Nina Simone
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Nina Simone’s Daughter Defends Zoe Saldana: ‘She’s Not Responsible’ for ‘Lies’
“This is not how you want your loved ones remembered,” Simone Kelly says in blasting biopic “Nina”
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Zoe Saldana Isn’t Black Enough to Play Nina Simone? Please Report to the Principal’s Office (Commentary)
Mr. Hollywood, you’ve been called before this disciplinary board to discuss your shocking lack of sensitivity to identity politics
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‘Nina’ Distributor Blasts Zoe Saldana Critics: Actress ‘Delivers an Exceptional and Mesmerizing Tribute’
“The most important thing is that creativity or quality of performance should never be judged on the basis of color,” Robert Johnson says of controversial casting
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‘The View’ Host Whoopi Goldberg Mocks Mitt Romney Over Trump Diss: ‘Why Am I Listening to You?’
Talk-show maven reminds the world that former Massachusetts governor is no stranger to divisive rhetoric himself
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Nina Simone Twitter Account Slams Zoe Saldana: ‘Take Nina’s Name Out Your Mouth’
Saldana has faced backlash for playing the legendary singer in the upcoming film “Nina”
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Zoe Saldana Channels Nina Simone in First Trailer for ‘Nina’ (Video)
The film, also starring David Oyelowo, hits theaters on April 22
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Zoe Saldana’s ‘Nina’ Gets First Poster, More Online Backlash
The Twitterverse is outraged yet again that Saldana was cast to play legendary African-American singer Nina Simone
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Before Beyonce and Kendrick, Nina Simone Used Music to Shape Politics (Guest Blog)
Oscar-nominated documentary feature “What Happened, Miss Simone?” reminds us of the impact musicians can have on society, author and critic Touré writes
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Documentary Oscar Nominees Fought ‘Omnipresent’ Fear During Filming (Video)
At TheWrap’s Screening Series, documentary Oscar nominees detail the dangers of filming on topics from the drug wars, to Indonesia mass murder to Ukraine’s uprising
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‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ Director on How the Singer Inspired Beyonce
TheWrap Screening Series: Director Liz Garbus talks about her Oscar-nominated documentary and the long trail that the bipolar, political-activist singer blazed
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Nina Simone Sings a Song for MLK in Trailer for Netflix Doc (Exclusive Video)
“What Happened, Miss Simone?” was directed by Liz Garbus and is nominated for Best Documentary Oscar
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Amy Winehouse and Marlon Brando Still Alive on Oscar Documentary Shortlist
Other films on the list of 15 include “Best of Enemies,” “Going Clear” and MIchael Moore’s “Where To Invade Next”
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Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain All Compete for Oscar Glory in Documentary Race
This year’s Oscar documentary feature race is full of films about musicians both tortured and triumphant
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Sundance: Acrobatic Sex Scene Steals Opening Night From Robert Redford and John Legend
Raunchy comedy “The Bronze” and documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” kick off the festival
