Aaliyah Unofficial Biographer Denies Promoting Book at Cemetery After Singer's Mom Slams 'Individual'

Photo: Evan Agostini/ImageDirect The author of a newly releasedAaliyahbiography is shooting down claims from the star’s mother that she promoted her book at the cemetery where the late singer is buried. “I did not promote my book outside of Aaliyah’s gravesite. That is offensive to even suggest. I have been told that fans have had my book there with them,” Iandoli wrote. “Please no longer bring my book to Ferncliff. Apologies that fans can not visit Aaliyah’s resting place.

Aaliyah's 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number' at 25: Revisiting Its Complex Legacy Amid R. Kelly Reckoning

Photo: Dave Allocca/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty; Earl Gibson III/Getty Twenty-five years ago,Aaliyah Houghtonemerged as a thrilling new force in R&B with her debut,Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number. The album would eventually be certified double platinum, spawning hit singles like “Back and Forth” and “At Your Best (You Are Love).” At the time, the title appeared to be a playful dig at critics who tried to dismiss the 15-year-old due to her tender age.

Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' Now Available on Spotify Ahead of 20th Anniversary of Her Death

Aaliyah.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Aaliyah’s 1996 albumOne in a Millionis officially available to stream onSpotifyafter years of back and forth. The streaming debut of her second studio album comes just days ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death on Aug. 25. She was just 22 when she was killed in a plane crash. Blackground Records 2.0 and music distribution company Empire have a joint deal and will be making more of Aaliyah’s albums available to streaming services, including her self-titledAaliyah,I Care 4 U,Ultimate Aaliyahand theRomeo Must Diesoundtrack, through October.

Aaliyah's Brother Unveils New Wax Figure of the Late Singer at Madame Tussauds

As the18th anniversary of her death approaches,Aaliyahis being memorialized with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. The late singer’s brother Rashad Haughton was on hand Wednesday as the likeness was unveiled in Las Vegas. Clad in leather pants and metallic bra, the figure is a nod to Aaliyah’s iconic “Try Again” music video from 2000. In an interview withVibe, Haughton revealed that he played a major role in the figure’s creation and design.

Aaliyah's Estate Shares Update About Bringing Her Music to Streaming Services on Late Singer's Birthday

Aaliyah.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Aaliyah’s estate has provided an update as to when fans can expect to find the late R&B singer’s catalog of music available on streaming services. On Saturday — which would have been Aaliyah’s 42nd birthday — the singer’s estate shared a message onsocial mediaexplaining that while they understand the “frustration” from fans, it will ultimately “take time” to release Aaliyah’s music. “We hear you and we see you.