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We uncover the three tracks that took Celine Dion from child-star in French Quebec to global superstar. We meet the legendary songwriters, producers and engineers, session musicians and video directors who worked alongside Celine and the journalists and biographers who closely followed her career. From her humble beginnings as one of 14 children, to the exceptional vocal talent that led to her first big break, before the hit that secured her superstar status. Released in 1996 ‘Because You Loved Me’ was a beautiful, soulful ballad written by Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe winning songwriter Diane Warren who reveals exactly what Celine was like in the studio and what it meant when the track went to the top of the Billboard chart. Now an established pop diva Celine’s next hit, ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’, gave her the opportunity to showoff the power of her voice with this operatic rock track. Fittingly she matched the song with a cinematic music video whose director, the acclaimed Nigel Dick, recounts shooting at a gothic castle and stretching Celine to her limits across the action packed day and steamy love scenes. After a hiatus to start a family Celine would return to recording in 2003 taking on established classic, ‘I Drove All Night’, but she would make the track her own by injecting some contemporary Swedish dance magic. We hear from accomplished producer Peer Astrom who recalls Celine’s soaring vocals as they reinvented the track that went onto become a huge international hit. Relive the incredible moments and these three unbelievable songs that saw Celine become one of the world’s biggest and most beloved pop-stars.
In this episode of ‘Story of the Songs’ we reveal the three tracks that launched Madonna into the pop stratosphere and the producers, songwriters, photographers, journalists and industry experts who witnessed it happening. From her arrival in New York as a dance school dropout with ruthless ambition, to her breakthrough as a dance chart star, before the hit that would bring her mainstream success. Released in 1983 ‘Holiday’ was an upbeat and irresistible song and we hear from the songwriter and guitarist, Curtis Hudson, on how he created the track and worked closely with Madonna in the studio. ‘Holiday’ saw the aspiring superstar debut on the Billboard chart and make her name as both a pop act and fashion icon with her edgy street style. Next she would shock the world with her provocative single ‘Like a Virgin’ and we interview its legendary songwriter, Billy Steinberg, whose catchy hook and outrageous lyrics, together with the sexually charged video helped Madonna change the face of pop forever. Then the now pop icon channeled Marilyn Monroe in an unforgettable video for her hit ‘Material Girl’ and we speak to renowned backing singer Frank Simms whole helped bring the playful and electronic track to life, as well as having to guide the young and unpolished Madonna through her vocals. This track came to define the excess of the eighties and cement her as a global star. By reliving the creation of these sensational songs we can map Madonna’s rapid rise to become the undisputed Queen of Pop.
She’s the triple threat from the Bronx who no one saw coming. From her breakout role as a background dancer on In Living Color, she went on to launch an acting career—which saw her nominated for a Golden Globe for her first lead role—before becoming a platinum-selling recording artist. From a stint as a judge on American Idol, to producing her own shows, to leading a solo world tour, to a box office breaking Vegas residency, it is not a stretch to say Lopez may be the hardest working woman in show business and one who has done it all—and will likely continue to do so. But Jennifer Lopez is as famous for what goes on in her life behind the scenes as in front of the camera. Married – and divorced – three times, she has been involved with some of the most famous men on the planet – including Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, Marc Anthony, and now Alex Rodriguez. In some cases those relationships imploded publicly, leaving Lopez to pick up the pieces, dust herself off, and come right back at the world. Jennifer Lopez: Behind Closed Doors takes a look at the triple threat American icon who has worked tirelessly to remain at the very top of show business for almost thirty years.
A high-speed chase ensues when a driver runs a red light; an officer tries to catch an escaped python in a neighborhood; a registered sex offender is arrested; a man suspected of selling drugs is questioned.
A suspected drunk driver crashes his car into a ditch; officers investigate a hit-and-run accident; police respond to a domestic call that involves an elderly woman and her son; a suspicious object is thrown from a car being pursued by police.
Officers attempt to remove an intoxicated man from a bar; a suspect riding a motorcycle is pursued; a woman claims that new owners have her missing dog; a parolee is suspected of drug possession.
Las Vegas police respond to a domestic disturbance at a house; a man is suspected of hiding crack rocks in his mouth; a man who allegedly threatened a security guard with a knife is questioned; passengers in a car are suspected of smoking pot.
On Patrol: Live’s Dan Abrams, Sean “Sticks” Larkin, and Curtis Wilson provide a sneak peek at tonight’s On Patrol: Live and share favorite moments from previous programs.
A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.
A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.
Dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” by the WWF, Joanie Lauer, aka: Chyna, enjoyed a ground-breaking career until her controversial exit from the organization in 2001. But Chyna became more famous for her mental struggles, substance abuse and her untimely death than for the four, short years she performed on wrestling’s biggest stage. From the moment she exploded onto the wrestling scene in 1997, Chyna was a pioneer. No one had ever seen a 5’ 10”, muscular, woman pummel the most seasoned, male wrestlers in the ring, And Chyna relished the accouterments that came with the limelight – fur coats, fancy cars, Playboy centerfolds and the legions of wrestling fans who showered her with accolades. For the first time in her life, the mammoth, physical specimen felt accepted, beautiful and loved. But almost immediately after leaving the WWE, Chyna’s life began a 14-year spiral peppered with arrests, porn films, reality shows, suicide attempts and videos on TMZ. It seems that mainstream celebrity ultimately didn’t know what to do with Chyna; a larger-than-life woman who was the queen of one world, but adrift in Hollywood where large women were not revered. Chyna desperately missed the adoration that came with wrestling. In part, because she never really had it. Wrestling fan or not, this riveting special will appeal to everyone. This is a tale of a woman with an insatiable hunger to stay relevant; who wanted to be loved – even by strangers. We’ll peel back the layers of Chyna’s tough exterior and reveal why she’s really a survivor. Those who Joanie Lauer best, say she was a loving, sweet, gentle soul – who just couldn’t overcome her demons.
On May 23rd 1999, world renowned wrestler Owen Hart, fell to his death plummeting 78 feet from the ceiling of an arena during a live television broadcast. He had been due to make a spectacular entrance, flying into the ring from the rafters as his superhero character, ‘The Blue Blazer’, but something went drastically wrong. At the age of just 34 years old, Owen left behind a devastated wife and two young children, who could not understand why their dad was never going to come home to them again. As the youngest child of Canadian wrestling legend, Stu Hart, and younger brother of World Wrestling Federation superstar, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart’, Owen grew up within the industry. Despite attempts to follow other careers, his natural talent and flair for wrestling led him to the WWF stage at the age of 23. Within five years he had become one of the promotion’s top stars. But how did one of the world’s most talented wrestlers, working for a multi-million-dollar company fall from such a great height? Using information from Owen Hart’s Autopsy Report, the Police Investigation, and firsthand accounts from Owen’s wife and family, Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter uncovers how this tragic accident occurred.
Roddy overcame a tough childhood to rise through the ranks to become a household name alongside Hulk Hogan in the days of Wrestlemania. But his wrestling world was ruthless and like many of his fraternity, Roddy relied on a toxic cocktail of steroids, painkillers, alcohol and cocaine to maintain his status as the main event and medicate for the pain that had been dealt to him. Famously, Roddy was on record predicting his early death, stating that he would not survive past the age of 65 but was his wrestling lifestyle the only reason for his premature demise? Or were there other hidden factors at play? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter analyses every detail of Roddy Piper’s life to piece together what exactly was going on in his body to find the answers.
Dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” by the WWF, Joanie Lauer, aka: Chyna, enjoyed a ground-breaking career until her controversial exit from the organization in 2001. But Chyna became more famous for her mental struggles, substance abuse and her untimely death than for the four, short years she performed on wrestling’s biggest stage. From the moment she exploded onto the wrestling scene in 1997, Chyna was a pioneer. No one had ever seen a 5’ 10”, muscular, woman pummel the most seasoned, male wrestlers in the ring, And Chyna relished the accouterments that came with the limelight – fur coats, fancy cars, Playboy centerfolds and the legions of wrestling fans who showered her with accolades. For the first time in her life, the mammoth, physical specimen felt accepted, beautiful and loved. But almost immediately after leaving the WWE, Chyna’s life began a 14-year spiral peppered with arrests, porn films, reality shows, suicide attempts and videos on TMZ. It seems that mainstream celebrity ultimately didn’t know what to do with Chyna; a larger-than-life woman who was the queen of one world, but adrift in Hollywood where large women were not revered. Chyna desperately missed the adoration that came with wrestling. In part, because she never really had it. Wrestling fan or not, this riveting special will appeal to everyone. This is a tale of a woman with an insatiable hunger to stay relevant; who wanted to be loved – even by strangers. We’ll peel back the layers of Chyna’s tough exterior and reveal why she’s really a survivor. Those who Joanie Lauer best, say she was a loving, sweet, gentle soul – who just couldn’t overcome her demons.
On May 23rd 1999, world renowned wrestler Owen Hart, fell to his death plummeting 78 feet from the ceiling of an arena during a live television broadcast. He had been due to make a spectacular entrance, flying into the ring from the rafters as his superhero character, ‘The Blue Blazer’, but something went drastically wrong. At the age of just 34 years old, Owen left behind a devastated wife and two young children, who could not understand why their dad was never going to come home to them again. As the youngest child of Canadian wrestling legend, Stu Hart, and younger brother of World Wrestling Federation superstar, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart’, Owen grew up within the industry. Despite attempts to follow other careers, his natural talent and flair for wrestling led him to the WWF stage at the age of 23. Within five years he had become one of the promotion’s top stars. But how did one of the world’s most talented wrestlers, working for a multi-million-dollar company fall from such a great height? Using information from Owen Hart’s Autopsy Report, the Police Investigation, and firsthand accounts from Owen’s wife and family, Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter uncovers how this tragic accident occurred.
Roddy overcame a tough childhood to rise through the ranks to become a household name alongside Hulk Hogan in the days of Wrestlemania. But his wrestling world was ruthless and like many of his fraternity, Roddy relied on a toxic cocktail of steroids, painkillers, alcohol and cocaine to maintain his status as the main event and medicate for the pain that had been dealt to him. Famously, Roddy was on record predicting his early death, stating that he would not survive past the age of 65 but was his wrestling lifestyle the only reason for his premature demise? Or were there other hidden factors at play? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter analyses every detail of Roddy Piper’s life to piece together what exactly was going on in his body to find the answers.
