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Post by lookinghot on May 30, 2014 12:21:54 GMT -5
Of course they are... What's new? Years ago such attidude was understandable, but now it's just annoying. There are many families that lost they beloved ones on their rise to fame (Selena Perez, Jeff Buckley just to name few) and none of them shows such a lack of interest of maintaining their legacy. It's just sad. Aaliyah doesn't deserves it. exactly in this situation what makes me nervous and skeptical is are they not going to get it right and tarnish her legacy? Baby girl deserves the best set up, there would likely be a soundtrack (like Selena, This Is It etc.)who directed "Selena"? I think they did such a great job portraying Selena as the real person she was, everything that happened in that movie actually happened in Selena`s life, and they need to be the same with this project. Show the world Aaliyah in a tasteful way, in a way that made me fall in love with Selena, This movie has that same potential, she can garnish a whole new generation of fans as Selena did. Her family was also very heavily involved in the movie (choosing to cut out scenes that depicted her killer in a positive light, etc. I'm really nervous for this, they need to handle this as perfectly as they can.
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Post by blahsi on Jun 2, 2014 8:51:00 GMT -5
I don't think her family is the one responsible for her albums being hard to buy, that's Blackground's messy ass. Her family does not owe anyone anything and to suggest that they should move forward with projects to make money off of their deceased daughter just for her "legacy" is kind of inconsiderate, especially when EVERYONE has said that they are very much still in mourning.
I think you missed my point... I was mostly talking about the music. I think it's doing her a disservice by not making her music more widely available and accessible so a new generation of fans can learn who she was as an artist. I don't really care for biopics or any of the like, because they are rarely are "true" to the person's life. To me, they look like nothing more than a cash grab if they aren't done properly. Probably the only exception to the rule I've seen so far is Selena.
Her legacy is her music. It should be heard by all.
I can see how my statement could be misconstrued.
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Post by George on Jun 2, 2014 12:06:59 GMT -5
"The One I Gave My Heart To" popped up on my iPod this weekend, and made me wish this song would've been a staple on Adult Contemporary stations, not just Old School R&B "Midnight Dedication" programs.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jun 16, 2014 17:49:59 GMT -5
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Post by Kishi KCM on Jun 16, 2014 18:15:13 GMT -5
YAAAAASSSSS!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 18:49:26 GMT -5
I get why they chose her but to me, Aaliyah always had this maturity about her even when she was like 14. She just seemed much older than she was whereas Zendaya is only like 16 or 17 but she reads 12.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jun 16, 2014 23:53:27 GMT -5
I love Aaliyah to freaking pieces, but I can't imagine this movie turning out any good. Her music was amazing, but she was never particularly interesting outside of her work (her death and the R. Kelly marriage scandal are clearly the main points of interest). I wonder if they'll even address R Kelly or if it'll just be a glossy puff-piece.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 17, 2014 5:10:17 GMT -5
I don't wanna ruin your hopes, but her brother denied that there's anything in the making. Last time when there was some news about te movie it turned out it was nothing more than a rumor. As far as her music is concerned I'm always annoyed with her ralatives' stubborness, but when it comes to this movie... I'm on board with them. I really don't want this to happen. I feel like it will draw attention to the plane crash more that anything, and I think it's the last think that Aaliyah needs now. ...AND just keeping in mind what a private person she was... It just doesn't seem right.
If they are so determined to put her name out there again, they should take a good cake of her MUSIC. Release some new music, or just make it available for steaming. JUST DO ANYTHING. Honestly, at least puttinig her albums on iTunes would be a good start.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 17, 2014 5:15:24 GMT -5
I love this new soothing remix:
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jun 17, 2014 5:25:36 GMT -5
I can't believe they took her self titled album off of iTunes again. How could a record label be as shitty as Blackground is? Like how are they even still a thing?
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Post by Jay D83 on Jun 17, 2014 9:59:40 GMT -5
I don't wanna ruin your hopes, but her brother denied that there's anything in the making. Last time when there was some news about te movie it turned out it was nothing more than a rumor. As far as her music is concerned I'm always annoyed with her ralatives' stubborness, but when it comes to this movie... I'm on board with them. I really don't want this to happen. I feel like it will draw attention to the plane crash more that anything, and I think it's the last think that Aaliyah needs now. ...AND just keeping in mind what a private person she was... It just doesn't seem right. If they are so determined to put her name out there again, they should take a good cake of her MUSIC. Release some new music, or just make it available for steaming. JUST DO ANYTHING. Honestly, at least puttinig her albums on iTunes would be a good start. You can't get more official than TV By the Numbers and a press release from Lifetime themselves. tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/06/16/zendaya-to-star-and-perform-in-lifetime-original-movie-aaliyah-princess-of-rb/273994/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Tvbythenumbers+%28TVbytheNumbers%29via press release: ZENDAYA TO STAR AND PERFORM IN LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE AALIYAH: PRINCESS OF R&B (WT) Based on the Bestselling Book Aaliyah: More Than a Woman, Film Chronicles the R&B Superstar’s Rise to Fame and Tragic Death Los Angeles, CA (June 16, 2014) – Platinum-selling recording artist Zendaya (Shake It Up!, Dancing with the Stars) will portray Aaliyah in a Lifetime Original Movie about the life of the actress and R&B sensation who, at the height of her stardom, tragically died in a plane crash. Zendaya will record four of Aaliyah’s songs for the film, including many of her hit singles. Based on the bestseller Aaliyah: More Than a Woman by former Time Magazine music editor Christopher Farley, Aaliyah: Princess of R&B (wt), the first movie about the beloved artist, will be filmed this summer and premiere in the Fall. Before Beyonce and before Rihanna, self-proclaimed “street but sweet” Aaliyah was poised to become a global icon with top-selling albums, a hot movie career and an adoring fan base. But behind the spotlight, Brooklyn-born, Detroit-raised Aaliyah Dana Haughton struggled to succeed in a tough business while staying grounded in the midst of her growing celebrity. The film follows the beautiful and talented performer’s inspirational journey, from her debut on Star Search at the age of ten to the challenges she faced during her rise to become the Princess of R&B. On August 25, 2001, at the height of her popularity, her life was tragically cut short when a plane carrying the singer and some of her video crew crashed after takeoff from a Bahamian runway. Although just 22-years-old at the time of her death, Aaliyah continues to lead a legacy as Billboard’s tenth most famous R&B artist of the past 25 years and one of the recording industry’s most successful artists in history. Multi-talented actress and Hollywood Records artist Zendaya recently released her self-titled 2013 debut full-length album on which she delivers soulful pop with an urban edge. Her first single from the album, “Replay,” was certified platinum for selling 1,000,000 copies in the U.S. this January, and now has more than 54 million views on YouTube. Zendaya will star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Series K.C. Undercover and the Disney Channel Original Movie, Zapped, which premieres this summer. She starred as Raquel “Rocky” Blue on the hit Disney Channel series Shake It Up!, as well as Shake It Up: Made In Japan, the record breaking song and dance–filled special that featured her single and video “Fashion is My Kryptonite.” Zendaya was also the break out star and runner-up on Season 16 of Dancing with the Stars. Aaliyah:Princess of R&B will be produced by Aaliyah Productions, Inc. Howard Braunstein (The Informant!) and Debra Martin Chase (The Princess Diaries, Sparkle) will serve as executive producers. Bradley Walsh (Turn the Beat Around) will direct from a script written by Michael Elliot (Brown Sugar).
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jun 17, 2014 10:07:00 GMT -5
I wanna know who's gonna play Robert Kelly.
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Jun 17, 2014 10:32:45 GMT -5
I think Keisha Chante would've been a better choice.
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Post by George on Jun 17, 2014 12:05:34 GMT -5
I'm a bit disappointed that Keisha Chante didn't get the role, since she's been attached to it for years. But then again, I can see why they went with Zendaya (Disney star, DWTS runner-up, hit single last year) since VH1 did get Keke Palmer (Nickelodeon star, acclaimed film actress, occasional singer) as Chilli in last year's TLC biopic.
Seeing how this is Lifetime, and since they love their drama, I would think they won't skip over the R. Kelly years.
Meanwhile, I just checked, and wow. The only Aaliyah album on iTunes is her debut? That's the same I've seen in stores (FYE, Best Buy) every now and then. Perhaps by the time they released the movie, they'll finally reissue/read "One in a Million" and "Aaliyah." Then again, they might just re-release "I Care 4 U" since it was a sort-of hits compilation.
But yeah, AmazonMP3 still has all 3 of her studio albums!
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Post by Live Your Life on Jun 18, 2014 11:07:26 GMT -5
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Post by SHOOTER on Jun 18, 2014 11:30:43 GMT -5
Barry is such a sleaze. He's the last person that needs to be commenting on anything.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jun 18, 2014 11:32:32 GMT -5
Oh Lord, I just realized this is that Zendaya bitch in all the acne commercials. I am so not here for this.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 18, 2014 11:46:41 GMT -5
I just don't like the fact that people that are obsessed with her are involved in keeping her legacy alive. First Drake, now Zendaya. No, thank you. What about Objectivism?
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Post by Live Your Life on Jun 19, 2014 14:20:04 GMT -5
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 23, 2014 4:22:57 GMT -5
an official statement from her family:
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Post by allow that on Jun 23, 2014 11:30:35 GMT -5
Legalities?
That implies more anger over payment issues than its concept. Hmm.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jun 23, 2014 12:49:33 GMT -5
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 23, 2014 13:53:11 GMT -5
I'm PISSED. It's the very last thing her legacy needs.
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Post by think pink. on Jun 23, 2014 16:24:03 GMT -5
I think Keisha Chante would've been a better choice. Have you seen her acting? No thanks.
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Jun 23, 2014 16:34:15 GMT -5
I think Keisha Chante would've been a better choice. Have you seen her acting? No thanks. I didn't even know she did some acting gigs.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 25, 2014 3:44:42 GMT -5
A great tribute to Aaliyah.
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Post by CookyMonzta on Jun 26, 2014 19:26:40 GMT -5
Legalities? That implies more anger over payment issues than its concept. Hmm. I'm thinking it's the concept and the contents within the story that matter more than the money. In any case, the family members are within their right to control (for lack of a more appropriate word) the way the biopic is handled. If I'm not mistaken, don't they have control of her estate?
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jun 28, 2014 10:29:49 GMT -5
New, never released before footage of Aaliyah ❤
She said about being nominated for MTV Movie Awards in Best Female Performer & Best Breakthrough Performer categories:
I’m very excited about that. I’m excited about both. It’s just wonderful to be stepping into the side of my career and be recognized in such an early stage, so I’m just hoping, you know, if I win it will be just the icing on the cake.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 10:38:10 GMT -5
Beautiful kindred spirit.
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Post by allow that on Jun 28, 2014 10:46:19 GMT -5
Still heartbreaking especially hearing her say stuff like "at such an early stage." She was definitely planning big things for her future.
Most down to earth star around at the time. Everytime she spoke I felt like I was watching a friend from school on TV- she had that personable glow that made you feel like you know her. So rare in the business.
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