Aaliyah

Thembisa Mshaka On What Aaliyah’s Future Career Could’ve Been

... and we’d certainly have more women and men of color race car drivers. She was in influencer whose power had simply not been given time to be fully experienced. I was fortunate to chill with Aaliyah in a shared limo ride during The 1995 Gavin Seminar in Atlanta, riding with her parents, Lil Kim and Timbaland, on our way to their hotel for an exclusive interview I had planned with the then-emerging producer for an upcoming issue. The conversation was easy, human and about everything except the industry. Her smile was much more at home in private, and it stretched wide, letting infectious laughter take flight. She was just so sweet; instantly loveable. Her star was rising, and I just knew I’d see her again and be able to congratulate her on all her success. That rendezvous never happened. Unfortunately, we can’t have Aaliyah Dana Haughton back. But in that short time, she blessed us with beautiful, timeless music , a dizzying array of arresting images and two films that showcased her ...

A Look At Her Lasting Impression On Style

... “It was obviously an homage,” notes Lee. “A lot of brands, like Fila, did that vintage ’90 s look this past year.”. It’s not just the singer’s fashion sense that still resonates today. Her influence on beauty is also robust. A __link__ fan petition urging M. A. C. Cosmetics to create an “Aaliyah for M. A. C.” limited edition collection has garnered over 25,000 signatures. “Aaliyah stands for M. A. C.'s mission of 'All ages, All races, All sexes.' She was a risk taker, innovator, edgy, street but sweet, & R and B’s Princess,” reads the petition. “She continues to influence today's mainstream artist & people around the world still love and celebrate her life and music every year!”. While the M. A. C. x Selena collection came into being after a similar fan-driven campaign amassed over 37,000 signatures, M. A. C. had no comment on whether or not they will put out an Aaliyah collection. “Her approach to ...

A Look At The Controversies Surrounding Their Deaths

... the cause of the accident, the twin-engine Cessna 402 B Aaliyah and her colleagues boarded was apparently overloaded, which led to the crash. A photo posted by Aaliyah Haughton (@aaliyahdanahaughton) on. Jan 12, 2017 at 5:50 pm PST. According to numerous reports at the time, her crew was reported to have insisted on boarding the plane along with all the music equipment to avoid being late for a scheduled performance. Engine failure was also suspected to be one of the causes. The following is an excerpt from Fox News detailing this. “A heated argument about the weight of equipment erupted between the pilot of the plane carrying singer Aaliyah and her video crew minutes before their tragic Bahamas crash, sources told The New York Post Sunday.”. “The pilot, who thought the plane was being dangerously overloaded, gave in, according to veteran Bahamian charter pilot Lewis Key, who said he overheard the dispute just before the plane took off and then crashed, killing all aboard.”. “‘With nine people and all the ...

The Sad Reason Aaliyah's Music Has Disappeared From The Internet

... from memory. Year by year, streaming accounts for a greater portion of an artist’s visibility and reverence among the next generation of listeners. And he refuses to budge. What follows is an impressive backstory encompassing Hankerson's beginnings as an organizer for Coleman Young, his marriage to Gladys Knight, and introducing his niece to R. Kelly — which resulted in a successful artistic relationship, but also, infamously, in an illegal underage one that would cause a bitter rift between the family and Kelly. And then there was Aaliyah's tragic death in a plane crash in 2001. Hankerson is still wounded, which seems to have lead to the Blackground meltdown. "Grief turned to despondency; despondency turned to inertia," Witt writes. "Inexplicably, Blackground stopped releasing music, and artists stopped getting paid.". There's good news, however: ...

Mom, Daughter Killed In N.s. Murder-suicide Shared Same Big Smile

... his daughter and wife, as well as his mother, Brenda Desmond, before turning the gun on himself. All four were found last Tuesday evening in a home in Upper Big Tracadie, N. S. Aaliyah's obituary describes the young girl as an animal lover who dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. "Aaliyah had the most beautiful smile and would light up any room as soon as she entered it.". Aaliyah Desmond and her mother Shanna Desmond. (Photo: C. L. Curry Funeral Home/via Local __link__). Shanna, a recent nursing graduate, had a passion for travel and music and her obituary says she was a " completely loving, caring and honest person.". According to CBC News, Lionel was released from the military in 2015 and had traveled to Montreal last year to receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — something family and friends said he had struggled with since returning from a tour in Afghanistan in 2007. Lionel's obituary said the 33-year-old " succumbed to the tortures of PTSD ," but was "known ...

The Arrival And Disappearance Of Aaliyah's Greatest Hits Collection Is The Latest In Saga Of Late Singer’s Catalog

... years since she died in 2001, despite the believed presence of unreleased material. See the most-read stories in Entertainment this hour > > ». But that void appeared to close earlier this week when an old collection of the singer’s hits popped up on i Tunes and Apple Music without warning. Originally released in 2005, “Ultimate Aaliyah” paired well-known hits such as “Back & Forth,” “One in a Million,” “Try Again” and “Rock the Boat” with deep cuts from soundtracks and guest appearances. The retrospective first arrived as a three-disc set (two CDs and a DVD of music videos and assembled footage) and was issued in the UK, Australia and Japan, with pricey imported versions popping up at secondhand music retailers. On Wednesday “Ultimate Aaliyah” was available for purchase and streaming through Apple, sending fans into a tizzy that a breadth of her well-known work was finally available for digital consumption. ...

Aaliyah Kenekham

... to her eternal resting place on. Post to Facebook. Aaliyah Kenekham Aaliyah Kenekham Richmond, IN - Aaliyah Kenekham, 21, beloved daughter was called to her eternal resting place on. Check out this story on __link__: __link__/2 ir 3 Gsm. Cancel Send. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Aaliyah Kenekham. Reader Submitted, Richmond 12:00 a.m. ET Dec. 25, 2016. Aaliyah Kenekham. 1531 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 13 COMMENTEMAILMORE. Aaliyah Kenekham. Richmond, IN - Aaliyah Kenekham, 21, beloved daughter was called to her eternal resting place on December 21 st, 2016. She entered this world on September 15, 1995 in Richmond, IN, born to Souvan and Jessica Kenekham. As a parent of an addict I have some advice for other parents & loved ones of an addict. NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM & PLEASE LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT THEIR DISEASE. Yes ...