Mary J. Blige Talks Wanting To Play Nina Simone In A Biopic [VIDEO]
Plus, the ‘Mudbound’ star shouts out Angela Bassett, Taraji P. Henson, and more.

The Samples Of 4:44: A Musical Bonanza
4:44: LISTEN AND LEARN

Actress Zoe Saldana Explains Why She’s Not Sorry About “Nina Simone”
ALLHIPHOP.COM INTERVIEWS ZOE SALDANA ABOUT HER CONTROVERSIAL ROLE AS NINA SIMONE!!

Jay Z Makes A Playlist Dedicated To Social Injustice
JAY Z MAKES A STATMENT WITH NEW PLAYLIST ON TIDAL

Leslie Jones: “Ghostbusters” Not Racist Just Normal
With the all female redo of “Ghostbusters,” once again, a black actress instead of a studio executive or a powerful director, like Paul Feig, would appear to be bearing the brunt of some controversy tied to accepting a large studio paycheck. In what could be categorized as another case of blaming the victim for a […]

BET Founder Releases Statement Regarding Nina Simone Controversy
CAN ZOE SALDANA PLAY A GOOD NINA SIMONE?

Saul Williams: The Generator
Interview with Saul Williams In Chuck Klosterman’s bestselling 2005 book Killing Yourself To Live, he travels to historic locations where both famous and infamous musicians died prematurely, ultimately coming to the harrowing conclusion that the best move an artist can make in their career is to die a sudden death. A decade later, as poet/rapper/actor/writer […]

Ms. Lauryn Hill Reportedly Working On The Follow-Up To ‘The Miseducation’
WILL THE FORMER FUGEES MEMBER FINALLY DROP ANOTHER STUDIO ALBUM?

Lauren Hill – “I’ve Got Life”
LAURYN HILL PREMIERES ANOTHER NINA SIMONE COVER

Ms. Lauryn Hill Covers Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” For “Nina Revisited” Compilation Album (AUDIO)
SEVERAL ARTISTS TO APPEAR ON “NINA REVISITED” PROJECT CONNECTED TO NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Dr. Dre May Score Nina Simone Biopic
Dr. Dre May Score Nina Simone Biopic, Documentary Also In The Works