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19:31 on March 2 2016

See Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in Long-Awaited Nina Trailer

TimeDavid Oyelowo also stars more info
11:50 on March 3 2016

The trailer for the Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana has reignited blackface controversy

Nialler9Yesterday, the trailer for Cynthia Mort’s Nina, the biopic of the “High Priestess of Soul, ” Nina Simone, appeared. The film tells the story of the life of the jazz... more info
16:21 on March 3 2016

Zoe Saldana -- Not Black Enough? Nina Simone Estate Lashes Out

TMZThe estate of legendary jazz and soul singer Nina Simone has no love for Zoe Saldana -- who's playing Nina in a biopic -- and sparked outrage over Zoe's skin color aft... more info
17:32 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone’s Estate Slams Zoe Saldana Over Unauthorized Biopic

Time"Please take Nina’s name out your mouth. For the rest of your life” more info
20:04 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone’s Daughter Is ‘Not Upset’ at Zoe Saldana Over Biopic Role

Time"I really didn’t feel much of anything except for poor Zoe" more info
20:49 on March 3 2016

Nina Simone's family upset over Zoe Saldana playing singer in biopic.

Mercury News, CaliforniaNina Simone’s family rips Zoe Saldana, who’s playing the legendary singer in upcoming biopic. more info
22:25 on March 3 2016

Studio behind Nina Simone film defends Zoe Saldana amid casting furor

ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The studio behind a film about African-American soul and jazz musician Nina Simone on Thursday defended the casting of Zoe Saldana in the lead rol... more info

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