• Pretty Lights Launches Spotify Playlist, Offers Download of ‘Only Yesterday’ [LISTEN]

    Derek Vincent Smith, the electro-soul pioneer best known as Pretty Lights, is back with a free download of his latest track, "Only Yesterday." Additionally, the Colorado-based producer has launched a new Spotify playlist series called "The Hot Sh*t," which features cuts from Bonobo, DJ Shadow, A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Nina Simone, Atmosphere and Ryan Hemsworth among others.

  • 'Nina' Biopic Distributor Fires Back at Zoe Saldana Haters Who Believe She's Not Black Enough

    Negativity has surrounded the forthcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,' ever since the trailer made its official debut on the Internet with actress Zoe Saldana playing the titular role. Critics attacked Saldana and the creators of the film for casting a light-skinned actress to play the iconic musician. Two weeks after the trailer's backlash poured in, the biopic's distributor RLJ Entertainment fired back at the haters to defend Saldana and dispute their "she's not black enough" argument.

  • Nina Simone's Daughter Defends Zoe Saldana in Biopic Movie: "She's Not Responsible"

    Actress Zoe Saldana has been under fire lately for her role portraying the late singer and activist, Nina Simone, in the biopic soon to be released in April of 2016, based on her life, relationships and career. Though Saldana has received more negative feedback than positive, Simone's own daughter is speaking out on the actress' behalf, citing that she is not the one who's responsible for the many faults that people find with the film.

  • People Share Hate Over Zoe Saldana's Nina Simone Biopic Movie Trailer on Twitter

    The first trailer for Nina, the 2016 biopic movie project about music icon and civil rights activist Nina Simone, premiered this week to mixed reviews thanks to reactions on Twitter. Hollywood star Zoe Saldana takes on the leading role in the film, which has been in the works for a number of years and then on the shelf for a couple more. After watching the first trailer for the film, people took to Twitter over issues they have with the casting of Saldana - which took place in 2012, by the way.

  • Zoe Saldana Talks Immigration, Nina Simone, and Family for 'Latina' Magazine

    Actress Zoe Saldana has never been shy about embracing her Latin and black roots. She's also remained one of the many women of color in Hollywood that doesn't have a problem with speaking out against injustice, which is why Latina chose her to cover their December/January 2016 issue. During the in-depth interview, Saldana spoke candidly about controversial topics like immigration in the United States, backlash she's received about playing music icon Nina Simone, as well as loving every minute of family life.

  • Lauryn Hill Producer Promises Follow-Up Album to 'Miseducation' in New Interview

    The music world has been waiting on a new Lauryn Hill album for a long time; ever since her smash solo debut, 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' was released in 1998 and went on to win five Grammys in one night. In the 'Fader' 100th celebration issue both her producer and an associate promise a follow-up album in the feature on Hill.

  • Avicii Shares 'Feeling Good' Music Video For Volvo’s ‘New Beginnings'

    Earlier this week, Avicii released his cover of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good." He kept the original feel of the track, but re-recorded the vocals with Audra Mae and added his own soft touch with new drums and a small synth section. The re-work was created for Volvo's new commercial titled "New Beginnings" in which Avicii stars.

  • Nina Simone's Catalogue A Legal Debacle for Sony Music, Estate, Lawyers

    Nina Simone's legacy will be coming to the silver screen soon enough in the form of a new documentary, but who truly controls her musical heritage has been the subject of lawsuits for decades, and the legal battles between Sony Entertainment, the vocalist's estate, not to mention several previous managers/lawyers have only gotten more confusing.

  • Avicii Covers Nina Simone’s "Feeling Good" Ahead Of Album 'Stories' [LISTEN]

    Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, has been hinting at a new Volvo collaboration on social media this week, but all of a sudden today he shared the commercial's soundtrack on Spotify. The "Hey Brother" producer took Nina Simone's classic "Feeling Good" and gave it a worthy cover. Avicii put the banjos and synths on the other side of the studio for this one, working with the timeless genius of the original. The single sets the stage for Bergling's sophomore artist album Stories.
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