Stars Shine at the Apollo!

Don't miss Tony Rock on 106 & Park tonight!

Tony Rock Is on Let's Stay Together Tonight! - Tony Rock is one of the funniest men in the business, so see what laughs he brings to Let's Stay Together tonight when he plays the younger love interest of Charles and Kita's mother.Don't miss a minute tonight at 10:30P/9:30C!(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Tony Rock - Harlem's Apollo Theater has meant a lot to music history, so take a look at these artists that hit the Apollo stage.Don't miss the host of the new series Apollo Live, Tony Rock, tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C!(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

In the Spotlight - Recording artist Ne-Yo lights up the stage during halftime. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Ne-Yo - Before Ne-Yo was a record exec and superstar singer in his own right, he was part of a boy band named N-V and they took to the Apollo stage. Unfortunately, they were booed during the entire performance, but luckily not enough for Sandman to dance them off the stage.(Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Lauryn Hill in Dreamgirls - For a project that was in development as long as Dreamgirls, it's no surprise many actresses cycled through the lead role of Deena Jones. Lauryn Hill was briefly attached in the mid-1990s, at the peak of her popularity, before her self-imposed exile. Of course, Beyoncé won the part in the end.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame)

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Lauryn Hill - Like Ne-Yo, before Lauryn hit it big, she took to the Apollo stage. Unfortunately, like Ne-Yo, Lauryn was also booed. Clearly a little discouragement didn't keep her down because Lauryn went on to be one of the most important voices of her generation.(Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Richard Pryor - In a time when racial tensions were high, Richard Pryor used comedy to get a point across to his audience. One of the places that he did this was on the Apollo stage.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Richard Pryor - In a time when racial tensions were high, Richard Pryor used comedy to get a point across to his audience. One of the places that he did this was on the Apollo stage.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

MGK - MGK is a rap beast now, but before he had a major deal, he hit the Apollo stage and won Amateur Night. Not too shabby!(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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MGK - MGK is a rap beast now, but before he had a major deal, he hit the Apollo stage and won Amateur Night. Not too shabby!(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson first appeared on American Bandstand with his brothers as a part of the Jackson 5 in 1970. He would later return in 2002 to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Michael Jackson - The "King of Pop" Michael Jackson made his Apollo debut during Amateur Night with his brother as part of the Jackson 5, the rest is history.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect)

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Stevie Wonder - The legendary Motown singer and pianist performs during a tribute to Diana Ross after she receives her Lifetime Achievement Award.  (Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

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Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder's career has spanned decades, and during his time in the spotlight he had ventured to Harlem more than once to take the Apollo stage by storm!(Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

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Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin is the "Queen of Soul" and has graced the Apollo stage with her presence, performance and amazing vocals over the years. It's only right, she's a legend!(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin is the "Queen of Soul" and has graced the Apollo stage with her presence, performance and amazing vocals over the years. It's only right, she's a legend!(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

James Brown — President Mobutu Sese Sek - Mobutu Sese Seko, president of Zaire (now named the Democratic Republic of Congo), tapped the Godfather of Soul along with B.B. King, Celia Cruz and Bill Withers for a 1974 music festival. Seko is accused of torture and embezzlement.(Photo: Paul Hawthorne/WireImage)

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James Brown - The Apollo helps James Brown's career skyrocket to another world. His voice, lyrics and hig-energy dance moves didn't just make him a music legend, they made him an Apollo legend.(Photo: Paul Hawthorne/WireImage)

Doing the Robot on Soul Train  - To promote their 1974 hit "Dancing Machine," the Jackson 5 took the TV stage of Soul Train to perform. Little did the audience know that a teenage Mike had been studying the famous moves of Slim the Robot, a member of the pioneering dance troupe the Lockers. They (and millions across America) witnessed Michael's street-dance skills during the song's breakdown segment as he proceeded to lock, swivel and slide his way to the front of the stage... and into hip hop history.

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The Jackson 5 - Before signing to Motown Records, the Jackson 5 took the Apollo stage and impressed everyone in the audience with their raw talent, musical ability, dance moves and flawless vocals. No wonder they changed the music game forever.(Photo: 2001 Tribune Entertainment)