Aaliyah

Aaliyah

Born: January 16, 1979
Died: August 25, 2001
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Aaliyah Dana Haughton  (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah, was an American recording artist, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million; it sold 3.7 million copies in the United States and over eight million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first major film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single "Try Again". The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay, making Aaliyah the first artist in Billboard history to achieve this feat. "Try Again" earned Aaliyah a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocalist.

After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her part in Queen of the Damned. She released her third and final album, Aaliyah, in July 2001. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in an airplane crash in The Bahamas after filming the music video for the single "Rock the Boat". The pilot, Luis Morales III, was unlicensed at the time of the accident and had traces of cocaine and alcohol in his system. Aaliyah's family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Blackhawk International Airways, which was settled out of court. Since then, Aaliyah's music has continued to achieve commercial success with several posthumous releases. Aaliyah recorded several number one R&B hits and five top ten Billboard Hot 100 singles. She has been credited for helping redefine R&B and hip hop, earning her the nickname "Princess of R&B". She is listed by Billboard as the tenth most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years, and 27th most successful R&B artist overall

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Movies for Aaliyah...

You're Watching Video Music Box
Title: You're Watching Video Music Box
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 3, 2021
Type: Movie
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
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The A-Z of Aaliyah
Title: The A-Z of Aaliyah
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 13, 2018
Type: Movie
A poetic take on the iconic life of Aaliyah, celebrating her legacy from her family beginnings in Bedstuy to her timeless, universalistic influence.
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Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman
Title: Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman
Character: Herself (archive footage)
Released: June 15, 2004
Type: Movie
The life story of Aaliyah, a worldwide-famous singer, actress and model who first rose to stardom in the 90s at age 15 and was later killed in a plane crash in 2001.
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Maxim: Hot Clips 2
Title: Maxim: Hot Clips 2
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Collection of video clips including songs by Snoop Dogg, Goldfrapp, Beyoncé and Foxy Brown.
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Queen of the Damned
Title: Queen of the Damned
Character: Akasha
Released: February 10, 2002
Type: Movie
Lestat finds acceptance in a tattooed and pierced world, rekindling the desires of all-powerful Akasha.
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Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel
Title: Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 4, 2001
Type: Movie
When a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world. This hourlong retrospective looks at her brief but prolific career, which included three chart-topping albums and film roles. Fans and recording industry executives share their thoughts about Aaliyah's life and untimely death in interviews peppered throughout the documentary.
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MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Title: MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2001
Type: Movie
Pop artist Janet Jackson was selected as MTV's inaugural Icon, in an event held in Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by several artists singing Janet's songs, cebebrities presenting the special and was finished by Janet singing her hit single "All For You".
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Romeo Must Die
Title: Romeo Must Die
Character: Trish O'Day
Released: March 22, 2000
Type: Movie
Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!
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Title: New York Undercover
Character: Aaliyah
Released: September 8, 1994
Type: TV
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
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Title: All That
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: April 16, 1994
Type: TV
The new kids of comedy bring the funny as All That, America’s #1 kid’s sketch comedy show, returns with a new cast and a few familiar faces. From Executive Producers Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.
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Title: Showtime at the Apollo
Released: September 12, 1987
Type: TV
Rising comics and singers are showcased in this long-running variety show from the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Aaliyah: Live in Amsterdam
Title: Aaliyah: Live in Amsterdam
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Hip-hop star Aaliyah sits down for an interview with filmmaker Pogus Caesar to discuss her rise in the music industry, whilst intercutting with a performance in Amsterdam.