As today (Jan. 16) marks what would have been late singer Aaliyah's 36th birthday, actress Zendaya Coleman, who was originally cast to play her in the Lifetime biopic, said she is definitely relieved that she backed away from the role after it got lots of backlash.

Actress Alexandra Shipp has overcome lots of criticism and backlash after she took on the role as late singer Aaliyah in Lifetime's Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B biopic; now the star has opened up about the difficult moments of playing the singer.

It is no secret Zendaya Coleman first snagged the lead role in Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B before Alexandra Shipp signed on; now Shipp has opened up the fears she had in replacing Coleman in the movie that already had lots of backlash.

Timbaland has opened up about rumors that Executive Producer Wendy Wiliams was rude to Aaliyah when it came to addressing her rumored marriage with R. Kelly.