5 Things You Probably Did Not know About Late Singer Aaliyah

5 Things About Aaliyah

Today marks the the 14th anniversary of Aaliyah's death. In tribute to her, here are 5 things you probably did not know about Aaliyah.

5) Aaliyah was about to start a clothing line

Shortly before her death, Aaliyah was planning to start a Japanese inspired clothing line called 'Dolly Pop' with her friend Kidada Jones who is the daughter of Quincy Jones

4)Aaliyah's favorite stuffed animal is with her

Not too log ago, her brother Rashad revealed to a fan on Twitter that her favorite animal was with her

3) Aaliyah auditioned for 'Charlie Angels'

One of the other movies Aaliyah auditioned for was 'Charlie Angels' She tried out for the role Alex . She did not get the part because the producers felt she was 'too young' to play the role and the role was given to Lucy Liu

2)Aaliyah was offered a role in 'Scary Movie' 

During its 'Scary Movie's early stages, Aaliyah was offered a parody of Brandy in 'I Still Know What Yo Did Last Summer' but she turned it down because she did not want to disrespect the singer who she was friends with and the script was later re-written to what is today.

1) Aaliyah's father also passed away

The Haughton family suffered another loss in 2012 when Aaliyah's father Michael Haughton died from cancer His crypt is on top of hers.

MUSIC NEWS: Timbaland Announces NEW Aaliyah Music

Timbaland Announces New Aaliyah Music

The wait might finally over. Timbaland has announced in his Instagram page yesterday that he will be releasing sneak peeks on unreleased tracks from the late singer Aaliyah who died in a place crash in 2001. There have been rumors for a long while about new music from Aaliyah since Drake released a track called "Enough Said' which featured her vocals.

CELEB: Aaliyah Biopic Movie Premieres In November

Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B

The controversial  Lifetime Aaliyah biopic movie which is titled Aaliyah: the Princess Of R&B is set to premiere on November 15th on Lifetime. The biopic has been in headlines all summer with Zendaya dropping out, the Missy and Timbaland casting and Wendy Williams being the executive producer. Actress Alexandra Shipp will be playing the late singer. 

She confirms the date on twitter today

Wendy's @lifetimetv movie, "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B," will air on Saturday, November 15th. pic.twitter.com/eK6J3iVR1F
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) September 18, 2014

Celeb News: Keshia Chante Speaks Out On Not Getting Aaliyah Biopic Role

"I Just Didn't Feel It Was Right"

 106 and Park host, Keshia Chante, is finally speaking out about not getting the Aaliyah biopic role. Last month, she posted a Facebook message "the audition" indicating that she was auditioning for the role and had a picture of her looking like Aaliyah.

She finally speaks about not getting the role on her Instagram page basically saying bowed out the movie after her family disapproved the biopic

"Now regarding the Aaliyah film, I just want to say Thank You all for the outpouring of love & support. You guys went so hard!! It’s really touching to know that you root for me! Words can’t even express. But this particular project just wasn’t for me. After learning more about the situation & how the Haughton family truly felt, I just didn’t feel like it was right. But at the end of the day, this is just one, of what will be many movies on Babygirl’s life. So maybe one day, if it’s the right circumstance, timing & I get the blessing, I’ll choose to be a part of something. Until then, keep#Aaliyah’s legacy alive & positive! And support my girl Zendaya who is just living out her dreams & workinghard to do so!" 

xo KC

The role went to Zendaya and ironically she was on 106 & Park announcing the role

UPDATE: Aaliyah's Family Wants To Stop Lifetime Biopic

Celeb: Aaliyah's former manager and uncle, Barry Hankerson, has come out and spoke to TMZ and reveals that her mother and brother is dead set against the biopic which was announced this past week. 

via TMZ

"Aaliyah’s uncle and former manager, Barry Hankerson, tells us the family is pissed that no one from the network contacted them about the movie.

Hankerson says the family will block any attempt on Lifetime’s part to use any of Aaliyah’s music.  He says the family has hired a lawyer and will do everything they can to block release of the flick.

The family is not opposed to a big, theatrical film, but thinks a TV movie is too small for someone as big as Aaliyah"

Disney Star Zendaya Casted To Play Aaliyah In Biopic

Zendaya To Play Aaliyah In Biopic

Celeb: It looks we now know who will be playing Aaliyah in the upcoming biopic which will now air on Liftime. The movie will be filming in July. Necole Bitchie exclusively reports that Disney star Zendaya Coleman has been casted to play her in the biopic. 

I'm highly disappointed in this. I have nothing against Zendaya but if you are going to cast someone in a biopic, that person needs to at least LOOK like that person they are playing. Point blank period.

I'm just a 17 year old girl who got cast to play one of her biggest inspirations #positive
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 17, 2014

What are your thoughts?

Source:

Necole Bitchie

Aaliyah Biopic Begins Filming In July

Aaliyah Biopic Shoots In Toronto

Celeb:  A source confirms that the Aaliyah biopic "One In A Million" will begin shooting in Toronto on July 2nd. The cast has not been officially announced but it does look like 106 & Park host Keshia Chante will be playing the late singer.

Source:

Globalnews

Keshia Chante Auditions For Aaliyah Biopic Role

Celeb: More news on the upcoming Aaliyah biopic that will air on VH1 later this year. 106 & Park host ,Keshia Chantem, has revealed on Facebook that she is auditioning for the part. 

She has been trying to get the role for the longest. She even talked about it in this youtube video back in 2010.

Former Child Star Tristin Mays Shares Her Experience Audioning For Aaliyah Biopic Role

Celeb: You might remember Tristin Mays as a child star. She played Shaina on Nickelodeon's Gullah Gullah Island back in the 90s.

She recently auditioned for the Aaliyah biopic role which is now in pre-production and will air on VH1. Unfortuntely, she did not get the part but she shared her experience on Intsagram describing it as one of he most hardest auditions.

Normally I wouldn’t do something like this. But a very close friend of mine, @loganlaurice, gave me the courage to speak up about something that’s been pending and sitting on my heart. Today, I can’t be upset that I didn’t book the role I worked so hard for. This may have been the most difficult, emotional, inspiring, and lengthy audition process I’ve ever experienced. Getting the chance to portray someone I’ve always loved and admired so much was a blessing every single step of the way. I invested every ounce of my body mind and soul into this process and I can honestly say I’m proud of myself. God definitely has something incredible in store for me. A huge thank you to everyone who believed in me and spoke up for me in the room. And a huge congratulations to everyone in the cast!#TheAaliyahStory. Like Logan said, you’re satisfied no matter the outcome of things that aren’t in your control. -Tristin Mays

Drew Sidora In Talks To Play Aaliyah In Biopic

Who Should Play Aaliyah?

Celeb: This long awaited Aaliyah biopic film is underway and casting to play the late r&B singer is also underway. Drew Sidora, who played T-Boz in VH1's Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story is one of the actresses being considered to play.

The Source reports that Eddie Murphy's daughter Bria Murphy and BET host Keiha Chante are also being considered for the role.  Casting director, Lamont Pete says they want a fresh new face.


I think they should get Youtuber Lolita Price to play her. She recently did a McDonalds commercial





Who do you think should play her?

VH1 RUMORED To Be Produciing Aaliyah Biopic Movie

Another VH1 Biopic?

Rumors: Is VH1 already planning another biopic movie? According to Uptownmagazine VH1 is already working on an Aaliyah biopic film after the success of the "Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story" and her uncle Barry Hankerson, who owns Blackground records is behind the film

His tweet:





So far, nothing has been officially confirmed but their has been so many rumors about an Aaliyah biopic movie for years now. Uptownmagazine.com  is the only source reporting it as if right now. 


Do you want VH1 to do an Aaliyah biopic film?

Drake Teases New Aaliyah Song

New Aaliyah Collabo

Music News: Drake teased his fans on Instagram a snippet of yet another song featuring the vocals of the late Aaliyah.

You can view the video Here

Last year, he released a song called "Enough Said" which also featured her vocals. 

Solange Knowles Dismisses Aaliyah Biopic Movie Rumors

Solange Dismisses Biopic Rumors

Celebrity News: Once again, Aaliyah biopic movie rumors circulated on the net recently and this it was rumored Solange Knowles was going to play her. We don't even know if a biopic film is even in the works. I highly doubt it, but Solange has finally come forward and said it's just a rumor. She was also rumored to do a Diana Ross biopic as well.

from Concreteloop

That is really a testament to the bad side of the internet. How things can really just surface and people will believe them wholeheartedly. But never ever have I been approached to play either of them in any kind of way.

Watch It Here: B. Simone Does a Tribute To The Late Aaliyah

Aaliyah: 1979-2001

Music News: Even though I'm celebrating my birthday today, I can't help bu to think of Aaliyah today. Today marks the 12th anniversary of her death when she killed in a plane crash after shooting her music. video for "Rock the Boat".

Independent artist, B. Simone, has done a special tribute to her. Check out the video. She looks a lot like her

Love it? or Hate It? Chris Brown F/ Aaliyah " Don't Think They Know"

Chris Brown's New Music Video

Chris Brown has released the new music video for his single "Don't Think They Know" which features the late Aaliyah. The song is about kids getting shot in senseless killings. In the video, you can clearly see Aaliyah is a hologram like form dancing in the background. 

Chris Brown feat. Aaliyah - Don't Think They Know from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

Chris Brown To Use Aaliyah's Vocals For New Single

Chris Brown To Film Tribute Video

Music News: Chris Brown has announced today at the 2013 bET awrads press conference that he is releasing a new song which will feature Aaliayh's vocals. the song is called "They Don't Know" It's ironic because Drake sampled her vocals for "Enough Said" last year. Now they something else in common. 

The original track surfaced on the net back in 2010.

He currently filming the music video in Compton.

Music News: Record Company Get Sued For Selling Bootleg Aaliyah Songs On iTunes

Music News: A record company name Craze Productions is getting sued by Reservior Media Management claiming that the record company has been illegally selling her songs on the net. If you don't know, it's hard nowadays to find music from her on the net. Her songs are not on iTunes and her last album "Aaliyah" is out of print. Thankfully, I have her albums.

Reservior says they own the rights to her songs and never gave permission for Craze to sell her songs, according to 

TMZ. Now they want cash.