"Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B" premiere becomes an internet sensation, Lifetime getting blamed for disrespecting Aaliyah

After almost half a year of waiting, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B biographical film finally hit the screens on Saturday night at 8/7c, with the world premiere on a US Network Lifetime.

The movie starred Alexandra Shipp from House of Anubis and Drumline: A New Beat playing the role of a late R&B singer Aaliyah Haughton, who died in a plane crash in 2001.

But, meanwhile the premiere of the movie, the world has spoken. With other 30 thousand tweets with the hashtag #LifetimeDisrespectsAaliyah, everyone already hated on how disrespectul it was from Lifetime to premire a biopic like this, even though the ratings spoke differently.

But the controversy didn't stop us from loving the movie, and that's just because Alexandra from HOA is a part of it. What did you think about the movie? Did you love Alexandra showing off her true talent? Tell us on tumblr and be sure to subscribe to Sibuna-City to hear our latest news!

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Alexandra Shipp to debut her new single in December 2014

As the news about the Aaliyah Haughton biopic begin to spread with the movie premiering this week, the late R&B singer's appreciation film is not everything exciting to hear about from one of our favorite House of Anubis actresses, Alexandra Shipp.

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.

"Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B" starring Alexandra Shipp set to premiere on Lifetime on the 15th of November

The story of music and video star Aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas.

Lifetime has decided on a premiere date for “Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B.” The two-hour made-for-TV movie will air on Nov. 15, the cable channel announced on Thursday. Alexandra Shipp will star as the late entertainer, replacing Zendaya Coleman, who was originally cast in the role. Shipp is best known for playing KT Rush on the Nickelodeon series “House of Anubis.” and Danielle Raymond in "Drumline: A New Beat".

“The Princess of R&B,” executive produced by Howard Braunstein, Debra Martin Chase and Wendy Williams, will tell the story of Aaliyah's life, which ended when she died in an airplane crash at age 22. In addition to having to recast the lead, producers also faced unwanted controversy after casting Chattrisse Dolabaille for the part of rapper Missy Elliott and Izaak Smith as Timbaland.

Fans insisted on social media that both actors were too light-skinned for those roles. Aaliyah's family also expressed their disapproval of the project. Rachael Crawford and Sterling Jarvis are starring as Aaliyah's parents Diane and Mike Haughton in the film.

When TheWrap spoke with Jomo Hankerson, Aaliyah's cousin and president of her label Blackground Records, he expressed that his family was prepared to withhold the rights to Aaliyah's music.

Producers were still able to gain rights to re-record Aaliyah's songs, since Blackground does not own the publishing rights to her music.

The film is based on the bestselling book “Aaliyah: More Than a Woman” by former Time music editor Christopher Farley.

Mark your calendars! “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B” will air on Nov. 15 at 8/7c on Lifetime.

"Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B" premieres on Lifetime TV on the 15th of November - Official Trailer released!

With a massive number of negative as well as positive comments from the audience, Lifetime has decided to air the Aaliyah Haughton biopic based on the book "Aaliyah: More Than a Woman" anyway! Wendy Williams, the producer of the film, posted a picture of Alexandra on her official verified facebook page on the 18th of September, announcing the big news that Lifetime has decided to premiere the movie this fall, the 15th of November!

The movie is based on a story of a late R&B singer Aaliyah Haughton, who died in a plane crash many years ago. Aaliyah Haughton, the princess of R&B will be played by Alexandra Shipp from House of Anubis! The movie is gaining a large number of audience by its' new trailers, photos and promos being released one after another, and we're going to share a sneak peek with you - right now!

Watch the official trailer of the biopic below.:

What do you guys think? Do you think Alexandra fits the role of the singer who was a legend in music industry years ago? We sure do!

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