Michelle Williams

Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling female groups of all time with over 60 million records, of which more than 35 million copies sold with the trio lineup that included Williams. During the group's two-year hiatus, 2001–2003, Williams released her debut solo album Heart to Yours (2002) which topped the US gospel album chart and became the best-selling gospel release of the year. Also in 2002, Billboard named Williams the fifth-best gospel artist of the year and she received a MOBO Award for "Best Gospel Act". Following this, she released Do You Know (2004) which gained her a nomination for "Best Gospel Act" at the 2004 MOBO Awards. After Destiny's Child's disbanded in 2006, Williams released her first pop album, Unexpected (2008), which spawned the internationally charting single "We Break the Dawn" and the US Dance number-one "The Greatest". Her fourth studio album, Journey to Freedom (2014), received positive reviews and became her highest-charting album in the US; it was preceded by lead single "If We Had Your Eyes" which reached the US Adult R&B top 20 and the Soul Train-nominated "Say Yes", which charted internationally and topped the US Hot Gospel Songs chart for seven weeks. Journey to Freedom was nominated for "Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary)" at the 46th NAACP Image Awards and ...

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Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta (2006)

Though officially disbanded, Destiny's Child proves in this concert video why they're one of the most successful soul/R&B groups of all time. Filmed at Atlanta's Phillips Arena during their Destiny Fulfilled farewell tour, the trio pulled all the stops--short of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julia Knowles
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

Though officially disbanded, Destiny's Child proves in this concert video why they're one of the most successful soul/R&B groups of all time. Filmed at Atlanta's Phillips Arena during their Destiny Fulfilled farewell tour, the trio pulled all the stops--short of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julia Knowles
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

The Concert for New York City (2001)

The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Scorsese  •  Woody Allen  •  Edward Burns  •  Spike Lee  •  Kevin Smith  •  Jerry Seinfeld  •  Ric Burns  •  Christian Charles  •  Louis J. Horvitz
CAST:  Billy Joel  •  David Bowie  •  Eric Clapton  •  Elton John

The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Scorsese  •  Woody Allen  •  Edward Burns  •  Spike Lee  •  Kevin Smith  •  Jerry Seinfeld  •  Ric Burns  •  Christian Charles  •  Louis J. Horvitz
CAST:  Billy Joel  •  David Bowie  •  Eric Clapton  •  Elton John

Life Is But a Dream (2013)

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Tina Knowles  •  Solange

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Tina Knowles  •  Solange

The Beyoncé Experience Live (2007)

"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 2, 2007, during her worldwide tour The Beyoncé Experience. The show features guest appearances from rapper Jay-Z on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Wickham
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Heather Morris  •  Kelly Rowland

"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 2, 2007, during her worldwide tour The Beyoncé Experience. The show features guest appearances from rapper Jay-Z on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Wickham
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Heather Morris  •  Kelly Rowland

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DIRECTION:  Bob Carruthers
CAST:  Bob Carruthers  •  Uri Geller  •  La Toya Jackson  •  Kelly Rowland

Live 8 (2005)

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.  (more)

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CAST:  Paul McCartney  •  Richard Ashcroft  •  Elton John  •  Pete Doherty

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Paul McCartney  •  Richard Ashcroft  •  Elton John  •  Pete Doherty

What My Husband Doesn't Know (2012)

Lena Summer is the envy of all her friends. Big house. Successful husband. It's the perfect life...or so it seems. But with her husband's demanding career as a construction mogul, the other side of her bed is too cold too often. When a handsome young handyman is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David E. Talbert
CAST:  Michelle Williams  •  Brian J. White  •  Ann Nesby  •  Clifton Davis

Lena Summer is the envy of all her friends. Big house. Successful husband. It's the perfect life...or so it seems. But with her husband's demanding career as a construction mogul, the other side of her bed is too cold too often. When a handsome young handyman is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David E. Talbert
CAST:  Michelle Williams  •  Brian J. White  •  Ann Nesby  •  Clifton Davis

Destiny's Child World Tour (2003)

The Writings On The Wall established Destinys Child as one of the largest-selling female groups ever, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Survivor debuted at #1 in ten countries including the U.S., and sold more than 8 million albums worldwide. Filmed at ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mirko Cocco
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

The Writings On The Wall established Destinys Child as one of the largest-selling female groups ever, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Survivor debuted at #1 in ten countries including the U.S., and sold more than 8 million albums worldwide. Filmed at ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mirko Cocco
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)

The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bruce Gowers
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Muhammad Ali  •  Marc Anthony  •  Monica

The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bruce Gowers
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Muhammad Ali  •  Marc Anthony  •  Monica

Revival! (2019)

A unique visual and musical experience based on the Gospel of John. Originally a Passion play, it freely blends elements of stage and cinema, creating a fresh take on this well known story.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Danny Green
CAST:  Harry Lennix  •  Chaka Khan  •  Roland Buck III  •  Dawnn Lewis

A unique visual and musical experience based on the Gospel of John. Originally a Passion play, it freely blends elements of stage and cinema, creating a fresh take on this well known story.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Danny Green
CAST:  Harry Lennix  •  Chaka Khan  •  Roland Buck III  •  Dawnn Lewis

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019)

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

BEYONCÉ (2014)

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Hype Williams  •  Francesco Carrozzini  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Jake Nava  •  Bill Kirstein  •  Pierre Debusschere  •  Terry Richardson  •  Ricky Saiz
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Drake  •  Frank Ocean

Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Ed Burke  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Hype Williams  •  Francesco Carrozzini  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Jake Nava  •  Bill Kirstein  •  Pierre Debusschere  •  Terry Richardson  •  Ricky Saiz
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Jay-Z  •  Drake  •  Frank Ocean

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016)

A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Robinson
CAST:  Regina Hall  •  Terrence J  •  Yolanda Adams  •  Angela Bassett

A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chris Robinson
CAST:  Regina Hall  •  Terrence J  •  Yolanda Adams  •  Angela Bassett

Praise This (2023)

When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tina Gordon
CAST:  Chloe Bailey  •  Anjelika Washington  •  Quavo  •  Birgundi Baker

When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tina Gordon
CAST:  Chloe Bailey  •  Anjelika Washington  •  Quavo  •  Birgundi Baker

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001)

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".  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Mallet
CAST:  Janet Jackson  •  Christina Aguilera  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Pink

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".  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Mallet
CAST:  Janet Jackson  •  Christina Aguilera  •  Justin Timberlake  •  Pink

B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007)

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release. Beyoncé shot nine videos for the album, and four pre-filmed videos ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Anthony Mandler  •  Ed Burke  •  Sophie Muller  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Diane Martel  •  Jake Nava  •  Reinert Olsen  •  Cliff Watts
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Shakira  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release. Beyoncé shot nine videos for the album, and four pre-filmed videos ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Anthony Mandler  •  Ed Burke  •  Sophie Muller  •  Melina Matsoukas  •  Diane Martel  •  Jake Nava  •  Reinert Olsen  •  Cliff Watts
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Shakira  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010)

A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Matt Robinson  •  Emilio Delgado  •  Bob McGrath  •  Lena Horne

A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Matt Robinson  •  Emilio Delgado  •  Bob McGrath  •  Lena Horne

Destiny's Child Video Anthology

Videos for: No, No, No (Part 1) No, No, No (Part 2) (Featuring Wyclef Jean) Bills, Bills, Bills Bug A Boo Say My Name Jumpin' Jumpin' Survivor Independent Women (Part 1) Bootylicious Bootylicious (Featuring Missy Elliott) (Re-Mix Version) Emotion Lose ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams  •  Wyclef Jean

Videos for: No, No, No (Part 1) No, No, No (Part 2) (Featuring Wyclef Jean) Bills, Bills, Bills Bug A Boo Say My Name Jumpin' Jumpin' Survivor Independent Women (Part 1) Bootylicious Bootylicious (Featuring Missy Elliott) (Re-Mix Version) Emotion Lose ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Kelly Rowland  •  Michelle Williams  •  Wyclef Jean

Christmas in Harmony (2021)

Harmony is tricked into auditioning for the Holiday Chorus — directed by an ex-boyfriend. By Christmas Eve, they could be harmonizing in the key of love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rusty Cundieff
CAST:  Ashleigh Murray  •  Luke James  •  Loretta Devine  •  Michelle Williams

Harmony is tricked into auditioning for the Holiday Chorus — directed by an ex-boyfriend. By Christmas Eve, they could be harmonizing in the key of love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rusty Cundieff
CAST:  Ashleigh Murray  •  Luke James  •  Loretta Devine  •  Michelle Williams

You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)

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 — ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nas
CAST:  Ralph McDaniels  •  Nas  •  Wendy Williams  •  50 Cent

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 — ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nas
CAST:  Ralph McDaniels  •  Nas  •  Wendy Williams  •  50 Cent
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