Tag: 2000s
The Story Behind Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable": The Hit Ne-Yo Almost Kept
Discover how Ne-Yo wrote "Irreplaceable" in about an hour, planned to sing it himself, and how Beyoncé turned it into one of her biggest hits.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Motown Classic That Endures
Discover the story behind Ain't No Mountain High Enough, from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's iconic duet to Diana Ross' unforgettable solo hit.
Britney Spears Oops I Did It Again (Paris Showcase 2000)
Relive Britney Spears' intimate 2000 Paris showcase celebrating the release of Oops! I Did It Again with unforgettable performances and early pop superstardom.
Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind": The Story Behind a Timeless Classic
Discover the story behind Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind," its emotional inspiration, chart success, and the five greatest cover versions.
Rhona Bennett: From Darkchild Records to En Vogue
Explore Rhona Bennett’s journey from actress and solo artist to En Vogue star, including her lost album Rhona and hit single “Satisfied.”
The Jacksons' "Blame It on the Boogie": The Story Behind the Disco Classic
Discover the history of The Jacksons' disco hit "Blame It on the Boogie," from Mick Jackson's original recording to its biggest cover versions.
Westlife Performs "Uptown Girl" at the 2001 BRITs
Watch Westlife perform “Uptown Girl” live at the 2001 BRIT Awards, delivering a polished pop cover of the Billy Joel classic.
Janet Jackson - Number Ones Medley (American Music Awards)
Watch Janet Jackson perform her iconic Number Ones Medley at the American Music Awards, featuring a powerful comeback performance packed with hit songs.
The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend
The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend (2002) explores the extraordinary lives, inspirations, and history of these artists, and also follows them on a poignant and sometimes very comical bus journey to see their quilts exhibited at The Milwaukee Art Museum.
I Turn to You: The Song’s Surprising Origin and Christina Aguilera’s Breakthrough
Who really released “I Turn to You” first? Discover how this emotional ballad traveled from All-4-One to Christina Aguilera and beyond.
Sweet Love: How Anita Baker’s RnB Classic Inspires New Generations
Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love” remains an R&B masterpiece—covered by artists from Fierce and MiC LOWRY to SZN4 on Netflix’s Building the Band, proving true love songs never fade.
Timothy Tweedle the First Christmas Elf (2000)
Timothy Tweedle is tired of being told that he is too small to help the other Elves in their work. When a storm hits the village, Timothy decides to go looking for his missing Grandfather to prove his worth!
Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You (Live from the 42nd ACM Awards)
Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson perform "Because Of You" during the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards in 2007.
Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001)
In 1851, Elvira and her maid are en route to perform in Paris but inadvertently end up at the sinister Lord Vladimere Hellsubus' medieval castle. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to Vladimere's long-dead wife, Elvira learns of the Hellsubus curse and finds...
Roberta Flack: The Soulful Voice Behind “Killing Me Softly”
Discover the life and legacy of Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly.” Explore her journey from classical prodigy to soul icon.