In the year 2000, 30-year-old Mariah Carey was the most successful female recording artist of all time. In September that year she began filming Glitter, her pet project, a film based on her childhood and her extraordinary rise to fame. But 12 months later she’d suffered a complete emotional and physical breakdown and her career lay in ruins.
This is the inside story of the Freddie Mercury you never knew: a behind the scenes story focusing on the two years that changed his life, from the summer of 1985 at Live AID when he achieved his greatest musical triumph to the spring of 1987 when he faced his deepest fears and was diagnosed with AIDS. It’s the true story of his battle to keep his privacy against a prying tabloid press, to work despite crippling pain and to confound science and save his life.
In M*A*S*H: When Television Changed Forever cast and crew reveal their battles with network executives to keep the show alive, their first days on set, favorite episodes, what they think made the show a mega hit and why it endures today.
More than seven years after her acquittal, Casey Anthony’s friends are speaking out. They recall their tense interviews with police, and the media circus surrounding her high-profile trial in which Casey Anthony faced the death penalty. This quartet includes a childhood friend who was rumored to be Caylee’s father.
From child actor to superstar, Paul Walker was a driving force behind the blockbuster Fast & Furious movie franchise until his untimely death in a fiery auto crash. Through personal stories told by his family, colleagues and those who’ve followed his career, this documentary gives an in-depth look at his life, on and off screen.
The rise of Anna Nicole Smith, from exotic dancer to the highs of pop-culture fame, as well as her spiral into tabloid infamy and personal tragedy.
On April 4th, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated—a catastrophic moment that shook the world. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic event and in the two-hour documentary special, Martin Luther King Jr.: One Man and His Dream, host Sir Trevor McDonald explores the life and legacy of one of the most influential people to ever live and one who continues to influence modern politics decades after his death.
An intimate look at Princess Diana’s life behind the gates of Kensington Palace, including interviews with friends, historians and biographers.
KISS - A band is almost always defined by its frontman and normally there is only one of them – ego, talent & chemistry demand it. But KISS is different. They have two frontmen: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley who somehow shared the limelight, and gave us a spectacle like no other - fire bombs, smoking guitars and spitting blood were all part of the act.
Lifting the lid on one of the most iconic singers, songwriters and performers of all time with a look at the most powerful moments that molded Elton John's career and identity. Highlighting each moment are Elton's own words from his writings and interviews as he reflects on each major milestone that altered the trajectory of his life.
The grandson of notorious killer Charles Manson embarks on an unusual journey to arrange the late cult leader's funeral.
Luke Perry: In His Own Words explores the career of the ultimate teen idol through his own reflections on a life of influence, legacy, tabloid romances and personal tragedy. Plus, inspirational reflections from his closest friends and co-stars go beyond the legend of “Dylan McKay” to reveal a generous soul with charisma to burn.
Aaron Hernandez was a talented, wealthy NFL football player who turned to murder. His suicide in 2017 was one of the most shocking moments in sports history, as a person who seemingly had it all: fame, wealth and family, decided he could no longer continue his life. As part of our investigation into Aaron’s death we came across Kyle Kennedy, the last person to see Aaron Hernandez alive and understand just what drove him to murder and ultimately suicide. We had to go inside the prison to talk to the one man who had the perspective into Aaron’s life that finally offered real answers to all the questions left behind. This special presentation is Kyle’s full story of where his life and Aaron's intersected, which gives a perspective that no one else had into the shocking and tragic life of the once-lauded Aaron Hernandez.
George Michael was a world-wide super star selling over 100 million albums. He started pop group Wham! with his childhood friend Andrew Ridgeley in the 1980s then continued to have solo success with a career that spanned four decades. He was adored by millions and yet he died alone on Christmas Day 2016. His extraordinary life was marred by contradictions – from soaring highs to crashing lows. In the last ten years of his life, George Michael became more known for run-ins with the press and the law than he did for his music. So what tipped him over the edge?
Donna Summer: Disco Queen’ Spotlights the Singer Whose Voice Shaped the 1970s (Albuquerque, NM) Wednesday, December 12, 2018 — REELZ today announced new original programming for winter 2019 including four new specials, three new series and three returning series. Highlighting the specials is the U.S. premiere of Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie celebrating the 40th anniversary of the movie shot guerrilla style on the streets of Brooklyn with a BeeGees soundtrack and a fledgling 23-year-old John Travolta that became a cultural phenomenon. At the heart of ‘70s disco fever is one of the biggest voices that shaped contemporary music in Donna Summer and the new special Donna Summer: Disco Queen shows how she became the queen of disco ushering in a new era of sound that is still heard today. Donna Summer: Disco Queen leads a week packed with ‘70s themed programming starting Monday, January 14 with shows about the celebrities, music and movies that defined a generation.
