Ian Cohen
Justin Bieber: The Next Chapter
From a small-town Canadian boy to a global sensation, Justin Bieber's rapid rise to fame was fueled by his talent and boyish charm. Discovered on YouTube and nurtured by his mother, Bieber's journey to stardom was facilitated by his manager Scoot Braun and a contract with Usher's label. " Bieber's evolution as an artist is captured in this program, offering insights from industry experts and exclusive footage, including interviews about his 2012 album "Believe."
Madonna: Move to the Music
Madonna: the Queen of Pop. Every tune, dance step and decision over four decades has shaped today’s contemporary musical landscape. Over a career that has lasted for decades, Madonna has ushered underground sounds and trends into the mainstream - she arrived at the dawn on the MTV music video era and utilised the medium to create a series of stylish, sexy clips that garnered her a reputation as a provocateur, whilst establishing the fledgling TV network as a hub for popular culture in the 1980s. Madonna is unstoppable, her impact on pop culture, undeniable, inspiring almost every other female act to come after her. Repeatedly re-inventing herself, she has changed the blueprint of how to be a successful woman in the music business in the process.
Eminem: A Shady Story
Marshal Bruce Mathers III, better know by his stage name Eminem and his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and actor. His somewhat humorous songs combined with dark and edgy lyrics give detailed accounts of his troubled upbringing, and feature all the personal struggles he went through on his journey to superstardom. Eminem recently released the much hyped and anticipated album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, a sequel to the recordbreaking and multi platinum album The Marshall Mathers LP. There is quite simply no other Hip Hop artist like Eminem, he has been on top of the game since his debut album The Slim Shady LP, and he shows no signs of letting up. This is the story of how a poor kid from Detroit rose to become a Hip Hop Legend. This is….A Shady Story.
Justin Bieber: Limitless
The Transformation from small town Canadian boy to international superstar happened almost overnight. With the help of his mother, Bieber started a YouTube craze fuelled by his baby face good looks and musical talent. After being signed to Usher’s record label, it was evident that Bieber Fever just got started. This show delves into how the young star copes with fame and how he chooses to spend his free time. With previously unseen footage and interviews with the star himself, this is a must see for any Belieber! This is Justin Bieber,...Limitless
Eminem: Behind the Lyrics
Rapper, record producer and songwriter Marshall Bruce Mathers III, commonly known as Eminem was born in 1972 in Kansas City, USA. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, he is regarded as one of the best selling artists in the world and has been previously ranked as the best selling artist of the 2000's. Eminem burst on to the US charts in 1999 with a controversial take on the hip hop subgenre, horrorcore. His first major label debut album Slim Shady EP contains a provocative fest of violent, twisted lyrics and is claimed to be written from the perspective of his alter ego Slim Shady. While offending an array of individuals and various other artists named in his album lead him to become one of the biggest starts on the planet. Eminem isn't just about controversy and shock value. The often misunderstood major talent has given white rappers credibility with his string of Grammy nominations , his critically acclaimed film 8 mile and three multiplatinum studio albums. Aside from Eminem's musical success, he has continually hit headlines with his turbulent relationship with Kimberley Ann Scott and ongoing legal disputes with his own mother. With an eighth studio album on its way, Eminem continues to take the world by storm. We take an intimate look into the colourful life and career of this bad boy rapper including interviews with industry experts and unseen footage and clips from his most popular hits.
Whitney Houston: As I Am
Whitney Houston possessed a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was commonly referred to as ‘The Voice’ in reference to her exceptional vocal talent. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime. Her voice opened doors all over the world for every female artist who came after her. Whitney gave up so much for one man, and because of this, gave up so much of herself and her extraordinary talent. Her untimely death sent shockwaves around the world.
Adele: Homecoming
"Adele: Homecoming" takes you on an intimate journey through the life and music of the iconic singer, as she returns to her roots, sharing personal anecdotes and soul-stirring performances in her hometown.
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Love of All
In this film we pay tribute to one of the most gripping rags to riches stories ever told. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in music. We talk to those who were close to her, retrace her steps to stardom and revisit some of her most stunning performances. Whitney Houston was so much more than a performer she was blessing for all who were touched by her sound, gentle soul and kind spirit. She was truly the Greatest Love of All.
Eminem: Rebirth
Eminem is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Spanning over 2decades, he has changed the sound of hip-hop and mainstream music everywhere. His notorious persona and explicit lyrics have caused controversy and offended millions. Chart topping album after chart topping album. Eminem has become one of the biggest musical icons the world has ever seen. This is the story of raps biggest superstar, Eminem.
Justin Bieber: Rise of a Superstar
Justin Bieber- a young musician with the world at his feet. Incredibly he is one of the biggest hitters in social networking. This exclusive documentary explores Justin Bieber's meteoric rise to being the iconic pop star he is today.