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A weekly guide to rock and rap on the small screen

Posted Mar 24, 1999 12:00 AM

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24


NBC Jay Leno: Grammy Award winner Monica jazzes up late night.


MTV FANatic: Maxwell and Garbage donate their time and smiles to this dream-come-true show.


BET BET Tonight: Queen Latifah spearheads a discussion about old and new school hip-hop.


MuchUSA SnowJob '99: Semisonic and Matthew Good Band perform at the chilly Marmot Basin in Jasper, Alberta.


THURSDAY, MARCH 25


E! Celebrity Profile: This biography of vixen Heather Locklear unearths her Hollywood background and romances with rocker Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora.


NBC Today: The unsinkable Elton John makes an early morning appearance.


BRV Bravo Profiles: This exclusive "South Bank Show" profile delves into the life and legend of guitarist Eric Clapton. The show will contain rare concert footage and interviews with Sting, Phil Collins and Pete Townshend.


PBS The Charlie Rose Show: Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson smolders on the small screen.


FRIDAY, MARCH 26


VH1 VH1 Tours First: On the eve of his "Rural Electrification Tour," the gritty John Mellancamp takes a moment to reflect on his recording career, previous tours and his diehard fans.


SYN OneWorld Music Beat: Russell Simmons hosts this showcase of artists including Queen Latifah, Mase with Harlem World, Mya and Naughty By Nature.


BRV Bravo Profiles: Icelandic nymph and former Sugarcubes singer Bjork pauses for a close-up that includes rare performance footage, exclusive interview and scenic snapshots of her homeland.


NBC Conan O'Brien: Placebo lap up the late night attention.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27


DIS B*witched and Five in Concert: Mickey and Minnie welcome the miniature Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys into their magic kingdom.


WGN The 13th Annual Soul Train Music Awards: This event, hosted by Tyra Banks, Brian McKnight and Monica, commemorates stars in R&B, jazz, rap and gospel like Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston and Busta Rhymes.


PBS Austin City Limits: More than one month before Cinco de Mayo, artists such as Los Lobos, Joe Ely and Flaco Jimenez celebrate Hispanic culture at the Mexican Roots Music Celebration.


SYN Sessions at West 54th: This best-of installment highlights episodes with Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach and others.


SUNDAY, MARCH 28


VH1 Behind the Music: Grim voyeurs will likely come running to this Vanilla Ice profile featuring tales of bribery, addiction and rebirth.


PPV WWF WrestleMania XV: R&B sensation Boyz II Men and the voice behind "Chef," Isaac Hayes, play at this grudge match.


MTV 120 Minutes: Guests include Rufus Wainwright and Marvelous 3.


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