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Mary J. Blige To Star In Nina Simone Biopic

Film focuses on Simone's relationship later in life with her assistant.By Kara Warner Mary J. Blige Photo: Getty Images Fresh off her role in Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All by Myself," Mary J. Blige has signed on to play legendary crooner Nina Simone in a biopic of her life. According to Variety, the film — currently titled "Nina" — focuses on Simone's relationship later in life with her assistant Clifton Henderson, who will be played by David Oyelowo ("The Last King of Scotlan...

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19:44 on May 13 2010

TV/FILM: Blige Tunes up Simone Role

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
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11:15 on May 13 2010

Mary J. Blige To Star In Nina Simone Biopic

MTV.com News — Film focuses on Simone's relationship later in life with her assistant.By Kara Warner Mary J. Blige Photo: Getty Images Fresh off her role in Tyler Perry's "I C... more info
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