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Behind The Music Returns With Hip-Pop Heavy Lineup

07/05/2010
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Behind The Music Returns With Hip-Pop Heavy Lineup was a top story in May/June. Here is the recap: VH1's "Behind The Music" returns with seven new episodes. Narrated by Jim Forbes, the series gives viewers an inside look into the personal and professional lives of DMX, Christina Aguilera, Eve, Courtney Love, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Usher.

"Behind The Music: Jennifer Lopez" Premieres Sunday, July 4 at 9:00 PM* Jennifer Lopez life's story is that of an everyday Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx who made her dreams come true. From literally dancing her way onto the national stage as a "Fly Girl" on the hit series "In Living Color," to becoming a box office hit, Jennifer Lopez knows no boundaries. Viewers will be taken through an in-depth look at Jennifer's early career to her break out role of slain Tejano singer Selena that launched her into superstardom. Not fully satisfied with having only a successful acting career, Jennifer fulfilled another dream of being a recording artist and released her debut album "On The 6," which shot up the music charts to number one. This episode of "Behind The Music" will also trace the triple threat's tumultuous romances with P. Diddy and Ben Affleck, how she finally found her Prince Charming in Latin superstar Marc Anthony and the birth of their twins. Now at 40, Jennifer says she has found a way to have it all after living through a lifetime of hard lessons. No topic is off limits as Jennifer openly discusses her career and personal life, including her version of what happened the night guns were drawn inside a Manhattan nightclub while with then boyfriend P. Diddy. In addition to Jennifer, tell-all interviews include Marc Anthony, Sean Combs, Keenan Ivory Wayans and Tommy Mottola.

"Behind The Music: Usher" Premieres Monday, July 19 at 8:00 PM* This episode of "Behind The Music" will chronicle Usher's beginnings from a small town choirboy who was discovered at a local talent show to one of the biggest selling R&B artists of all time. A triple threat entertainer starring in film, TV and Broadway, Usher talks about growing up in the public spotlight, the outlet he found through music and the true meaning behind some of his biggest songs. During an exclusive interview, Usher opens up like never before about leaving home at fifteen years old to work on his self-titled debut album with Sean "Puffy" Combs and the endless temptations he faced living in the big city. He also confesses to having a longtime crush on TLC's Chilli as he looks back at the beginning of their relationship and the steamy music video for "U Remind Me" that sparked their romance. He addresses the rumors of infidelity and comes clean about the real reason behind their breakup. For the first time, Usher also touches on the emotional reunion with his father who abandoned him as a child and his recent divorce from wife Tameka. After winning five Grammy� Awards, Usher is venturing into acting and expressing a newfound love for mentoring, most notably his latest protege, recording artist Justin Bieber. "Behind The Music" has interviewed Usher mother Jonetta Patton, L.A. Reid, Sean Combs and others for this compelling story. - more on this story

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