggling amounts for these tiny creations. This documentary takes a look at the evolution of vinyl toys.

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The career of Mariah Carey has seen her rise to untold riches, with her incredible vocal range winning over a sizeable worldwide audience. She may have witnessed her fair share of ups and downs in the business, but Mariah always comes back on top, as this documentary on her life illustrates. Unauthorized, no original music by Mariah is contained here, but for a guide to her rise from humble beginnings, this is a great place to start.

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Two retiring show people start up a New England country inn with the unique and, one would think, self-defeating idea of being open only on national holidays; however, in this delightful fluff-fest, they achieve instantaneous success. Conflicts arise when they fall for the same woman, and sparks fly -as do their feet - in a variety of inventive, holiday themed song-and-dance productions. Perhaps the best film ever inspired by a song. Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" was introduced in this film.

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Rising to prominence as a solo singer, part of Destiny's Child, and as an actor, Beyonce has taken the entertainment world by storm. This live show was recorded in London, England and sees Beyonce work her way through an incredible selection of R&B flavored hits. Tracks performed include "Crazy In Love," "Me, Myself And I," "Naughty Girl," "Dangerously In Love," and many others.

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Birdman, the adopted father of fellow rapper Lil Wayne, invites viewers to take a tour of the gritty streets that toughened the two hip-hoppers up and helped inspire their music. Join Birdman as he revisits a little place he likes to call home.

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This CBS Special on the life of Michael Jackson originally aired on January 2nd, 2004. Designed as a retrospective look at the life and career of the singing sensation, the show was dogged by the controversy surrounding Jackson due to a number of child abuse allegations that were aimed at him. Nevertheless the show managed to produce a positive message in its overview of the Jackson ouvre, and interspersed documentary footage with some stunning performances from the self-styled King of Pop. Among the clips are a rendition of "Ben" from American Bandstand, "Billie Jean" from the Motown 25th anniversary TV special, "The Way You Make Me Feel" performed at the Grammys, and many others.

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Based on the hit Disney television show, HANNAH MONTANA/MILEY CYRUS: BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CONCERT TOUR 3-D provides dedicated fans an all-access pass to the Best of Both Worlds concert tour. Leaving behind character Miley Stewart, the concert instead splits time between pop phenom Hannah Montana and Cyrus, who assumes the role of Montana's "ordinary girl" alter ego. Footage of the concert is interspersed with numerous behind-the-scene vignettes. Among these are pre-tour rehearsals--orchestrated by HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL impresario Kenny Ortega--and a touching jam session with father Billy Ray Cyrus. Also included are ecstatic fan testimonials and the film's most humorous moment, in which fathers race each other in high-heeled shoes for the chance to win concert tickets and backstage passes. Montana/Cyrus is joined on stage by the Jonas Brothers, who whip up the crowd with their own brand of high-energy pop. The film employs most of its 3-D tricks in the opening credits then pulls back the reins to focus on giving viewers the next best thing to actually being at the show. Filled with fist-pumping anthems ("Girls Night Out," "Nobody's Perfect," and the title track), BEST OF BOTH WORLDS remains true to the television show's dual personality theme: through good times and bad, every girl is her own superstar. For fans and parents alike, it's a wholesome and empowering message wrapped up in pure infectious fun.

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Associates of both Eminem and 50 Cent speak candidly about the careers of these hip-hop giants on this documentary. The triumphs and the controversies that have hounded the two rappers are given ample coverage over the two-hour presentation, and some rare footage of the stars in action is also included.

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The first HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL movie to be released straight to the silver screen, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 finds the cast of the beloved earlier installments, all students at East High, dealing with the ups and downs of senior year. While all the characters have their own dilemmas, the central issue, as in past films, is the relationship between sweethearts Troy (Zac Efron), the captain of East High's Wildcats basketball team, and the bookish Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), who face the possibility of imminent separation when Gabriella gets a chance to attend college early. With this third outing in the wildly popular Disney series, director Kenny Ortega takes full advantage of HSM3's big-screen leap, staging musical numbers that go far beyond the scope of the movie's predecessors (see the lavish "I Want It All" by resident East High diva Sharpay, played by Ashley Tisdale). While the series regulars are in fine form and a few new characters are introduced, the film really belongs to Efron, who gets the most screen time and is clearly on a trajectory for stardom beyond HSM. Rather than hold back their budding leading man, the creators and producers of HSM3 let Efron take the spotlight, much to the movie's advantage. Designed to welcome the few viewers who might be unfamiliar with HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, SENIOR YEAR certainly offers plenty of valedictory excitement, and will leave fans giddy with delight.

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Some the best performances of celebrated ballet dancer, Maria Tallchief were captured on film by THE BELL TELEPHONE HOUR and the RADIO-CANADA TELECASTS. This program features some of her great works along with legendary dancers Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev, and Conrad Ludlow between the years of 1954 and 1966.

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With a sultry voice and more curves than a coastal highway, Colombian singer Shakira is one of the biggest pop stars of Latin America. In August of 1999, the blessed beauty filmed a live performance for broadcast on the hit MTV acoustic series, UNPLUGGED. At the lovely Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center Studios, Shakira performs some of her best loved hits, including "Ciega, Sordomuda." At times, she is accompanied by a full mariachi backing band.

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This entertaining and thoughtful documentary takes a look at the history of the word "fuck." Talking to celebrities, political figures, and other commentators who are eager to discuss this taboo-riddled word, director Steve Anderson crafts a film that manages to combine deep conversation about civil liberties with some highly amusing uses of a word that is still considered shocking to many.

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Hip-hop's biggest stars come out for this annual awards show produced by BET. Master of ceremonies Katt Williams lends a comic touch to the proceedings while phenomenal performances by the likes of Kanye West, Nelly, Common, and Lil' Wayne thrill the crowd. Get ready to celebrate the best in music for 2007.

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Director Jeff Stein produced these 13 music video tracks featuring exotic dancers from Los Angeles. For mature audiences.

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MTV's hit show Cribs takes viewers into the homes of celebrities to reveal the luxury pads and swimming pools of the rich and famous. Hip-hop artist Redman hosts this edition of Cribs featuring the pimped-out homes of rap musicians, including Big Boi, Ice-T, Ludacris, Master P, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Russell Simmons, and Snoop Dogg.

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With six number one singles under her belt before she was out of her teens and the honor of being the first female (and second altogether) Barbadian pop star to have received a Grammy Award, Rihanna is truly one of the great musical phenomena of the 2000s. This video biography tells the "Umbrella"-singing songbird's life story in the context of her fans and her contributions to the industry.

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Relive the raciest season of MTV's Real World ever as a cast of 7 young strangers are sent to Las Vegas--a town known for its showgirls, gambling, and all-night parties--and set up in luxury digs on the 28th floor of the luxious Palms Hotel. All the decadence and drama experienced by Irulan, Alton, Steven, Trishelle, Brynn, Arissa, and Frank is here, spread out across 4 DVD for your repeated viewing pleasure--along with some previously unseen footage!

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After parting ways with the hugely successful R&B girl-group Destiny's Child, singer Beyoncé Knowles launched an equally impressive solo career that has made her one of pop music's reigning sirens. Beyoncé brandishes her signature vocal chops and sexy, girl-next-door image in this collection of music videos culled mostly from her 2007 sophomore album, B'DAY, including the smash hit "Irreplaceable," a duet with her rapper boyfriend Jay-Z on "Déja Vu," and a reunion with her former Destiny's Child cohorts on "Get Me Bodied."

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The best of Jerry's pay-per-view moments are gathered in this collection too risqué for television. Cat fights, nudity, and mud wrestling fill this second volume in the series.

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After a nearly five-year hiatus, international superstar Michael Jackson followed up the multi-platinum success of BAD with his hardhitting 1991 album DANGEROUS. A gutsy opus of dance-oriented pop, DANGEROUS spawned an ambitious world tour that broke previous attendance records and took Jackson to the newly democratized cities of Eastern-bloc Europe. This highly rated HBO special captures Jackson on the DANGEROUS tour with a complete concert recorded in Bucharest, Romania, on October 1, 1992, blazing through an energetic set that includes dazzling live performances of album hits like "Heal the World" and "Black or White" as well as older classics "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Man in the Mirror," and more.

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The burgeoning career of 50 Cent is extensively profiled in this fascinating look at the life of the rap star. Narrowly avoiding a fatal shooting, 50 Cent emerged stronger and fitter, ready to take the rap game by storm. THE NEW BREED also features live footage from an Eminem support slot in Detroit, the videos for "Heat," "In Da Club," and "Wanksta," as well as extensive on the road footage. Finally, Tony Yayo from G-Unit adds his thoughts on the 50 Cent phenomena, and given that he was residing in a state penitentiary at the time, his perspective is unique and insightful.

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This concert performance originally aired on HBO showcases the dancing, singing, and undeniable stage presence of Janet Jackson. On the heels of the release of her multi-platinum album ALL FOR YOU, the little sister of the first family of Motown performs 26 of her songs, combining favorites such as "Miss You Much" with her newest material.

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A quartet of some of the best jazz musicians performing today, this ensemble not only performs eight stellar tracks, but they offer an analysis of each of their performances as well. In between numbers, each member of the band steps forward to discuss their approach to their own instrument, to composing, and to playing with other musicians. Each musician contributes two compositions to this performance, so their analysis refers directly to their own style of composing and playing.

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In this Sidney Lumet-directed Motown rendition of THE WIZARD OF OZ, Diana Ross plays a soulful Dorothy, accompanied by a cast peppered with R&B stars such as Roberta Flack and Luther Vandross.

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Widely credited as the godfather of the jazz fusion movement that gained prominence in the 1960s and 70s, Larry Coryell is a guitar master whose skills and legacy are the stuff of legend. His virtuosity has been showcased in many contexts, notably with his band, Eleventh House, and later playing on Charles Mingus's TWO OR THREE SHADES OF BLUE. Here, Coryell joins forces with two other formidable musicians, Brazilian guitarist and singer Badi Assad, and the great American jazz guitarist John Abercrombie. In a show that was part of Paris's New Morning Festival in 2004, the Americans play a rare acoustic set, flavored with Latin tunes ("Seu Jerge E Dona Icam," "Insensatez") and a cover of "Ralph's Piano Waltz."

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A documentary on the emergence of salsa's popularity in the 1960s and an examination of its continuing influence on today's forms of popular music, SALSA captures Latin music in all of its joy and vitality. Featuring performances by Latin legends like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Felipe Luciano, the film mixes performance freely with looks at how salsa has affected modern Latin culture.

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This ten-part series from Time Life Video & Television chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins. In Part I, "Rock 'N' Roll Explodes," the roots of rock are explored, featuring Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Little Richard and more. Part II, "Good Rockin' Tonight," is a look at how rock 'n' roll affected America's color barrier. In Part III,"Britain Invades, America Fights Back," as the Beatles take America by storm, Motown makes gains of its own. In "Plugging In," Part IV, the burgeoning electric music scene is examined. In Part V, "The Sounds of Soul," Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more are examined. Part VI, "My Generation", Part VII, "Guitar Heroes," Part VII, "The 70's," and Part IX, "Punk" follow. The series concludes with "Up From The Undergound," which chronicles the rise of street music to mainstream success. Michael Jackson, Madonna, N.W.A., Run-DMC and others are featured.

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Bringing her chart-topping hits to an ecstatic L.A. crowd, Beyonce's impassioned vocals are only rivaled by her show's incredible onstage spectacles. Sure to delight both new and longtime fans, THE BEYONCE EXPERIENCE features over two hours of music from the singer's blockbuster albums, the musical DREAMGIRLS, and even her Destiny's Child days. Among the songs performed are "Irreplaceable," "Baby Boy," "No No No Pt. 2," and "Say My Name." A historic reunion with Destiny's Child ("Survivor") and a guest appearance by the one-and-only Jay-Z ("Upgrade U") make this truly a night to remember.