Actor Zoe Saldana, who plays Uhura in Star Trek Into Darkness, says enjoys taking on the role of such a strong character. Saldana, star of such films as Avatar and the 2009 Star Trek film, talks about her role in the newest film from the Star Trek franchise. Saldana also discusses how much fun it is [...]
India Arie Criticizes Zoe Saldana Being Cast As Nina Simone
November 11, 2012 | Posted by
India Arie has added her voice to the considerable outcry over Zoe Saldana portraying Nina Simone in a bippic of her life. The “I Am Not My Hair” singer criticized the casting in an essay posted on Nina Simone’s webpage. While she believes Simone deserves to have a biographical film, she thinks the film is [...]
India.Arie Blasts Casting Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, Tells Her Choice
November 6, 2012 | Posted by
People have been asking me for weeks, months, years about a Nina Simone movie, when I heard about Zoe Saldana being cast I reserved judgement, you NEVER know what People are MEANT to do. SO TODAY I saw the images of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone… AND I THINK THEY ARE RIDICULOUS! Yes there should [...]
Zoe Saldana Spotted in Makeup as Nina Simone
October 24, 2012 | Posted by
Zoe Saldana was spotted in makeup as songstress Nina Simone yesterday for her unauthorized biopic. Saldana has remained relatively quiet about taking on the role of the icon but that hasn’t stopped others from voicing their disappointment, namely Simone’s own daughter Lisa Celeste Stroud – she now goes by the name Simone. During an interview in [...]
Zoe Saldana Deemed Too Light To Be Cast as Nina Simone
September 16, 2012 | Posted by
The backlash against Zoe Saldana’s casting as Nina Simone is growing. Last month, rumors began swirling that Saldana landed the starring role in a Nina Simone biopic after Mary J. Blige dropped out. The news immediately caused controversy and critics came from all over the media world. Britni Danielle, a writer at Clutch Magazine saw [...]
Nina Simone’s Daughter Discusses Her Mom’s Legacy
August 24, 2012 | Posted by
For many of us, Nina Simone is nothing less than a goddess. Her music informs our lives (see: “Wild is the Wind,” “Feelin’ Good,” “Pirate Jenny, “Mississippi Goddamn,” etc, etc), her courage inspires us, we name our daughters for her, wallpaper our homes with her regal face in profile. The announcement of the casting of [...]
Zoe Saldana Up for Role in Nina Simone Biopic. Is Mary J. Blige Out?
August 16, 2012 | Posted by
Zoe Saldana is up for a role in Nina, though that’s about all the info there is at the moment reports IOTG. The seemingly forever-developing Nina Simone biopic is still moving, though it has been quite a while since there was been any substantial news. Way back in 2010, Mary J. Blige signed on for [...]
Mowry Twins, Meagan Good, Zoe Saldana, Jordin Sparks at Teen Choice
July 23, 2012 | Posted by
Young black Hollywood was out and about for last night’s Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles and they looked good while they were there. Tia, Tamera and Tahj Mowry were there, along with Zoe Saldana and Jordin Sparks, who were there to present awards. Tamera was glowing as she showed off a baby bump and [...]
Zoe Saldana Considered Breast Implants
May 2, 2012 | Posted by
Last Thursday, during her interview on The Conversation with Amanda de Candenet on Lifetime, Zoe Saldana revealed that she thinks getting a breast augmentation sounds like a pretty good idea. Apparently being a lithe, incredibly sexy action superstar isn’t good enough for the star of Avatar and Colombiana. The idea struck the actress when someone [...]
