The controversial Aaliyah biopic, which the R&B singer’s family vowed to try and stop, has been given an official release date. Lifetime announced this morning that Aaliyah: Princess of R&B will air Saturday, November 15. The film, which was originally slated to star Zendaya Coleman, has since replaced the young actress with Nickelodeon star Alexandra […]
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the death of one of music’s fallen angels: Aaliyah Haughton. With her music and style still influencing artists today, it’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since the sultry songstress made her earthly departure. Aaliyah, aka baby girl, was known for her gentle and angelic demeanor mixed with […]
It looks like the makers of the Aaliyah biopic have found their Timbaland and Missy Elliott. According to blackfilm.com, actor Izaak Smith was chosen to play Timbaland and Chattrisse Dolabaille was chosen to portray Missy for the film, called One In A Million. While Izaak has been featured on So You Think You Can Dance and done work in […]
Although rumors of Rihanna replacing Zendaya in the Aaliyah biopic are nothing more than, well, rumors, last night at The Monster tour with Eminem, concert-goers got a taste of everything that could have been. Channeling a look very similar to Aaliyah’s, Rihanna looked hot like fire. However, this isn’t anything out of the ordinary for our […]
After Zendaya Coleman resigned from the Aaliyah project last month, fans of the upcoming biopic wondered who would portray their beloved angel. Well, it was confirmed on Friday morning that Alexandra Shipp is set to take Zendaya’s place. The decision left everyone asking the same question: Who is Alexandra Shipp? Here are 10 things you should know about […]
Looks like the Lifetime biopic on the life of Aaliyah is still on. Wendy Williams just announced that she will join Debra Martin Chase as executive producer. She also announced the film’s new star on Twitter: I’m excited to exec produce the Aaliyah @lifetimetv movie w/ @DebraMChase. Prod starts later this month and @AlexShipppp will play Aaliyah. — Wendy Williams […]
Aaliyah inspired many through her undeniable talent, so it’s no wonder everybody who’s anybody has an opinion on the late singer’s Lifetime biopic. Most recently, Keke Palmer sat down with The YBF and talked all about how excited she is for the upcoming film, noting that her excitement is mostly due to the fact that she’d […]
Right after it was announced that Disney actress Zendaya was cast as the late Aaliyah in a Lifetime biopic, criticism came in from left and right – and Aaliyah’s family didn’t hold their distaste back either. Now it seems that the criticism and opposition from the family was too much for the talented 17-year-old. According to TMZ: […]
Zendaya is plotting world domination. The Disney star’s life has been a whirlwind as she fulfills her quest to become Hollywood’s latest it-girl. The 17-year-old is the new talk of the town for many different reasons, including becoming the new face of Madonna’s Material Girl fashion line, starring in new Disney film Zapped, and snagging the role of […]
It’s no secret that Disney star Zendaya Coleman has been met with a lot criticism after being cast as Aaliyah in the late icon’s upcoming Lifetime biopic. Not only are people upset about the family not having much say in how the movie ordeal is playing out, fans of the “One in a Million” songstress […]
It was just announced that Disney’s Zendaya Coleman will play late R&B star Aaliyah in the upcoming Lifetime biopic of her life, while in 2009, Biggie Smalls’ life and career was also documented in the movie, Notorious. With this sudden re-emergence of the biopic genre, we had to re-live some of our favorite music biopics […]
