WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17


NBC Jay Leno: Pop prodigy Britney Spears stays up past her bedtime to perform for Leno.


CBS David Letterman: The genetically gifted Julian Lennon introduces Letterman to his latest release, Photograph Smile.


FOOD Hot Off the Grill: Wayward teen idol Deborah Gibson vacations from her Broadway career long enough to cook BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad with her mother.



THURSDAY, FEB. 18


NBC Jay Leno: The reunited Blondie debut songs from their New Wave comeback album, No Exit.


SYN Rosie O'Donnell: Country cross-over artist Shania Twain receives a Grammy endorsement from Rosie.


ABC The View: Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons discusses his humble roots with Run DMC and his current world dominance.


FRIDAY, FEB. 19


PPV Rock & Rockets: Pay Per View lights the fuse with the explosive combination of live performances from the B-52's, Kenny Loggins, 10,000 Maniacs, The Murmurs, Better Than Ezra and Jennifer Paige.


VH1 Legends: This show lives up to its name with a profile of New Jersey's pride and joy, Bruce Springsteen, featuring rare photos, interviews and classical performances.


CBS David Letterman: Pin-up rockers Sugar Ray stop in for a live rendition of "Every Morning" from 14:59.


SATURDAY, FEB. 20


SYN Sessions at West 54th: David Byrne hosts this showcase with the Balanescu Quartet and Ozomatli.


PBS Austin City Limits: Jazz giant Lionel Hampton and the high priestess of R&B, Ruth Brown, bask in the spotlight on this weekly show.


NBC Saturday Night Live: The critically lauded Lucinda Williams lets her guitar gently weep on SNL.


MuchUSA '98 Smash Hits Poll Winners Party: Guest presenter Will Smith overseas the mayhem of performances by Aqua, Five, Another Level, Pras & Mya, Cleopatra, Boyzone, Shania Twain, The Corrs, Steps, Catatonia, Bille and Bewitched.


SUNDAY, FEB. 21


E! Mysteries and Scandals: Billie Holiday overcame daunting hurdles -- surviving a rape at age 11, turning to prostitution at age 14 and becoming a junkie at age 18 -- before she achieved infamy as the greatest jazz singer of all time.


VH1 Storytellers: Piano virtuoso Tori Amos discusses her inspiration and performs favorite tunes like "Raspberry Swirl" and "Cornflake Girl."


CNN World Beat: This segment analyzes the Sounds of Brazil, featuring Virginia Rodriquez, David Byrne, Paul Winter and Vinicio.