Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls (2006), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certified Gold in the US and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Hudson's subsequent studio albums, I Remember Me (2011) and JHUD (2014), both charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, with the former also being certified Gold in the US. Meanwhile, her other acting roles include the films Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011), Black Nativity (2013), Sing (2016), Cats (2019) and Respect (2021), the television shows Smash (2012), Empire (2015) and Confirmation (2016), and her Broadway debut with the musical The Color Purple. Hudson also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former.

  • Title: Jennifer Hudson
  • Popularity: 16.876
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1981-09-12
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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  • Also Known As: 제니퍼 허드슨
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Jennifer Hudson Movies

  • 2006
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    Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

    6.734 2006 HD

    A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

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  • 2008
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    Sex and the City

    Sex and the City

    6.58 2008 HD

    A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them...

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  • 2008
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    The Secret Life of Bees

    The Secret Life of Bees

    7.5 2008 HD

    Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her...

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  • 2021
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    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    1 2021 HD

    Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner,...

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  • 2009
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    Winged Creatures

    Winged Creatures

    5.9 2009 HD

    A psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The survivors struggle in different ways following this...

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  • 2011
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    Winnie Mandela

    Winnie Mandela

    5.9 2011 HD

    A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.

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  • 2009
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    DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

    DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

    6 2009 HD

    DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and...

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  • 2012
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    The Three Stooges

    The Three Stooges

    5.766 2012 HD

    While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV...

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  • 2012
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    Always Whitney Houston

    Always Whitney Houston

    9 2012 HD

    New Whitney Houston Documentary.

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  • 2020
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    Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert

    Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert

    1 2020 HD

    Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by hosting this special with guests and tons of...

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  • 2013
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    The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

    The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

    7.14 2013 HD

    Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the...

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  • 2013
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    Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

    Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

    6.902 2013 HD

    A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales dealing with mental illness.

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  • 2013
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    Black Nativity

    Black Nativity

    5.2 2013 HD

    A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged...

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  • 2014
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    And the Oscar Goes To...

    And the Oscar Goes To...

    6.97 2014 HD

    The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...

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  • 2014
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    Lullaby

    Lullaby

    6.2 2014 HD

    Estranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself off life support in forty-eight hours’ time....

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  • 2009
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    Michael Jackson Memorial

    Michael Jackson Memorial

    8 2009 HD

    A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.

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  • 2023
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    Christmas at Graceland

    Christmas at Graceland

    10 2023 HD

    Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.

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  • 2024
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    Breathe

    Breathe

    5.4 2024 HD

    Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival when two strangers arrive desperate for an oxygenated...

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  • 2021
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    Baba Yaga

    Baba Yaga

    1 2021 HD

    Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it is up to them and their sister Magda to enter the...

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  • 2014
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    The Concert for Valor

    The Concert for Valor

    8.6 2014 HD

    A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.

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  • 2024
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    Diane Warren: Relentless

    Diane Warren: Relentless

    1 2024 HD

    An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.

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  • 2015
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    Chi-Raq

    Chi-Raq

    5.8 2015 HD

    A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

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  • 2012
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    Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

    Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

    7.5 2012 HD

    Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that...

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  • 2018
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    Always at The Carlyle

    Always at The Carlyle

    6.9 2018 HD

    The iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet set as well as a favorite haunt of the most discernible New...

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  • 2016
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    Confirmation

    Confirmation

    6.8 2016 HD

    Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when former colleague, Anita Hill, testifies that he...

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  • 1970
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    The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

    The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

    1 1970 HD

    A taped performance of "Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event" at the Hollywood Bowl, the special will...

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  • 2016
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    Hairspray Live!

    Hairspray Live!

    7.3 2016 HD

    A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.

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  • 2017
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    Sandy Wexler

    Sandy Wexler

    5.474 2017 HD

    When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.

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  • 2011
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    VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

    VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

    1 2011 HD

    VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul was the third of three concerts in the series not aired live. It was taped on December 18, 2011 at the Hammerstein Ballroom...

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  • 2009
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    VH1 Divas 2009

    VH1 Divas 2009

    1 2009 HD

    VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17, 2009 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard...

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  • 2009
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    Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas

    Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas

    1 2009 HD

    Jennifer Hudson heads back to her hometown of Chicago to share childhood memories of the music, people and places that set the stage for her...

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  • 2007
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    Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

    Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

    6.9 2007 HD

    Sesame Street characters help Elmo count down the days leading up to Christmas.

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  • 2016
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    Sing

    Sing

    7.114 2016 HD

    A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

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  • 2017
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    A Very Pentatonix Christmas

    A Very Pentatonix Christmas

    5.7 2017 HD

    This one-hour television event takes viewers on a musical journey filled with joy, heart and laughter as the group performs some of their holiday...

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  • 2021
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    Monster

    Monster

    6.4 2021 HD

    The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.

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  • 2019
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    Cats

    Cats

    4.073 2019 HD

    A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

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  • 2017
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    Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    6.4 2017 HD

    The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista...

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  • 2019
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    Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

    Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

    4 2019 HD

    Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly...

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  • 2021
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    Respect

    Respect

    6.8 2021 HD

    The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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  • 2019
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    Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

    Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

    8.1 2019 HD

    This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural...

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  • 2011
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    Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

    Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

    5.5 2011 HD

    Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” on ABC.

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  • 2019
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    Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

    Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

    6.5 2019 HD

    Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

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  • 2018
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    Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

    Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

    5 2018 HD

    “Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration...

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  • 2020
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    The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

    The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

    8.2 2020 HD

    Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from...

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  • 2020
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    In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

    In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

    7.1 2020 HD

    Follow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim to have encountered or been influenced by them,...

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  • 2020
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    Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

    Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

    6.2 2020 HD

    Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of...

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  • 2018
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    Happy Hour with Olly Murs

    Happy Hour with Olly Murs

    1 2018 HD

    For one night only, the singer takes over an entire pub in Essex and puts on a jam-packed evening of games, chat, and performances of some of his...

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  • 1970
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    Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

    Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

    1 1970 HD

    Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love between a hawk and a pigeon. Pierre is rejected by...

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  • 2021
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    Roll Up Your Sleeves

    Roll Up Your Sleeves

    7.5 2021 HD

    This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal of increasing...

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  • 2020
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    One World: Together at Home

    One World: Together at Home

    7.2 2020 HD

    A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to...

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  • 2022
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    Tell It Like a Woman

    Tell It Like a Woman

    4.3 2022 HD

    Tell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from different parts of the world and shot in Italy, India,...

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  • 2026
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    Paw Patrol 3

    Paw Patrol 3

    1 2026 HD

    Plot TBA. The third installment in the PAW Patrol film franchise.

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  • 2010
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    We Are the World 25 For Haiti

    We Are the World 25 For Haiti

    5.5 2010 HD

    In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut version of "We Are the World" be re-released under the...

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  • 1970
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    American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

    American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

    1 1970 HD

    Honoring musicians at the annual ceremony.

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  • 2021
    imgMovies

    Respect

    Respect

    6.8 2021 HD

    The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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  • 2021
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    Baba Yaga

    Baba Yaga

    1 2021 HD

    Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it is up to them and their sister Magda to enter the...

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  • 2003
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    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    5.777 2003 HD

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

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  • 2003
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    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    5.5 2003 HD

    Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

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  • 1952
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    Today

    Today

    5.8 1952 HD

    Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on...

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  • 1988
    imgS37 E55

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.4 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 1997
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    The View

    The View

    4.5 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 1992
    imgS21 E193

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    5.4 1992 HD

    Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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  • 2002
    imgS15 E24

    American Idol

    American Idol

    5.1 2002 HD

    Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become...

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  • 1999
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    The Early Show

    The Early Show

    5.7 1999 HD

    The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York City from 1999 to 2012. The program aired live from 7...

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  • 1988
    imgS37 E55

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.4 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 1959
    imgS62 E1

    The Grammy Awards

    The Grammy Awards

    7.7 1959 HD

    An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on...

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  • 2011
    imgS21 E7

    The Jonathan Ross Show

    The Jonathan Ross Show

    4.7 2011 HD

    The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on...

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  • 2015
    imgS10 E39

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    6.6 2015 HD

    Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

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  • 2002
    imgS23 E1

    E! Live from the Red Carpet

    E! Live from the Red Carpet

    3.2 2002 HD

    The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the Red Carpet covers celebrity arrivals and gets you right...

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  • 2015
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    Empire

    Empire

    7.162 2015 HD

    A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

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  • 2014
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    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    5.435 2014 HD

    Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of...

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  • 2015
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    The Late Late Show with James Corden

    The Late Late Show with James Corden

    5.413 2015 HD

    Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and...

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  • 2002
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    American Idol

    American Idol

    5.1 2002 HD

    Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become...

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  • 1997
    imgS28 E39

    The View

    The View

    4.5 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 2012
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    Smash

    Smash

    6.6 2012 HD

    A songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.

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  • 2012
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    The Voice UK

    The Voice UK

    6.1 2012 HD

    A vocal contest reality series featuring people with real talent and great voices. Only the very best singers make it through the the blind...

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  • 1984
    imgS41 E1

    MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

    7.6 1984 HD

    An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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  • 2007
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    The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

    7.2 2007 HD

    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...

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  • 2022
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    The Jennifer Hudson Show

    The Jennifer Hudson Show

    6.4 2022 HD

    Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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  • 2003
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    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    5.5 2003 HD

    Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

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  • 2015
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    6.6 2015 HD

    Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

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  • 1981
    imgS43 E81

    Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

    3.5 1981 HD

    Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive...

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  • 2004
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    Project Runway

    Project Runway

    6.2 2004 HD

    Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting...

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  • 2009
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    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    4.9 2009 HD

    Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

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  • 2011
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    The Voice

    The Voice

    6 2011 HD

    The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The...

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  • 1953
    imgS72 E1

    The Oscars

    The Oscars

    7 1953 HD

    An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

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  • 2023
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    Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

    Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

    7.6 2023 HD

    After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo...

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  • 2012
    imgS13 E17

    The Voice

    The Voice

    6.2 2012 HD

    Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.

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  • 1970
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    The Voice

    The Voice

    6.4 1970 HD

    Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E171

    The Voice

    The Voice

    6.4 1970 HD

    Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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