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What to Watch on Thursday: ‘Taraji’s White Hot Holidays’ plus Taylor Swift at the Jingle Ball

By Brooke Cain
(L-R): Jay Pharoah, Taraji P. Henson and Tituss Burgess in a skit on the “Taraji's White Hot Holidays” special on Fox.
(L-R): Jay Pharoah, Taraji P. Henson and Tituss Burgess in a skit on the “Taraji's White Hot Holidays” special on Fox. Michael Becker/FOX

Taraji’s White Hot Holidays (9 p.m., Fox) – Taraji P. Henson hosts this musical and comedy holiday special featuring Fergie, Tituss Burgess, Jay Pharoah, Ciara, DJ Khaled, Leslie Odom Jr., Chaka Khan, Faith Evans, Jussie Smollett, Salt-N-Pepa and Ying Yang Twins.

[A Christmas TV guide to 'Rudolph,' 'The Grinch,' Hallmark movies and more]

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2017 (8 p.m., The CW) – Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Fifth Harmony, Liam Payne, Camila Cabello and Niall Horan perform at this annual concert event.

Showtime at the Apollo (8 p.m., Fox) – Steve Harvey hosts this Christmas episode of the talent showcase, featuring Snoop Dogg, Boyz II Men and DMX.

The Great American Baking Show (9 p.m., ABC) – The bakers get dessert and cookie challenges.

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