Alexandra Shipp will replace Zendaya in Lifetime's Aaliyah

Lifetime is back in business with its Aaliyah biopic. After Zendaya dropped out last month, a new starlet has signed on to play the R&B singer in the upcoming lifetime movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 23-year old Nickelodeon's House of Anubis actress Alexandra Shipp will take on the role. Says E! New entertainment:
"Shipp starred on Nickelodeon's House of Anubis, and appeared on episodes of Switched at Birth, Awkward and Ray Donovan. Wendy Williams, who will now serve as executive producer, announced the news on facebook on Friday."
Alexandra takes over for Disney Channel star Zendaya Coleman, who exited the project after production issues including problems obtaining the rights to Aaliyah's music.

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