News dropped today that Disney star, Zendaya, had dropped the role of Aaliyah for Lifetime’s upcoming Biopic. At first the actress made no comment but on the BET red carpet today she opened up to Karrueche Tran about why she had to turn the role down. Find out what she had to say after the jump!
Aaliyah’s Cousin Would Rather See WHO Play Her In A Biopic?
Aaliyah’s family has made it very clear that Lifetime’s upcoming Aaliyah biopic is just not good enough for her memory. Not only has her family released a statement publicly denouncing any involvement in the film, but now her cousin has come out and is expressing how he would want the movie to be made. Find out who he would choose to play Aaliyah after the jump!
Aaliyah Biopic To Touch On Her Relationship With R Kelly!
While there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the upcoming Aaliyah biopic, the show will go on. As production continues, it has been revealed that the film, which is reportedly going to depict her life from when she was 10 up to her death, will closely cover her relationship with R. Kelly. I mean, how could it not? Being that the two got illegally married when the singer was just 15. Find out more after the jump!
Say What?! Aaliyah’s Family Is Not On Board For Lifetime Biopic And Demands A Big Screen Release?!
It has been in the talks for a while now and now it has been reported that Lifetime is producing a biopic on Aaliyah, based on Christopher Farley’s book, Aaliyah: More Than a Woman. Zendaya Coleman has been cast to play the late singer. However, before the movie have gone into production, drama is already rising.
Zendaya’s Father Speaks! Says She’ll Be Black Enough To Play Aaliyah!!
There has been so much backlash following the Aaliyah movie for Lifetime. There are a lot of people that’s upset about Zendaya playing the role,saying that she isn’t black enough but there is one person who has 100% faith that she will pull it off! Read more after the jump…
(Video) Teyana Taylor Auditioned For The Role Of Aaliyah! Check Out Her Audition Tapes!
As we all know by now, 17-year-old Disney actress Zendaya has nabbed the role of Aaliyah in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, one that 106 & Park actress Keshia Chante was lobbying for, amongst others. It looks as though that ‘others’ included Teyana Taylor, as her friend Tyrone has her audition tape to Instagram revealing what may have been.
