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Chloe X Halle Rock Lots Of Racy Black Looks & Silver Nails In Dark And Sultry ‘Forgive Me’ Music Video

Fans of Chloe x Halle finally got to listen to every song on the R&B duo’s sophomore album, Ungodly Hour, late Thursday night, and the sister act had a surprise for their admirers that made the release well worth the long wait. The Bailey siblings also dropped a new music video for the song “Forgive […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 3y ago

R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Changes Her Tune, Apologizes For Getting Involved In Drama Surrounding The Singer

While R. Kelly‘s girlfriends Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage have remained largely mum about the drama surrounding the disgraced singer, Clary recently jumped into the fray as the second installment of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary hit the airwaves. Now, according to The Blast, the 22-year-old is apologizing for getting involved. Clary started talking about […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Missy Elliott, Ella Mai, Kehlani & More Remember Aaliyah On The 18th Anniversary Of The Singer’s Death

Several artists took time to remember R&B singer Aaliyah, 18 years after her tragic death. The “Try Again” artist was remembered on Sunday by both fans of her work and those who knew and worked with her. People reports that Missy Elliott, one of Aaliyah’s closest friends and music producer, spearheaded the social media tributes. […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 4y ago

The Drama Between R. Kelly and Aaliyah’s Mother, Diane Haughton

Back in January, the documentary Surviving R. Kelly aired featuring several alleged victims of the singer who shared their stories for the series. The documentary reminded the public about R. Kelly’s relationship with Aaliyah and the secrecy that surrounded the pair. One of the alleged victims claimed to witness seeing Aaliyah with R. Kelly romantically […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

Dame Dash Finally Opens Up About Aaliyah’s Opinion Of R Kelly Following Premiere Of ‘Surviving R Kelly’

After Aaliyah’s rumored marriage to R. Kelly, she became romantically involved with Damon Dash, the man she planned to marry. Then, unfortunately, tragedy struck and the famed singer died unexpectedly in a plane crash. Over the years, Damon Dash has remained silent about his relationship with Aaliyah and her tainted past with R. Kelly – […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 4y ago

Timbaland Confession Video About Aaliyah Resurfaces Amid Controversy Surrounding ‘Surviving R Kelly’ Series

Surviving R. Kelly has led to the resurfacing of reports about the singer’s rumored relationship with late R&B singer Aaliyah. It’s no secret there have been tons of questionable occurrences throughout R Kelly’s career but apparently, he’s not the only one facing backlash when it comes to those past situations. According to Madame Noire, a […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 4y ago

R Kelly Source Alleges 15-Year-Old Aaliyah Was Pregnant When She Wed Disgraced Rapper, Reported ‘Radar’

A source close to disgraced rapper R. Kelly has revealed that not only did he forge documents to change late singer Aaliyah’s birth certificate so she could marry the young rapper legally, he also alleges that the then 15-year-old was pregnant when they wed. Radar Online reported that Kelly’s former tour manager and personal assistant […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

Missy Elliot Pays Tribute To Aaliyah On The Anniversary Of Her Death

Rapper Missy Elliot paid tribute to her friend, singer Aaliyah Haughton, as she marked the 17th anniversary of her death. According to E! News, Elliot posted a video on Twitter, where she could be seen writing: “Aaliyah, we miss you so much. But your legacy will live on forever and ever.” The camera then pans […]

By Amanda Ross | 5y ago

Remembering Aaliyah: Celebrities And Fans Celebrate Late Singers Birthday

Aaliyah has become a trending topic in the United States on Twitter, as the social media platform has been flooded with memories of the late singer. Today would have been Aaliyah’s 39th birthday, and fans and celebrities alike are remembering “baby girl” on social media. Aaliyah died in a horrific plane crash on August 15, […]

By Caitlin Albers | 5y ago

Kim Kardashian Posts Apology For Her Aaliyah Halloween Costume

For Halloween this year, Kim Kardashian decided to show off her love of different female musicians with an assortment of costumes portraying famous singers, from Cher to Selena. However, it was her decision to dress up as Aaliyah that led to backlash on social media. Now the reality television star is apologizing for any upset […]

By Kimberley Spinney | 5y ago

Kim Kardashian Dresses Up As Aaliyah For Halloween — Social Media Calls Cultural Appropriation

Kim Kardashian is known for going all out for Halloween, and this year was no different. Kim attended a Halloween party on Saturday night and donned three costumes inspired by three legendary female singers — Cher, Madonna, and the late Aaliyah. Kim’s Aaliyah-inspired costume has brought her the most attention, but not the kind that […]

By Kendi Banks | 6y ago

Rashida Jones, Actress And ‘Toy Story 4’ Co-Writer, Shows Off Dance Moves To Aaliyah Song In Impressive Video

Actress Rashida Jones apparently showed off yet another one of her talents in a recent video: dancing. The 41-year-old Angie Tribeca star opened up to her 905,000 followers on Instagram on Sunday and shared her dancing experience within a choreographed performance video. According to Rashida’s caption, she worked with dancer John Havic to nail the […]

By Glenn Hadley | 6y ago

Elvis Presley’s 1962 Luxury Jet To Be Auctioned After Sitting On Runway For 30 Years

Another very special piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia is up for auction, and this little treasure is at once both personal and useful as a mode of transportation, with the item being Presley’s 1962 Lockheed Jetstar plane. Elvis Presley’s red airplane has been sitting on a New Mexico runway now for 30 years, causing a […]

By Kristine Moore | 6y ago

Aaliyah Music Online? 2005 Compilation Turns Up On Apple Music After Blackground Blocking [Updated]

The prolonged wait to have music by the late songstress Aaliyah accessible online temporarily ended today. A well-regarded, 2005 compilation of songs from the “Rock The Boat” singer, Ultimate Aaliyah, was available for purchase on Apple Music and iTunes for a short time on Thursday, following its removal from the latter streaming service in December […]

By Jonathan Brown | 6y ago

T.I. And Dr. Dre Pay Tribute To Aaliyah With New Song ‘Dope’

On Monday morning, T.I.’s (aka TIP) newest single, “Dope” (produced by Dr. Dre), was released, and it pays tribute to the iconic Aaliyah. The track samples Aaliyah’s 2001 R&B hit “Rock the Boat,” and the late singer’s voice is the first one heard in the song. The single is from T.I.’s upcoming 10th studio album, […]

By Carter Lee | 7y ago

Did Timbaland Refuse To Perform At Flint Water Charity Show Because Of Dom Perignon Champagne?

Music producer Timbaland reportedly backed out of a Flint charity show Thursday fter the venue served him the wrong brand of champagne. Timbaland accused of refusing to perform at Flint (Mich) water crisis charity event: https://t.co/HbmctGdktQ pic.twitter.com/cXnw8NAKgx — XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 31, 2016 According to NY Daily News, the award-winning producer ordered two $300 […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

R. Kelly Defends Bill Cosby And Talks About Sexual Child Abuse In His Life

R. Kelly recently did an interview with GQ in which he agreed to “speak about his whole life without restrictions.” In his answer to a question that interviewer Chris Heath asked, Kelly pointed to Bill Cosby’s character in The Cosby Show as a man he tried to emulate in raising his own children. Heath followed […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

‪‪R Kelly Defends Bill Cosby, Calls Sexual Assault Case ‘Strange’ – Despite His Infamous Relationship With Aaliyah

R&B singer R. Kelly has recently come forward, claiming that he finds the Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations to be “strange.” During an interview with OK magazine, Kelly, 49, appears to be defending Bill Cosby against all of the allegations that are being thrown at him. “When I look on TV and I see the […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Aaliyah: Death Of Aaliyah And Five Other Singers That Died In Plane Crashes

The death of Aaliyah Haughton has still left an open wound in the minds and hearts of her biggest fans 14 years later. Saturday marked what would have been the singer’s 37th birthday. However, it apparently became a day for many people to reflect on the short life and tragic death of Aaliyah. Aaliyah boarded […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

Rare Aaliyah Track, ‘Shakin,’ On Timbaland’s New Mixtape ‘King Stays King’ — Listen Here

The late R&B songstress Aaliyah has always been remembered and loved dearly by those who knew her best, including Norfolk, Virginia-native producer Timbaland. In 1996, he broke out into the mainstream by producing Aaliyah’s second album One in a Million, giving us the major hit single “If Your Girl Only Knew.” On Christmas day, Timbaland […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Rare Aaliyah Track To Appear On Timbaland’s Christmas Day Mixtape

When rapper/producer Timbaland drops his King Stays King mixtape on Christmas Day, it will feature a previously unreleased Aaliyah track. The late songstress teamed with Timbaland for some of her biggest hits including “Are You That Somebody?” and “Try Again.” As Rolling Stone notes, Timbaland teased unreleased Aaliyah music in August, when he posted a […]

By Ny MaGee | 7y ago

Timbaland’s Tink: Is Aaliyah ‘One In A Million’ Remake Better?

If you haven’t heard of Tink, get ready. She’s Timbaland’s protégé, not an Aaliyah replacement. However, her remake of “One in a Million” might top charts. Once you show me who you are, telling me becomes irrelevant — TINK (@Official_Tink) May 22, 2015 Her real name is Trinity Home. However, she mentioned that she acquired […]

By Antonio J. Newell | 8y ago

Wendy Williams Is Happy With The Aaliyah Biopic Despite All The Hate

A recent biopic about the life of musician Aaliyah went under fire from critics and viewers alike. A storm of criticism from Twitter came down on the creators of the Aaliyah biopic and its executive producer, Wendy Williams. Despite all the hate for Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, Wendy Williams stands by the movie completely, claiming […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

Aaliyah Movie Gets 3.2M Viewers As Lifetime Offers Full Movie To Watch On YouTube

The name “Aaliyah” is trending hard and heavy on November 17, with the Lifetime biopic about late singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton causing lots of controversy from start to finish. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B pulled in 3.2 million viewers on its premiere, making it the second most watched Lifetime telepic […]

By Paula Mooney | 8y ago

Wendy Williams, Lifetime Network Slammed For Aaliyah Biopic, Film Stirs Controversy Via Twitter

Wendy Williams is definitely in hot water following the premiere of the Lifetime biopic, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B. But, apparently, she had no idea the film would receive such backlash because if she did, she wouldn’t have opened the door for criticism on Twitter. The 50-year-old talk-show host took to the social media platform […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Aaliyah Biopic Is So Bad, Twitter Sounds Off — And Much Hilarity Ensues

The Lifetime biopic about R&B singer Aaliyah is proof-positive that sometimes a great idea should stay an idea. Ordinarily, the strong objections of the surviving family members of a deceased music star like Aaliyah would have been enough to make a network back off. But Lifetime has all the grace of an elephant on roller […]

By Toni Matthews | 8y ago

Aaliyah Movie: Six Reasons Why The TV Biopic Is Not Worth Seeing

Aaliyah: Princess of R&B premiered on Lifetime on Saturday night. The biopic starred Alexandra Shipp in the titular role and a host of other actors and actresses that portrayed Aaliyah’s family members and the celebrities that played pivotal roles in the success of her blossoming music and film career. If you did not get a […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Lifetime Drops Aaliyah Biopic Release Date And Photo

It’s official! The Lifetime movie you’ve been dreading, or anticipating, is finally on its way! Lifetime’s Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, about the late singer that perished in a freak plane accident, finally has a release date. According to The Los Angeles Times, the Lifetime movie is expected to air on November 15. Odds are the […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Zendaya Coleman Explains Why She Opted Out Of Aaliyah Movie, Not Due To Backlash From Black Community

Zendaya Coleman says she dropped out of the Aaliyah movie, and it is not because of the hate that she received across the board, particularly from the African-American community. Zendaya Coleman had been chosen to play Aaliyah in the biopic based on her life, Aaliyah: Princess of R&B. Aaliyah was the 1990s R&B singer who […]

By Traciy Reyes | 9y ago

Alexandra Shipp Seems Flabbergasted To Be Chosen As Aaliyah In Film

Nickelodeon star Alexandra Shipp has been chosen to replace Zendaya in the planned Lifetime biopic Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, which has already entered production and begins filming later this month. The surprise choice comes after Zendaya dropped from the production last month, which threatened to halt its progress. The last-minute recast puts Alexandra Shipp on […]

By Aaron Turpen | 9y ago

Zendaya Leaves Aaliyah Biopic: It Felt Rushed

Zendaya was thought to be the right choice to play Aaliyah. The project is still in, but Zendaya’s out. Zendaya and Lifetime Network, the project creators, have confirmed that the 17-year-old pop songstress and actress has left the project, according to Entertainment Weekly. “We are sad Zendaya will no longer portray Aaliyah. Production is currently […]

By Glenn Brock | 9y ago

Aaliyah Biopic Will Address Secret Marriage To R. Kelly

An Aaliyah biopic in production will reportedly address the singer’s secret marriage to singer R. Kelly, which generated controversy at the time for the 12-year age different between the two. The movie, which is tentatively titled Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, is based on a biography written by Christopher Farley. The film is still in the […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Chris Brown Music Video Features Aaliyah Hologram [Op-Ed]

Chris Brown’s latest music video features Aaliyah as a hologram! Is there a line Chris Brown won’t cross? First it was beating Rihanna right before the awards, and pretty much everything he’s done with her since. Chris Brown just doesn’t seem to be able to behave, even being seen outside a nightclub with her smoking […]

By David Cornell | 10y ago

Chris Brown Denies ‘Hit And Run’ False Details, Slams ‘Incompetent Management’

Chris Brown has denied giving false details to a driver after hitting another vehicle in Los Angeles on May 21. Officials are allegedly investigating whether the “Fine Brown” violated the terms of his probation last week during the road incident. The 24-year-old was driving his Range Rover with on-off-now-reportedly-on-again girlfriend and model-cum-designer Karrueche Tran in […]

By Page Mackinley | 10y ago

Drake Drops New Track Featuring Aaliyah [Listen Now]

Aaliyah may have passed before her time but thanks to a new Drake single released on Monday her memory lives on through posthumous song. The Young Money rapper dropped “Enough Said” which features Aaliyah’s smooth R&B voice. Drake had been preparing the track for quite some time now and told UK’s Tim Westwood in April: […]

By James Johnson | 11y ago

Posthumous Aaliyah Single ‘Enough Said’ Hits The Web [Audio]

Rumors about a posthumous album from the late singer Aaliyah have been floating around for a while and now it looks like things are finally moving forward. Producer Noah “40” Shebib released a new Aaliyah song last night, entitled “Enough Said,” featuring Drake. Aaliyah fans are happy to hear the singer’s voice again but some […]

By Dan Evon | 11y ago

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