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- This investigative series delves into controversial and sensational cases involving some of the most prominent entertainment figures of our time. Celebrity Crime Files seeks to uncover the truth behind headline-making events, such as celebrity homicides like the fatal hotel shooting of Sam Cooke or the murder of once up-and-coming R&B singer LaLa Brown; or unexplained mysteries, like the disappearance of basketball star Brian Williams aka Bison Dele and many more. Each episode introduces the case of a celebrated figure then it takes the audience through the rise of the celebrity's life to an intimate exploration of their publicized tragedy or downfall. Through dramatic recreations surrounding the events, eyewitness accounts, culture experts, family, friends and/or colleagues, a clear picture emerges of the days leading up to the fateful moment and thereafter.
- A documentary, which examines beauty and self-esteem issues that challenge black women and girls, and the story of Janet Goldsboro's journey to discover that her black is beautiful.
- Baseball's all-time hits leader, banned for life for allegedly betting on the sport, should be allowed induction at Cooperstown, the jury of ESPN's mock trial said after hearing three hours of jury deliberations at Harvard Law School.
- De-Mystifying the world of green living.
- Host Rachael Harris leads a crack team of correspondents who take to the streets to reveal the stories behind the latest documents uncovered by thesmokinggun.com. Among the hot topics explored are "Bleep This," a report about the post-Superbowl culture war over swearing and indecency on television/radio with interviews from Penn Jillette and Susie Essman. Correspondent John Gregorio goes on a crime spree, violating over a dozen New York City lesser-known laws such as the one that prohibits reading while walking. In addition, a segment called, "How's Your Record?" persuades average citizens on the street to come clean about their criminal backgrounds.
- Host Rachael Harris leads a crack team of correspondents who take to the streets to reveal the stories behind the latest documents uncovered by thesmokinggun.com. Correspondent John Gregorio takes a playful look at same-sex marriage, and Susie Essman will take a closer look at thesmokinggun.com's notorious mug shot library. Additionally, the thesmokinggun.com editors will highlight their favorite documents of the year, and share the rather homoerotic Department of Justice's strip search procedural video. Special reports include details of drug smuggling, the year's dumbest criminals and a visit to psychic Judi Hoffman for predictions on which celebrities are headed for legal trouble.
- Mo Rocca and fellow correspondents investigative reports on the year's most outrageous stories from the files of the website, including: the story behind the "Girls Gone Wild" lawsuits; an in-depth look at bridal rage, a growing trend in 2003; and the failure of celebrity restaurants, focusing on Britney Spears' NYLA. Each irreverent report discloses the documents and mugshots behind these stories, and features interviews with those involved in the story, including principles in the case, lawyers, experts, and journalists. At the end of the show, the Smoking Gun editors reveal their favorites and present one celebrity with the First Annual "Smokey" award, proclaiming their mishap as the most outrageous of 2003.
- Host Rachael Harris and her merry band of correspondents remind viewers of the most bizarre and shocking stories of the year. Highlights include Susie Essman's picks for favorite celebrity mug shot of the year; an investigative report, "How to Survive Prison - A Celebrity Guide"; and awards for The Smoking Gun Story of the Year, the year's Stupidest Criminal and the year's Naughtiest Celebrity. Michael Musto gets the scoop from celebrity psychic Judi Hoffman on which hot messes we can expect in 2005, and Smoking Gun editors Bill Bastone and Danny Goldberg bestow the Michael Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award to the legally-challenged celebrity who has gone above and beyond the call of duty by providing them with reams of embarrassing documents.
- Growing up in Queens, New York, Christopher Reid couldn't stay away from the underground hip hop movement. He met Chris Martin and together they formed Kid 'N Play - a duo that would become a pioneer in mainstream hip hop. Their success garnered them leading roles in House Party, the hit movie that would take the country by storm and fully introduce hip hop to popular culture. With a three-picture deal, platinum records, and even a Saturday morning cartoon series, it seemed as if Kid 'N Play would be around for years to come. But they broke up in 1993 to pursue separate careers. Hear the story from Kid himself about how he reinvented himself after the split and became a successful stand-up comedian and solo musician.
- He was a successful musician-turned-actor who won roles in hit TV shows and over fifteen feature films. But a November 2001 motorcycle accident paralyzed Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and put his dreams on hold. The incredible story of how Mitchell has triumphed over his disability and continued his career.
- Jaimee Foxworth was leading as normal of a life she could when she was playing the role of Judy Winslow in the sitcom "Family Matters." But the stability and the money that came from her job melted away after she was mysteriously fired from the show in the middle of the series. Desperate for money and an acting gig, Jaimee turned to adult films and developed a drug habit, but after hitting rock bottom, Jaimee experienced a powerful transformation. Find out from Jaimee herself what really happened during those troubled times and how she has turned her life around.
- As a young girl growing up in the projects of Youngstown, Ohio, Omarosa couldn't have imagined that she would be crowned "The Most Hated Woman of Reality TV." But after her appearance and subsequent dismissal on the hit series The Apprentice, the former White House appointee found herself in a flurry of negative publicity. Discover the true reality of the woman America loves to hate... Omarosa.
- Taimak Taimak was only 19 when he starred in the cult movie The Last Dragon. Soon he was spending time with celebrities like Janet Jackson. See how he dealt with the pressures of overnight stardom.
- What is it like to be plucked from obscurity and thrust into the national limelight? Life After-Eva Marcille is the story of a reluctant model show hopeful who felt she might be too short and too average to make the cut. Once selected we all watched this awkward young girl turn into a graceful butterfly and become the first African American winner of America's Next Top Model. Now a successful actress and grounded individual, Life After-Eva Marcille takes a look at Eva's life since winning America's Next Top Model and what her dreams and aspirations are for the future.
- It is difficult to imagine the amount of attention the romance and marriage Star Jones & Al Reynolds garnered. For a time, they were America's IT couple whose every move and every miscue was dissected and reported. They were America's tabloid sweethearts until...they weren't! Life After-Al Reynolds shows what Al is up to since his very public divorce. Al gives us the real story on Star and all those persistent rumors. Now a respected economics and finance professor living in South Florida, Al talks candidly about his life with Star and his life today. This is the story of a Life After being one of the most visible people in America and then having it take away!
- This is the rich story of 5 childhood friends from the projects in Boston who went on to become child stars when they formed New Edition in their early teens. This boy band caught fire and made them national celebrities overnight. When corrupt management and inter-band fighting forced New Edition to break up all seemed lost for Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. Life After-Bell Biv DeVoe tells the story of BBD's triumphant rise from the ashes to New Edition to become a musical sensation in their own right. Fusing R&B and rap music, BBD forged a sound all their own and one that's been emulated by numerous other performers. Songs from their debut album are still played at clubs nationwide today. BBD has had their own wild ride, and has even performed as New Edition a couple of times. Life After-Bell Biv DeVoe is all about never giving up and believing in yourself.
- The child star highway is littered with the wreckage of many an actor who could never cope with growing up. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has not only made the transition to adult actor, he has done so with grace and aplomb. Malcolm has arrived as an actor and a musician by embracing the stardom 'Theo' from The Cosby Show gave him rather than rejecting it. Life After "The Cosby Show" looks at the artist and the person Malcolm has grown into.
- What's it like to be plucked from obscurity and thrust into the national limelight? Life After "American Idol" is the story of an amazing singer who knew in his heart that he could be a star...all he needed was for the right people to hear him sing. Little did he know that all of America would soon be calling him "The Velvet Teddy Bear." After a friend convinced him to audition, Ruben Studdard quickly became a star on the #1 rated TV show, American Idol, and ended up edging out Idol hopeful, Clay Aiken, by the closest margin in the show's history. Now a successful recording artist and producer, Life After takes a look at Ruben's soaring life since winning American Idol and what his dreams and aspirations are for the future.
- Before she became a tabloid fixture, Shar Jackson enjoyed a long career as an actress, with roles in Good Burger and most notably playing Niecy on the UPN series Moesha. Then her boyfriend and children's father, Kevin Federline, left her for one of superstars ever, Britney Spears. Find out how Shar turned her misfortune into an opportunity. Don't miss your chance to hear the truth as we explore Shar's Life After Kevin Federline.
- Starting with humble beginnings in the Bronx, Andre Harrell always knew he was bound for greatness. After initial success with his rap group Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, Andre Harrell decided to move to the business side of music, and he quickly flourished as he discovered stars like Jodeci, Heavy D, Guy and the ultimate queen of R&B, Mary J Blige. In Life After "Uptown", you'll watch how Andre Harrell made the move from rapping in high schools to managing one of the biggest record labels of its time, Uptown Records. He'll talk about it all, from the high points of discovering Mary J Blige and his $50 Million Dollar deal at MCA, to the lows of his untimely resignation from the CEO post at Motown and heart surgery that brought him back from the brink.