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TV/FILM: Blige Tunes up Simone Role

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...

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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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