Diary (American TV series)

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Diary
Genre Documentary
Created byJesse Ignjatovic
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setup Single-camera
Original release
Network MTV
ReleaseFebruary 16, 2000 (2000-02-16)

Diary is an American documentary television series that premiered February 16, 2000, on MTV. [1]

Contents

The show's opening titles begin with the slogan "You think you know ... but you have no idea."

Overview

The series follows celebrities through their everyday lives. Some of the celebrities featured include Jay-Z, Aaliyah, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Marilyn Manson, Bow Wow, Avril Lavigne, Brandy, Britney Spears, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Shakira, Chyna, Kelly Clarkson, Brittany Murphy, N.E.R.D, OutKast, Destiny's Child, Lindsay Lohan, Timbaland, Blink-182, Green Day, Sum 41, Papa Roach, Hilary Duff, Korn, Jack Black, Chris Rock, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion and Enrique Iglesias.

In 2005/2006 MTV Canada produced a series of Canadian made Diary episodes. Canadians featured include Tom Green, Russell Peters, Bedouin Soundclash, Adam Beach, Lauren Collins, Hedley, Amanda Crew, Keshia Chanté, Daniel Negreanu, Nelly Furtado, K'Naan, Billy Talent, Simple Plan and Justin Bieber.

The most recent episode aired in 2014 and centered on Nicki Minaj.

In 2018, MTV Latin America aired an episode centered on Lali Espósito. [2]

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References

  1. Collins, Monica (February 15, 2000). "Dreary 'Diary'; If Celine Dion episode is indicative of MTV series' future, viewers will not want show to go on". Boston Herald . p. 43. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  2. "La vida de Lali desde adentro: adelanto exclusivo de lo que verás hoy en MTV Diary". MTV Latin America (in Spanish). 29 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.