On the 11th of November, 2014, Alexandra Shipp went on an interview on a talk show 106 & Park. The rising Hollywood star talked about her taking such a huge role of the late R&B singer.
"As an actress, I want to focus on the role and not the backlash from the role, because it has nothing to do with me." Said the actress, proving that she's not a person whom everyone sees.
"... I wanted to be able to turn on... I wanted to be able to literally physically encompass it." she continued.
Not only a note to the fans waiting for an Aaliyah movie, Alexandra also shared some more exciting news to her own fans.
The rising star has announced that not only an Aaliyah movie coming out on Saturday, but also her brand new single to be released in December! She yet wasn't sure about the official date, but she promised to inform her fans as soon as she clears out all the details and when the single is ready to be published to the online world.
Are you excited to hear Alexandra continue her music career after 10 years break? We definetly are!
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Don't forget to tune in to Lifetime to see her portray the role of Aaliyah Haughton on Saturday, November 15th at 8/7c! Watch the first preview here.