Soul diva Mary J. Blige has signed on to play warbler Nina Simone in a biopic of the legendary singer.
Pic -- titled "Nina" -- focuses on Simone's relationship later in life with her assistant Clifton Henderson, played by David Oyelowo ("The Last King of Scotland").
Script is penned and directed by "The Brave One" scribe Cynthia Mort...
MTV.com News — Film focuses on Simone's relationship later in life with her assistant.By Kara Warner
Mary J. Blige
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All About Jazz — Soul diva Mary J. Blige has signed on to play warbler Nina Simone in a biopic of the legendary singer.
Pic -- titled "Nina" -- focuses on Simone's relationship later i... more info