Nina Simone News

R+B star COMMON's new album is set to be a star-studded affair with LILY ALLEN, KANYE WEST, D'ANGELO, WILL.I.AM and late rapper J DILLA all appearing....

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Jazz drummer DON ALIAS died in New York last week (28MAR06). He was 66. The percussionist, who has played for MILES DAVIS, NINA SIMONE, LOU REED,....Read On

R+B star MARY J BLIGE is desperate to play NINA SIMONE in a planned biopic of the singing legend. The 35-year-old NO MORE DRAMA hitmaker, who would....Read On

LL COOL J fears black men have some growing up to do - as he insists they treat women badly in a bid to bolster their own egos. The rap....Read On

SEX + THE CITY star CYNTHIA NIXON and CROSSING JORDAN actress JILL HENNESSY were among those considered for the role of AGENT DANA SCULLY in THE....Read On

R+B star MARY J BLIGE is studying hard for her acting debut as NINA SIMONE in the untitled movie biopic, promising fans she'll do the jazz legend....Read On

R+B star MARY J BLIGE is hoping to land some acting lessons fromDENZEL WASHINGTON, after signing up to portray NINA SIMONE in an upcoming....Read On

R+B star MARY J BLIGE has signed up to make her acting debut playing NINA SIMONE in a biopic of the jazz legend. The movie, a....Read On

Singer ANTONY HEGARTY is bemused when his unique talent is likened to the voices of NINA SIMONE and ELVIS PRESLEY - he claims he is simply a....Read On

Former US President BILL CLINTON is so thrilled with the sales of his new compilation disc of favourite music tracks, he's already planning to....Read On

Late jazz legend NINA SIMONE will be honoured in Harlem, New York, on Saturday (26JUL03) by artists, activists and fans for her strong stance on....Read On

SIR ELTON JOHN loved late jazz star NINA SIMONE - because she was "the diva of divas". The pop star has poured out his heart about his....Read On

NINA SIMONE's daughter has set up a new non-profit group to preserve and celebrate her mother's music, social causes and legacy. LISA....Read On

Hundreds of friends, family and fans have attended the French funeral of jazz legend NINA SIMONE. The American singer died at her home....Read On

LATEST: NINA SIMONE's only daughter will leave her role on the Broadway stage to lead mourners at her mother's funeral in France. ....Read On

The world of jazz has paid tribute to singer NINA SIMONE - and the legendary singer has been hailed for her role in the civil rights....Read On

Legendary jazz and blues singer NINA SIMONE has died - she was 70. Simone - who won critical acclaim and international fame with hits....Read On