Def Poetry, also known as Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry or Def Poetry Jam, which was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons and Deborah Pointer, is an HBO television series produced by hip-hop music entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The series presents performances by established spoken word poets, as well as up-and-coming ones. Well-known actors and musicians will often surprise the audience by showing up to recite their own original poems. The show is hosted by Mos Def. Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. As he did on Def Comedy, Simmons appears at the end of every episode to thank the audience.
Cascading 15-foot waterfalls; luxury grottos and swim up bars are nothing for the Pool Kings . Follow along as Kelly Caviness and his sons Christian and Cameron create over the top award-winning dream pools for their clients. From your own custom lake to a show-stopping backyard water park, the sky is the limit when the Pool Kings are on the job.
Two stepbrothers accidentally invent a time machine and are transported from the present day to 1885, where they come into conflict with the local mayor.
One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, The Vote tells the dramatic culmination story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote — a transformative cultural and political movement that resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history.
Part documentary, part historical drama, this series follows the fortunes of the different members of the Boleyn family, ultimately made notorious for daughter Anne’s marriage to Henry VIII and execution.
The fierce Braxton women reunite for the first time since the loss of their beloved sister, Traci, offering viewers a raw and unfiltered look at the family’s highs and lows. Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and Ms. E navigate careers, health challenges and busy personal lives while growing their family bond.
Nicole Brown Simpson's murder and O.J. Simpson‘s proclaimed innocence have been the subject of scrutiny for years. Now Nicole's sisters Denise, Dominique, and Tanya – and her closest friends — come forward for the first time to share her truth following one of the most notorious crimes and trials in history.
Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites of archaeological interest and interviews with leading experts, it moves around the geographic zones of the world, exploring how and why civilization first sparked into life.
Who do you turn to when a home renovation job goes horribly awry? Spike’s original docu-reality series, “Catch a Contractor,” aims to turn the table on contractors who have done their clients wrong. Host Adam Carolla helps homeowners regain their dignity and their humble abodes from the clutches of crooked contractors.
This four-part documentary series follows the story of India Oxenberg's perilous journey through the dark and criminal world of the notorious self-help-group-turned-sex-slave-cult NXIVM.
Not Safe with Nikki Glaser blends interviews, experiments, and discussions about subjects revolving around sex, relationships, and the stuff nobody wants to talk about.
Nitro Circus Live is a Reality television show. It follows Travis Pastrana and the Nitro Circus Crew as they perform live in Australia and New Zealand.
La La's Full Court Life is an American reality television series on VH1. The series debuted on August 22, 2011, and is the following series of La La's Full Court Wedding. La La's Full Court Life chronicles the life of Alani Vasquez aka La La as she experiences her married life with professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony. The series also showcases Vasquez as she evolves from being a fiance of a basketball player to being a basketball wife and how she manages her life and getting her career in check.
The hilarious reimagined format of the classic variety show capture host Tiffany Haddish’s unique voice and sensibility as she interacts with real kids – and their innocently entertaining points of view.
Traveling to the far corners of the world, we discover the extraordinary ways animals are adapting to our rapidly changing planet. We witness nature’s remarkable resilience, as our perception of evolution and its potential is forever transformed.